End of March 1944

The 504th PIR joins England

On 22 April 1944, the 504th PIR belatedly returned to its parent unit, the 82nd Airborne Division, for a well-deserved rest after its heroic Italian campaign. Unfortunately, the regiment was unable to take part in Operation Neptune for lack of time. Nevertheless, 26 paratroopers from its ranks served as Pathfinders with the 507th and 508th PIR in Normandy.

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