You may want to try and contact this gentleman. I do not know how current the info is, but it's worth trying first:
294th Engineer Combat Battalion
Mr. James G. Hand
157 East Pearl Street
Wellsville, NY 14895
(Newsletter)
(716) 593-5094
Unfortunately I do not have anymore info at the present time. However, I strongly suggest that you contact the Army Corps of Engineers to see if they have a file on his unit. This is a free service. Please tell Michael Brodhead that I sent you.
http://www.hq.usace.army.mil/history/contact_us.htm
Please see my link on where to go for help.
http://208.56.11.96/Invision/index.php?showtopic=23
My first suggestion? I would try Richard Horrell of WWII Connections. His name is on the link above. He has over 5000 books in his WWII repetoire and may have further info on the 294th.
Once you look through everything, please let me know if you have any further questions. We are always glad to assist!
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"