Major General Reuben Henry Tucker III was a highly decorated senior officer in the United States Army. He served with distinction during World War II, where he commanded the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Sicily, Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany from 1942 to 1945. He was one of the youngest regimental commanders of the war.
Reuben Henry Tucker III
504th Infantry Regiment (United States)
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Men of the 504th prepare a weapon for stowage aboard a glider in April 1943.
Men of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment patrolling in Sicily, July 1943.
Men of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment prepare to fire an 81mm mortar during the battle for Italy, September 1943.
Men of the 504th Regimental Demolition Platoon keep a close eye while a demolitions expert searches for hidden S-mines on the slope of Hill 1017, November 1943.