292nd Engineer Combat Battalion (New Member)

[Sir Gator]

Thanks so much for the warm welcome. I hope to be an active part in this community! Most of what my uncle sent home from his service before his death, was sadly lost in a fire in the 1950's. I am going to look through my Dad's stuff to see if he has anything from Uncle Charlie that I might be able to share. I currently only have 1picture of my uncle, which is a photocopy. I have already learned more about my Uncle, and his fate from you folks, than I had learned all of my life, so I thank you all. I dont even think my Dad or any of his brothers ever learned of how Charlie died. So I am grateful for that information Gary! I will definitely be looking to get a copy of that picture provided by Lisa, of the unit. It will be a treat to see not only my uncle, but those men he shared his service with.

 

Thanks again,

Steve

 

ps: Yes, I was born and still reside in Ohio, between Akron and Cleveland.

Steve,

 

Just to reiterate... great to have you on board, my friend! The photo is wonderful and I'm sure you will be thrilled as will your family. It is 8x36" and costs $20 ea plus shipping, but is a bargain at those prices. The folks at Hampton House are top notch so the print will be a prize to any family that values the service of those in the unit and sacrificed for all of us. One of the ones we received should be framed and complete soon and I will post a photo of it when it is done.

 

The search is ongoing and sometimes you don't know that you already have a "diamond in the family rough" already so keep looking through what your have and who knows. You should start to see some unit records soon and if you are lucky enough maybe your inquiry with NARA will get you an intact service file for your Uncle (and your Dad, also). I'd be interested in knowing some information on your Dad's service if you have that information. Just another patriot giving for the greater good.

 

Until next time,

 

Gary