November 15, 1944: Co "C" relieved Co "B" of Post #1, 2, & 3 as of 1200 hours. The battalion was organized and under the command of only three captains. Access WWII personnel records showing your veterans enlistment, draft, honorable discharge, serial numbers, promotions, military training, ranks, military duties and enlistment photographs. Bn. It includes all units except for platoons and detachments that were a part of larger organizations and is based on the following War Department and Department of the Army General Orders: WD GO 70, 1945; WD GO 75, 1945; WD GO 116, 1946; DA GO 23, 1947; DA GO 72, 1948; DA GO 6, 1950; DA GO 37, 1950; DA GO 32, 1953; and DA GO 28 1956. It was Oran in North Africa. alerted for movement with the VII Corps to the ARDENNE Sector. One platoon of Co "C" was sent to clear the situation at Post #4; they killed one German. The Battalion detrucked and marched into position, arriving at 2300 hours. Division whose mission was to seize and hold the west bank of the ROER RIVER south of DUREN. The story was put out that two German saboteurs had set off an explosion. - Co. "C" was relieved on road blocks by a Company from 294th Engr. RootsWeb is funded and supported by The Bn. April 2, 1945: The Battalion was attached to the XVIII Airborne Corps as of 0800 hours. Bn. This bridge was very important as it was the first bridge across the river in the 9th Inf. November 24, 1944: Co "C" constructed a Class #40 Bailey Bridge over the timber trestle bridge at MULARTSHUTTE. Please see my link on where to go for help. 98. Division for the drive to close the famous "FALAISE GAP". Frank Capuozzi was born in Naples. . Co "C" constructed Class 40 D/S Bailey Bridge at AUBENTON. The daily location of the WWII veterans unit and any movements they made. Let me repeat how exciting it is to hear from someone who was part of the 294th. Late in life she married Averill Harriman. 139. September 3, 1944: Bn. Day May 8, 1945. You are a great artist. After this bridge site was secure, the 249th was detached from the 1137th Engineer Group and was given the mission to secure and maintain the bridges on the Rhine River. 46. Discover the military campaigns and battles your WWII veteran took part in. Thats when Stan saw a truck from his brother Franks outfit, 639 A.A.A. 29. I'm sure he would be glad to share his experiences with you. August 13, 1944: Bn. Bill Adair may have been the luckiest man in the Bataan Death march. An SOS went out and two Coast Guard cutters came out from Argentia, Newfoundland. moved to a new bivouac in BELLEAU WOODS in the vicinity of CHATEAU-THIERRY. September 6, 1944: Co "B" constructed steel Treadway Bridge 288' in length at HASTIERE across the MEUSE RIVER - bridge was opened to traffic at 1530 hours. to continue movement to the vicinity of MAYENNE. The photographs, taken from January-December 1944, cover training, road and bridge work, the Marigny Drive, soldier life, and Germans, The 296th Engineer Combat Battalion was activated by the U.S. Army on 3 March 1943 at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. The battalion's motto is "Build, Support, Sustain!". August 24-25, 1944: Bn. 57. On the grounds of the Digby estate was the 228th Station Hospital, which consisted of a bunch of Quonset huts. 40 Bailey bridge in SHEVENHUTTE, GERMANY. That was only one hazard at the air fields in China; the others being Japanese air raids and infiltrators. He relates what he found out while hiding beneath Japanese planes. 35. March 1, 1945: Co "A" started construction of a large box CULVERT just west of DUREN. April 6, 1945: Co "B" constructed Steel Treadway Bridge at DREISEL, GERMANY across the SIEG RIVER. Power Surge, 249th Engineer Battalion Responds to Electrocutions in Iraq by LTC Paul B. Olsen, P.E. The Battalion C.P. His unit joined the forces ordered into the Battle of the Bulge, where he had to get some help when he was frozen in a foxhole. Often the names of ships or number of the landing crafts a veteran traveled on- or went into combat aboard are included in the reports. - Present Carthage Armory Carthage, Missouri, United States How very nice to hear from you. CARANTILLY, FRANCE.24 February 13, 1945: Co "B" constructed a C1. I have been back to Sherborne on four occasions. She dissipated his fortune and after he died, she was sued by his children. in honor of LtGen Lawrence Snowden & LtGen George Christmas.). moved to ERZEE, BELGIUM. Bn. 502nd Quatermaster Port Battalion: 6th Engineer Special Brigade: Colonel Paul W. Thompson (WIA 6 June 44) 147th Engineer Combat Battalion: 149th