175th Engineer Regiment
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01-28-2006, 01:54 PM
page seemed to be cut short. last line should read "...use of power saws and keeping track of the exact number of pieces of each size and length cut."
01-28-2006, 01:57 PM
Okay, I will go back to the drawing board and see what I am doing wrong with this scanner. Sorry, not ready for prime time. I think the story is great for this site because it has names of Soldiers in it and what they did on the bridge. Will keep working on it. Later.
01-29-2006, 09:58 PM
You are doing a GREAT job. Pretty darned good for a novice I should say!
I love reading all the details. You are providing some fantastic material for all our readers. Providing a great service.
Actually through doing research and talking to many of the engineer vets, I am finding out that many were older guys. Yes many were already experienced and brought that valuable experience to the front lines.
For instance my dad had superb mechanical skills and that certainly was an asset in the motor pool for H&S Company.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek 540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon There's "No Bridge Too Far"
01-30-2006, 02:05 PM
I agree, my dad was a a merchant seaman before joining the National Guard in 1940. One of the things I found in his wallet was his union dues book from that time. I guess he was an old man at age 21. What I like about what I have found (Especially the Po River Bridge book) is that it calls out the names of the Soldiers who did the work not just the Commanders. Will continue to refine my scanning so it does not cut off anything.
05-05-2012, 07:52 AM
Okay, I guess this topic is back up and running again after all this time:
First note, there are a few more related topics right here on the forum:
http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/engforum/index.php?showtopic=2009
http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/engforum/index.php?showtopic=1998
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Okay, now for the good stuff. Received a letter today, and am posting all the info within. Mark, it's good to have you back.Thanks for all your help. I will send a PM to Timkins, to make sure he sees this.
----- Original Message ----- From: Seymour, Joseph A CIV (US) Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 07:05 PM To: Jones, Mark S CIV (US) Subject: RE: How does the lineage of a unit flow (UNCLASSIFIED)
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE
Headquarters inactivated 29 October 1945 at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia. The regiment earned no unit awards.
3d Platoon, Company B, 105th Engineer Combat Battalion earned a PUC for actions of 7 July 1944. Medical Detachment and Headquarters and Service Company earned an MUC for actions from 1 June - 31 July 1945.
Joseph Seymour Army National Guard Historian US Army Center of Military History 102 4th Avenue, Building 35 Fort Lesley J. McNair, DC 20319-5060 TEL (202) 685-2731
-----Original Message----- From: Jones, Mark S CIV (US) Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 3:59 PM To: Seymour, Joseph A CIV (US) Subject: RE: How does the lineage of a unit flow (UNCLASSIFIED)
Joe,
Thanks. The 116th FA was split and half went to the Pacific and half subsequently went to North Africa. My father was 1SG of Headquarters and Services Company, 175th Engineer Regiment for most of the war from pre-deployment training in Texas through Camp Pickett, VA and the Italian Campaign. I am guessing the 175th was actually formed in the US and then assigned to the 5th Army when it stood up in North Africa. What I don't know is if the H&S Co was deactivated in Italy or back in the states. Also do you know if any unit citations were awarded to the 175th or its battalions? I was asked by another fellow on line who's father in law had been in the 1st Bn if the unit had any unit citations. I appreciate the information you have provided. Mark
-----Original Message----- From: Seymour, Joseph A CIV (US) Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 3:01 PM To: Jones, Mark S CIV (US) Subject: RE: How does the lineage of a unit flow (UNCLASSIFIED)
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE
Sir,
Following World War II, the Army broke up the former 1st Battalion, 175th Engineers, disbanding all but HHC and allotting it to the Florida National Guard, where it reorganized as HHC, 3d Battalion, 211th Infantry, and eventually HHC, 53d Support Battalion, which it is today. Only the HHC lineage carries on, not the 1st Battalion. Also at the end of WWII, the Army allotted the 2d Battalion to the North Carolina Army National Guard, where it continued in service as part of the 105th Engineer Battalion-- but only part. North Carolina broke up the 105th Engineer Battalion in 1973, and former elements probably continue in service today at the company level.
If I haven't answered all of your questions, please give me a call at the number listed below.
Joseph Seymour Army National Guard Historian US Army Center of Military History 102 4th Avenue, Building 35 Fort Lesley J. McNair, DC 20319-5060 TEL (202) 685-2731
-----Original Message----- From: Jones, Mark S CIV (US) Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 12:25 PM To: Bedessem, Edward N CIV (US); Seymour, Joseph A CIV (US) Subject: RE: How does the lineage of a unit flow (UNCLASSIFIED)
Thanks Ned.
-----Original Message----- From: Bedessem, Edward N CIV (US) Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 11:46 AM To: Jones, Mark S CIV (US); Seymour, Joseph A CIV (US) Subject: RE: How does the lineage of a unit flow (UNCLASSIFIED)
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE
Mark,
Our National Guard expert here at CMH is Mr. Joe Seymour. I'm sure he can provide some useful information on the 175th. (Thanks, Joe)
Vr, Ned
Ned Bedessem Force Structure and Unit History Branch US Army Center of Military History (202) 685-2732; DSN 325-2732
-----Original Message----- From: Jones, Mark S CIV (US) Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 10:55 AM To: Bedessem, Edward N CIV (US) Subject: RE: How does the lineage of a unit flow (UNCLASSIFIED)
Ned; Thanks again for all your help on our lineage and honors for the 128th Avn Bde and 210th and 222d Avn Rgts.
I am doing research on the 175th Engineer Regiment which my father served in from 1942-1945. I know it came about as part of the reorganization of the Army in WWII and elements of the 116th Field Artillery (FL ANG) were used for part of it. I believe it was activated prior to the landings or in North Africa during WWII as part of the 5th Army. Campaigns were North Africa, Sicily, and Italy and the unit was demobilized at the end of the war but not sure if there is any current linkage to any units still existing. Could you point me in a direction where I might find the history/lineage & honors of this unit? Thanks again Mark
Mark S. Jones Deputy to the Commander 128th Aviation Brigade Ft. Eustis, VA 23604 Comm 757-878-6850 DSN 826
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Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek 540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon There's "No Bridge Too Far" |
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