Received this letter this week.
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Mrs. Chard,
I am writing in regards to your website. I am an undergraduate student
at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and have been doing research in
relation to the 160th Engineers Combat Battalion. A friend of mine
recently past away this last spring and he was a WWII veteran in the 160th.
I was wondering if you had any further information about the 160th or knew
anyone who does. I have been to the National Archives in Washington and
have many of the after action reports, etc. Any information you might have
would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.
-Jason Will
Jason
My dad went in with the 359th, but went out with the 160th....If you go to the links page Marion has, and look under Research and Bookstore Links you'll find Army Corps Of Engineers-Office Of History. There you'll find a phone number and address.... the person I've talked to, and has been most helpful is Michael Brodhead.....his email address is: Michael.J.Brodhead@hq02usacearmy.mil
He sent me wonderful information about the 160th Unit.
Nancy
Here's some info I found to add to Jason's research. This was once again taken from my great Engineer's book, The Corps of Engineers: The War Against Germany.
THe 159th and the 160th C Engrs are one digit apart. In the Order of Battle for WW2 both units are listed as taking the same route overseas.About the same time.
In April 44 the 159th landed in the UK, the 159th was in North Ireland. they got into France in early July 44. Earned 5-6 battle stars.The 159th followed the 4 ID most oof the time. After Nromandy into the Brest area. Then a long right hook across France into Belgium.and the Bulge.
The 159th was on Occupation duty In Erfurt Germany after wars end The unit returned to US in the fall of 45
