Hello all,
I'm really interested in following the footsteps of a fallen relative in his trek through Italy including his final days thru his death in Pieve Di Pino to his filnal resting place in Monte Beni US tempoaray hospital in Pietramala.
His name was S/Sgt Virgil Bertsch 361st infantry, 91st Div, Co B
Attached are some pics I've found.
First pic is of present day location of the Hospital Site in Pietramala
Final three pics are of an area in Pietramala very close to Hospital location that I feel is the missing location of where the temporary cemetery was located.
Any Thoughts?
I believe that would be the 8th Evac. Here's a link for you:
http://exhibits.hsl.virginia.edu/8thevacuation/
I'll keep searching and post more this morning. Welcome to the forum!
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
http://www.med-dept.com/unit_histories/8_evac_hosp.php
http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/archivesmonth/2002/archweek_images/UVaHS/UVa_pietramala.htm
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Some info on the cemetery...
https://www.gentracer.org/cemeteryflorence.html
Cemetery codes, including listing for Pietamala
US Military Cemeteries, Italy and Sicily
80. Cefalu, Sicily, 45th Infantry Division, II Corps, Seventh US Army, 24
July 1943, Provisional GR Platoon, 45th Infantry Division.
81. Coronia, Sicily, Seventh US Army, 16 August 1943, 48th QM GR CO
82. Gela #2, Sicily, Task Force Joss, Provisional Corps, Seventh US Army,
10 July 1943, First Platoon, 46 QM GR CO.
83. Licata #1, Sicily, II Corps, Seventh US Army, 11 July 943,
Headquarters and one Platoon, 48th QM GR CO
84. Palermo, Sicily, 2nd Armed Division, Provisional Corp, Seventh US
Army, 24 July 1943, 2nd Platoon, 48th QM GR CO.
85. Temporary US Military Cemeteries, established northwest area of
Sicily at Aqui, Dolci, San Stefano, Torina and Montevago, by the 45th
and 9th Infantry Divisions and the 82nd Airborne Division.
86. Avellion, Italy, 5th US Army Troops.
87. East Altavilla, Italy, 5th US Army troops.
88. Bari, Italy, primarily Army Air Corps Troops.
89. Castel Fiorentino, 5th US Army Troops
90. Follonica, Italy, 5th Army Troops
91. Maezanello Nuovo, 5th Army Troops
92. Mirandola, Italy, 5th Army Troops
93. Mariori, Italy, 5th Army troops
94. Mt. Soprano, Pastum, Italy, 5th Army Troops
95. Naples, Italy, 5th Army Troops.
96. Nettuno, Italy, 5th Army Troops.
97. Pietramala, Italy, 5th Army Troops.
98. R. Fratelli, Italy, 5th Army Troops.
99. Tarquinia, Italy, 5th Army Troops.
100. Vada, Italy, 5th Army Troops.
Divisional Personal.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Found this elsewhere on our forum. Scroll down the topic to see...
https://ww2combatengineers.comengforum/index.php?showtopic=7098
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Photos from another site.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Here I am! I attach a few pictures and a small comparison between before and after. To Steve, I pointed out the locations of the 8th EVAC and the cemetery! 
Enrico
Grandson of Private Pedro Pedrini, 14th Infantry Regiment, "Pinerolo" Brigade.
Transferred to 3rd Regiment Telegraph Engineer During WW I
Here's another view of Pietramala area!!
Grandson of Private Pedro Pedrini, 14th Infantry Regiment, "Pinerolo" Brigade.
Transferred to 3rd Regiment Telegraph Engineer During WW I
Enrico, I knew I could count on you. Thank you so much for assisting Steve in his quest. It was time to call in "THE ITALIAN!" Ciao, grazie amico mio!
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
