64. 294th Engineer Combat Battalion | American Battle Monuments Commission 294th Engineer Combat Battalion Home 294th Engineer Combat Battalion Legacy ID 21545 Legacy Alias /db-abmc-burial-unit/294th-engineer-combat-battalion Legacy Source db_abmc_burial_unit Leroy C. Webster Read more John T. Murphy Read more Stanley G. Suda Read more Karl Schecter The 1120th's 294th and 297th Engineer Combat Battalions were responsible for maintaining the two main supply routes-from Tribehou to Marigny-on the right flank, while the 298th Engineer Combat Battalion was to support the 3d Armored Division. 58. RootsWeb is funded and supported by 74. Co "B" operated LCVP ferry service, Co "C" operated Heavy Ponton Rafts. The Bn. Bombers. November 24, 1944: Co "C" constructed a Class #40 Bailey Bridge over the timber trestle bridge at MULARTSHUTTE. The Japanese had made their move. He bunked with regular B-17 crew members, but Bill Livingstone was a gunnery instructor who was there to keep skills sharp. Then he got acquainted with giant mosquitoes. The ship cracked across the deck and partly down the hull. went in direct support of the 5th Armd. - the enemy attacked with small arms, mortar and artillery fire. Russel, T/5 Stiedel and Pfc. 126. 112. 22. At the end, though, there was a camp waiting for him just like all the rest. 60. His name is on the link above. A defense was set up by Co's B, A, & C: the Bn. We traveled by train down to Sherborne in Dorset. 44. Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community. You may want to try and contact this gentleman. moved from BRAUNFELS to WETZLAR on April 29, 1945. 1. Hannah Deutch was a teenager when the Kindertransport rescue effort became her means of escape from Germany. 2. moved to the vicinity of St GERMAIN-LAXIS. We are always glad to assist! The men of the 299th Combat Engineer Battalion were "First on Omaha Beach" with overwhelming casualties on D-Day. 79. Bn. VIC. The Bn. However, when we sailed out of Antwerp,Belgium in January, 1946, our troubles were far from over. 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. Witness to War is a non-profit dedicated to preserving the oral histories of combat veterans through digital video interviews. Gp. in honor of LtGen Lawrence Snowden & LtGen George Christmas.). Co "B" converted a Bailey Bridge in GIESSEN from a Class #40 to a Class #70 on May 5, 1945. In all the 296th Engineers took part in five campaigns, Normandy, Northern Europe, Central Europe, and Ardennes. Co "B" 294th Engr. Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community. 39. Kamikazes had broken through the air cover and were headed for the convoy. I am attaching a painting I did of Sherborne Abbey and the Cross Keys pub next door where I learned to play darts while serving with the 294th. 33. Our military records specialists are on site at archival research facilities nationwide and can access a wide variety of WWII military service records of your veteran. Division sector; one Battalion of the 60th Inf. moved at 1630 hours and reached the destination at 2030 hours. The truck accidentally back up over some mines and about 90 mines exploded. Many of them do not realize how lucky they are to have what they have and that INCLUDES full use of all five of their senses. Harry Kone can tell you because he went there for basic training after Pearl Harbor. Bn. July 2, 1944: Battalion moved to new bivouac in vicinity of Ste MERE-EGLISE. moved to 3rd Armd. Division begining [sic] at 1500 hours. When the war ended, I was in Austria and I was discharged in January, 1946. 66. Group. All Rights Reserved. THE HISTORY OF THE 298TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION IN EUROPE JUNE 9, 1944 - MAY 8, 1945 C O N T I N U E D THE BATTALION SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS AT VARIOUS TIMES: 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION 75TH INFANTRY DIVISION 3RD ARMORED DIVISION 5TH ARMORED DIVISION THE BATTALION WAS ATTACHED TO THE FOLLOWING UNITS AT VARIOUS TIMES: This tradgedy took place in the grounds that housed the 228th American Hospital in Sherborne, Dorset, UK. As he sat in solitary confinement waiting for interrogation, he was comforted by his faith. At 0100 hours on