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Joe Izzillo, wrote to me yesterday, and sent this newspaper article link. He and I have been corresponding for quite some time. Please take a look. It's a real inspiring article.
Joe, I can't wait to read your memoirs
Joe Izzillo - Naples War Veteran
Marion J Chard
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Great news! Can't wait to buy his book!
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Marion I am sure Joe is describing the explosion that took place in 1944 at the US 228th American Hospital built by combat engineers in 1943 near Sherborne, Dorset.
I visited Sherborne in 2005 and met with Mrs Jean Treasure who was a civillian working for the US military at the hospital. I also posted an article on this website at that time about the accident and the commemorative plaque dedicated to those killed, sited at Sherborne Abbey.
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Ah, and it all comes together. Thanks for your thoughts. I hope Joe gets a chance to read your post.
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Marion J Chard
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Joes' book is almost ready...
Hi all: My manuscript is now with the publisher. It should be published within 60 to 90 days. It is the culmination of four years of hard work between medical crises. Thank God I am still here to see it published.God bless all of you. The title is "My Nine Lives (minus) One". It should be available on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble.
Love, Joe
I will let everyone know when it's been published.
Way to go Joe. So happy for you!
Joe is a WWII 394th Engineer.
Marion J Chard
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540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
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Joe replies:
Marion: Thanks; it is the 294th Combat Engineers and the 293rd Combat Engineers before that.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
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Don't forget about Joe's book. He sent me a signed copy. He also mentioned me in the forward. What an honor!
http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/engforum/index.php?showtopic=7406
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"
