“When the invasion came, they flew down into Normandy and started trying to liberate the country,” said Joe Synakowski, a World War II veteran, who also served in the 82 nd Airborne Division. On June 7, DeGlopper arrived with others in Company C, first battalion, 82 nd Airborne Division, 325 th infantry regiment, via glider in France. DeGlopper and his lifelong friend, Harold “Bud” Long, had a chance to catch up with each other.Īccording to Long, DeGlopper sensed his upcoming mission would be his last: “When we met there, maybe for a day or so, he said, ‘Bud, I’m not going to make it home.’ I said, ‘Charlie, we only have one more to go and we’re going to be home.’ ” military were training for the invasion in England. ![]() Shortly before D-Day, approximately half a million members of the U.S.
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