09-19-2005, 08:01 PM
THe 159th and the 160th C Engrs are one digit apart. In the Order of Battle for WW2 both units are listed as taking the same route overseas.About the same time.
In April 44 the 159th landed in the UK, the 159th was in North Ireland. they got into France in early July 44. Earned 5-6 battle stars.The 159th followed the 4 ID most oof the time. After Nromandy into the Brest area. Then a long right hook across France into Belgium.and the Bulge.
The 159th was on Occupation duty In Erfurt Germany after wars end The unit returned to US in the fall of 45