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508TH RECON COMBAT TEAM - HQ HQ, FORT BENNING, GA - 1950's |
 Cpl
S. T. Labounty |
 Cpl
J. E. Lane |
 Cpl
H. J. Lankford |
 Col
Joe Stallings Lawrie
commanded the 508th ARCT, 1951-52. He rose from the enlisted ranks
and ultimately retired as a Major General. On June 30, 1952 he
addressed the regiment as he handed over his command:
"During the past months since it was my pleasure to
join the 508th. I have witnessed this organization grow to be a
well trained, strong unit. It is due, in part to the superb quality of
leadership shown on the part of the officers and non-commissioned
officers of this Regiment.
The real credit for what we have achieved here goes to
you, the men of the 508th who have shown your willingness to work toward
a singular end. In your field work as well as in garrison, the effort
displayed by you men has been of superior nature.
Wherever I go, I shall look back on my time spent with
the 508th as one of the most productive periods in my military career. I
am proud to have been associated with such an organization and there
will be always a spot in my memory for you, the officers and men of the
508th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. Wear the patch proudly and I wish
you God speed and happy landings." |
 Cpl
M. R. Leca |
 Cpl
J. H. Lee. Jr. |
 Cpl
G. B. Lesniak |
 Pfc
W. Littschwager |
 Sfc
F. H. Logsdon |
Cpl
M. S. Lord |
 Pfc
C. E. Luginbill |
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