I originally posted this in the wrong forum page.. sorry
Hi, my grandfather, John Willard Dolan, was a Sgt in Co. D 49th Regt Engineers at Camp Carson, Colorado. He wasn't there very long because he was killed near the base on November 1, 1942 by a military jeep driven by two other soliders. My mother was born the following month in December and never knew her father. I know that it might be a long shot, but I am posting this to see if anyone remembers him or anything about him.
This is the text from a newspaper article about the accident:
Denver Post - Monday, November 2, 1942 - Page 8: Two Soldiers arrested in auto killing. "Shoe on road leads to discovery of Camp Carson man's body. Colorado Springs - Nov. 2 - A.P. : A shoe lying in the hightway led to discovery of the body of John W. Dolan, 28, a soldier at Camp Carson on Monday. Two other soldiers, whose car was believed to have struck Dolan, were held by military authorities. Hwy. Patrolman, Art E. Lundy, found the body in a ditch a mile south of Colorado Springs Sunday. Both legs were fractured. Capt. P. O. Widman, Camp Carson police relations officer, said Pvt. Gabriel Vega and Staff Sargent Elfonso Gallegos were questioned by investigating officers. One headlight on their car was broken and there was glass strewn along the road at the scene of the accident, Deputy Coroner Fred Baker, Jr. reported. Dolan formally resided at Sheridan, Michcigan. His wife lives in Detroit."
Don't know why it took me so long to find your Army Engineers website. I like it very much and appreciate the photos and documents about the 344th Engineer GS Regiment that your site provides. My dad, T-4 Lloyd V. Olson, served in Company B of the 344th during WWII and left a scrapbook full of photos from his time overseas. I'm wondering if you would like to see scans of these images to share on your website. It is frustrating that most of the images have no information written on the back. However, some images do have notes and modest IDs with them. Please let me know if you are interested in seeing these and, if so, how large the scans should be. Attached is an image of my dad.
I would like to get my great uncles shellback certificate reissued for my fmaily binder but all I have is the date and ship he was on when he qualified. What are the chances someone here would know what longitude the ship crossed at when he did? I know it's a longshot to ask this info but it's worth a shot right?
When: Thursday, September 13 through Sunday, September 16th
Some people do arrive on Wednesday, though most arrive on Thursday with other trickling in on Fri or Sat. Most leave on Sunday morning, or early afternoon.
Where:
Quality Inn
625 Quentin Rd.
Lebanon, PA
17042-7088
Toll-Free: (800) 626-8242 or (717) 273-6771
Fax: (717) 273-4882
Make your reservations by September 1, 2012 to make sure you get a room. Let them know that you are part of the 36th/540th Reunion to get discounted rate! Hotel rooms are $62.00 per night and includes breakfast.
The Colony Room (our hospitality suite) is available to us for all four days. Snacks will be provided, along with beer and wine.
We usually plan a nice dinner out at a local restaurant on Friday night. If you are interested, let John or I know ahead of time so we can include you in the reservations. If not, the Colony Room will be open for your use.
There will be a banquet Saturday evening. This is a semi-formal affair.
DVD presentations by YOURS TRULY will be shown throughout the weekend. Bring your photos, books, documents, etc. We have a LOT of fun reminiscing!
Other costs...
UPDATE: This year's registrations fee: $40.00 per person. This covers the hospitality suite, lunch and snacks, pop and alcohol and dinner Saturday evening.
Mail your registration fee to:
2459 First Avenue
Avalon, NJ 08202
Make sure to include your full name(s) and the number of attendees. Registration should be mailed by September 1, 2012
Fundraiser!
Margi Johnson contacted the Order of the Purple Heart, in order to begin a fundraiser for our group (see attachment). Depending on how much money we raise, it could substantially cut the cost of running the reunion this year.
To be honest, our funds are very low and any donations we received would mean a hell of a lot to these men and their families.
If you can contribute (even a dollar is appreciated), it would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Help make this a truly memorable event for these dedicated veterans! Thanks, M1
Our forum was updated Feb 2017. I am still looking for the forum HELP section, so I can put a link to it here. Stay tuned and again, thanks for your patience, during this transition.
