Yes, they were referred to as Catfish. History of the 1254th Engineer Combat Battalion

I can't imagine making it through the war, then living peacefully until your 90 with the love of your life, only to have it end this way.

I read your post to Lee. I said I should do the same for him. He replied, "Sounds good to me!" Thanks in advance for the tour schedule, buddy.

Very true. Yes, we (I) do like to be acknowledged and appreciated. It's like any other job. When you do something well, or do something original, you ...

Okay, I guess this topic is back up and running again after all this time: First note, there are a few more related topics right here on the for...

It's actually the 36th's patch. They are very close! The 36th's is on the left. My dad's 2833rd Bn is on the right.

Forgot to post I DID get my copy and have been reading it whenever I get a chance. The image is from Joe's book. Look down about half way to see...

Don't forget about Joe's book. He sent me a signed copy. He also mentioned me in the forward. What an honor!

Ah, my friend and our fellow forum member, Enrico took part in that too. Did you get to see all his photos this week?

This is all so fascinating. Greg, loved to hear about your grandfather and the fact he read the book 4 times that weekend. Thanks for your grea...