John "Jack" Agnew 88 has passed away. You may not know him but chances are you have seen Hollywoods version of his story. John was in the 101st airborne, 506th parachute infantry. Their story was told in the movie "The Dirty Dozen". They were not criminals John said "We just didn't do everything we were supposed to do in some ways and did a whole lot more in others". He will be laid to rest Tuesday in Huntingdon Valley PA.,suburban Phila. where he lived for 56 yrs. with his wife Elizabeth.
You can see an interview with John in a chapter called The Filthy Thirteen:Real stories from behind the lines, in the 2006 special edition of "The Dirty Dozen".
Thank You for your service and your story John, Rest in Peace my friend.
You can see an interview with John in a chapter called The Filthy Thirteen:Real stories from behind the lines, in the 2006 special edition of "The Dirty Dozen".
Thank You for your service and your story John, Rest in Peace my friend.