10th Mountain Division Descendants
Section dedicated to the descendants of the soldiers who came to visit us in Castel d'Aiano.
Shane McDonough family
On June 21, 2024, Shane visited us with his large family.
Shane is the grandson of Herbert "Herb" Liebmann who arrived in Castel d'Aiano on the front line on March 13, 1945 and was assigned to Company A of the 86th Regiment, with which he took part in the Spring Offensive and the operations on the Po River, where he earned the Bronze Star Medal.
We accompanied them to the positions where his grandfather was deployed at the time.
An unforgettable day.
Rick e Jody Birkenstein
On Sunday, September 15, 2024, Rick and his wife Jody, along with some friends, gave us a pleasant surprise.
Rick is the son of Henry "Birk" Birkenstein, who was in Company F of the 86th Regiment, with which he took part in the Riva Ridge enterprise and the Battle of Mount Belvedere, where he earned a Bronze Star Medal.
A very pleasant surprise!
Judy e Jim Kennedy
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Judy and her husband Jim were among the participants in a tour of Americans on the Gothic Line.
Judy is the daughter of Roy M. Pett, a veteran of Company I of the 86th Regiment with which he took part in the climb of Riva Ridge.
Judy told us that she will return to Italy with her grandchildren to visit the places where her father was.
We can't wait to hug her again.