Tag Archives: D-Day

Sgt. George B. Tullidge Honored

Posted on June 4, 2018 by annetbell

Iron Mike statue at La Fiere Bridge, Sainte- Mere- Eglise, Normandy. 2018 first memorial jump to honor American paratroopers come to liberate France. The jumps prior to D-Day were quite different and executed in the early morning hours of June … Continue reading →

Posted in service, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 2018 Memorial jump, A Paratrooper's Faith, blog, Blogger, blogging, brave, D-Day, Eric Labourdette, George B. Tullidge, inspiriing, Iron Mike, Normandy, paratroopers, Thulia van Maanen, tough, welcome | 9 Comments

Eglise A’ Angoville au Plain

Posted on September 6, 2017 by annetbell

This unassuming country church was one of the most memorable of our trip. We walked from our accommodations at http://www.domaine-airborne.com/domaine-airborne/. There was a narrow windy road with the hedgerows twisting with no apparent plan through the fields where on the … Continue reading →

Posted in American history, Architecture, Eric Labourdette, France, history, paratooper, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized, WWII | Tagged 101 Airborne, 82 Airborne, Bob wright, D-Day, Eglise A Angoville au Plain, Kenmore, medics, Normandy, paratroopers | 4 Comments

They Gave Their Tomorrow For Our Today

Posted on August 26, 2017 by annetbell

This is photojournalism from Huff Post UK with clever integration of current photos and 70 year old shots from D-Day. A German body lies where he fell in the street. Tourists on the … Continue reading →

Posted in American history, France, service, Travel, Uncategorized, USA, WWII | Tagged D-Day, Heroes, Normandy France, Omaha Beach, They Gave Their Tomorrow for Our Today | Leave a comment

La Fiere Bridge

Posted on August 15, 2017 by annetbell

Our paratroopers had many challenges when they jumped early in the morning of June 6th beside the darkness, fog, and inclement weather. The Germans had invaded France several years before so were familiar with the the ancient hedgerows which were … Continue reading →

Posted in American history, Britain, France, history, St-Mere-Eglise, Travel, Uncategorized, USA, WWII | Tagged 82 Airborne Division, Battle for La Fiere Bridge, D-Day, Le Merderet River, St-Mere-Eglise | 2 Comments

Travel Logistics to Normandy

Posted on August 9, 2017 by annetbell

Today I will share with you our travels to Normandy. This is going to the heart of the trip for my family. . . . 11 of us. We were on the way to trace the steps of my brother’s … Continue reading →

Posted in France, history, Montemarte AirB&B Uber, Paris, Uncategorized, WWII | Tagged Battle of Fiere Bridge, D-Day, Domaine Airborne, Normandy, WWII | Leave a comment

POLIO TO PARATROOPER

Posted on October 18, 2016 by annetbell

See this image Polio to Paratrooper Paperback – August 27, 2016 by Anne Archer Tullidge (Author), Anne Tullidge Bell (Afterword), Christian Bell (Foreword) Be the first to review this item Books are available on Amazon as well as on Kindle … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged A Paratrooper's Faith, D-Day, death, George Bowler Tullidge III, Greatest Education, grief, Heroes, leadership, paratrooper, Polio to Paratrooper, sacrifice, WWII | 4 Comments

A Letter from the Allied Commander and Brave Soldiers

Posted on September 19, 2016 by annetbell

[AUTHENTICITY CERTIFIED: Text version below transcribed directly from audio] Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Forces: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bravery, D-Day, General Eisenhower, love, loyalty, sacrifice, World War II | 4 Comments

George Bowler Tullidge III . . . . . My Brother

Posted on July 4, 2016 by annetbell

A Paratrooper’s Faith HOME CONTACT A Paratrooper’s Faith Dedication Dedicated In loving and ever-glorious rememberance to OUR SON GEORGE BOWLER TULLIDGE III Sergeant of 507th Parachute Infantry 82nd Airborne Division who, at the age of twenty years, gave his life … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 82 Airborne, A Paratrooper's Faith, D-Day, France, George Bowler Tullidge III, heroes. St Mere Eglise, Invasion of France, www.aparatroopersfaith.org | 13 Comments

Tales of My Brother. . . . George Bowler Tullidge III

Posted on April 1, 2016 by annetbell

George Bowler Tullidge III’s story is presented on this website. http://www.AParatroopersFaith.org info@AParatroopersFaith.org

Posted in service, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 507 th Parachute Infantry, 82 Airborne Division, A Paratrooper's Faith, Airborne Museum, American Cemetery Cambridge England, Anne Archer Hogshead Tullidge, D-Day, Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service, Fort Bragg North Carolina, French Invasion, George Bowler Tullidge III, Iron Mike, paratrooper, St Mere Eglise France, Tullidge Way, WWII | 15 Comments

A Paratrooper’s Faith and a Legacy of Love

Posted on July 29, 2014 by annetbell

by Jason Ladd This is my family story about a brother who gave his life for freedom, long before my birth, and my mama who used her unspeakable pain and sacrifice to inspire and encourage soldiers going forth, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged A Paratrooper's Faith, Anne Archer Hogshead Tullidge, D-Day, Dr. William Josephson, duty, George B. Tullidge III, Hero, Jason Ladd, Legacy of Love, WWII | 65 Comments