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  VI Corps HQ Itinerary
Posted by: Walt's Daughter - 06-15-2016, 08:00 AM - Forum: VI CORPS AND 5TH & 7TH ARMIES - Replies (1)


VI Corps HQ Itinerary - Many thanks to Ed Swanson for providing the details below. Very cool!

 

 

Hi, Marion!

This is the list of where the VI Corps went during the war and how many days spent at each place!
I believe it to be the 'official' VI Corps itinerary as my Dad was with the HQ unit of the VI Corps the entire war.
I know that at different times, he interfaced with the Combat Engineers, other division commanders, the Rangers, did reconnaissance, was a mapmaker, interpreter, etc
The handwritten notes are his and indicate the total times spent in each country or region.
191 days North Africa
335 days Italy
220 days France
40 days Germany
A lot of action there!
Not sure of how often the Combat Engineers were with the rest of the VI Corps at these locations, or out in front of it, etc, but would love to find out how that all worked!
Best,
Ed Swanson

 

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  The tragedy at Orlando - condolences to Mark Bando and family
Posted by: Walt's Daughter - 06-14-2016, 07:55 AM - Forum: Shooting the Breeze - Replies (1)


The tragedy at Orlando - condolences to Mark Bando and family

 

 

I know we all shuddered when we read and viewed the tragic events regarding the Orlando massacre this past week. So hard for us to imagine this kind of event and to put ourselves into the shoes of the victims and their families. So imagine my surprise when I read the following article this morning, upon waking, for many of you will recognize the name BANDO.

 

Mark Bando, famous WWII historian and author of several books, lost his son in this horrible shooting.

 

I met Mark for the first time, shortly after starting this forum, while attending a 101st Airborne meeting in Farmington Hills, MI. I was introduced to him by my dear friend, George Koskimaki, of 101st Airborne fame and also a very well-known author. The last time I saw Mark was a few years back, when he, George, Don Burgett, myself and several others were invited down to Fort Wayne to sign books/documentaries at one of their events.

 

My condolences to Mark and his family. I'm at a loss for words today, for what do you say to someone who loses a son in this manner...

 

 

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  American camp Sainte Marie du Mont 4 juin 2016
Posted by: sixgun - 06-06-2016, 04:17 PM - Forum: Reenactors Corner - Replies (3)


Hope you would love it Vee

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  Go Normandie
Posted by: sixgun - 06-02-2016, 04:39 AM - Forum: Shooting the Breeze - Replies (8)


J-1 and go Normandy... To honor the memory of my 13 soldiers that I flowered the graves

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  Friends, Marines,
Posted by: sixgun - 06-01-2016, 03:25 PM - Forum: Jokes & Fun! - Replies (2)


:pdt12:

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