Engineer Combat Battalion: 203rd Engineer Combat Battalion: 293rd Joint Assault Signal Co.: 60th Medical Battalion: 7th Naval Beach Bn (attached): Commander L. C. Leever : 74th Ordnance Battalion: July 15, 1944: Co "C" began construction of Bailey Bridge at BIEHOU at 2000 hours; work was discontinued at 2330 hours due to artillery fire. As he sat in solitary confinement waiting for interrogation, he was comforted by his faith. I do not know how current the info is, but it's worth trying first: Unfortunately I do not have anymore info at the present time. The 296th received campaign credit for Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France, and the Rhineland, Contains the following type(s) of material: unit histories, photographs, Wartime journey to Berlin : the 296th Engineer Combat Battalion, The ArchiveGrid website uses HTTP Shortly after, the battalion participated in two maneuvers in Louisiana, known as the "Louisiana Maneuvers"; there the battalion and its soldiers learned valuable lessons for war. 1965-1971 Synopsis of the 299th in Vietnam. 1st insignia of 90th Light Div. It receives no town or state funding. 20. Blackhawk and Chinook helicopters had dropped over 200 sand bags, with approximately 125 sandbags breaking the surface of the water. There were three 42" mobile pumps staged and two 42" and two 30" pumps were placed at the sheet pile closure. October 6, 1944: 47th Enfantry [sic] Regt. August 16, 1944: Bn. City|Area. moved from BRAUNFELS to WETZLAR on April 29, 1945. 6. October 25, 1944: Co "C" completed culvert in vicinity of BRAND. 113. 19. location of the Company HQ on a map. Dedicated to the men who proudly served their country during World War II by serving in the 238th Engineer Combat Battalion. Gp; Co "C" joined the Battalion at ERZEE, BELGIUM. 55. December 17, 1943 was the big day. We traveled by train down to Sherborne in Dorset. Corporate Information | Privacy | Terms and Conditions | CCPA Notice at Collection, Activation of the 298th Engineer Combat Battalion March 18, 1943 and Reorganization November 3, 1944, After/After Action Reports 26 July - 1 Dec 1944, Journal of 1128th Engr Gp Sep 44 thru Aug 45, Excerpts from the U.S. Army in World War II Series, More Excerpts from the U.S. Army in World War II Series, The documents below were kindly shared by Marc Shafer (whose father was a 298th member). Ironically, the wounded were taken to the 228th Station Hospital in Sherborne. A typo is noted by the use of [sic] other errors are probably my own. Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community. Support bridge which was across the MEUSE RIVER North of DINANT. constructed Class 40 Bailey Bridge at CHERAIN, BELGIUM. His father worked as a chef in America and as soon as he became a citizen in 1939, he sent for the rest of the family. The 296th landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy 20 days after D-Day. The men of the 299th Combat Engineer Battalion were "First on Omaha Beach" with overwhelming casualties on D-Day. I believe my father-in-law was in A Company. 17 DEC 1943. The 296th crossed the Rhine River south of Bonn. As he drove frantically to his hangar on Ford Island, he saw the USS Arizona hit. The exact battles your WWII veteran took part in. This is a free service. October 11, 1944: A 6 man German patrol was found between Post #1 and #3 - two of the enemy were killed and four escaped. moved to WISSEN. On 19 March 1945, the unit was assigned to the engineer task force charged with crossing the Rhine at Oppenheim. Captured several prisoners. 39. One of the pilots was brought into our hospital and had his legs amputated. The Battalion arrived at WEYMOUTH, DORSET, ENGLAND on the morning of February 1, 1944, where it entrucked for a short trip to SUTTON POYNTZ and CHALET CAMPS. moved to a new bivouac in the woods North of ANTHEE. November 21, 1944: The rains came! 294th Engineer Company | CurrentOps.com Units US Army 294th Engr Co 294th Engineer Company U.S. Army Subordinate units 294th Engineer Company ( MO ARNG) Carthage Armory | Carthage, Missouri, United States Detachment 1 Anderson Armory | Anderson Locations . New bivouac was established in the vicinity of CERISY-LA-SALLE - Co. "B" bivouac area received several bomb hits at approximately 2330 hours. Stanley Stopa enlisted at the age of 19 years in the U.S. Army. 4. . You may want to try and contact this gentleman. January 11, 1945: Co "B" repaired the timber trestle bridge in PETIT-HAN by replacing the flooring and decayed nailing strips. One of the first waves at Omaha Beach. When he did