The Incredible Story of First Sergeant Leonard Alfred Funk Jr.
First Sergeant Leonard Alfred Funk Jr. (August 27, 1916 – November 20, 1992) was a United States Army Medal of Honor recipient and one of the most decorated soldiers and paratroopers of World War II. He served with the 508th […]
Hidden Treasures of the ASOM: The Battle of the Bulge
Join ASOM Curator, Jimmie Hallis, as he showcases Battle of the Bulge artifacts that are housed in the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum!
The Battle of the Bulge
On December 17, 1944, General Eisenhower ordered XVIII Airborne Corps to move “without delay” to Belgium to help stop a massive German breakthrough that started the day prior. The 82nd […]
