292nd Engineer Combat Battalion (New Member)

[Sir Gator]

Let me introduce myself ...

 

I just want say hello to all the descendants, relatives and friends of the members of the WWII 292nd Combat Engineers Battalion. My father was Sylvester A. Stuiber. He passed away last August 23 at the ripe old age of 92. http://www.zacherlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Sylvester-A-Stuiber?obId=1047815#/obituaryInfo

 

I came across this thread a while back when I was researching his WWII past. My Dad never talked much about the war. Frankly, he was not much for conversation in the first place and much less so when it came to the war. So, I was excited to find this thread and to find his name mentioned and pictures of him before he shipped out.

 

I have a few things I can contribute here, some pictures and things I remember him mentioning. And, this is a bit of a tease, but I have an souvenir he brought back that I took out if the box today and discovered it has names and addresses on it! I'll post about it later when I get some good images of it.

 

Most of all I want to thank all of you for posts and pictures and research. This gives me a better idea of what his experience was like in WWII, and, well, makes me feel a little more connected to him now that he's gone. Thanks.

 

 

First and foremost, sorry for you loss, Kent.

 

Next, though, is a hearty welcome, my friend! Thanks so much for posting and for joining our 'lil band! We all look forward to anything you have to offer and hope that others here can help fill in some of the gaps to allow you to better understand your father's service and sacrifice. Despite delays due to work, more information will be forthcoming in the very near future and we will continue in our project to identify as many of the men as possible in the Company A photo. Remember, Kent, that if you are interested in a copy of the photo to call Hampton House Art & Framing at 336-723-8869 and refer to the 292nd Company A print. You won't be disappointed. Very soon there should be a copy of the C Company photo available for all of those interested. We also have a long term scanning project on unit operational records and very soon should have more of the Engineer Group operational records that the 292nd was attached to.

 

So as you see we a have many coals in the fire here for the benefit of all. Thanks kindly for your initlal contributions and we all look forward to long and fruitful discussions concerning the service of these great men.

 

Gary