Hi All, I'm sort of an enthusiast of the 327. I got started on this as a good friend of my dad, Don Rich served with Co G. I wrote up Don's story in Glider Infantryman Behind Enemy Lines in WW2. Never intended it to be a published book originally. Took 12 years to get it done. Took a long time to find 327 records in National Archives II. It was amazing how accurate Don, Jack Sherman and others I interviewed were. I didn't have to change much. My purpose in being here is to both share and learn how the 327 interacted with the other regiments. For the book I focused on Normandy dates up to the AM of the 11th as that's where Don was seriously wounded. I've been trying to learn more about the activities of 3rd Bn (401) and the action at Mont Marten en Granges and Meautis. Kevin Brooks
Hi Kevin, welcome on the forum. It is good to have people who specialize in less common topics. I've been impressed by your research: not many people take the time to truly study massive amounts of historical documents and pay attention to the personal stories. As always any questions regarding armor facing or supporting the 327 in Normandy are welcome. Niels
Hi Kevin, Good to have you on the team here. Your co-authored book 'Glider Infantryman Behind Enemy Lines in WW2' is a valuable addition to any researcher's library and we look forward to any help you may be able to provide. In turn the guys here would be glad to help with your work on the 3/327th actions. When you get a chance, perhaps you would like to open a new thread? Regards, Pat
Welcome Kevin: I know some of the men here will take great advantage of your extensive knowledge of the 327th. My dad went through basic training with G co. of the 327th before going to Div Hq., but I think I've told you that before. There are some great researchers here and I'm sure you can learn from them as well.