April 15 1943

Creation of the 17th Airborne Division

On 15th April 1943, the 17th Airborne Division was created at Camp Mackall in North Carolina, under the command of Brigadier General William M. Miley. Composed of the 517th then 513th and 507th PIR, 193rd and 194th GIR, 139th AEB, 466th PFAB and 680th and 681st GFAB. Campaigns: Ardennes – Alsace, Germany.

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