I am appalled that Lt Col Louis Mendez. Jr. is not included as a Battalion commander. The late Lt Col Mendez was responsible for interviewing many of the members of HQ G,H, Co. and 3rd BN. of the 508th.
He received the DSC for leading an attack in Pretot on June 20,1944.
He went to the pilots the night before the jump into Holland and admonished them to "DRop us in Holland or drop us in hell, but drop us together"
Col Mendez passed on Sept 19th 2001. Aweek after the attacks in NY and DC
If you need his full Bio I can provide the information
I also havea question regarding the trooper who created the Red devil logo.
who was he?
Thank you,
C Swanberg
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