Behind every major conflict in our history lie extraordinary destinies. Joe’s life is the perfect testament to this. From the artillery barrages of World War II to the covert operations of the Cold War, his journey reflects a lifetime entirely dedicated to serving his country, following a deeply rooted family tradition of military duty. For Joe, enlisting was not a matter of chance, but an inheritance. His father had already shed blood for his country during the horrific Battle of the Somme...
Douglas DILLARD was born 14 September 1925, in Atlanta, Georgia. He joined the army when he was only 17 years old and volunter for parachute training and was attached to A company of the famous 551st parachute infantry batallion under command of colonel Wood JOERG. On august 15th 1944, just a month before hos 18th Doug was part of the Airborne oparation Dragoon, second D day and jumped in Southern France behind enemy line. He then took part to the liberation of many town, including the german...
Comme chaque année le mois d'aout est le mois anniversaire du débarquement et de la libération de Provence. Nous somme encore et toujours présent pour ce devoir de mémoire. Aux Arcs sur Argens, centre ville, place du jeu de boules. As every year here we are, running exibition dedicated to the heros of southern France Landing from the french resistance to "D" day operation Dragoon.