Co "B" attached to the 297th Engr. 1965-1971 Synopsis of the 299th in Vietnam. Part 2 of 2. About 400 miles east of Newfoundland, we hit a terrible storm with 70 foot seas. Hits - 2,910. We searched the National Archives Catalog and located the World War II Operations Reports, 1940-1948 in the Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1917-1985 (Record Group 407) that may include records of the 111th Engineer Combat Battalion, 36th Infantry Division during WWII. Bn. New York City native Newton Riess enlisted in 1939 and his first drills were with broomsticks. Division whose mission was to seize and hold the west bank of the ROER RIVER south of DUREN. Please see my link on where to go for help. The waterproofing worked great and Bob Darino powered his jeep through the surf and up the hill at Normandy. 36. July 17, 1944: Battalion moved to new bivouac at TRIBEHOU. Bn. Group. 51. September 6, 1944: Co "B" constructed steel Treadway Bridge 288' in length at HASTIERE across the MEUSE RIVER - bridge was opened to traffic at 1530 hours. 3RD ARMORED DIVISION
B-24 flight engineer Bill Toombs was over Germany when bad went to worse. I have a lot more to tell. March 16, 1945: Co "C" moved to OBERWINTER at 1700 hours and started construction of Heavy Ponton Rafts. The 294th Combat Engineers were training at the same time at Camp Gordon. I have also visited with Jean Treasure in her home. bivouac was shelled by enemy artillery for 30 minutes at 1900 hours; one shell exploding 11000 pounds of TNT in the center of the bivouac area. An Engineer Combat Battalion (ECB) was a designation for a battalion -strength combat engineer unit in the U.S. Army, most prevalent during World War II. 55. Later, they were reequipped and went on with the war and a number of the men were killed in later battles, including the Hurtgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge. It includes all units except for platoons and detachments that were a part of larger organizations and is based on the following War Department and Department of the Army General Orders: WD GO 70, 1945; WD GO 75, 1945; WD GO 116, 1946; DA GO 23, 1947; DA GO 72, 1948; DA GO 6, 1950; DA GO 37, 1950; DA GO 32, 1953; and DA GO 28 1956. moved through the breached enemy lines with the 3rd Armd. Advertisement. By October, all of 296th was in Belgium. 128. 97. Now that's what I call getting the REAL SCOOP! 4. Thanks so much for taking the time to write all this down. I like how you also gave us further background with the "asides", such as the history of the Digby family. 88. November 8, 1944: The Bn. Joe Izzillo- 4907 Europa Drive, Naples FL 34105- (239) 262-2778. Division at approximately 1100 hours. So how about it? March 30, 1945: The Battalion moved to HERBORN, GERMANY. moved to OBERWINTER at 1400 hours. Considerable confusion resulted. Our expertise enables us to reconstruct the service history of your individual WWII veteran and to give you a glimpse of the experiences that he or she had during the war-even if their military service records were lost in the fire. Your Name (required) Phone Number (required) . 129. July 5, 1944: Co. "B" repaired damaged bridge at BAUPTE under artillery fire. Moving through France, Bob Darino recalls how the grateful civilians came out with toasts of strong apple brandy. 17 DEC 1943. Bn. United States Army Center of Military History. KaRonda Fleming, Public Affairs Office, TF SAFE improves electrical safety in Iraq by Joan Kibler, Training prepares 249th for six-month Iraq duty by Julie LeDoux, Fort Belvoir Eagle, Soldiers Power Up Peace in Iraq, Afghanistan by SSG Michael Carden. From there we were sent for desert training in Camp Pilot Knob in the Mojave Desert, near Yuma Arizona, which was started by Gen. Patton, as a training ground for the war in Africa. The other officers that were supplied to the unit were second lieutenants from the 1943 class of West Point. Work was resumed at 0800 hours on July 16 and the bridge was completed at 1400 hours. At the end, though, there was a camp waiting for him just like all the rest. 87. As a young airman I hitchiked many times over that road to see my wife in the 1950s. About a week after the explosion on March 20th, I was taken to a General Hospital in Taunton, Somerset for further treatment. Support bridge which was across the MEUSE RIVER North of DINANT. 