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11th Airborne Division History - Jeremy C. Holm
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Discover the history of America's mighty 11th Airborne Division, "The Angels", from World War II to Korea to today with author, historian and former American bobsled athlete Jeremy C. Holm.
Jeremy's grandfather was 1st Lieutenant Andrew Carrico III who fought in the division's Company D of the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment in World War II. Jeremy's passion for sharing the 11th Airborne's history began when his grandfather lamented the lack of attention the Angels had received following the war.
Making his grandfather, and all Angels, a promise, Jeremy dropped all other projects to tell the 11th Airborne's history. He has a degree in Journalism and is pursuing a degree in Military History at the American Military University. In addition to motivational speaking and corporate appearances, Jeremy is the author of three books on the Angels in World War II and spends his time camping, hiking, writing and traveling the country to tell the story of the 11th Airborne Division.
Jeremy's grandfather was 1st Lieutenant Andrew Carrico III who fought in the division's Company D of the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment in World War II. Jeremy's passion for sharing the 11th Airborne's history began when his grandfather lamented the lack of attention the Angels had received following the war.
Making his grandfather, and all Angels, a promise, Jeremy dropped all other projects to tell the 11th Airborne's history. He has a degree in Journalism and is pursuing a degree in Military History at the American Military University. In addition to motivational speaking and corporate appearances, Jeremy is the author of three books on the Angels in World War II and spends his time camping, hiking, writing and traveling the country to tell the story of the 11th Airborne Division.
The Price of Freedom: A Special 4th of July Message from 11th Airborne Division Historian
In this video, American bobsled athlete, author, keynote speaker and 11th Airborne Division historian Jeremy C. Holm shares a special message regarding the sacrifices of those who have fought and died for our freedoms as Americans.
With a special focus on the 11th Airborne Division in World War II, Korea and beyond, Jeremy's powerful message reminds us the cost of our rights and liberties as citizens of the United States of America and he invites us all to devote a few moments of our holiday to remember the more than one million men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can be free.
Jeremy asks, "Can we really celebrate a day that honors our freedoms as Americans without giving pause to remember those who died to keep us free?"
Descending from a long line of soldiers, Jeremy was lucky to race bobsleds and wear the patch of the United States on his uniforms to honor all those who have served and to represent the nation he truly loves.
Please enjoy this moving message from a proud American who readily recognizes that while we may not always see eye to eye, and although we as a nation have made many mistakes in our history, we truly as blessed to live in the land of the free because it is indeed the home of the brave.
With a special focus on the 11th Airborne Division in World War II, Korea and beyond, Jeremy's powerful message reminds us the cost of our rights and liberties as citizens of the United States of America and he invites us all to devote a few moments of our holiday to remember the more than one million men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can be free.
Jeremy asks, "Can we really celebrate a day that honors our freedoms as Americans without giving pause to remember those who died to keep us free?"
Descending from a long line of soldiers, Jeremy was lucky to race bobsleds and wear the patch of the United States on his uniforms to honor all those who have served and to represent the nation he truly loves.
Please enjoy this moving message from a proud American who readily recognizes that while we may not always see eye to eye, and although we as a nation have made many mistakes in our history, we truly as blessed to live in the land of the free because it is indeed the home of the brave.
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Join 11th Airborne Division historian Jeremy C. Holm as we dive in to the history and legacy of Camp Toccoa, Georgia and the impact those who trained there had on World War II. In July of 1942, the first 5,000 men arrived at this remote training camp located 5 miles outside of Toccoa, Georgia at the base of Currahee Mountain. Here they would begin their training as a new type of soldier in the ...
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Elmer Fryar: An Angel's Story - Medal of Honor Recipient in World War II
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We Are the 11th Airborne Division - Down From Heaven!
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With a rich and proud history that began in World War II and continued through Korea, and Vietnam to today, America's elite 11th Airborne Division, "The Angels", has a legacy of service and sacrifice. Please enjoy this short, yet powerful video that follows a timeline of the 11th Airborne's history from 1943 to our modern Arctic Angels based in Alaska. In the words of one of our World War II An...
