"Down From Heaven" - 1950  

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MEET THE ANGELS OF THE 511TH PIR

From historic Camp Toccoa, Georgia in 1943 to their battles on Leyte and Luzon in 1944-1945, discover why the Paratroopers of the 511th PIR are often called "The Band of Brothers of the Pacific

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DIVE INTO THE STORY OF THE 511TH PIR

Our highly-popular blog and podcast are full of stories and insights into the history of the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment and the 11th Airborne Division in World War II and beyond...

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THE HEROES OF THE LOS BAÑOS RAID

On February 23, 1945, over 2,100 men, women and children were slated for massacre by their Japanese captors. Then the Angels of the 511th PIR came Down From Heaven and saved their lives in a story that deserves to be told again and again.

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THE 11TH AIRBORNE DIVISION IN WORLD WAR II & BEYOND

The mighty Angels of the 11th Airborne Division can trace their heritage back through World War II, Korea and beyond. Discover the history of the Angels through our online museum, books and podcasts!

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READ THE LIFE STORIES OF THE 511TH'S ANGELS

The young heroes of the 511th Parachute and Airborne Infantry Regiments came from the farms of the midwest, the streets of New York, the beaches of California, the forest of the south and beyond. Their stories deserve to be told and you can read their bios with the link below.

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One American Bobsled Athlete & One American Hero

BRINGING THE STORY OF THE ANGELS TO LIFE

  • A Grandson's Love
    What began as a way to honor my grandfather, 1LT Andrew Carrico of the 511th PIR, has since grown into a labor of love to tell the story of all the 11th Airborne Division Angels from 1943 through today. With 3 published books (and counting), a podcast, social media channels and lecture series, it is a privilege to honor these American heroes. -Jeremy C. Holm


Jeremy C. Holm 1LT Andrew Carrico

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    Author, military historian & American bobsled athlete & coach Jeremy C. Holm has thrilled audiences across the United States as a motivational speaker and lecturer. His grandfather 1st Lieutenant Andrew Carrico served and fought with the 511th PIR between 1943-1945 and prior to Andy's death, Jeremy dropped all other projects to begin his efforts to tell the regiment's history through his books, lecture series, podcasts, videos, and social media.


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