Memorial 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion
Mission accomplished
551st Parachute Infantry Battalion
On 27 december 1944, with ardor and courage, the battalion conducted the initial attack against enemy forces during the Battle of the Bulge.
Wood G. Joerg
Lt.Col. Inf. Comdr. (KIA)
551st Parachute Infantry Bn.
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