01-29-2006, 09:58 PM
You are doing a GREAT job. Pretty darned good for a novice I should say! 
I love reading all the details. You are providing some fantastic material for all our readers. Providing a great service.
Don't know how many 175th vets are still around but it has been my observation that Engineer Soldiers during WWII tended to be a bit older than the infantrymen. My guess is that many enlisted Engineers were skilled journeymen prior to service and therefore more "seasoned" than a draftee or non skilled Soldier. Any thoughts on this?
Actually through doing research and talking to many of the engineer vets, I am finding out that many were older guys. Yes many were already experienced and brought that valuable experience to the front lines.
For instance my dad had superb mechanical skills and that certainly was an asset in the motor pool for H&S Company.
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"