Harry H. Birkby - 36th Combat Engineer
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My uncle, Harry H. Birkby, was a member of the 36th from the time he was drafted in '41 until he mustered out in '46. I grew up hearing a lot of stories about the guys he served with, but nothing about combat.

 

After I grew up, and went into the Navy, I found out about what combat engineers do. My time in the service confirmed a conviction I had already formed that the more war stories, the more likely you're talking to a REMF.

 

If anyone knows anything about my uncle, I'd love to hear it.

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#2

Hi:

 

Glad to have you here. I will pass your info along to the other members of the 36th and their families.

 

Have you had a chance to look around the site and view some of the info on the 36th such as John Fallons page?

 

http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/johnfallon.htm

 

Their is also some history of the 36th on the Stories Page

 

http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/history.htm

 

More will be placed on the site as time permits. I don't know if you are aware, but I am writing a book on the 36th, 39th and 540th and hope to have it done within the next couple of years.

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"
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#3

Welcome aboard Charlie; After you have been around a while, you will find that our Marion is a tiger at leading you to people who can answer your questions. She's tops with us and soon she will be to you.

 

chucktoo

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#4

Hello Charlie!

I am a newbie myself , but already very comfortable here so Welcome! ;)

 

 

Jim

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#5

I've never bumped a 6 year old thread before but at the Saugus Swap Meet in Santa Clarita, CA I bought Harry H. Birkby's WW2 duffel bag. I found this thread while trying to research the name and am hoping that frcharlie (Charles H. Birkby) will still be contactable after so many years. I've sent him a PM but if anyone else might know of a way to contact him that would be fantastic. My uncle (well, great uncle) was a Marine during WW2 who died in a Japanese prison camp so I especially want to be able to return this bag to the rightful owner and get it to his nephew.

 

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#6

Welcome to the forum. It was great getting your email, explaining why you wanted to be part of this forum. I was so surprised and pleased when I saw the photos of the duffel bag. Where in the world did you find it?

 

Steven, I hope we can get in touch with him too. It has been six years, but you never know. Stranger things have happened on this forum. I think we must be charmed, well at least we have a few guardian angels hovering overhead.

 

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"
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#7

Hello Charlie!

I am a newbie myself , but already very comfortable here so Welcome!

 

Jim

 

Funny to think of our Dogdaddy as a newbie!!

Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien
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#8

:waving: Ya, I didn't even think about that.

 

What's funny too is to think that a post on our forum could be SIX years old. WOW, where has the time flown. Incredible.

 

I can remember talking with a few people and we were wondering if we'd ever get to 20 members. That was a real dream. Heck, I wondered if the forum was just a passing fancy and...

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"
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#9

Houston we have lift-off!

 

I was able to reach FRCharlie and he has contacted Steven. Will let everyone know what transpires.

 

Wow, can't believe we made contact after six long years. What a week it's been on the forum. Call me happy!

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"
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#10

LOL, I thought the same thing about Jim... guess everyone was new at one time or another.

 

Can't wait to hear more of this story!!

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