01-18-2012, 09:59 AM
From Michael Brodhead, historian at Army Engineer Office of History, Alexandria, VA
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Dear Marion,
Sorry to report that we have nothing on the Danforth anchor. Eric had
nothing either. I hope that there is an answer at Fort Leonard Wood.
Mike
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I've also gone through a ton of documents, including the entire month of March 1945 from the National Archives (regarding the Rhine River crossing), and nothing there either. Thought that would be a good place to find mention, for the documents also include several equipment lists, but...
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"