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AB-1 (2) Lexington, Ky. KY 18 LL LEXINGTON
*Eisenhower saw himself close friend in Lexington

For Cornelius Ryan
Book about D-day

THOUSANDS OF MEN, ON LAND AND SEA AND IN THE AIR, PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION OF NORMANDY BETWEEN MIDNIGHT JUNE 5, 1944 AND MIDNIGHT JUNE 6,
1944. IF YOU WERE ONE OF THEM, PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

What is your full name?
Warner A. Broughman

What was your .unit and division?
502 Regiment, 101st Airborne Div.

Where did you arrive in Normandy, and at what time ?
My unit flew across the peninsula and parachuted
on Utah Beach. 1:05AM D-1

What was your rank on June 6, 1944?
Captain

What was your age on June 6, 1944?
26

Were you married at that time?
yes

What is your wife's name?
(Janice) Recently Divorced

Did you have any children at that time?
1 child in 1944
3 fine children now (15-12-6)

What do you do now?
Presently employed at U.S. Public Health Hospital (NARCO)
Vocational-Education Director.

When did you know that you were going to be part of the invasion?
We knew that Airborne troops would be used when ever needed. We trained long and hard for this mission. Briefed 12 days before D-day

What was the trip like during the crossing of the Channel? Do you remember, for example, any conversations you had or how you passed the time?
General Eisenhower and staff come to our area just before
dark to give us some words of advice and wisdom. I shall
never forget his handshake and his arm around my
waist and saying "You will be successful, you have
nothing to worry about. Do a good job and God bless you".
Our actual flight to the target was spent almost
in silent meditation.

What were the rumors on board the boat, ship or plane in which you made the crossing? (Some people remember scuttlebut to the effect that the Germans had poured gasoline on the water and planned to set it afire when the troops came in).

There were no particular rumors that effected
us. We had a job all laid out for us.