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Submitted by
Name: Kate Duckworth
From: California
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Comments:
Thanks for a wonderful site. I'm trying to piece together my Grandfather's service record, which I know little about. I identified him in the front row (next to the right fold mark) of a panoramic company photo somewhere on this site, but now I can't find the photo again!

Grandpa was from Tulsa, Oklahoma. His name was Woodrow Wilson Stacy, and that's what appears on his draft card. He later changed it to James Woodrow Stacy, and thats what appears in the Veterans' Death Files, so its not clear to me which name he served under. He was a sergeant (or possibly master sergeant) when he was discharged, on Jan 14, 1946. His enlistment was May 14, 1943. I know he served as an engineer, in both the European and the Pacific theatres.

Thanks again for your wonderful work.

Kate

Admin reply: You are quite welcome. Hope you find the site helpful in your research. Thank you for your kind words.

Added: July 15, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Lu Moss Shirley
From: McCamey,Texas
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Comments:
My father was William E E Moss. He was member of the 313 Engineer Battalion Company A attached to the 88th Infantry.Rome Arno Po Valley. Many letters from Italy.He was from Lubbock Texas. Don't know if he had a nickname during the war His family called him Eldon, one of his middle names. There is a family story about him repairing a tank track during a bridge crossing under fire and earning him the bronze star. Supposedly a big write up about this in a Lubbock paper. No way of knowing for sure.I just would like some more information about his time in the service. We have requested and obtained copies of his medals and commendations. Please help me. Thank you

Admin reply: You can also contact the Lubbock paper and ask them to consult their archives.

Added: April 21, 2018

Submitted by
Name: William Dees
From: Hannibal, Mo.
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Comments:
My father, Roy William Dees served under Patton via Company "E" 1301 Engineers Regiment with initial training at Camp Ellis, Illinois. Arriving in England just before D-Day and entering Normandy in early August serving there through July of 1945 as they headed off to the philippines on the Sea Quail and home by December 1945. I have 287 letters including 1,000 hand written pages. Also items received from Patton and a listing of his Buddy Club members. Off to Normandy my self May 2018 to do more research.

Admin reply: OMG! Would love to see what you have if you've scanned your collection. This is wonderful. Hope you found all the info I have on this unit.

Added: April 17, 2018

Submitted by
Name: John G Woyansky
From: Col. Hgts. VA
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Comments:
My dad, John Woyansky served in A CO 338 Engineer Regiment from '42-44. Found you site to try to get more info on what his unit was involved in. He never talked much about his overseas duty in North Africa, Sicily, Salerno and Anzio.

Admin reply: Welcome to my site. Hope we can help you.

Added: April 7, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Gunter 'Doc Snafu' Gillot
From: Francorchamps Belgium
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Comments:
Splendid work Marion. But you knew that before. Keep it running and I have also to thank you because I found also lot of valuable information I didn't have !
Merci beaucoup

Admin reply: Oh how sweet. Thank you for your kind comments. It's a community (world) affair. Thank you for all your help too!

Added: March 7, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Jim vick
From: Ill
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Comments:
Hello are any of you interested in photos of the 1301 army photos from camp Ellis to the bailey bridge across rine river

Admin reply: Absolutely!

Added: January 18, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Mike Scolastico
From: Chicago, Il.
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Comments:
My father, Andrew "Hank" Scolastico appears on pages 24 & 32 of:"The History of the 187th Engineer Combat Battalion". On 24, he's the only one with glasses & you can see the big part in his hair. On 32, he's the one kneeling w/ his M-1 at the Bougonville station. He had mentioned to me years ago that he was on the 50 cal the day the Luftwaffe attacked. I have his copy of the book.

Admin reply: Would love to see it!

Added: November 10, 2017

Submitted by
Name: Matt Apple
From: Troy, NY
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Comments:
Thank you so much for this website. I've been trying to find out as much as I can about my grandfather and other relatives who fought in the European Theater in WWII. My grandfather was in the 235th Combat Engineer Battalion, and got four bronze stars - he claimed he went into Germany and saw horrible things but wouldn't tell us any details. I haven't been able to verify some of the stories he told. Really hoping to connect with anybody who may know more about the 235th and where they went. I've got a few pictures I can upload and contribute.

Admin reply: We have quite a bit of info on that unit!

Added: October 24, 2017

Submitted by
Name: Marcia Peterson Brown
From: Syracuse, NY now living in Boring, OR
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Comments:
My father was Harry Oscar Peterson,the tentmate of Bill Gentry for the years they were in the Engineers. Over the ensuing years, we were able to visit with Bill, his wife, Colleen, and Peter * * * and wife, who all lived in Yakima, WA. I would be happy to share whatever I can to add to the background of this archive.

Please let me know how I might do that.

Admin reply: Simply signup (register) for a forum account. You can post there, including any images that you may have.

Added: October 3, 2017

Submitted by
Name: Gator
From: Saginaw, Mi
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Comments:
New to this site, but I must say what a wonderful wealth of information. Will keep coming back!

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Added: September 13, 2017