Very sad news...
Gilles and I have been trying to get in touch with Paul and were getting quite concerned. Seems no one could contact him. I was going to send a letter to his house this week, but in the interim Gilles found out the following information. I am posting the reply from the 36th Infantry Division's forum.
So my dear friends, he passed away 10 days after posting his last entry here on our forum. I am very sad. I had know Paul for almost two years and we emailed each other all the time. I shall miss you greatly dear buddy. Thanks for not only sharing your history with all of us, but for being a good friend.
If any of you havent' had the chance to read his page, please take the time to do so now. It's worth it.
http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/PaulHinkle.htm
Bob K
Unregistered User
(11/2/06 2:12 pm)
Reply Paul Hinkle,Honorary Texan
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I spoke with Mrs. Hinkle today, Paul passed away on
August 25th.
Paul was very devoted to this site, he shared his WW2
experiences and helped many people looking for info on
the division.
Here are 2 of the sites with Paul's WW2 experiences,
kwanah.com/36division/ps/ps920142.htm
www.6thcorpscombatenginee...Hinkle.htm
Bob K
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"