hello , i just got back from Normandy and have spoken with some french friends there . they are looking for information and a picture from Cpl Roy G. Coakley , Cpl Coakley whas with the 720 railway operations Battalion and stayed with my friends family wile he whas in Normandy . They would like to know what happend with him and get a picture to remember him . i hope true this way we will be able to help these people .
thanks in advance , Erwin Peters
Hi Erwin!
Delighted to have you as a member. Let's see what happens. This is a small and obscure unit, but who knows who may see this post. I hope we will be able to help you and your friends. That would be wonderful..
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company