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History of 101st airborne division:E co 327th inf

The 101st Airborne Division’s E Company, 327th Infantry Regiment, traces its lineage to World War II, when the division became renowned for its airborne operations in Normandy on D-Day and during Operation Market Garden. Although the 327th itself was a glider infantry regiment in WWII, it later transformed into an air assault unit, participating in major conflicts such as the Vietnam War, where E Company earned distinction for its actions in battles like Dak To and Hamburger Hill. In subsequent decades, E Co, 327th has deployed in support of operations in the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan, upholding the division’s reputation for rapid deployment and combat effectiveness. Throughout its history, the company has embodied the 101st’s “Screaming Eagles” spirit, playing a crucial role in airborne and air assault operations.

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  • Band of Brothers Roots: While "Band of Brothers" famously follows Easy Company of the 506th PIR, the 327th Infantry Regiment, including E Company, also served with distinction in the 101st Airborne Division during WWII and beyond.
  • Glider Infantry Origins: The 327th started as a glider infantry regiment. Unlike parachutists, glider troops landed in large wooden gliders behind enemy lines, often under heavy fire, during WWII operations such as Normandy and Operation Market Garden.
  • Normandy Invasion: E Company, 327th Infantry, landed by glider on D-Day. They played a crucial role in securing causeways and repelling German counterattacks in the days following the invasion.
  • Bastogne Defense: During the Battle of the Bulge, E/327th held defensive positions in Bastogne, Belgium, under siege, facing freezing cold, limited supplies, and constant German assaults.
  • “Bastogne Bulldogs” Nickname: For their heroic defense of Bastogne, the 327th Infantry Regiment earned the nickname "Bastogne Bulldogs," a moniker still embraced today.
  • Vietnam War Valor: E Company, 327th ("No Slack") fought in major operations such as Operation Hawthorne and the Battle of Dak To, earning Presidential Unit Citations and individual valor awards.
  • First Into Cambodia: In 1970, elements of the 327th, including E Company, were among the first U.S. troops to cross into Cambodia during the controversial Cambodian Incursion.
  • Gulf War and Beyond: The 327th Infantry, as part of the 101st Airborne, led air assault operations during Operation Desert Storm and later deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in the Global War on Terror.
  • Medal of Honor Recipients: Several soldiers from the 327th Infantry have received the Medal of Honor, including SSG Clifford C. Sims for actions in Vietnam and SSG Ray E. Duke in WWII.
  • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 327th's distinctive unit insignia depicts a winged glider, commemorating their airborne and glider legacy, with the motto "Honor and Country."

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