Dion,
I looked through one document last night for things on the 82nd, and there are a couple of entries in a couple of 4th Division notes that I have.
8 June 44 At 1700 following message sent to CG VII Corps: "Have contacted 82 A/B CAO at Ste. Mere Eglise. Find Mayor and 5 gendarmes available. Estimate 1000 civilians .....
9 June 44 1800 - The ciitzens of St. Mere-Eglise disposed of all dead cattle and buried 7 U.S. Paratroopers and 2 German soldiers in the church yard. Mayor Renaud promised to have 50 men available at 0700, 10 June 44, for digging graves in the U.S. Army cemetery near St. Martin. Throughout the day CIC personnel from the 4th Div, 90th Div and 82nd A/B Div conducted interrogation of former Todt workers and material left in former Todt headquarters. Mayor of Beuzeville-Au-Plain directed disposal of 8 dead cattle near Div CP.
I will always be on the lookout for any information that could help you in your quest! Your Dad and the other courageous men of the 101st and 82nd helped my Dad survive when he landed on Utah Beach D Day with the 4th Division, 22nd Regiment. What a tragedy for you and your Mom and your other family members that your Dad was Killed in Action!!!
With your passion for this research I am sure you will one day get the answers you are seeking and I do hope you write a book so you share all of the men with the world of today and the future.
Jean J