The Los Baños Raid: The 11th Airborne Division's Greatest Rescue Operation in World War II
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“If anybody can do it, the 11th Airborne can.” - General Douglas MacArthur The 11th Airborne Division's raid on the Los Baños Internment Camp on February 23, 1945 has been called the textbook operation of World War II. As Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh, Jr. wrote in 1989, “That raid, deep behind Japanese lines, ranks among the most daring and successful in our nation’s history…” One of the...
The Legacy of the 11th Airborne Division - 11th Airborne Division Association Speech, Las Vegas 2023
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In this video, author and historian Jeremy C. Holm delivers a speech to the Angels, Angelettes and family and friends of the 11th Airborne Division Association during the group's 2023 reunion held in Las Vegas, Nevada. While covering the history of this mighty airborne division from 1943 through today, Jeremy delves in to the legacy of the 11th Airborne Division and the impact its Angels have h...
General Joseph May Swing, the Father of the 11th Airborne Division - Part 1
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In this video, 11th Airborne Division historian and author Jeremy C. Holm delves into the life of Major General Joseph May Swing, the Father of the 11th Airborne Division. Known as "Jumping Joe" to his 11th Airborne troopers, General Swing had a long military career before he was given command of the new 11th Airborne in early 1943. One of "The Old Breed", to use a Marines' term, this video wil...
11th Air Assault Division (Test) - November 20, 1963 Dornier Do 32 demo at Fort Benning, GA
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While I admit that its a little grainy, this historic footage captures a flight test of the Dornier Do 32 that was held at Fort Benning, Georgia for staff of the United States' 11th Air Assault Division (Test) as well as other units, scientists and political leaders. The test was put on by the Ryan Aeronautical Company and Dornier Flugzeugwerke to demonstrate the capabilities of their new singl...
Join the 11th Airborne Division Association!
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Join the 11th Airborne Division Association, a community of veterans and airborne supporters and enthusiasts with over five decades of serving the 11th Airborne Division's Angels, their leadership and their families. Join author and historian Jeremy C. Holm for this brief introduction to this historic organization and get to know the many benefits and privileges of association membership. As Wo...
In Memoriam: Delbert Bob Hayes, D Co, 511 Parachute Infantry, 11th Airborne Division World War II
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11th Airborne Division historian and author Jeremy C. Holm put together this video to honor Valparaiso, Indiana's Private Delbert Bob Hayes who was killed on August 12, 1945 at Lipa, Luzon during World War II. Valparaiso's VFW Post 988 is named after this young American who gave his life in the service of his country. Bob was a Paratrooper who served with the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, ...
Rod Serling in World War II: The Twilight Zone and the 11th Airborne Division
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Discovery the military service of Rod Serling, Hollywood's Angry Man, who fought with the 11th Airborne Division in World War II. Presented by Jeremy C. Holm, author, historian and 11th Airborne Division Secretary, in this lecture we'll cover Rod's training as a Paratrooper with the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment before the regiment joined the 11th Airborne Division at Camp Mackall, North Ca...
The Last Airborne Operation of World War II: Task Force Gypsy & the 11th Airborne Division
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1LT Andrew Carrico, D Company, 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division - Int. #1
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1LT Andrew Carrico, D Company, 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division - Int. #1
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SGT Richard F. Penwell, 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne
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Greetings from the 405
Hiiiiiii i came from the fat electrician
My father was in the 11th in the Ft Campbell period. I would like to know when you will have a book about that period available. He passed almost 5 years ago and I miss that old paratrooper very much.
@mudslidemac9613 That is actually the book I'm working on right now. If your father told you any stories or if you have photos or letters, I could sure use them!
@@jeremycholm I have a letter that is very dear to my heart about his unit’s participation in the. NV atomic tests. I will look for it and get back to you.
