12-06-2005, 10:05 AM
An interesting tale! I was not familiar with the rock soup story. I do not know if it is American or not, but it sure sounds like it might be. Maybe someone else can shed some light on the history of the tale.
When doing my quick persusal through ALL the docs yesterday, I did see some refereneces to Gen Patton. One mentioned him visiting the 540th. As I said I read through all this very quickly yesterday when I was just trying to get a feel for what was there.
Right now it looks as though most of the journals are in regards to the 2nd Battalion, Co's D, E and F. 2nd Bn was the one who landed at Licata.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"