292nd Engineer Combat Battalion (New Member)

Gary,

 

Here is another item Ralph had shared with me awhile back (that Ralph is good people!). It is an article written by Medical Detachment member SSGT Richard Wardlaw detailing his experiences with the 292nd. Think you will enjoy this.

 

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Keep up the great work, my friend

 

Randy

Randy,

 

Thanks for the post, my friend! It just so happens that Pete sent me a copy of this when he sent me the Engineer Group documents. I agree, though... thanks to Ralph and also to Pete for their work in contributing to our discussions here. Here's a little info on him including his entry into the Army in 1940, reenlistment in 1943 and his grave marker. Tragically for him he never knew his father. His mother was about six weeks pregnant with him in Jan 1919 when his father passed away of "pneumonia fever" at the age of 31 leaving his mother with four kids and Richard on the way. It's clear from the above article that you posted that despite these early circumstances that he was still able build a life of service to his country and one that was very productive and fulfilling.

 

Until next time,

 

Gary

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Gary L. Gates

Proud Grandson of Randall Gates
Mechanic, A and H&S Companies, 292nd Engineer Combat Battalion, 1149th Engineer Combat Group
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292nd Engineer Combat Battalion (New Member) - by Sir Gator - 07-16-2016, 05:05 PM

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