Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth "Rock" Merritt, was with the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment when he jumped into Normandy Jun 6th 1944. He earned The Silver Star for actions On July 4 1944.

He holds a Ruger Blackhawk .357 Magnum that was the personal carry weapon of Lt. Gen. Henry (Hank) “The Gunfighter" Emerson. Lt. Gen. Emerson presented the revolver to "Rock" Merritt, at the Generals Final Change of command ceremony, saying that "Rock" Merritt was his right hand.



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