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Seeking records of 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team

mark landreth Jan 14, 2021 5:36 PM

I'm interested in finding any records relating to the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team (consisting of the 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment, the 463rd Parachute Field Artillery Battalion and the 596th Parachute Engineer Company). I'm very interested in obtaining morning reports from the companies and the various General Orders for the regiment. Thanks for any help you may be able to provide!

Re: Seeking records of 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team

Jason Atkinson Jan 16, 2021 8:53 AM (in response to mark landreth)

Dear Mr. Landreth,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

We searched National Archives Catalog and located the World War II Operations Reports, 1940-1948 in the Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1917-1985 (Record Group 407) that may include general orders of the 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment, the 463rd Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, and the 596th Parachute Engineer Company. For information about these records, please contact the National Archives at College Park - Textual Reference (RDT2) via email at archives2reference@nara.gov.

Morning reports for Army units from November 1, 1912 to 1959 are in the custody of the National Archives at St. Louis (RL-SL). For access to these records, please contact RL-SL via email at stl.archives@nara.gov.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of NARA staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgement as well as a substantive response to your reference request from RDT2 and RL-SL. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.

We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your research!

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  mark landreth Jan 17, 2021 12:02 PM (in response to Jason Atkinson)
  
  Jason - Thank you so much for the pointers on where to go to find more information. I'll follow your suggestions and see where the path leads. Thanks! mark
  
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Re: Seeking records of 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team

Elliot Schneider Jan 16, 2021 6:45 PM (in response to mark landreth)

Mark,

Looking for someone that served in the unit?

Thanks,

Elliot Schneider
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  mark landreth Jan 17, 2021 12:01 PM (in response to Elliot Schneider)
  
  Hi Elliott - My dad, at the beginning of his 30 year army career, served in E Co. of the 517th. I've secured many of his records and am trying to flesh out the collection. Am looking, especially, for the narratives on his Purple Hearts and Bronze Stars, along with the morning reports for E Co. Thanks for your interest! mark
  
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    Elliot Schneider Jan 18, 2021 9:21 AM (in response to mark landreth)
    
    Mark,
    
    If you are able to provide a name I have casualty reports for 517th E Company but cannot search without a name.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Elliot Schneider
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      mark landreth Jan 19, 2021 9:37 AM (in response to Elliot Schneider)
      
      Hi Elliott - His name was Landrum R. Landreth. Not sure what other info you need but his serial number was 34652356 and, for the most part during his time overseas, his rank was either SGT or TSGT. I think his MOS was 745 (platoon sergeant). Let me know if you need more. Thanks! mark
      
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        Elliot Schneider Jan 19, 2021 11:43 AM (in response to mark landreth)
        
        Mark,
        
        Here is a roster I found for Dec 1944 in France for Company E, also note is listed under sergeants Here is also casualty listing for E Company for July-Aug 1944 Please see him near the bottom, NBC in description side is considered a Non-Battle Casualty(NBC), Return to Duty (RTD)
        
        Also please see photo of your father 517 E Company he is at the bottom right sitting (Click on photo to enlarge)
        
        Hope this helps,
        
        Elliot Schneider
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        mark landreth Jan 19, 2021 1:43 PM (in response to Elliot Schneider)
        
        Elliott - These are neat. If you run across anything else, please send it along. Thank you very much! mark
        
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        Elliot Schneider Jan 19, 2021 4:10 PM (in response to mark landreth)
        
        Mark,
        
        Glad you enjoyed the picture. I had done research for someone a few years ago and had most of all 3 battalions.
        
        Here is some additional items.
        
        General Orders No 38 June 25, 1945 Award of Purple Heart
        
        James Sutcliffe 32070056 PFC Co. H for wounds received 9 Nov. near ******France
        Donald Boatright 34766593 Tec.fifth grade Co.G for wounds received in action 9 Sept. near********France
        Dallas L. Long 35004076 Ist Sgt. Hq. Co. 3rd Bn.for wounds received in action 15 Aug near ********So. France
        
        General Orders No. 37 2 June , 1945 Award of Purple Heart
        
        Frank J. Dallas 33802173 Staff Sgt. Co.I for wounds received in action 27 Dec. 1944 Near ********Belgium
        Landrum R Landreth 34652356 Tech Sgt. Co. Efor wounds received in action 21 Jan near *********Belgium
        
        1955 Army Registers:
        
        1968 Army Register:
        
        1969 Army Registers:
        
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