@mudslidemac9613 thank you, you can email me at jeremy@jeremycholm.com
All these men's were Hero's! 🇺🇲
@briancooper2112 I agree, 100%!
My Dad, Stanley (Tinch) Rezmerski was part of the 511. He wouldn’t talk about the war but did share a few memories with his seven children.
Did he know Irv Friedman?
That is a very common story, many of the Angels preferred to talk about funny training experiences or tell stateside stories rather than discuss the war. That's part of why I wrote my books on the 11th Airborne in World War II and created this channel, so the families of our Angels can learn more about what went on "over there"
Does anyone recognize Irv Friedman?
My father-in-law Maynard Marburger was with the 11th at Campbell when they went over to Germany in/around 1955. He had the misfortune to hit approximately 10 feet of snow in Germany when his parachute deployed in the feared Mae West by 1957 I believe. He has passed away and I always hoped to find details on that jump or others, any tips on locating such data?
@ronaldschatte1383 shoot me an email at jeremy@jeremycholm.com and I'll see what we can find for you!
Jeremy, thank you for your hard work preserving the memories of the 11th. In a few hours the World Would II in Real Time channel will upload their next weekly video. You’re going to want to watch it.
@islandrevenant5746 that video blew me away. Thank you for letting me know!
These young people DO NOT know anything about events more than 3 or 4 years back !!!! They do not care......lt is too much to write here....All that matters is playing games,smoke vapes, get nookie. JUST absolutey sorry....
@rhett4060 that's partially why we do what we do, to help inform today's generation about the costs paid by those who came before.
Jeremy, thank you for your thoughtful message & all you do to remind us of the sacrifices made so that we can be free. God bless you & your beautiful wife Lindsey. Y’all have a great 4th! Lisa Martin daughter of Staff Sergeant Jim Wilson 11th Airborne Company B Angels
Thank you, Lisa! I sure miss your dad. Your family is so amazing. Wishing you all a wonderful 4th of July from Lyndsey and I
I would like to thank your Grandfather for helping liberate my family and make this first gen American a reality. Without their bravery, my husband would not have his son, and my son would not be alive. Nor would I. Thank you, American Military in all branches, but especially these brave men who cared so much for humanity 🙏😇🙏
Thank you for sharing your family's story with us! All the Angels I've ever talked to said the raid was a risk worth taking, and they were willing to give their lives to rescue the internees
The Fat Electrician sent me! To learn more about The Angels who saved my family in the Philippines 😇✨💖✨😇 My mom was born 1/27/45, and they were near Santo Tomas. She nearly got a bullet in the head, but my grandmothers arm relaxed holding her and the bullet hit granny’s watch… My Aunt Teresita was interned in Santo Tomas Thank you for this🙏🤗
You're very welcome, and welcome to the channel! The Angels never really get proper credit for their fighting around Santo Tomas, which paved the way for the rescue there. So thank you for sharing your family's story with us!
I have many stories from the Philippines, pre occupation through post liberation. Those war stories gave me a ton of perspective, and humanities resilience. The atrocities committed were so horrific, but the stories of survival in a group of 20 are incredible. It saddens me most people don’t know Real Life Angels saved a country! Makes me wonder why the Pacific theatre of war is not common knowledge as much as we talk about WWII…especially since Japan hit us not Germany 🤷🏻♀️ Thank you for educating this new generation on uncommon truths🙏🙏🙏✨🇺🇸✨🙏🙏🙏
@tdstellar5218 it's an honor to get to share the story of the Angels, and I'd love to hear some of your stories sometime
P.S. ----Feb. 23 is the day the morines raised to the flag on Iwo Jima.......
And why the raid received so little public attention for so many years
Paratroopers to endure more ruff training than Morines......they think for themselvs ---- not take orders as morines do....And they die hard..... Can you imagine a division of morines on OMAHA beach.....ie commanded by 'Holloeing Mad' Smith.....
My father in law was mentioned by name in the film. He was one of the paratroopers in B Company who jumped on the Los Banos raid. I'm fortunate to have heard so many of these accounts first hand. Thx for honoring their memory and sacrifice!