August 7, 1944 Capt. She dissipated his fortune and after he died, she was sued by his children. Co "C" attached to 297th Engr. As he drove frantically to his hangar on Ford Island, he saw the USS Arizona hit. After a nerve-wracking mission to bomb Tokyo and a typhoon, B.E. I like how you also gave us further background with the "asides", such as the history of the Digby family. Stan found out Frank was located in Liege, about 15 miles West. 131. April 15, 1945: The Battalion moved to WIPPERFURTH, GERMANY. So how about it? - Present Carthage Armory Carthage, Missouri, United States December 30, 1944: The Battalion was relieved of the defensive position at 1800 hours by a re-enforced Co. of Infantry of the 75th Inf. October 18, 1944: At 0900 hours an enemy force approached Post #5 - the enemy withdrew after exchanging a few shots. 102. All Rights Reserved. HERBORN, GERMANY2 [8] By 5 September 2005, the 17th Street Canal breach was closed. CHAOTEAU ENGLE BERMONT, BELGIUM..31 December 17, 1943 was the big day. Even though they were only delaying the inevitable, the Germans weren't beat, yet. Bn. 46. http://www.hq.usace.army.mil/history/contact_us.htm. Loss of equipment was heavy; however, casualties were light. 18. Army Superior Unit Award for 2005 (Hurricanes Katrina, This page was last edited on 7 June 2022, at 00:05. Co "C" started construction of a Timber Trestle bridge under the Bailey Bridge at MULARTSHUTTE. In March of 1943, a group of 13 Deep River Boys left together and formed a Combat Engineers Unit which kept them together throughout the war. I know Colin will be tickled pink to read this. The Official (DECLASSIFIED) Files of the 298th Engineer Combat Battalion during World War II Activation of the 298th Engineer Combat Battalion March 18, 1943 and Reorganization November 3, 1944 Journal for August 1943 Journal for September 1943 Journal for October 1943 Journal for November 1943 Diary 1943 70. However, I strongly suggest that you contact the Army Corps of Engineers to see if they have a file on his unit. ABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 He was also there to substitute for any crew member who was not able to fly. gave him permission to go see him. It was Oran in North Africa. August 28, 1944: Bn. Yes I thank God every day too for my many blessings. Hits - 2,910. The main thrust of the effort was to use assault boats to get troops from 5th Infantry Division across and later to construct a more stable pontoon bridge. There were three 42" mobile pumps staged and two 42" and two 30" pumps were placed at the sheet pile closure. Bn. 5. The 296th landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy 20 days after D-Day. I will be able to say, I know the man behind the book! Francis R. Fulton, Capt. The winter of 1943 was brutal. 67. Co "A" occupied road blocks #4 & #5; Co "B" occupied road blocks #1, #2, #3; Co "C" occupied position #11. Unfortunately, because of my profound deafness, I am not permitted to fly. Any contribution above basic membership is tax deductible, and is most appreciated. TOTAL 266. Co "C" withdrew from position #11 and filled foxholes and emplacements of the position. Thats when Stan saw a truck from his brother Franks outfit, 639 A.A.A. Battalion noun Any large body of troops. Ed Harrell describes in detail the sinking of the USS Indianapolis from Japanese torpedoes, which left nearly 900 Sailors and Marines in shark-infested Pacific waters. All the villages there had been evacuated and were ultimately destroyed by gunfire. The Allies had arrived in Holland. In December, 1943, I was transferred to the 294th Combat Engineers,assigned to Company "B", and we were on our way East by train to Camp Myles Standish in Taunton MA. April 8, 1945: Co "A" completed the Bailey Bridge in WISSEN, GERMANY at 2030 hours. On this day, two German E-boats came out of the fog and fired their torpedoes and escaped back to France. I have been back to Sherborne on four occasions. Support bridge which was across the MEUSE RIVER North of DINANT. (C) Bn. Bn. England was taking in thousands of Jewish children and she got her papers in order and left. and was given the mission of defending two roadblocks. 