Anyone going to take a stab at what "Seven-Up" means in building a floating bridge??? AL

Yes, that was Co. B 48th that is mentioned. WE trained with them in Italy, as a matter of fact a detachment of them was attached to my company. WE lef...

The pontons(o) were anchored in several ways, usually a cable was stretched on the "Up" side from shore to shore with lines tied into & then down ...

Upon discharge after the war all GI'S & company grade officers were given $300. It was just a bonus not an incentive to re-up. AL

Yup, one always had something to do, "Clean Your Piece" AL

Sounds great but you will be taking on a tremendous amount of work. We need a way for all of us to help instead of just putting a bigger burden on you...

Pictures would be nice & thanks very much...AL

Thank you Reg, I will appreciate it very much & I know Ed Jackson & Family will. He was killed in his first action of the war. AL Kincer

Yes I had it on til' nap time...AL

THE division patch was worn on the left shoulder and the Army patch on the right shoulder.

Any Cpl. with the 7th Army at any time at any place with any unit!!! There were thousands that wore such a patch. ????????? Added, General PATCH comma...

Something is rotten in Denmark. Our ordinary medals cost $4-6 dollars. $60 bucks sounds like a scam ...AL I'll wait til' they issue it.

Good link...Now that you mention Kasserene Pass & the U.S. armor against Rommel. In 1960, I was with the Embassy in Rome, I met Lex Barker, Tarzan...

Rocky....I join all our Engineer Family in offering my deepest sympathy to You and Your Family. AL Kincer