I actually got to talk to Colonel Pergrin on the phone. What a gracious and outstanding man he was. He thanked me for my dad's service in the Corps of Engineers. I'll never forget that. He also sent me two signed copies of his books. A real honor!
thats great marion!
I Bet if he could he would thank ALL the Soldiers that were under him!
But what a wonderful deal signed books! i been doin alot of reading about the 291st.. an have joined a couple of the web pages from our friends over there in normandy..
and the other units that were along side the 291st during that time
thank you for your note!!
kitty
You bet! We're one big happy family here!
Yes maam & sure do thank ya for adding me.. !!
im learning little more than what i knew LOL
i found these engineers pacthes & a pin so i will have them soon as well
I do a little woodworking so ill be doin a shadow box for these items...
We'll look forward to seeing your woodworking. How cool is that!
thank you ms marion.=)
the case with my dads medals in them i made that
out of pieces of cherrywood
i SURE hope i find some one in here from the 291st an even Co B marion would be wondeffull!
BUT im still Looking !
But since i joined the battle of the bulge assoc, prehaps i will
i keep u posted!!
So you also receive their newsletter which is called the Bulge Bugle?
i recieved my packet yesterday fred!
it has a newsletter & assoc decals an a welcome !
membership card
im excited!
this will help me a lot in my further research
Good Mornin !
Just checkin to see if ANYONE else is or is connected to the 291st Co B Engineers
in this site>
if you are from this Will you please contact me?
thank ya kindly
kitty
If you contact them you might be able to write a little story about your research and they can publish it in the newsletter. If you're lucky you can get some responses from other people who might be able to help you.
Regards,
Frank