After hitting several brick walls I am seeking help as where or how to proceed. My dad was in Battery A 505th CA (AA) regiment. I know he landed in Salerno. At this point I get totally lost. I can't find where or how his regiment was assigned, or combined with other regiments. All I know is the last 9 months he was an M P in Germany,arriving back in the states and was separated from service 11/17/45 Indiantown gap Pa. I received info from Eisenhower library , but there was no unit breakdown. National archives had nothing records were destroyed. Is there any record that would trace by name or service i.d. number? Any help would be appreciated. Rick
Posted by: Frank Gubbels - 05-24-2018, 06:39 AM - Forum: WWII ENGINEERS
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The upcoming Memorial Day weekend I will be escorting Mr. Jack Frank. Jack served in the 1142nd CEG and was one of the men who also constructed the entrance roadd to the American cemetery in Margraten, The Netherlands. We will visit a school so he can talk to the kids, we will visit the ceremonies in Margraten and Henri-Chapelle, he will meet up with the guy who adopts the grave of one of his friends and of course we will visit the spot in Maastricht where they put up some pontoon bridges.
If there is anybody wo has some questions, please let me know so I can ask them.
I am from Holland and have an interest in WW2 history, especially the soldiers who fought for our freedom. Also I collect memorabilia from that era, items that were left behind. Recently I obtained a .30 ammo box that was personalized with the following information: Robert Lanman, 149th Engr, Co C. Probably he used it for keeping his personal stuff dry, or maybe his equipment. I am trying to find his whereabouts, especially his ASN. Hopefully there exists a roster, morning report or something alike from this particular unit....and maybe a member can help. A long shot, but worth the try.
My name is Sherryl and my father was in the 91st Infantry. 316th Engineer Combat Battalion. I have his copy of the book, The 91st Infantry Division in WWII by Robbins and also have miscellaneous photographs that were taken during their journey.
Elton Kelly left college at U.S.C. Berkley to join the U. S. Army on December 29, 1942. He became part of the 91st Infantry, 316st's 3rd Battalion, and saw action from Africa through Europe (Rome-Arno, North Apennines, and Po Valley). He was part of the liberation of Vincenza, Italy in the Po Valley on April 29th. He was awarded the Soldier's Medal for his actions. After Task Force George had secured the crossing over the Brenta, the 361st crossed the river. There were a large number of exploded butterfly bombs complicating the crossing. Working rapidly and with unhesitating courage, members of the 316th Engineer Battalion cleared the crossing site of the bombs by pulling them with long ropes until they exploded.
After being honorably discharged from the Army, Elton worked as a Civil Servant at Eglin Air Force Base before being recalled to active duty on 5 October 1952. He served in the U.S. Air Force until retiring December 1967.
