05-26-2007, 08:42 AM
Hi:
What a handsome fellow he was! Ah, that's from a lady's perspective. 
I can see that he was also an "older" gentleman in WWII, for he would have turned 34 in 1943. Thanks for the great photos.
As far as 5th Army, it was "born" or activated in North Africa in Jan 1943, but it did not see action until much later, specifically the Italian Campaign, in Salerno in September of 1943. 
Looks like you are on the right track. I look forward to your future posts.
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"
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"