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From a guestbook entry from Laureen Whitney.

" You have some interesting information and pictures. I'm looking for information on my fathers unit all his seperation papers say is: 1989th Engineer Aviation Fire Fighting. I have no idea what armuy or unit or anything where would I find that?"

There is not much info on the engineer fire fighting platoons but more is becoming availible thanks to a couple of websites.

The 1989th EAFFP was activated in May 1943 at Bradley Field, Connecticut.

This website FIRE TRUCKS AT WAR: http://www.firetrucks-atwar.com/index.html

Has 2 photos of the 1989th,

The 1989th Engineer Aviation Fire Fighting Platoon pictured at Air

Force General Depot No 2, Maison Blanche, Algeria, 26 Oct 43.

http://www.firetrucks-atwar.com/xx.html

and

Robert Beebe (seated on right bumper) and

members of the 1989th EAFFP.

Italy, 1945

http://www.firetrucks-atwar.com/I.html

You may also want to contact Jim Davis his Website is:

Fire Fighters in Fatigues

http://www.firefighters.mil-fire.net/

I forgot to mention that I put Laureen directly in touch with Jim, a member of our forum. She was delighted to hear from him. They've been chatting for a while now.

James G. Davis, Member and Historian

1204th Engineer Fire Fighting Platoon

World War II

Author: Fire Fighters in Fatigues - The 1204th Engineer Fire Fighting Platoon - A History