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!
I am Paul's daughter and I am trying to see if I can find anyone that served with my dad in WWII. His great-grandson is becoming very interested in his war stories and I am hoping to find someone that served with dad. He is from Tennessee and everyone called him "Slim".
My dad, Ernest Rose, served with Company E of the 347th Eng GS Reg in WWII. I would like to hear from anyone who may have been a member (God Bless you) or anyone whose father or grandfather may have served with the 347th.
A small group of sons and daughters of 347th members have collected a good bit of info and pictures around the activities of the 347th, and have also started a Facebook group called Army 347th Engineers, where we have shared much of the info and pictures. We do have names of most all of the H&S Co, E Co, and a few from A Co, and just a few from other companies.
Attached are some pictures related to the FDR Memorial railroad bridge, built across the Rhine Apr 4th thru Apr 13th, 1945... dedicated in memory of President Roosevelt, who had passed away April 12th.
The 347th was a major player in this construction.
As many of you know, I have been putting my heart and soul into completing my children's book. All my energies have been focused in that direction, so if you've written, etc., and I haven't responded yet...
My email inbox is filling up once again and a few letters have fallen by the wayside. So, I am NOT ignoring you, but simply caught up in my latest project. Your letters are still important, so please don't think I'm ignoring you.
Thanks for understanding! Now I have to get back to completing those last few chapters...
