Starting from an old italian locomotive, I found something more!
This is the story of the Whitcomb Locomotives Ne 120 and the Military Railway Service:
The Whitcomb Locomotives Ne 120 and the Military Railway Service
Last but not least
Merry Christmas and happy new year
I have travelled extensively in Sicily, including circumnavigating the island by rail except for the stretch from Trapani where no rail exists. This was during my years of research into Operation Husky and the progress of the US 7th Army, The British and Commonwealth 8th army and the Canadian 1st Division. So your post is of interest to me, thank you.
Colin
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too, Angatti!
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Available on the web site the transcript of "American "Rails" in eight countries". The story of the Military Railway Service
http://www.goticatoscana.eu/EN/Italy_at_war/StoryOfMRS/StoryOf1stMRS.html
Update
added the the names of the recipients of the 1st MRS Certificate of Merit as of January 1st, 1945 and the description of the Certificate of Merit.
all the best
Andrea Gatti
The attrition continued; Italy sank to such a low priority on the list of theaters that by the winter of 1944-45 the men there began to feel that they were on a "forgotten front." from THE ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT: ON BEACHHEAD AND BATTLEFRONT by Lida Mayo
Superb! Nice job and a lot of people will really appreciate the information and images.
Hey, I have a photo from my dad's unit, I think you will enjoy! This was taken in North Africa.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Cool! I didn't know they had a train!
Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien
Ah, just one of the many treasures that have fallen into my adoring hands!
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
The following is a quite old post ane the lint to the website was no moer working.
The article is now available on the following link:
https://www.stellastellina.org/the-whitcomb-locomotives-ne-120-and-the-military-railway-service/
On the website there are others articles
Please, enjoy and let me know your feedback
Starting from an old italian locomotive, I found something more!
This is the story of the Whitcomb Locomotives Ne 120 and the Military Railway Service:
The Whitcomb Locomotives Ne 120 and the Military Railway Service
Last but not least
Merry Christmas and happy new year
Andrea Gatti
The attrition continued; Italy sank to such a low priority on the list of theaters that by the winter of 1944-45 the men there began to feel that they were on a "forgotten front." from THE ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT: ON BEACHHEAD AND BATTLEFRONT by Lida Mayo
Wonderful hearing from you. I appreciate you taking part in the forum, and for being a long-time subscriber. All the best to you.
I especially loved this:
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company