294th engineer combat battalion wwii

July 2, 1944: Battalion moved to new bivouac in vicinity of Ste MERE-EGLISE. During August and September of 1965, the battalion received new vehicles, equipment, and filler personnel. Bn. June 13, 1944: Battalion moved to the vicinity of St MERE-EGLISE and given the mission of providing general support to the 4th Infantry Division. November 16, 1944: The 4th Inf. Duties in France included repairing roads, removing mines, disposing of a bomb, and removing, repairing, and constructing bridges. 93. For Air Corps flight crews we can determine the exact flights that your individual Air Corps veteran took part in. LA VICTOIRE, FRANCE.9 April 11, 1945: The Battalion moved from WISSEN to MORSBACH, GERMANY. The 296th built a 180-foot bridge across the Ilm River. It wasnt all work as they had opportunities to play ball and see shows by Bob Hope and company. Captured several prisoners. They are a component of the United States Army Corps of Engineers . The 296th Engineer Combat Battalion was attached to 1101st and 1120th Engineer Combat Group, the 3rd Army, 1st Army, V Corps, and VII Corps during World War II. They paid mightily for that shot. Bn. 127. Frances R. Fulton, Lt. Ray L. Whiteturkey, the Bn. 136. moved from PLOMION to the vicinity of MARIEMBOURG, BELGIUM. 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. March 24, 1945: The Battalion was relieved of the ferrying operations on the RHINE RIVER and moved to KONIGSWINTER, GERMANY. moved to a new bivouac in the woods North of ANTHEE. went in direct support of the 5th Armd. 82. Please tell Michael Brodhead that I sent you. How should we contact you? 102. In 1994, the battalion was reactivated and designated as the 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power), stationed at Fort Belvoir, VA. At a R.J. approximately 2 miles East of MILLEY, the head of the column was ambushed by enemy infantry and tanks. [8] By 5 September 2005, the 17th Street Canal breach was closed. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. It was many years after the war that a local reporter, using the Freedom of Information Act, wrote the true story. 44. This includes when and where the WWII veteran was promoted in rank. Through the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the 249th soldiers provide contracting officer technical representation on projects throughout the world.[9][10]. Bn. 40 Bailey bridge in SHEVENHUTTE, GERMANY. Their job was to prepare housing for the advancing units. 50. 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. . Co "C" swept the road from ROTGEN to ROTT for mines. July 15, 1944: Co "C" began construction of Bailey Bridge at BIEHOU at 2000 hours; work was discontinued at 2330 hours due to artillery fire. Co "A" started construction of 150' T/D Bailey Bridge across the SIEG RIVER at WISSEN, GERMANY. Along with thousands of others, he was forced to surrender and was facing the prospect of joining what would become known as the Bataan Death March. 8. placed in direct support of the 3rd Armd. The division was inactivated at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia on 27 November 1945. The level of combat detail varies from unit to unit. Yes I thank God every day too for my many blessings. 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This was a Pile Bent Bridge with 3-story trestle bents on the piles, 55 feet high. 133. New Yorker Bob Darino was drafted in 1943 and trained as a combat engineer. Two engines were out, a third smoking, and they were were losing airspeed and altitude, but they were flying level and pointed home. 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One engine was shot out. The battalion met little resistance across the river and quickly began constructing the bridge. December 25, 1944: At 1800 hours the Bn. It was completed on V.E. (C) Bn. April 15, 1945: The Battalion moved to WIPPERFURTH, GERMANY. The Battalion was assigned to the FIRST UNITED STATES ARMY and attached to the U.S. VII ARMY CORPS. The unit was assigned to V Corps, First U.S. Army. 30. The other patients and I raced outside and we saw the carnage. October 17, 1944: At 1130 hours a patrol of Co "A" moving from Post #8 to Post #1 encountered heavy small arms fire - three men failed to return. Francis R. Fulton, Capt. My guess is he was in another unit prior to his service in the 257th. 109. 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. This is a free service. It was an eerie setting with the city in flames all around him. 126. During the action at Post #3, the enemy infiltered [sic] around Post #4 in strength of approximately two squads. Additionally, the commander serves as the Commandant of the U.S. Army Prime Power School, the institution responsible for the development of Army and Navy power generation specialists. As they approached the beach, the ship hit two mines and sank. 103. In all the 296th Engineers took part in five campaigns, Normandy, Northern Europe, Central Europe, and Ardennes. The Battalion was the first American Unit to arrive in Berlin on July 3, 1945. As a professional researcher and World War II historian, Bill Beigel provides research services to genealogists, historians, authors, and civilians who are looking for information found in WW2 military unit records. The Bn. Status coordinate No status yet. Bn. November 21, 1944: The rains came! I will be able to say, I know the man behind the book! The Japanese had made their move. When he had to bail out, Jim Wicker was literally sucked from the cockpit when he released the canopy because of his high rate of speed. 41. November 25, 1944: Co "B" was attached to 294th Engr. July 28, 1944: Bn. 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. From there, we boarded a ship and headed out in convoy to Glasgow, Scotland in January, 1944. 87. The force withdrew under heavy mortar fire. Those do give us a better feel for the area and the time period. My first suggestion? The battalion was organized and under the command of only three captains. This bridge was very important as it was the first bridge across the river in the 9th Inf. Gp.) I understand that this was done because placing a hospital near explosives was a violation of the Geneva Convention. Bombers. 