get home he started a family and worked as a top rate hairdresser in New York. Division heading for COUPTRAIN and PRE-EN-PAUL. June 21, 1944: Battalion moved to new bivouac in the vicinity of MONTEBURG. Our mission was to provide close Engineer support to 78th Infantry Div. in the crossing of the SIEG RIVER and the reduction of the RHUR POCKET. His job in the 1st Armored Division was to be out in front with his eyes open, and he was doing just that when a huge amount of enemy was spotted. On his first raid in North Africa, reconnaissance platoon leader John Souther captured a hundred Germans with no losses to his own unit. While he was not in the immediate area of the blast he was at the scene of the accident shortly after it occured. 83. 17. It was an eerie setting with the city in flames all around him. How should we contact you? I am now a Captain in the Civil Air Patrol of the United States Air Force Auxiliary. November 8 is Election Day and the Trustees of the Deep River Historical Society hope you all go out and VOTE. Sewer & water board, electric utility and the 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) were completing pump house inspection. moved at 1630 hours and reached the destination at 2030 hours. Part 2 of 2. Any contribution above basic membership is tax deductible, and is most appreciated. September 9, 1944: Bn. vehicles were withdrawn to an assembly area at MILLEY. August 9, 1944: Co "B" Constructed 120' Class 40 Heavy Ponton Trestle bridge at St FRAIMBAULT across the MAYENNE River. I have been flying since 1963. attached to 3rd Armored Division in preparation for St LO breakthrough. moved to the vicinity of DIZY-LE-GROS North of REIMS. October 5, 1944: At 0400 hours an enemy patrol of about 5 men approached Post #2 carrying teller mines; men from Co "C", who were occupying the position, opened fire at close range, exploding the mines and obliterating the enemy patrol. 4th Engineer Battalion 4th Medical Battalion 4th Counter Intelligence Corps Detachment 4th Military Police Platoon 4th Infantry Division Band Headquarters, Special Troops, 4th Infantry. Their mission was accomplished. 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION August 12, 1944: Co "A" replaced flooring on Bailey Bridge at St. BEAUDELLA. ABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 Commenced landing on UTAH and OMAHA Beaches in NORMANDY on June 9, 1944 and moved into an assembly area in the vicinity of St MARIE-DU-MONT. 12. was across the river without tanks and anti-tank guns and it was being counterattacked by SS troops using flame-throwing tanks. September 30, 1944: At 0745 hours an enemy patrol approached Post #3; between then and 1030 hours a brisk fire fight occurred in and around Post #3. This was the beginning of a painful journey to healing. Co "A" constructed an Infantry Support Bridge across the SIEG RIVER at HUNDHAUSEN, GERMANY. Later, they were reequipped and went on with the war and a number of the men were killed in later battles, including the Hurtgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge. Click below to see how you can help us expand our mission. He was just a hundred miles inland a few days after D-Day and the Germans caught him almost immediately. The 237th Engineer Combat Battalion served with distinction under 1st Army during WWII. GAVRAY, FRANCE.6 1. Part 2 of 2. Part 2 of 3. November 29, 1944: Co "C" completed the timber trestle bridge at ROTT. Many of the vehicles were damaged and one man was killed while driving the Battalion Commander from the defense position to the FWD. Bn. They learned how to dismantle and remove land mines, repair and build bridges and construct camps for their comrades in other units. Co "C" withdrew from position #11 and filled foxholes and emplacements of the position. One engine was shot out. 120. It was later learned that the town had never been secured by the 4th Armored Division. Hits - 2,910. 30. 72. We can actually determine the exact aerial missions that your individual Army Air Corps pilot flew. Additionally, the commander serves as the Commandant of the U.S. Army Prime Power School, the institution responsible for the development of Army and Navy power generation specialists. He was in the hospital right at the time of the explosion . Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. His very first mission turned out to be a memorable one. 59. Then he got acquainted with giant mosquitoes. Bn. Any contribution above basic membership is tax deductible, and is most appreciated. Division in its drive to the North. During the action at Post #3, the enemy infiltered [sic] around Post #4 in strength of approximately two squads. 