02-26-2011, 02:43 PM
From Dave, yesterday...
Hi Marion--
Sorry. Have been out of communication for the past few days.
Yes, that is outstanding!
As I told Dan, I needed to confirm the alpha/numeric designation of his unit so that we can go after the morning reports. I hope to follow up at Carlisle today for the textual history.
There were three platoons in the Reproduction Company. He was able to name two of the officers plus the Company CO. I found one of the Lts living in NJ. This is the Lt who ran the opposing football squad during a post-VE Day game--and Dan scored an opening kick-off touchdown on him! Hopefully they got to chat. Dan is 93, the Lt is 91!
Thanks so much for your assistance!
Dave Berry
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"