95. moved from BRAUNFELS to WETZLAR on April 29, 1945. Learn more. 117. 43. 48. April 8, 1945: Co "A" completed the Bailey Bridge in WISSEN, GERMANY at 2030 hours. Bob Darino | 294th Engineer Combat Battalion, VII Corps, 1st Army - Army Sorry, the video player failed to load. The Battalion's mission of supporting the 78th Infantry Division was completed. The Digby family were living in the relatively new castle at the time. What do they do at Parris Island? 58. 49. vehicles were withdrawn to an assembly area at MILLEY. March 17, 1945: Co "A" attached to 4th Cav. August 3, 1944: Co "B" constructed Class 40 Ponton trestle bridge across SIENNE River at GAVRAY. We traveled by train down to Sherborne in Dorset. September 15, 1944: The Battalion operated in GERMANY for the first time. 38. 67. September 7, 1944: Co "C" Completed the timber trestle bridge at MARIEMBOURG. was given the mission of straightening up the line. as of 0700 hours. August 31, 1944: Bn. The 257th was also credited the Ardennes-Alsace campaign (9 Dec 1944-25 Jan 1945) and the Rhineland (22 Feb - 21 Mar 1945) campaign. My first suggestion? less Co "B" plus Co "C" of the 294th Engr. Upon arriving to the front, the 249th was assigned to the 26th Infantry Division, already engaged and in defensive positions along the southeast corner of the Bulge. Companies cleared abaties from roads in the vicinity of EUPEN and MONSCHU. Yours will be another great story for people to see. January 30, 1945: The Battalion moved from ERZEE, BELGIUM to the vicinity of HUY, BELGIUM. Co "C" swept the road from ROTGEN to ROTT for mines. I was finally told that they could nothing for me and that I would have to get hearing aids in the U.S. when I returned. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Eight assault teams of the 299th Combat Engineer Battalion landed on OMAHA beach (Easy Red, Fox Green, Fox Red) with the mission of clearing eight 50-yard gaps in the underwater obstacles. P.S. The 249th Engineer Battalion (United States) is a versatile power generation battalion assigned to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that provides commercial-level power to military units and federal relief organizations during full-spectrum operations. December 3, 1944: Co "A" completed the Timber Trestle Bridge in VICHT, GERMANY. Joseph Waz enlisted in the U.S. Army in January of 1942 at the age of 29. Bn. 132. Stanley Stopa enlisted at the age of 19 years in the U.S. Army. Those do give us a better feel for the area and the time period. 37. On his first raid in North Africa, reconnaissance platoon leader John Souther captured a hundred Germans with no losses to his own unit. Division. When he heard the sound of Canadian tanks, he knew that liberation was finally at hand. Learn more. November 9, 1944: Bn. (C) Bn. 134. March 18 - 24, 1945: Companies "B" and "C" operated Heavy Ponton Rafts and LCVP ferries across the RHEIN RIVER in the VII Corps Sector. The mission of both companies was to occupy pillboxes in the Siegfried line to prevent the Germans from entering them. I dabble a bit in the creative stuff myself. I have been wearing hearing aids since 1946 and I am now profoundly deaf. Can't wait to hear more about your time spent in training and your work with the engineers. was attached to 9th Infantry Division as of 1200 hours. In loving memory of my grandfather who served with Co. A in this unit, I would like to bring together friends and. Understand what your WWII veteran experienced while assigned to specific infantry units, ships or squadrons. Bn. moved to BRISCOL, BELGIUM where the vehicles were parked. constructed Class 40 Bailey Bridge at CHERAIN, BELGIUM. Bn. April 16, 1945: The Battalion moved to LENNEP, GERMANY. moved to vicinity of LE HORPS. 7 to 8, 2020, as. The Captain said that in 25 years at sea he had never seen such a storm. I have gone back to the Digby property several times and I have found the remnants of the 228th Hospital, and this past October, I found the site of the explosion and I placed American Flags in memory of those who were killed and prayed for their souls. Battalion noun Any large body of troops. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. #2 arrive in bivouac area. Bn. September 21, 1944: Co "A" constructed a Class #40 D/S Bailey Bridge in VICHT. POULAY, FRANCE.2
