I purchased this book because of Roque's and Marion's recommendations. It is a big thick hardcover book at a fair price of around $20, including shipping.
I just love this guy's sense of humor. He throws these little bits of humor here and there.
"No one ever knew whether the French police no longer needed asistance or whether the Platoon was badly needed back at the garrison to reinforce the Battalion in its efforts to put down insurgent insects in their attempts to regain control of the Fort. " pg 137.
Brooke
Russ Cloer, WWII Captain, 7th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division.
AH, thanks for reminding me of those great lighter moments. 
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
I purchased this book because of Roque's and Marion's recommendations. It is a big thick hardcover book at a fair price of around $20, including shipping.
I just love this guy's sense of humor. He throws these little bits of humor here and there.
"No one ever knew whether the French police no longer needed asistance or whether the Platoon was badly needed back at the garrison to reinforce the Battalion in its efforts to put down insurgent insects in their attempts to regain control of the Fort. " pg 137.
Brooke
I am happy you got the book, Maybe you can read some experiences of my
outfit. 135th. ENJOY,I'll talk about you all at the reunion. Ya hear Marion!!!!!!
Rocky
Roque J.(Rocky) Riojas
My ears will be ringing Rocky Racoon. I know they'll be only good words....
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Here's another good one... 
"To place more pickles in the pudding, some untrained replacements had never fired a rifle and were without entrenching tools (the infantry man's personal bulldozer) needed to dig foxholes or gun emplacements."
Pickles in the pudding...... yuck!!
This guy must have been quite a character.
Brooke
God bless those heroes who suffered and died, for plain folks, like you and me.
War is a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.
I purchased this book because of Roque's and Marion's recommendations. It is a big thick hardcover book at a fair price of around $20, including shipping.
Brooke
Where did you find the book for 20 bucks?? I looked on Amazon and the cheapest one they offered was $142.00!!!! 
Jim 
Dogdaddy 1
Yep! I almost had a heart attack when I first looked for it. But then Rocky gave me Jerry Gordon's email and I bought it directly from him and it was $23 with shipping. I may still have that email in my inbox. I'll check for it and report back.
Brooke
God bless those heroes who suffered and died, for plain folks, like you and me.
War is a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.
Yes, you can get the book directly from Jerry Gorden. Just go to the 34th's website and place an order.
This is his email addy:
jlg34d@msn.com
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Thanks, Marion. I checked my inbox and it's not there anymore.
Brooke
God bless those heroes who suffered and died, for plain folks, like you and me.
War is a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.
Here's another good one from page 285.
"The Arabs didn't appear overjoyed to have the Americans for guests, but didn't seem to mind their using the bathhouse. Probably didn't know they had one as most of them didn't appear to have had the recent pleasure of putting water on themselves intentionally."
God bless those heroes who suffered and died, for plain folks, like you and me.
War is a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.
A good one indeed Brooke! I think I'll go take a shower...
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
I thought this was especially funny. I used to work for a couple Arab fellows at a hotel so I know where he's coming from....
God bless those heroes who suffered and died, for plain folks, like you and me.
War is a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.
Glad you all liked the book. It makes me happy to know that the campaigns of No. Africa and Italy are now being talked about. Yes the hot sands of No. Africa and the cold,cold, mtns. of Italy. Marion has Ellen Ankrum e-mailed you yet? Y'all keep reading. Rocky
Roque J.(Rocky) Riojas
No nothing yet! But, I'm sure she will. Thanks for passing on my info to so many at the reunion. 
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
I am having the book special ordered by Border's Books in Yakima for $27.00. Can't wait to read it! BTW Rocky...Please don't feel like the Italy and No. Afrika campaigns are being ignored! For me it has always been a strong interest...that's why I have the item pictured in my collection! 
Jim
Dogdaddy 1
