They lived and made this history and much of it is told in their own words. This history of the defense of Bastogne is the product of contributions by 530 soldiers who were on the ground or in the air over Bastogne. The segment of World War II history that follows has never been recorded before. First Sergeant (three stripes, three rockers and a diamond) Master Sergeant (three stripes and three rockers)ġ/Sgt. T/3 Technician 3rd Grade (three stripes, a rocker and a “T” Staff Sergeant (three stripes and a rocker) T/4 Technician Fourth Grade (three stripes and a “T”) T/5 Technician Fifth Grade (two stripes and a “T”) Streamer Parachute which failed to open properly
Dedicated to the memory of all the defenders of Bastogne and the airmen who provided manna from Heaven and those tankers who provided relief from the south.
