02-20-2008, 05:19 PM
Your words brought tears to my eyes. Sure puts things into a different light/perspective. 
I love reading his journal entries. I can already hear some of them interspersed within my project. Real men behind words, not just words from a dried and sober history book.
The numbers regarding the port in March 1943, are astounding. My father left for North Africa a bit later that same spring. I do not know what ship he sailed on. Wish I did.
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"