Bill Elias' WWII Story: 258th Engineer Combat Battalion. Two fold-out maps from the unit history are stored separately in an oversize box. With a commandeered ambulance full of casualties, he threaded his way through the ordeal thanks to luck and guile. Next, they removed minefields, anti-personnel and anti-tank mines. Division in its drive to the North. His unit was suddenly pulled and sent to take Patton's place in the line after the general was summoned to the Bulge. Formatting (inconsistent in original) such as capitalization, underlining, punctuation, use of quotes, etc. understand the battlefield experiences and sacrifices of your WWII veteran and their military unit. of a sector of the front line in the Hurtgen Forest. Any contribution above basic membership is tax deductible, and is most appreciated. to continue movement to the vicinity of MAYENNE. 1st Engineer Combat Battalion, 1st Infantry Division: 603rd Tank Company: 1st Engineer Regiment, 1st Division: 603rd Tank . That took place in Devon when the soldiers and sailors were practicing landings in an area which had been picked because the topography was similar to Normandy. December 25, 1944: At 1800 hours the Bn. As an aside, many of you, I am sure, have heard about the Slapton Sands incident. April 3, 1945: Liaison was established with the XVIII Airborne Corps and the 78th Infantry Division. Captured several prisoners. Stan said their first job was repairing the main supply route from Utah Beach. The winter of 1943 was brutal. August 28, 1944: Bn. 31. Without enough points to go home in the first wave of returnees, Frank Capuozzi became an acting mess sergeant and took over a kitchen. 64. Division sector; one Battalion of the 60th Inf. The 294th landed in Normandy on D+ (June 7, 1944). 68. 32. moved 100 miles on the night of August 24 - 25th to the vicinity of LA LUPE, arriving at 0830 hours on the morning of August 25th. August 24-25, 1944: Bn. Gp. Have you already requested personnel records from the archives? Division now driving in the direction of PERIERS - St LO Highway. December 16, 1944: The Ardenne breakthrough begins; there was much aerial activity in vicinity of STOLBURG and DUREN. When the pumps began operation, a 40-foot-wide opening was made in the sheet piling to allow water to flow out of the canal. September 30, 1944: At 0745 hours an enemy patrol approached Post #3; between then and 1030 hours a brisk fire fight occurred in and around Post #3. Wes Ruth was eating breakfast when he saw the planes coming in. The Deep River boys were Ernie Calamari, George Ressler, Bill Ackerman, Waldon Hartson, Charlie Euston, George Watrous, Harvey Brooks, Doug Carlson, Ray Swain, and Victor Carlson. January 22, 1945: Co "C" (with the 4th Cav.) Official 249th Engineer Battalion website, Civil engineering and infrastructure repair in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, United States Army Center of Military History, "249th Engineer Battalion Responds to Terrorist Attacks", Prime Power Lights Up Anaconda by Sgt. Bn. 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION
December 10, 1944: Co "C" completed the Timber Trestle Bridge at MULARTSHUTTE. By 1630 hours all units of the Battalion had been relieved - the Battalion moved back to RAEREN. Co "C" constructed Class 40 D/S Bailey Bridge at AUBENTON. moved at 1630 hours and reached the destination at 2030 hours. He scrambled to his gun mount to man the 20 mm gun and then the threat became apparent. I will be able to say, I know the man behind the book! Frank Capuozzi was born in Naples. The Battalion detrucked and marched into position, arriving at 2300 hours. 114. October 23, 1944: Co "A" relieved from attachment to 297 Engr. The 296th landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy 20 days after D-Day. Stan left by bus from East Hampton, CT with 13 other boys from Deep River and entered active service in the Army on March 8, 1943, in Hartford, CT. Reconnaissance was made of the MEUSE RIVER in the vicinity of DINANT and HASTIERE in preparation for the crossing of the 9th Inf. Then, began the grim task of collecting the personal belongings of the dead and preparing them for burial at sea. The 237th Engineer Combat Battalion served with distinction under 1st Army during WWII. I would try Richard Horrell of WWII Connections. In February 1945, the battalion was selected for the special task of crossing the Rhine River. September 12, 1944: Bn. Gp.) His very first mission turned out to be a memorable one. This society is an independent charitable organization. Thomas W. Silva, Lt. Ray L. Whiteturkey and 42 men from H&S Co. and Co. "C". Thats where Stan picked up a large German Flag. John Souther was on reconnaissance patrol when he nosed his halftrack up over the edge of the gully in the Tunisian desert. 