In the woods near Nettlebed in England is a small reminder of the US Army Engineers' presence in the area in World War II. A small stone 'Castle', taken from the Engineer's badge, was said to be one of two constructed at the entrances to Nettlebed Camp. This was a camp used by US Engineers as a training base set in the woods of the Chilterns north of Reading and near Henley. On it is a sign saying 1942 - 343rd Engineers US Army, probably the unit which built the camp.
Does anyone know of the history of the 343rd Engineers?
I'd like to find out more about the camp or hear from any veterans who served there. There were also camps nearby at Badgemore, Henley, Checkendon and Kingwood Common that I am also interested in.
Contact me at shazam7777@hotmail.co.uk or 44 1844 281575.
Best Wishes
Tony
