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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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  • 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

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PVT Louis Chemin

E Company, 511 PIR   

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S/SGT Ralph E. Outcalt

Company E, 511th PIR

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PVT Joe C. Ferguson

Company D, 511th PIR

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S/SGT Wilbur Wilcox

Mail Clerk, Company D, 511th PIR

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PFC Manuel Pérez - Medal of Honor

A Company, 511 PIR - KIA

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SGT William L. Dubes

Scout, Company D, 511th PIR

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Colonel Irvin R. Schimmelpfennig III

Chief of Staff, 11th Airborne Division - KIA

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PVT Elmer E. Fyar - Medal of Honor

E Company, 511 PIR - KIA

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Company D, 511 PIR

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SSGT James Wilson
SSGT James Wilson
Company B, 511th PIR
WHEN ANGELS FALL is the most accurate book I've seen on our unit. Jeremy got it right. It has the most detail of all the books on the Angels. This is the best.
Brigadier General Henry Mueller
Brigadier General Henry Mueller
G-2 11th Airborne Division
Jeremy, you did a good job with your book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done and thank you for keeping the division's legacy alive.
Albert Roe
Albert Roe
Company H, 511th PIR
Jeremy's book was wonderful to read! I really enjoyed it and it brought back a lot of memories for me, some pleasant, some not. It is a great history of our regiment in World War II, I highly recommend it.
Robert Wheeler
Robert Wheeler
Rescued Los Baños Internee
As one who was liberated along with my parents and younger brother from the Los Baños Prison Camp in February of 1945, once I started to read WHEN ANGELS FALL, I couldn’t put it down. It is an utterly fascinating story...
Major General Albin Wheeler
Major General Albin Wheeler
Commander, Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
I believe this book to be a significant contribution to Army and national history. Jeremy has done himself and all the soldiers of the 11th Airborne good with his writing.
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I don't read many books these days, but I really enjoyed reading WHEN ANGELS FALL. It is so good and well-written and I even learned so much about another branch of service other than my beloved Navy.
Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Massie
Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Massie
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Jeremy Holm tells a story of his grandfather and the history of the 11th Airborne in a masterful way that guides the reader from Camp Toccoa to Tokyo. I know you will find this book rewarding and it will help you better understand, not only the 511th PIR, 11th A/B, but the Pacific Theater of Operations.
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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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