66. as of 0800 hours. October 16, 1944: At 1705 hours the chow detail enroute to Post #1 was ambushed by 8 Germans - a small fire fight took place and the Germans withdrew. By the time we finished training, the war in Africa was over. Our unique research process is essential to understanding the experiences of individual military veterans of WWII-since the vast majority of WWII Army/Air Corps personnel records were lost in the 1973 National Archives fire. proceded [sic] on to the vicinity of MAYENNE arriving late in the afternoon. But the highlight for every guy in the outfit was building the largest bridge in the European Theater. He was also there to substitute for any crew member who was not able to fly. This includes when and where the WWII veteran was promoted in rank. In the interim my dear, I would be happy to provide you with your own page, as I have done for so many of my other vet friends on the main site. His father worked as a chef in America and as soon as he became a citizen in 1939, he sent for the rest of the family. WISSEN, GERMANY.12
March 24, 1945: The Battalion was relieved of the ferrying operations on the RHINE RIVER and moved to KONIGSWINTER, GERMANY. They made a desperate run for Brussels, which had been liberated. Then the battalion was stationed at Gerszewski Barracks, Knielingen, Karlsruhe, Germany, under the command of the 18th Engineer Brigade, where it provided construction support to USAREUR elements stationed in Germany for the Cold War. Normandy: 6-7 June 1944 Assault Landing. 59. When I entered the Army in March 1943, I was assigned to the 293rd Combat Engineers and we trained in Camp Gordon, Georgia. June 25, 1944: Battalion moved to new bivouac in vicinity of VALOGNES. gave him permission to go see him. After the emergency was over, plans called for the canal to be drained and the wall repaired. New bivouac was established in the vicinity of CERISY-LA-SALLE - Co. "B" bivouac area received several bomb hits at approximately 2330 hours. 62. The exact battles your WWII veteran took part in. August 4, 1944: Bn. The Battalion C.P. http://www.hq.usace.army.mil/history/contact_us.htm. DERSCHLAG, GERMANY.10
At 2300 hours U.P. The result was almost 800 dead. After a close call with a booby trap, he was injured when a tank shell landed right under his jeep. 28. January 23, 1945: Co "C" relieved of attachment to the 4th Cav. I have been flying since 1963. Bn. In all the 296th Engineers took part in five campaigns, Normandy, Northern Europe, Central Europe, and Ardennes. 112. As he drove frantically to his hangar on Ford Island, he saw the USS Arizona hit. Bn. Waiting for the main part of his unit to catch up, he told soldiers he thought were sleeping to "Get up! We have six children, thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Power Surge, 249th Engineer Battalion Responds to Electrocutions in Iraq by LTC Paul B. Olsen, P.E. It receives no town or state funding. Bravo Joe. June 10, 1944: The Battalion Executive Officer and U.P. moved to CHATEAU MODAVE then on to CHATEAU ENGLE BERMONT. moved to the vicinity of ZWEIFALL, relieved the 294th Engr. Was searching the internet for my father-in-law who was a member of 294th Engineer Combat Battalion during WWII and found your web site. 79. Co "B" constructed reinforced Heavy Ponton Bridge 465 ft. in length across the SEINE RIVER at MELUN in 9 hours and 30 minutes. After all, he was the son of a chef. . At 1500 hours the 1st Bn. You may want to try and contact this gentleman. Recon. February 24, 1945: Co "C" attached to 4th Cav. Yes I thank God every day too for my many blessings. Companies A and C were ordered into the town of Arsdorf where the battalion was engaged in fierce combat for two days. Redesignated on 9 November 1954 as the 237th Engineer Battalion (Combat)(Army), the Battalion was allotted
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