U.S. ARMY 250TH BIRTHDAY
Let us not forget the birthday of the United States Army: June 14, 1775. The Anniversary is being celebrated at Gillette Stadium the evening of June 14, 2025 (which is also Flag Day).
Here's a link to the Boston event: https://uni.swoogo.com/army/
Tickets are still on sale!
IN MEMORIAM -- ARTHUR BROWN
December 13, 2024
| We are very sad to announce the passing of our Vietnam War Combat Medic member Arthur Brown of NH. Prior to the Covid epidemic, we occasionally held our meetings at the 401 Tavern in Hampton NH. On those occasions, we were delighted to see Arthur arrive. He was a very happy, congenial guy. We are just now learning of his passing and having missed his memorial service, wish to convey our belated sympathies to his family. Click here for the obituary from the Rochette Funeral Home in Nashua. |
IN MEMORIAM -- HARRY Z. KAGELEIRY
July 20, 2023
| We just this week learned of the passing of our distinguished Korean War veteran member Harry Z. Kageleiry at the age of 90. Click here for the obituary from the Purdy Funeral Service website. |
IN MEMORIAM -- RICHARD "DICK" POCKWINSE
October 26, 2024
| We are very sad to announce the passing of our Past President and member Richard "Dick" Pockwinse. Dick had many good friends in both the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions, but his best friend of all is his lovely wife Shirwin (shown together at left from our 2022 Cookout). Our collective hearts go out to her and the rest of his family during this painful time. His big smile, roaring laugh, friendship, and leadership will never be forgotten. Click here for the obituary in the Cape Cod Times. |
Update - 11/14/2024As reported by our Sergeant-at-Arms, Bill Blankenburg: "We said our last farewell to our Dear Comrade and Friend Dick Pockwinse this past Friday. A beautiful funeral service was conducted in his honor at the Redemption Rock Church in South Chatham Massachusetts, followed by a grave side service at the National Cemetery in Bourne. Dick served his country as a Proud Paratrooper of the 101st Airborne Division and later as a past President of both the LTG James Gavin Chapter 82nd Airborne Division Association and the New England Chapter of the 101st Airborne Division Association. Chapter President Bob Morrissey made a special trip from his home in SC to be present for the service. Dick's beautiful wife Shirwin and his family were present as well as his loving friends of both the 82nd and 101st. He will be very much missed by us all." |
New England Chapter Celebrates 101-year-old Member Taylor Larimore in FL
October 23, 2024 -- Updated April 25, 2025**
| In the words of Chapter President Bob Morrissey: "On 23 Oct 2024, I had the distinct Honor and Privilege to meet Taylor Larimore, our only WWII member with whom we have contact. Mr. Larimore served with HHC 2/502 PIR 101st ABN DIV. as a radio operator for the 81 MM mortar platoon during the Battle of the Bulge Dec. 1944 to Jan. 1945. Read more:The N.E. Chapter had a plaque made courtesy of Bill Blankenburg, our Sergeant-at-Arms, to commemorate Mr. Taylor Larimore for his service to our great country and the 101st ABN. Div. I worked with his son Michael Larimore, who was very helpful along with his lovely wife Joyce to make this possible. The Plaque was presented to Taylor after a great dinner at the assisted living facility he resides at. Taylor is a real character and great person to know, as is his son Michael. I can't say enough about them. Congratulations, Taylor." "Airborne All the Way" The N.E. Chapter 101st ABN Div. Assn (See PHOTOS page for more images.) (Editor's Note: Taylor turned 101 years old on 25 Jan 2025, which coincidentally was the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Bulge in 1945.) |
New England Chapter Welcomes its Most Senior NEW MEMBER: Richard Henry Hamilton
June 26, 2024
| In late May 2024, New Hampshire Army Recruiter, SSG Zach Buffington (a fellow Veteran of the 101st Airborne Division), reached out to our member LTC (RET) Greg d’Arbonne and said 1SG (Ret) Frank Wetherby approached him about a WW II Veteran who was 101 years and asked if it was possible to make him an Associate Member of the 101st Paratroopers, now the 101st Airborne Association. The Veteran, Mr. Richard Henry Hamilton, was going to be honored at a dinner on 26 June at 1630 (4:30 PM) at the Post 5 American Legion, 32 Linden St, Brattleboro, VT. Mr. Hamilton’s family would also be in attendance.
Read more:Mr. Hamilton’s biography is attached. He was in the Army Air Corps from 1939 to 1945, serving in the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group, 8th Air Force as a radio operator/gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress. Their aircraft was attacked by a group of FW-190's and ME-109's over Germany. The aircraft was so severely damaged they had to bail out. Of a nine man crew, Mr. Hamilton and four others got out via parachute, which in actuality qualifies them for a combat jump. He spent 10 months as a POW in German Stalag Luft IV, Gross Tychow, in Pomerania, Poland. After liberation by the Soviets (and a harrowing 77-day ordeal trekking back to American lines), Mr. Hamilton returned to the US and settled in the Brattleboro, VT area where he married and raised a family. Up the chain the request went. First to New England Chapter President Bob Morrissey who wholeheartedly approved and initiated creation of a Lifetime Membership Card. He notified National Executive Director, Randal Underhill, who enthusiastically issued a Proclamation and Letter on June 18. Greg attended the event, accompanied by New England Chapter Sergeant-at-Arms Bill Blankenburg and member Don Miller, and made our presentations. See PHOTOS page. We welcome Richard Henry Hamilton to our ranks! |
Membership in the New England Chapter brings you closer socially to local
comrades-in-arms and provides an opportunity for your ongoing connection to the
101st.
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Our meetings are now held at Bailey's Bar & Grille, 18 Main Street, Townsend MA.
Our next business meeting will be on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
NOTE: The "Members Only" page was updated May 10, 2025 and the "Photos" page was updated April 25, 2025.
On October 18, 2014, a large group of the New England Chapter members—and guests—were present at the dedication ceremony for the signage for Highway 101 in Auburn NH.
Click here for a copy of the Bill, NH SB15.
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Fisher House Boston |
The Fisher House program is a unique private-public
partnership that supports America's military in their time of need.
Fisher House donates "comfort homes", built on the grounds of major
military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be
close to a loved one during hospitalization for an unexpected illness,
disease, or injury. |
The New England Chapter of the 101st Airborne is proud to sponsor this
organization.
We ask you to join us in supporting their unique and
meaningful efforts.
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Merchandise
Supply chain issues have hit us along with everybody else! We
have limited amounts of items and are not sure when we will be able to get more.
Also, we must stop paying shipping charges — and are very sorry about that. Email Bob Morrissey to ask what's still available.
TAPS: New England Eagles Who Have Soared—June 10, 2023
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In Memoriam -- Richard Henry "Murph" Murphy, Jr. and CSM Robert M. Delia