Hi Robert, who was your father in law?
@@jeremycholm Jim Holzem
@@Robertkentg Jim was such a great man, I always enjoyed chatting with him
Great Grandpa… Is that you? Herbert W. Bryson.
Excellent job, Jeremy! My dad was in the 101st and used to say that he had immense respect for those who served in the Pacific. I am going to write a story on this in my blog and attribute you and your book - which I am going to buy as soon as I finish writing this comment. Thanks for putting this great story together. Dan Hoffman
Thank you so much, Dan!
Hi Jeremy thank you for the video and the book. I noticed in the video that there are some pictures of my Grandfather. His name was Walter Young and he was in the 11th airborne recon platoon, he had 2 silver stars(1 from tagatay ridge and one from the Los Banos Raid). The pictures that you have are some that Grandfather kept after the war. At 3:30 he is front row 2nd to right, at 6:02 he is paratrooper on the far left. His citations is also listed on the 11th airborne headquarters company website. I would provide the link but UA-cam keeps deleting my comment when it includes a link.
That is so amazing, did he ever tell you any of his stories?
Thank you for this information. My grandfather Arthur Lee Mitchell was in the 11th. He was at Camp McCall for the building of the devision. He told me he went to New Guinea, Leyte, Luzon, and finally into Japan for the surrender.
He was one of those Angels who was there from beginning to Japan
Got sent here by some electrician. Subscribed due to the quality of your videos and story telling
Welcome to the channel!
"Down from Heaven comes 11"❤❤
Airborne All the way!
Good stuff my father Robert V. Steinheiser was in 11th Airborne Div. ( Spokane WA ) part of Taygaytay Ridge night jump thx for sharing this vid
It's an honor to do so! My grandpa and I were looking through the few photos from the Tagaytay jump, and he laughed and said, "I'm one of those white dots in the air." Greatest generation indeed.
What an amazing story! Thank you for keeping this history alive!
🥹 I miss my Papa!!!
Shane, I 100% understand, I would give anything to spend one more day with Grandpa
That was beautiful! I’m a new subscriber to you channel. The stories you shared about about those men wow !
Michael, thank you, I'm really glad you're enjoying the channel! The Angels were an incredible group of men and its an honor to be able to tell their story this way
I am a proud member of Manuel Perez Jr. Post 1017 . Little Village Chicago Illinois
I was honored to be there in person the night you presented this presentation. Watching it today brought a tear to my eye, just like it did that night. Thank you brother.
Thank you, Keith! Can't wait to visit again brother
Eloquent and well said- you honor your grandfather, and all the men of Toccoa, and all the men and women of the greatest generation 🫡
Richard, thank you so much! It is a privilege to honor them with these videos and we appreciate your support
@@jeremycholm ❤️❤️🫡🫡
Such brave young men!! ❤
They absolutely were!
Great episode
Thanks, Brian!
Love ya information. I was referred by The Fat Electrician. Keep up the great work
Thank you, and welcome to the channel!
Thank ya sir All The Way from an former 82nd Paratrooper
I thought it was Rángers
No, that was Cabanatuan
Shout out to The Fat Electrician for sending me here. May your grandfather rest in peace and im sure i speak for everyone when i say we are thankful for his service.
Thank you so much, and welcome to the channel!
Actually he moved to Chicago, but not Little Village, it was the Pilsen community. My wife went to school at st. Francis of Assisi
Thanks so much for the story. When I was a kid I passed the Manuel Perez American legion post almost everyday.
The Fat Electrician sent me. But your story kept me here! Wonderful job! New subscriber.
Suzanne, welcome to the channel! T.F.E. does great work. Thanks for joining us here, lots of 11th Airborne history to enjoy!!
@@jeremycholm I am a ww2 enthusiast but a 101st ABN nut. Was married to a 2nd 506 co E veteran. Vietnam veteran that is. I watch everything airborne that I see