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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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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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Hello Charlie!
I am a newbie myself , but already very comfortable here so Welcome! 
Jim
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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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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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Hello Charlie!
I am a newbie myself , but already very comfortable here so Welcome!
Jim
Funny to think of our Dogdaddy as a newbie!!
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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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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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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!!
