Received this letter yesterday.
Marion,
Greetings from the Colville Indian Reservation in
Washington State. I am a local historian here on the
reservation and have taken interest in our veterans
who have fought in wars. I've always been intrigued
with "Easy Company" since I was young, but not until
recently have I started to research two known Colville
Tribal members who were a part of that valiant group.
I was browsing your web site and came across your
correspondence with Don Burgett and couldn't help but
notice that he was in A Company. Private Phillip
Broncheau, Colville Tribal member, fought and died in
WWII and was also member of A Company. What
information do you have on Phillip? What does Don
remember of him?
You might find it ironic that Phillip is buried at the
Chief Joseph Cemetery in Nespelem, WA, literally feet
from the final resting place of our legendary Chief
Joseph.
I am meeting with Earl McClung tonight. He was also a
member of Easy Company and is also a Colville Tribal
member. I'm sure he can give me some information but
it's always good to get varying accounts.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Michael Finley
Colville Tribal member
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"