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Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Normandy during WW2. He sacrificed his life to allow his out manned platoon to withdraw from conflict.
First Sgt. Leonard Funk Jr., awarded the Medal of Honor for his jump of D-Day at Normandy and his actions during the Battle of Bulge.
Capt. Roy Hanna, awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Italian Service Cross, and the Purple Heart for his actions during the Battle of Anzio.
Lt. Col. James Megellas, awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, two Silver Stars and two Purple Hearts for his actions during Operation Market Garden.
These men of the 82nd Airborne Division were awarded for their courageous actions during World War II and showed great leadership through out. Often sacrificing their lives for the better of the platoon

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The 82nd Airborne Division was a national division. Troops came from all 48 states of the US hence the "AA" on the badge. Standing for "All American". Showing that the division was made of All American troops from all over the country.

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Every year members of the 82nd re-enact the ww2 Waal River pontoon boat crossing where the division members in world war 2 greatly helped the allies helped liberate the dutch city of Nijmegen.

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The 82nd today is still an active airborne infantry division. The division is currently stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. They are currently on stand by and can deployed anywhere within 36 hours.

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The 82nd was the first airborne division deployed overseas where they dropped in Casablanca, Africa and moved North where they partook in the Invasion of Sicily

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The 82nd Airborne Divisions insignia features many symbolic things. First on the insignia are the colors of The United States Red, White and Blue. Showing their pride and nationalism for our country. Not only this but on the insignia are the letters "AA" which stands for "All American", the nickname of the division. This is because the soldiers in this division came from states all over the US. Finally the words "Airborne" can be seen on the insignia showing which division of military they are.

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The 82nd Airborne Division was formed on August 5 1917 when the United States first entered World War 1 they first began training in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The 82nd airborne division was a division made of the 325th Glider Infantry Division and then the 504th and 505th Parachute Divisions