12. Bn. The division was inactivated at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia on 27 November 1945. Destroyers came alongside and were able to rescue all the men on board. Battalion moved to new bivouac in vicinity of CARENTAN. Once they got there, a fierce ten day battle ensued due to the last major German offensive, Operation Nordwind. August 1, 1944: Bn. Co "B" remains attached to 297th Eng. Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans. It was the highest bridge constructed by the first army Engineer Combat Battalion in the E.T.O. The timber trestle bridge at ROTT was closed to traffic. August 9, 1944: Co "B" Constructed 120' Class 40 Heavy Ponton Trestle bridge at St FRAIMBAULT across the MAYENNE River. 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION 3. April 7, 1945: Co "C" constructed a C1 #40 D/S Bailey Bridge at HANHOFF, GERMANY. moved to RAEREN. The 296th built a 180-foot bridge across the Ilm River. In many (most) cases, names have been. 96. HURTGEN FOREST, GERMANY99 less Co "B" plus Co "C" of the 294th Engr. Group. 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. October 21, 1944: Co "B" was relieved from the roadblocks by 294th Engr. During the action at Post #3, the enemy infiltered [sic] around Post #4 in strength of approximately two squads. 294th Engineer Combat Battalion US Army in Memoriam (pamphlet), 1989 June 6 Scope and Contents From the Series: The Dickinson R. Debevoise World War II series documents his service as a sergeant in the 2nd Platoon of company A of the 294th Combat Engineer Battalion. 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. Thank you. . 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. Rommel's big push had begun. After all, he was the son of a chef. Reconnaissance was made of the MEUSE RIVER in the vicinity of DINANT and HASTIERE in preparation for the crossing of the 9th Inf. Can't wait to hear more about your time spent in training and your work with the engineers. (This interview made possible with the support of COL ROBERT W. RUST, USMCR (ret.) The battalion met little resistance across the river and quickly began constructing the bridge. 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. Often the military records will show the duties a WWII veteran held during the war. 123. moved to the vicinity of ZWEIFALL, relieved the 294th Engr. This bridge remained in use until 1955. The history, titled History 296 Engr. October 12, 1944: Co "A" Platoon on Post #9 were straffed [sic] by our own planes at 1416 hours - no damage was done. We. April 12, 1945: Co "B" constructed a Class #40 D/S Bailey Bridge at WIEHL, GERMANY. June 21, 1944: Battalion moved to new bivouac in the vicinity of MONTEBURG. November 8 is Election Day and the Trustees of the Deep River Historical Society hope you all go out and VOTE. moved to the vicinity of DIZY-LE-GROS North of REIMS. 107. From 25 July to 27 July, the 296th supported the 4th Infantry Division at Marigny, France. I understand that this was done because placing a hospital near explosives was a violation of the Geneva Convention. September 9, 1944: Bn. July 22, 1944: Bn. Henk Duinhoven was lucky to be in the countryside, where gardens had been harvested. I am now in my 83rd year and I hope that I do not run out of time before I finish what I am now working on. June 12, 1944: Our first mission on the continent - Lt Lawson with a D7 bulldozer assisted the 1110th Engr. He woke in free fall with no idea how he had made it out, and soon he was in German custody. 68. While he was not in the immediate area of the blast he was at the scene of the accident shortly after it occured. From Taunton, I was transferred to the Topographic Engineers in Leicester in the Midlands. Division. 71. Temperatures were minus 20 degrees. October 13, 1944: The enemy penetrated our lines between Post #9 and the Infantry on our right during the afternoon - one Co. of the 47th Infantry Regt. December 28, 1944: At 0200 hours an enemy Infantry Battalion made an attack in the vicinity of the motor vehicle park and the Battalion FWD. Let me repeat how exciting it is to hear from someone who was part of the 294th. 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.
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