The 507th parachute infantry regimentpir trooper pictures. Jan 17, 2014 this wwii grouping belonged to a paratrooper of company g, 506th parachute infantry regiment, 101st airborne division. This is a very nice desirable patch, that is very hard to. The regiment was initially formed at camp toccoa, georgia on 20 july 1942. Us army 508th airborne infantry regiment fury from the sky pocket patch ce. Us army 551st airborne infantry regiment air parachute pir. The battalion was later redesignated the 463rd pfab. I purchased the book, 507th parachute infantry regiment, by dominique francois, as part of my research in writing my own book, when i was a child. Vietnam 507th pir parachute infantry regiment jump wing. The 506th pir paradice pairodice pocket patch design is attributed to william r. Now 1st battalion, 507th infantry regiment is part of the united states army infantry school.
If interested in any other special operations airborne ranger special forces seal recon lrrp lrp lrs cct afsoc. The 456th pfab offered parachuteborne artillery support to the 505th pir during the invasion of sicily. Its embroidered on cotton twill and has a gauze backing and measures approximately 3. Unit patches actually had no prescribed regulation position when sewn to the upper sleeve, but usually they were placed 12. The 507th parachute infantry regiment pir yearbook circa 1943 507th parachute infantry. Fort benning 1st battalion, 507th parachute infantry. Original wwii era 508th pir parachute infantry 82nd airborne pocket patch. The 507th air refueling wing is a reserve component flying unit of the united states air force. However, this varied a bit from unit to unit so if historical accuracy is important, its best to research the specific unit. Colonel raff received this command after fighting his way through to general ridgway at les forges.
All cap patches go on either side right for officer, left for enlisted of the wool overseas cap. However, since this was a regimental insignia, it was not an authorized patch once the 506th pir was attached to the 101st airborne division at fort bragg, nc, on june 1, 1943. My uncle louis pfeifer was a member of the 507th parachute infantry regiment of the 82nd airborne. Us army 505th parachute infantry regiment pir challenge coin authentic very rare. After jump training at fort benning the regiment deployed to the army air base at alliance, nebraska and became part of the 1st airborne brigade. If interested in any other special operations airborne ranger special forces seal recon lrrp lrp lrs cct afsoc arsoc sts pj, infantry, air assault, pathfinder, airborne. For students of a co to keep in touch and share info, keep in mind this is a public forum. As the 507th air refueling group, it began the worldwide air refueling mission with the boeing kc5r stratotanker. Ww2 fat devil pocket 508th pir airborne infantry regiment patch. Qty product description high quality reproduction 507th parachute infantry regiment pocket patch. From 1996 to 1997 it was assigned the 5th air control group flying the boeing e3 sentry awacs aircraft and from 2008 to 2015 the 7th air refueling wing of the oklahoma air national guard was an associate unit of the wing. This fullsize, 3 x 5 indoor outdoor use flag features the unauthorized spider monkey pocket patch that was produced and worn during wwii by the members of the 507th. Ive had this 508th pir pocket patch for almost 20 years.
Dice patch was approved on april 20, 1943 and was worn on the left jacket pocket. Ww2 101st airborne 506th pir parachute infantry regiment grouping of pfc john a seldwitz, st. Infantry regiment airborne for sale gamers pc for sale. If interested in any other special operations airborne ranger special forces seal recon lrrp.
G company 506th pir 101st airborne division grouping. These were available for private purchase at the px and were an alternate to the unitspecific regimental pocket patches. Bill donnan andor harold donaghe both from b co, 1st bn, 506th pir, who created it at camp toccoa, ga in the summer of 1942. This wwii grouping belonged to a paratrooper of company g, 506th parachute infantry regiment, 101st airborne division. Wwii 507th parachute infantry regiment pocket patch, attached to. Apr 01, 2020 1st battalion, 507th parachute infantry regiment trains paratroopers in order to provide the department of defense with soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines to conduct airborne operations anywhere dodwide, forge the paratrooper spirit in the junior leadership of the dod and to provide a worldclass quality of life for our soldiers, civilians. This ww2 506th parachute infantry regiment pocket patch is a nice original wwii example. If interested in any other special operations airborne ranger special forces seal recon lrrp lrp lrs cct afsoc arsoc sts pj, infantry, air assault. When the 501st parachute infantry regiment was activated at camp toccoa, georgia, on 15 november 1942, it began life with a rich airborne heritage. The 507ths black and orange jumping spider, with his lightning bolt and lit bomb, is one of the most distinctive and memorable of all the airborne patches of world war ii u.
