Family and Friends of the 508th PIR Association are committed to honoring, preserving and communicating the history of the famed 508th Paratroopers—from the Red Devils of WWII to today’s Active Duty 508th based at Ft. Bragg, NC…
Gallery
General Mark Miley
The 39th Chief of Staff of the United States Army General Mark A. Milley was touched by Uncle Matty’s story and instrumental in bringing his historic M1 Garand rifle back home…
Uncle Matty’s Rifle Album
Uncle Matty was killed on the D-Day during the Invasion of Normandy. His M1 Garand was found by a French farmer in Normandy and kept for decades…
Normandy Album
The Invasion of Normandy on D-Day June 6, 1944, was the site of many fierce battles, death, and heroic actions. Thousands of American Soldier’s lost their lives on this day, including our beloved Uncle Matty…
WWI and Normandy Album
Uncle Matty is a true legend and hero in my family. Thanks to my sister Liz, these precious pictures were saved for over 72 years…