Many units received their patches before heading out, so one thing may have nothing to do with the other. 🙂

Ah, but doesn't necessarily mean that it wasn't it. We'll keep on it. After all, my dad's has a seahorse. 🙂

I can look it over. I just looked at it quickly (not all) and it doesn't seem bad at all, but will take a closer look-see.

The following was also sent to me by his son, Carl Stefanelli. Marion, please forward this to Jim [and anyone else I missed] as I am not sure of...

Thanks for locating that old post, Randy. That should be very helpful. Sure took me back into the time machine, including posts from WWII veterans.

Thanks for sharing your photos. We sure appreciate your time.

Beautifully said. I just wish that more people from the forum could have met him. But they can still enjoy the documentary, etc. of he and Carl Furtad...

Wonderful news and welcome to our forum. So glad you found us. Delighted that I could help you tie up some loose ends.

Here's his obit

I heard his money was recovered somehow too. That is very cool.

Love the photo of the donkey. He's like, "Are you nuts?"

Great pics btw!

Please see this topic for detailed instructions on how to obtain files for your loved ones and their units.

Engineer Insignias - downloadable PDF file from the Engineers Office of History