The 507th parachute infantry regiment was activated on july 20, 1942 at camp toccoa, georgia. See more ideas about patches, wwii and military insignia. Us wwii airborne rare 507th parachute infantry patch. Grouping consists of seldwitzs 506th infantry regiment unit history scrapbook with original dust jacket and in the original mailing package, rare black back variant 101st airborne patch, theater made combat infantry badge cib, sterling marked jump. Parachute infantry regiment for sale tracor parts and antiques. It consists of his ike jacket with 506th pir oval, overseas cap, 506th pir pocket patch, 506th di, and some photospaperwork which are not picture.
Parachute infantry regiment for sale tracor parts and. Unit patches actually had no prescribed regulation position when sewn to the upper sleeve, but. We have distressed the image to give it the war torn look from the reputation earned during wwii. Item company 501st parachute infantry regiment pir. This is one of the original parachute background oval patches for the us army airborne unit as listed above and shown in the picture. I have posted the pocket patch and 506th oval in other posts on. This is a very nice desirable patch, that is very hard to find. Aug 9, 2016 wwii 507th parachute infantry regiment pocket patch, attached to 82nd abn during operation overlord, june 1944.
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Joe witzerman hq, 2nd bn, 506th pir did the art work. This direct embroidered on felt insignia is in excellent condition. Pocket patches were applied to m41 jackets, jump jackets or flight jackets, usually. The patch is in nice condition, but does have the number 50 written on the back.
Aug 01, 2010 i purchased the book, 507th parachute infantry regiment, by dominique francois, as part of my research in writing my own book, when i was a child. A sister unit, the 507th parachute infantry regiment later to become attached to the 17th airborne. Wa123 original ww2 us army 551st parachute infantry regiment airborne patch. Ww 2 occupation us army 511th parachute infantry regiment boots patch inv h846. Army officer 82nd airborne division, 507th parachute infantry regiment, b company 2nd lt.
This is a variation of the unauthorized spider monkey pocket patch that was produced and worn during wwii by the members of the 507th. These decorative pocket patches were not worn on regular combat uniforms but were. Commander csm 504th parachute infantry regiment pir 82nd airborne challenge coin. Shop for the perfect 507th gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. Like the 507ths regimental patch, the united states paratroops patch would have been worn on m41 field jackets, m42 jump jackets or a2 flight jackets on the upper left breast.
New jmpi procedure for main curved pin securing tie. The regiment was initially assigned to the 82nd airborne division in world war ii before transferring to the 17th airborne division. Vietnam 507th pir parachute infantry regiment jump wing 82nd airborne. It would participate in three operations during the war. Apr 22, 2016 when the 501st parachute infantry regiment was activated at camp toccoa, georgia, on 15 november 1942, it began life with a rich airborne heritage. Wwii paratroopers 501st parachute infantry regiment. Clarke o1294267 killed in action june th 1944, normandy france at approximately 0244 hrs on june 6th 1944, c47a 43157 chalk 40 of the 306th troop carrier squadron tcs 442nd troop carrier group tcg dropped her paratroopers into normandy france. I will always combine shipping and ship international. It is assigned to fourth air force of air force reserve command, stationed at tinker air force base, oklahoma with elements at altus air force base, oklahoma. The 507th arw executes air refueling, airlift, and training in support of air mobility command and u. The 5th was included in a named group with robbins wings and other items.
The 507th parachute infantry regiment 507th pir, now the 507th infantry regiment, is an airborne infantry regiment of the united states army. Now 1st battalion, 507th infantry regiment is part of the united states army infantry school, subordinate to its airborne. Information on item company 501st parachute infantry regiment reenacted based in arizona. Original 507th parachute infantry regiment pocket patch. Details about 507th parachute pir airborne infantry regiment 3. Wwiikw era us army 511th parachute infantry regiment11th ab div. This patch is shown front and back but the auction is for 1 patch only not 2. Afterwards, the battalion was detached and remained in italy supporting the 1st special service force in the campaigns for cassino, anzio, and rome. Original cutedge felt occupation 515th parachute infantry regiment patch. This is one of the pocket patches for the us army airborne infantry units as listed and shown in the picture above. Like the 507th s regimental patch, the united states paratroops patch would have been worn on m41 field jackets, m42 jump jackets or a2 flight jackets on the upper left breast. My book tells the story of his life up to and after the heroic mission of the 82nd airborne to be dropped behind enemy lines on dday, june 6th, 1944.