WHY MORE THAN ONE GIFT SHOPS/PX?  It is the 3-506 aka "Stand Alone Battalion's" pleasure and honor to provide the products here on our website not only for our members, but also for the active service members of our proud 101st Airborne, as well as for veterans of other proud units.  If your unit is not represented (active or non-active) and you would like to have products added for your unit, please contact the webmaster (jerryberry@currahee.org).  The inclusion of other unit products is the result of specific requests by veterans and their families.  Jerry Berry, 3-506th Unit Historian & Webmaster

     Our website offers a variety of products for Veterans and their families, primarily because of our battalion (3-506th) involvement with these military units during the Vietnam War,  including Cambodia and now some of those same units have served in later tours during Desert Storm, Iraqi and Afghanistan.   Within our circle of military units, which we supported or supported us are many and are considered our "band of brothers".  When it comes to providing these unit members (veterans as well active duty); as well as their family members the same products which we provide our Currahee members and families, we are pleased to do so.  Listed below is a partial list of our Gift Shop/PX products for units.  Click on a product category to take you to those products.

If the link is inactive, keep checking back.  Shops are being updated regularly.

Purple Heart Stories

      It is unknown at this time just how many members of the 3-506th were wounded during the battalion tour of duty in Vietnam. It is speculated that it may have been as high as 70-75 percent. As more and more former members are located, the closer we get to answering this question. The Purple Heart section of our website depicts one or more of our former Currahees who were wounded and the story behind their road to recovery.  In other words, what happened to them when they were wounded, where, and their journey to recovery after leaving our battalion. There are many stories to be told by those who paid a great price for their service to our country.  If you have wondered what happened to a buddy or former member of the battalion after they were wounded, I hope you will find some answers here. - Jerry in Montana  

 

  • Medic Steve Oliphant's Story - Paratrooper, Platoon Medic, 1st Platoon, Bravo Company 1968

    • If you enjoy this website, especially this "Purple Heart Stories" Section and wish to see more such stories, please consider making a small donation (any amount) to help keep it up and running.  Anyone donating $20.00 or more will receive an autograph copy of "The Stand Alone Battalion" (free shipping) on request.  Thank you kindly - Jerry in Montana.  To make a donation, click on the "Donate" button below.