I know the first part states General Orders 33 & 40, War Department 1945, and that he was in Rhineland and Central Europe (information on both is linked to your site). However, I have yet to identify 264th. Any suggestions on finding where the 264th was between Feb 1944 and Nov 1945?
Best,
Jason
Dear Jason:
I suggest using our Research tools and contacting various places such as the Army Corps of Engineer's Office of History, and NARA in Maryland, for starts. There are about a dozen or so links to help you in your quest.
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"
are some members of the unit, I see a link to Alfred Apice (only for members ) who writes that his father still lives in Phila who served 1942-45. Maybe you can get a member and contact him?
The man your looking for is a medic with the 264th Engineer Combat Bn.
The 264th ECB has campaign credits for Central Europe & Rhineland and occupation duty, Germany, 20 May - 19 Sept `45 .
Nothing is found on this unit in the histories but appears to have arrived in europe close to the end of the war so was probably under a Base Section, or Adsec command.
I`d suggest you contact the National Archives at College Park, MD for unit records of the 264th Engineer Combat Battalion, and specificly records of their medical detachment.
OK, new attempt: Here: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/pdohrman I have found an e-book (PDF free!) by Paul Ohrman: Bridges to peace. Paul Ohrman describes his experiences as the photographer and cartographer in the 264th Combat Engineers attached to Patton's 3rd Army during War in Europe. The book includes over 200 of photographs. I just finished the download, maybe here you'll find the information you are looking for - if it is the correct unit now. On page 99 also a photo of some medics!
Okay, let's start over. I will remove some of the incorrect replies, posted earlier today. Poof! They will be gone in a few minutes....
Now if anyone reads this, they won't get the wrong impression. Thanks Christoph and Larry. I must be having a bad day...
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"
I don' know whether military.com is trustable, but here....
Christoph
Christoph, I don't know so much about being trustworthy, but I rarely use their site for anything. I'm simply not crazy about their setup. When I did use/reference their site years ago, I was unhappy with the results, so I tend to steer clear of them for the most part. However on occasion, it will render a useful tidbit.
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"
Christoph, I am downloading the digital book right now. How exciting. That's a great find. Can't wait to read it on my Kindle.
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"
Hey everyone, Jason is very excited for his grandfather is actually in one of the photos -Finkleman! WOW! This is really something. Great work Larry, as always!
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"
) who writes that his father still lives in Phila who served 1942-45. Maybe you can get a member and contact him?
