The lobby of the Holiday Inn on Manchester Express was teeming Thursday with the who’s who of U.S. Army Ranger royalty, in town this week for their annual reunion.
There was Len Lomell, who earned the Distinguished Service Cross for destroying the howitzer cannons at Pointe du Hoc on D-Day.
“I’m the guy that found the guns,” Lomell, now 89, said with a playful grin.
Full story
WWII Rangers reunite in Columbus
Moderator: Site Admin
Forum rules
Check for duplicates before posting, otherwise post it in the original thread. If you want to post an article of your own or find it significant for the front page please let us know. Rangers Lead the Way
Check for duplicates before posting, otherwise post it in the original thread. If you want to post an article of your own or find it significant for the front page please let us know. Rangers Lead the Way
WWII Rangers reunite in Columbus
RS Class 5-82
French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
---------
“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
---------
“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
Re: WWII Rangers reunite in Columbus
The video from Fox News.
http://www.foxnews.com/search-results/m ... my+rangers" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.foxnews.com/search-results/m ... my+rangers" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: WWII Rangers reunite in Columbus
Went there last night...sat in awe as one Ranger talked about being captured at Anzio, escaping and being folded into the Russian army until they linked up with American units....truly amazing experience I'll never forget. I'm going back tonight...obviously.
This pic is of two WWII Rangers, and 2 current hooahs from 3/75. Both of them are NCO's in the Mortar platoon, their PSG is a member of this board.
This pic is of two WWII Rangers, and 2 current hooahs from 3/75. Both of them are NCO's in the Mortar platoon, their PSG is a member of this board.
Re: WWII Rangers reunite in Columbus
Scott, those young Rangers are most fortunate. By the way, the 75th RRA has offered Merrill's Marauders the use of Patrolling magazine when they dissolve their veteran's organization next year. I continue to be amazed by those fine gentlemen.
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
- another damn texan
- Ranger
- Posts: 831
- Joined: December 22nd, 2004, 12:01 am
Re: WWII Rangers reunite in Columbus
Dammit, Scott. Wish I was there to meet those men and hang with you guys. Hope all is well with you, brother.
Bco 3/75 1993-1996
RS 1-95
RS 1-95
-
- Ranger
- Posts: 7009
- Joined: December 12th, 2005, 3:48 pm
Re: WWII Rangers reunite in Columbus
Merrill's Mauraders are are also turning over their colors to the Association, and their members and RBA members will be given 75th RRA memberships as their associations become inactive.Jim wrote:Scott, those young Rangers are most fortunate. By the way, the 75th RRA has offered Merrill's Marauders the use of Patrolling magazine when they dissolve their veteran's organization next year. I continue to be amazed by those fine gentlemen.
WE NEED MORE RANGERS!
http://www.75thrra.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Mentor to Pellet2007, ChaoticGood & RFS1307
Ranger School Class 3-69
7th Special Forces Group
K Company (Ranger) 75th Infantry (Airborne)
4th Infantry Division
82d Airborne Division
12th Special Forces Group
http://www.75thrra.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Mentor to Pellet2007, ChaoticGood & RFS1307
Ranger School Class 3-69
7th Special Forces Group
K Company (Ranger) 75th Infantry (Airborne)
4th Infantry Division
82d Airborne Division
12th Special Forces Group