03-25-2006, 10:34 AM
Tremendous depiction of several days in the life of a Seebee in the PTO.
Large Slow Target 460
Yes, the only thing that was missing was a big orange bulleye calling out, "Just aim here!"
They knew that no LST had yet been fully unloaded in the five hours time it was allowed to stay beached at the Vella La Vella staging base, and they were determined to show that it could be done.
The Sixth's first experience under fire was costly, but the men did not lose their sangfroid.
It's amazing what men can do when under pressure. No such thing as, "it can't be done". Just shows what tenacity and determination can do.
Would love to hear more about this theatre of operation and our great Seebees. Hats off! 
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"