138. 4th Engineer Battalion 4th Medical Battalion 4th Counter Intelligence Corps Detachment 4th Military Police Platoon 4th Infantry Division Band Headquarters, Special Troops, 4th Infantry. April 6, 1945: Co "B" constructed Steel Treadway Bridge at DREISEL, GERMANY across the SIEG RIVER. February 5, 1945: The Battalion moved from BELGIUM to STOLEBERG, GERMANY. The Battalion detrucked and marched into position, arriving at 2300 hours. 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. In February 1955, it was activated and assigned to USAREUR and an Engineer Battalion (Combat Heavy). 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. It was disgusting down below in the Queen Mary so Newton Riess went up on deck to escape the smell. She worked as a secretary at the 228th while I was there. October 31, to November 7, 1944: Bn. The main difference lies in the divisional structure. CHAOTEAU ENGLE BERMONT, BELGIUM..31 There we prepared the maps for the invasion and also the maps for the other countries on the continent. moved to vicinity of VILLEDIEU-LES-POLES. He was in the hospital right at the time of the explosion . Co "C" removed the Infantry support bridge at HUNDHAUSEN. They were sent to Fort Devens, then assigned to the 296th Combat Engineer Battalion, and shipped to Camp Shelby, Mississippi for basic training over a period of seven months. 56. Can't wait to hear more about your time spent in training and your work with the engineers. They don't realize how wonderful it is to hear and I bet you'd be so happy to have yours back. I have also visited with Jean Treasure in her home. About Us | Contact Us | Copyright | Report Inappropriate Material 75. I am writing my memoirs and I already have over 200 pages. as of 0800 hours. We have six children, thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Co "C" withdrew from position #11 and filled foxholes and emplacements of the position. attached to 3rd Armored Division in preparation for St LO breakthrough. Many years after the war, I found out that the 294th went up to Wales and from there sailed to Normandy in the Susan B. Anthony to Utah Beach on June 7, 1944. Reconnaissance was made of the MEUSE RIVER in the vicinity of DINANT and HASTIERE in preparation for the crossing of the 9th Inf. March 1, 1945: Co "A" started construction of a large box CULVERT just west of DUREN. Bill Adair may have been the luckiest man in the Bataan Death march. His unit joined the forces ordered into the Battle of the Bulge, where he had to get some help when he was frozen in a foxhole. September 26, 1944: Co "C" attached to 297th Engr. This bridge remained in use until 1955. Regt. The Bn. Co "B" 294th Engr. Two fold-out maps from the unit history are stored separately in an oversize box. Send Us a Request to Start Researching Your World War II Veteran. The windows blew out the way he told me. Forward Observer Rufus Dalton went into the demolished city looking for a rifle company he was instructed to find. 114. Thank you very much for your service to our country and sharing your experiences with us. December 2, 1944: The Battalion moved from FRIESENRATH, GERMANY to VICHT, GERMANY. http://208.56.11.96/Invision/index.php?showtopic=23. 33. Often the military records will show the duties a WWII veteran held during the war. New bivouac was established in the vicinity of CERISY-LA-SALLE - Co. "B" bivouac area received several bomb hits at approximately 2330 hours. The new mission of the Battalion was general engineer work in the VII Corps sector in the KONIGSWINTER - HONNEF - ITTENBACH area. March 12, 1945: The Battalion moved to LECHENICH, GERMANY. 18. The mission of World War II combat engineers (known as "sappers" or "pioneers" in other armies) was three-fold: mobility operations; countermobility operations; and, when necessary, to fight as infantrymen. Ironically, the wounded were taken to the 228th Station Hospital in Sherborne. Once they got there, a fierce ten day battle ensued due to the last major German offensive, Operation Nordwind. moved to the vicinity of St GERMAIN-LAXIS. 68. Companies A and C were ordered into the town of Arsdorf where the battalion was engaged in fierce combat for two days. Five (5) men were killed and 25 injured. One of the daughters, Pamela Digby later married Randolph Churchill, Winston's son. 106. July 6, 1944: Battalion placed in direct support of the 4th Inf. 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. 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: 17 Germans were captured and several were killed in the action. was given the mission of straightening up the line. Lawrence Snowden remembers that, though it was an easy victory, valuable combat experience and important lessons were imparted on the Marines. 38. September 9, 1944: Bn. August 14, 1944: VII Corps jumped off with the 3rd Armd. John Souther was on reconnaissance patrol when he nosed his halftrack up over the edge of the gully in the Tunisian desert. Growing up in Baltimore, Harry Kone used to hang around the docks watching the cargo ships unload. The first operation for the 4th Division was the landing on Roi-Namur. On 24 December 1944, Brigadier General Harlan Harkness, the assistant division commander, ordered the battalion to advance and secure the towns of Arsdorf and Bigonville to the north of the 26th Infantry Division, near the area of operations of the 4th Armored Division, in order to relieve the occupied towns so the division could advance and attack the enemy line. Then an 88 round went right through the number four wing tank. Holtum. A round from a German 88 immediately tore through the engine compartment, but left him unhurt. Redesignated on 9 November 1954 as the 237th Engineer Battalion (Combat)(Army), the Battalion was allotted 139. They learned how to dismantle and remove land mines, repair and build bridges and construct camps for their comrades in other units. 17 DEC 1943. Gp. 31. 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION Co "B" remains attached to 297th Eng. P.S. Division at approximately 1100 hours. August 30, 1944: Bn. The unit-built bridges in Trois Fonts by B Company and C Company.

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