14. The force withdrew under heavy mortar fire. January 23, 1945: Co "C" relieved of attachment to the 4th Cav. Stan found a glider made in Deep River and removed the ID plate from a glider made by Pratt Read & Co. One of the most difficult experiences was the cold that winter says, Stanley. was shelled by artillery from across the RHINE RIVER - T/5 Malone was killed, Capt. As a professional researcher and World War II historian, Bill Beigel provides research services to genealogists, historians, authors, and civilians who are looking for information found in WW2 military unit records. Bn. Kamikazes had broken through the air cover and were headed for the convoy. To some of these thousand men, it was going to be the beginning of a new, big adventure. September 26, 1944: Co "C" attached to 297th Engr. December 30, 1944: The Battalion was relieved of the defensive position at 1800 hours by a re-enforced Co. of Infantry of the 75th Inf. moved to a new bivouac in the woods South of EUPEN. The unit was assigned to V Corps, First U.S. Army. April 3, 1945: Liaison was established with the XVIII Airborne Corps and the 78th Infantry Division. 11. 43. March 12, 1945: The Battalion moved to LECHENICH, GERMANY. September 12, 1944: Bn. We searched the National Archives Catalog and located the World War II Operations Reports, 1940-1948 in the Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1917-1985 (Record Group 407) that may include records of the 111th Engineer Combat Battalion, 36th Infantry Division during WWII. John Souther was on reconnaissance patrol when he nosed his halftrack up over the edge of the gully in the Tunisian desert. The Battalion was assigned to the FIRST UNITED STATES ARMY and attached to the U.S. VII ARMY CORPS. About Us | Contact Us | Copyright | Report Inappropriate Material November 16, 1944: The 4th Inf. If so, when? December 4, 1944: Co "A" relieved Co "B" of attachment to the 294th Engr. July 29, 1944: Co "A" cleared hundreds of wrecked enemy vehicles from the streets of RONCEY and other roads in the vicinity. Learn more. Temperatures were minus 20 degrees. They were sent to Fort Devens, then assigned to the 296th Combat Engineer Battalion, and shipped to Camp Shelby, Mississippi for basic training over a period of seven months. Frank Capuozzi was a rifleman who rode in a jeep ahead of the guns as they pushed across France. Co "B" attached to the 297th Engr. December 16, 1944: The Ardenne breakthrough begins; there was much aerial activity in vicinity of STOLBURG and DUREN. 94. Their job was to prepare housing for the advancing units. At 1130 hours the Commanding officer of Co "B" with two Platoons of Co "A" and one Platoon of light tanks made an attack to contact the surrounded platoon. Wes Ruth was eating breakfast when he saw the planes coming in. I am an amateur artist and I just had a one-man show with 40 paintings. While there, there was a German air raid and two planes were shot down. April 16, 1945: The Battalion moved to LENNEP, GERMANY. was attached to the 3rd Armored Division and was given the mission of organizing, occupying, and defending at all cost a road block on the high ground just west of GRAND MENIL, BELGIUM. 93. After Pearl Harbor, leaves were cancelled, but that policy eased and Newton Riess and a few buddies headed to New York City for a little fun. 1 talking about this. Loss of equipment was heavy; however, casualties were light. February 26, 1945: The Battalion moved to GURZENICH. July 6, 1944: Battalion placed in direct support of the 4th Inf. The winter of 1943 was brutal. 70. Along with thousands of others, he was forced to surrender and was facing the prospect of joining what would become known as the Bataan Death March. August 6-7, 1944: Bn. Recon. Now that's what I call getting the REAL SCOOP! September 7, 1944: Co "C" Completed the timber trestle bridge at MARIEMBOURG. Part 1 of 5. An uneventful Christmas Eve for the 298th Engr. August 28, 1944: Bn. 60. 75. Right away, as the oldest one in the large group, she became the leader on the journey. Bn. 44. March 30, 1945: The Battalion moved to HERBORN, GERMANY. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. December 10, 1944: Co "C" completed the Timber Trestle Bridge at MULARTSHUTTE. March 10, 1945: Co "C" relieved of attachment to the 4th Cav. Near the end of the war, the food supply in Holland had been disrupted and there was widespread hunger.

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