colinhotham
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1058th pc&r or port construction and repair group

This is what makes replying so worthwhile, a successful outcome and a grateful member. Colin.

15 years ago
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B-29 rescue, caught on film

What an amazing story M1. The history of WWII continues to reveal the many heartwarming tales that motivates us in our research and learning. Tha...

15 years ago
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What are you listening to right now?

Many years ago there was a young US college high jumper who was discovered and went on to be one of the most popular singers of romantic songs. He has...

15 years ago
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Carl Furtado in hospital

M1 I know how much all your vets mean to you, but having met Carl I realise that he has a special place in your heart. Thank you for passing on my mes...

15 years ago
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1058th pc&r or port construction and repair group

Welcome Donald. Once again I delve into the US Combat Engineers 'bible'! Granville. The port of Granville was captured on the 3rd July ...

15 years ago
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Carl Furtado in hospital

GET WELL SOON CARL Looking forward to meeting you again next September my friend. As the fellow owner of a 'triple' I wish you...

15 years ago
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Normandy D-Day Landing photos

I'm sad to say M1 that the BBC recordings of the band made during the war were either erased or destroyed. A few years ago I did a search of various a...

15 years ago
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Normandy D-Day Landing photos

This also happened to me M1, when reading a book I came across this photo of my dad (far left) taken in 1944. Colin.

15 years ago
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159th combat Engrs

The 159th figures on many pages in 'THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS THE WAR AGAINST GERMANY'. This is under the heading: The VIII Corps Crossing at the R...

15 years ago
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Remember Pearl Harbor

Thank you Vee, another poingent anniversary and one that will mean so much to our friends across the pond. Perhaps the single most important occurance...

15 years ago
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Farewell, Marine

Todd it is a long time since a tear came to my eye, but you are right that is beautifully done by someone who cares. For some years now I have been pa...

15 years ago
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Gilles found another old photo - 36th Eng

Those are great action pics and one consequence of my visit to Lebanon PA means I now recognise the Seahorse patch! Colin.

15 years ago
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Merry Christmas everyone...

Some beautiful images Marion. It's nice to be getting into the Christmas spirit now, my overseas cards have to be on their way by this weekend and the...

15 years ago
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Bill Douglass in hospital - 1301st engineer

May I add my best wishes to those above from the UK to Bill. Like all US Engineer vets, always in my thoughts. Colin.

15 years ago
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Happy Thanksgiving

To all my friends across the pond I send my best wishes for Thanksgiving and say, as always, you are in my thoughts. Colin.

15 years ago
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