So its memorial day so I can't help thinking about my dad

awww regards to him ☺

The 157th Infantry Regiment is a historically distinguished unit that fought as part of the 45th Infantry Division (the "Thunderbirds") during World War II. Originally a Colorado National Guard unit, the 157th served over 500 days of intense frontline combat, participating in the invasions of Sicily, Salerno, Anzio, Southern France, and Germany.

Invasion & Italian Campaign: Fought through Sicily and the brutal landings at Salerno. Their heroic defensive stand at the Anzio Beachhead in early 1944 is famously chronicled.

Southern France to Germany: Landed on the French Riviera in August 1944, pushing through the Vosges Mountains and into Alsace.

The Battle of Reipertswiller: In January 1945, the regiment’s 3rd Battalion was famously surrounded and nearly decimated in the freezing hills of France during Operation Nordwind.

Liberation of Dachau: The 157th Infantry played a primary role in liberating the Dachau concentration camp in April 1945.

Medal of Honor: Multiple soldiers from the 157th were awarded the Medal of Honor for valor, including Second Lieutenant Van T. Barfoot and Corporal Edward G. Wilkin

America's greatest generation. He deserves to be honored.

God bless your dad and thank you both for your service.....🤗

Honoring your father and all of our fallen heroes