I am coming to the end of Bill O'Reilly's book and General Patton has just been fatally injured in the road crash on the 9th of December 1945.
It was interesting to see that the first unit ambulance and doctor on the scene was from the 290th Engineer Combat Battalion.
In spite of many comments to me by others on Bill O'Reilly, I found the book a very good read containing a lot of information I had not previously come across.
I bought this Army Reader, from a person here in Bologna where I live ....
To my surprise I discovered that the booklet is partly compiled and translated in Italian!
trying to find out information about the owner James Elmer Faison 34457613, I discovered he was enlisted at Ft. Bragg and that it was not lucky enough to be able to go home since he died in January 1945 KIA...
I would like, if possible, to know something about this soldier, if he was a paratrooper etc.
My Dad is Edwin N. Blasingim, First Sgt., 160th Engineer Combat Battalion, Company B. He went into and out of Europe with the 160th. I don't have a great deal of information. I have his battalion book, his accounts of the war and some pictures. I will be posting most of what I have and would love to hear from people with an interest in the 160th.
Trying to help a new person obtain info on the 105th AAA AW Bn.
Hi. My name is Nichole Miller and my grandfather was in the army during WWII. I have some information, but I would love to find a photo of his battalion. He was 105th AAA AW BN. Could you help at all? He just passed this week at 95! Thanks in advance!
First off Nichole, so sorry to hear of your loss... :-(
I do have a little info on the forum regarding this unit. It's not much, but...
then look for the post dated - Posted 01 March 2006 - 02:59 PM, then scroll to see Other Attached Units
However, there are many links regarding this unit listed under a google search, including the Eisenhower Museum and Library, who have a box of materials on this unit. You can contact them and ask how to obtain the documentation on the 105th AAA AW BN.
I know they were also attached to the 34th Infantry Division in Naples/Foggia in Italy in 1943.
As you can see (other than the Eisenhower library), these are just tidbits of info on this unit, not complete histories. What I suggest is that you not only contact the Eisenhower Library, but also contact the National Archives in Maryland. They have official UNIT histories which you can access. Here's their info:
If you call or write, you can find out what information they have available. Then you can visit them in person, or hire a researcher to copy said materials for you.
But, I just found this little gem on Col Frederick H Fox. I think you will find this fascinating! Looks like he was in charge of the 105th. Very cool!
