My Grandpa, O'Neill Edward Clark served in WWII, he was with the 5th Engineers Special 336th Combat Battalions. I recently read a short letter he wrote years ago describing some of his time spent in the war and he now has Alzheimer's and I would like to know more but he isn't able to tell me... I am hoping to find out as much as I can. My great Aunt, his sister Jane Paige also served in WWII, she was a nurse.
Many thanks to Linda Wells for providing us with this great map.
Good afternoon Marion,
I have just recently begun a project researching my father’s military history. After my Mother’s recent death, I am now trusted with the family photographs which date back to the 1900’s. Many of these are wartime photos, predominantly WWII. I would like to share these and hopefully learn more about the men who fought beside my Father. So far I have ascertained that he was 345th Engineering Regiment, Red Bull, 34th Division, 2nd battalion. I may have those out of order! I have also found a photo album of my Father’s which in which he “glued” snapshots and wrote the name and hometown of the men he was with. I have located his enlistment card and have his discharge papers as well as a few other interesting items, one of which I am attaching. I have not reviewed all of your information so you may already have this map. I truly admire all of the work you have done, and hope to be able to share what I have as you have shared so much.
Best Regards,
Linda Kennedy Wells
Daughter of Edmund Kennedy
The 345th Engineers were not part of the 34th Inf Division. I am trying to ascertain if they were temporarily "attached" to the 34th for a short period of time. This was very common with engineer units. For instance my dad's unit, the 540th Engineer Regiment, were attached to various units during the war, including the 34th Infantry Division, among others.
The 345th General Service Regiment DID fight and serve in many of the same areas as the 34th in Italy, so it very well could be.
A little late and I apologize for that (seem to be doing a lot of that lately). My condolences to Tom and his family.
Marion,
I regret to report that Thomas Dewey Shockley, Jr, a proud member of the 1260th Combat Engineer Battalion during WW II, passed away May 28, 2015. Following the war, Tom obtained a PhD in Electrical Engineering, married and raised two wonderful daughters. He was a lifelong educator and Chairman of Electrical Engineering at the University of Memphis. He established and funded four endowment scholarships at LSU which will continue providing education to needy students for years to come. He was 91.
I'm confident Tom is enjoying the 1260th reunion in God's pavilion.
