Seeking records of 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team

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.

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

Mark,

Looking for someone that served in the unit?

Thanks,

Elliot Schneider

Mark-

I just came across your post. My uncle served in Company E and I did a bit of research into his service in advance of interviewing him for the Veterans History Project. If it's of any interest to you, he kept a diary during his time in the 517th. I gave the originals to the Library of Congress, so they are available there, but I also transcribed them as best as I could. I did a quick search of the pdf I made from the transcription but found no mention of your dad's name. If you are interested in reading the diary, I am happy to share it with you.

My uncle is seated in the same row as your dad in the photo Elliot shared above, but at the other end. Your dad is second from the right, and my uncle (Eugene A. Kreyche) is second from the left.

Best,

~Andy Kreyche

My father-in-law, Robert H. Newberry, was the commanding officer of E company. My wife and I would like to exchange information with all members of E company. We have his files and documents. Thank you.