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Command Sergeant Major Kenneth (Retired) Rock Merritt was with the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment when he jumped into Normandy June 6, 1944. He earned the Silver Star for actions July 4, 1944. Merritt is seen here holding a Ruger Blackhawk .357 magnum that was the personal carry weapon of Lt. Gen. Henry (Hank) “Gunfighter” Emerson. Emerson presented the revolver to Merritt, at Emerson’s final change of command ceremony, saying that Merritt was his right hand.
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Command Sergeant Major Kenneth (Retired) Rock Merritt was with the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment when he jumped into Normandy June 6, 1944. He earned the Silver Star for actions July 4, 1944. Merritt is seen here holding a Ruger Blackhawk .357 magnum that was the personal carry weapon of Lt. Gen. Henry (Hank) “Gunfighter” Emerson. Emerson presented the revolver to Merritt, at Emerson’s final change of command ceremony, saying that Merritt was his right hand.