From its FOREWORD written by the 508th's inimitable O.B. Hill through the the various stories contributed by a number of 508th veterans, a clear and intriguing tale is told.  Captured her is the tale of the 609th's arrival at Nottingham's Victoria Station after having endured nearly 24 hours of transition.  First it was a train from Portstewart to Belfast, then a ship to Glasgow followed by still another  train into 'Robin Hood Country'.  The men arrived groggy and weary and suffered through a short night filled with noises as the camp in Wollaton park was getting settled.

   You'll chuckle at the impressions first received as the men awoke to a foggy reveille call and stumbled out of their tents into formation. and truly laugh at a few events that immediately follow..

   But most importantly, you will witness the mutual love and admiration held by the citizenry of Nottingham and the men of the 508th.  It is a love affair that began in March of 1944 and endures to this day.

Original book published by the Author. and printed by Jostens Printing & Publishing

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Part I

Pages 1 to 18

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Part A
(10 pages)

Part B
(9 pages)

Part II
The Story concludes

Pages 19 to 38