Note: According to their history, the 36th Engineers (less 2nd Bn) sailed from Norfolk, Virginia, on 24 October 1942 for the landing at Fedala in Fren...

Here's another film that includes engineer operations. It shows Company A, 36th Engineers under artillery fire trying to build a bridge on the Volturn...

Here's what my sister said about the Anzio piece: It's an impression stamped into ceramic material that has been glazed. Another sister has the origin...

Well, I had to do some googling. According to one story, challenge coins originated during World War I; another story says during the Vietnam War. My ...

Speaking of horses and tales, here's a tall Seahorse tale called the "Legend of the Bit & Reins." Legend of the Bit & Reins.pdf

Interesting feedback from Gilles. I've only seen this memento in the photo, which my sister sent. Next phone call, I will ask her what kind of materia...

The 7th U.S. Army Report of Operations is a goldmine of information, photos, and maps. Fortunately my city library houses a copy of the three-volume s...

Rocky, this is another tribute to the 34th Division that I found in Carlo D'Este's book, Patton: A Genius for War (page 487): During the fina...

It would be wonderful if you can make it to the dedication. Otherwise maybe someone could at least video tape the ceremony for you. A map is attached ...

Rocky, I've had to get the tissue out many times just reading about the war and the great misery suffered. Thank you for your servic...

PJW: What group are you looking for? A book called "Engineer History - Fifth Army - Mediterranean Theater" printed in 1945 covers the Italian...

Rocky, its on my book list and I intend to read it pretty soon. I'll be remembering you when I do. Thank you again for giving your heart and soul for ...

You're right, many of the General's comments were incorporated and footnoted in the book. I think he was not quoted after 'From Salerno to the Volturn...

Those are official situation maps and the website has some good photos too. I didn't get through all the history accounts there yet but the Allied Cou...

Here are some Anzio maps showing positions of the 36th Engineers on the Moletta River line and Mussolini Canal. Other links in the series would also i...