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INTRODUCTION
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THE HERITAGE BATTALION is an association formed around and by the WWII Veterans of the 503d Parachute Regimental Combat Team who have internet access. The 503d Parachute Regimental Combat Team Association, World War II, Inc. has voted democratically that it is to be a "last man standing" organization. This means that its membership register is finite, and that the Association will be dissolved upon the death of its last member. For that reason, we have formed THE 503d PRCT HERITAGE BATTALION, which is intended to survive the loss of the last 503d WWII paratrooper. Its purpose is to support, preserve and propagate the Heritage of 503d PRCT by gathering together materials which might otherwise disappear in the "mists of time." Its role is to make that information available to the fresh generations such that there will never be an American generation which cannot readily access and share in the history of the 503d PRCT of WWII. We also hope it can continue the patriotic, familial and social relationships which were formed within the parent Association. To those, we hope it can add the members of the 503d of other generations. Initially, the materials gathered by the Bn. will be presented in the website "503d on The Rock" in association with the "Corregidor - Then and Now" website. The Battalion's Roll is open to everyone who wishes to maintain and preserve the spirit of the 503d PRCT beyond the passing of its members. Donald E. Abbott ("A", "D" & E" Co.)
(now dec'd)
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