Marion's note: I moved this to the WWII Engineer section - This was originally posted in the Research Help Section - Thanks!

This was posted by new member "Mack"

It sounds as if a photo was supposed to be attached to this post, but none was found in the original post.

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I'm wondering if anyone remembers my father his name was Ruben Cohen. He was in the 38th and is in the middle of the front row his instrument was the saxophone.

Even though his body and mind aren't the same when he was in WWII his recollection of things that happened are quite extraordinary. If anyone remembers him please contact me and maybe I can set up a call between two or more war buddies.

Till this day he has nothing but the highest of praise and regard for Col. Robert E. Coughlin.

He boxed for the army out of Fort Hancock and Fort Dix.

I remember going with him to reunions at Fort Belvoir and Lancaster. He also helped organize one in NYC approximately 45 years ago.

Till this day he refuses to eat chocolate because that was the main food he ate while serving.

Hi to all,

I am just back from holiday. One August afternoon with a friend I had the honor of meeting an elderly gentleman, who was born in Bologna. During the Second World War he enlisted in the U.S. Army.

Precisely in the 34th Infantry Division, 168th infantry regiment, 1st Battalion, C Company.

His name is Virgilio Burzi. I've noticed that does not appear in NARA.

In addition to stories really interesting, this gentleman showed me some pictures of his comrades that he no longer sees for many years. The last time he saw them at a gathering of veterans in the United States.

Having been to all intents and purposes a soldier of the U.S. Army, after a period in occupied Berlin, he arrived in America for leave and decorations.

Now I have a series of names, unfortunately I'm not sure of the correctness, because this gentleman remembered them in mind but did not have them written anywhere.

He would be very happy to get back in touch with those still living.

The only thing certain is that all were part of C Company.

Gilbert Hermann

Albert Guleo

Radwick

Zaickman

Thanks to all for the help!

Hello Marion, My name is Danny Dohmen and I'm from The Netherlands. I saw your name on your website http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com ad I was wondering if you could help me.

 

The reason I write to you is as follows: I'm interested in WWII and the American heroes who fought in this war. I want to pay my respect for these men by adopting a grave at the Colleville Sur Mer Cemetery, France. They must never be forgotten. The hero I adopted is Julius G. Wolfe from Barton County, Missouri. He is MIA on 6 June 1944 and his name is on the Wall of the Missing.

 

I don't know much more than this and I hope you can help me in searching for family or more information about him or his unit. He fought with the 149th Engineer Combat Battalion. He probably was killed when the ship he was on LCI-92 hit a mine and was shelled by the enemy.

 

Thank you for your time Danny Dohmen The Netherlands

 

The post above was taken from Facebook. Ralph Peters put me in touch with Danny this morning, and I told him I would be happy to assist.

Anyone with any info, please let us know.

Many hugs going to Harold Whiting, 257th combat engineer of WWII!

So glad we got to be friends and so glad we got to meet a few years ago!

You share a good day, for it's also our daughter's birthday today. Yes, you got to meet her too!

All the best!!!

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Well, so much to say. You were one of our very first members and it's an absolute pleasure having you here. It was also my pleasure to get to meet you in person at the 36thh Engineer reunion in PA too. What a treat that was.

I hope you have an absolutely wonderful day, filled with sunshine, friends and family!

Much love, M1

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