Bn. XVIII AIRBORNE CORPS from April 3, 1945 to April 17, 1945, PLACE.NUMBER OF P.W's 4th Engineer Battalion 4th Medical Battalion 4th Counter Intelligence Corps Detachment 4th Military Police Platoon 4th Infantry Division Band Headquarters, Special Troops, 4th Infantry. 14. From 25 July to 27 July, the 296th supported the 4th Infantry Division at Marigny, France. March 15, 1945: Reconnaissance was made in the afternoon of sites on the RHEIN RIVER in the vicinity of REMAGEN for launching Naval Landing Craft; sites were picked. The unit was discharged on December 19, 1945, from Fort Devens, MA. To some of these thousand men, it was going to be the beginning of a new, big adventure. When I entered the Army in March 1943, I was assigned to the 293rd Combat Engineers and we trained in Camp Gordon, Georgia. January 23, 1945: Co "C" relieved of attachment to the 4th Cav. August 12, 1944: Co "A" replaced flooring on Bailey Bridge at St. BEAUDELLA. August 28, 1944: Bn. Bob Darino | 294th Engineer Combat Battalion, VII Corps, 1st Army - Army Sorry, the video player failed to load. attached to 3rd Armored Division in preparation for St LO breakthrough. - Present Carthage Armory Carthage, Missouri, United States A defense was set up by Co's B, A, & C: the Bn. Available for both RF and RM licensing. 104. . 75. In October 1943, the battalion left Boston for England and spent months in England training. Access WWII personnel records showing your veterans enlistment, draft, honorable discharge, serial numbers, promotions, military training, ranks, military duties and enlistment photographs. 136. Unfortunately, because of my profound deafness, I am not permitted to fly. May 26, 2010 at 2:13 pm. 45. He came in as a replacement to a tank destroyer battalion. Day May 8, 1945. (C) Bn. 47. I like how you also gave us further background with the "asides", such as the history of the Digby family. It was an eerie setting with the city in flames all around him. was given the mission of straightening up the line. MARIEMBOURG, BELGIUM11 There we prepared the maps for the invasion and also the maps for the other countries on the continent. July 21, 1944: Bn. The 296th landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy 20 days after D-Day. At 2300 hours U.P. Company "C" had just finished an exercise with mine laying and then picked up the anti-tank mines and placed them alongside a truck to be taken to a safe area until the next exercise. KAMM, GERMANY13 1 talking about this. No one from shore was ever allowed on ships from one particular country. Somehow I found this site and yes my Dad who was in the 294th had told me that story many times. Bn. Lawrence Snowden remembers that, though it was an easy victory, valuable combat experience and important lessons were imparted on the Marines. November 28, 1944: Co "A" started construction of a Timber Trestle bridge under the Bailey Bridge in VICHT. as of 1300 hours. 29. An SOS went out and two Coast Guard cutters came out from Argentia, Newfoundland. moved to vicinity of VILLEDIEU-LES-POLES. After a successful landing there, where he picked up some shrapnel, Tunisia was next. September 8, 1944: Co "A" dismantled the Inf. At first, there was jubilation, but that turned to fear as he hid in his basement for a week while the battle raged for Arnhem. October 16, 1944: At 1705 hours the chow detail enroute to Post #1 was ambushed by 8 Germans - a small fire fight took place and the Germans withdrew. Their job was to prepare housing for the advancing units. October 20, 1944: Co "A" was attached to 297th Engr. 62. RootsWeb is funded and supported by In October 1943, the battalion left Boston for England and spent months in England training. The Battalion detrucked and marched into position, arriving at 2300 hours. I'm sure he would be glad to share his experiences with you. Over several days from June to early July 1944, the unit went by parts from England to Vierville, France. Division at approximately 1100 hours. January 11, 1945: Co "B" repaired the timber trestle bridge in PETIT-HAN by replacing the flooring and decayed nailing strips. moved to BRISCOL, BELGIUM where the vehicles were parked. 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Rommel's big push had begun. Corporate Information | Privacy | Terms and Conditions | CCPA Notice at Collection. moved to the vicinity of PHILIPVILLE - an Advance C.P. Advertisement. moved to BIRKESDORF, GERMANY. Stan said their first job was repairing the main supply route from Utah Beach. What a great way to start my Sunday; hearing from someone who was there in the flesh. Engineer Special Brigades were amphibious forces of the United States Army developed during World War II.Initially designated engineer amphibian brigades, they were redesignated engineer special brigades in 1943.The 1st, 5th, and 6th Engineer Special Brigades were assigned to the European Theater of Operations.The 1st Engineer Special Brigade participated in the landings in Sicily and Italy . ABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 It took us 21 days from Antwerp to New York. November 21, 1944: The rains came! Everyone made it out of the plane except George "Danny" Daneau, the nose turret gunner, who went down with the aircraft. Division whose mission was to seize and hold the west bank of the ROER RIVER south of DUREN. of 9th Infantry Division made an attack thru Post #5 at 1100 hours; the Infantry met strong resistance 300 yards in front of Post #5; Post #5 was relieved at 1630 hrs. CARANTILLY, FRANCE.24 79. This list identifies Army units that were awarded assault landing credit for the Normandy invasion, 6 and 7 June 1944. Group. Co "B" launched 7 landing Craft at OBERWINTER from 2200 to 2315 hours. At 0100 hours on August 7, 1944 Capt. The 257th was also credited the Ardennes-Alsace campaign (9 Dec 1944-25 Jan 1945) and the Rhineland (22 Feb - 21 Mar 1945) campaign. November 24, 1944: Co "C" constructed a Class #40 Bailey Bridge over the timber trestle bridge at MULARTSHUTTE. 134. December 30, 1944: The Battalion was relieved of the defensive position at 1800 hours by a re-enforced Co. of Infantry of the 75th Inf. We are always glad to assist! 7. moved to CHATEAU MODAVE then on to CHATEAU ENGLE BERMONT. moved to ERZEE, BELGIUM. From then on it was the road to Berlin. Organized by type of material, then chronologically, The collection contains a unit history and photographs regarding the 296th Engineer Combat Battalion of the United States (U.S.) Army during World War II. Exactly where the veteran was stationed and locations he visited during WWII. Our unique research process is essential to understanding the experiences of individual military veterans of WWII-since the vast majority of WWII Army/Air Corps personnel records were lost in the 1973 National Archives fire. During my visit to Sherborne for research purposes I met Mrs Jean Treasure who was employed as a typist in the hospital HQ as a young girl. About Us | Contact Us | Copyright | Report Inappropriate Material January 31, to February 4, 1945: Rest, recreation, and some training constituted the activities of the Battalion for this period. - the enemy attacked with small arms, mortar and artillery fire. During the action at Post #3, the enemy infiltered [sic] around Post #4 in strength of approximately two squads. I remember walking in snow up to my crotch in Belgium. It was an emotional moment. His very first mission turned out to be a memorable one. We have six children, thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 34. United States Army Center of Military History. Was searching the internet for my father-in-law who was a member of 294th Engineer Combat Battalion during WWII and found your web site. September 13, 1944: Bn. 109. September 26, 1944: Co "C" attached to 297th Engr. http://www.hq.usace.army.mil/history/contact_us.htm. Sewer & water board, electric utility and the 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) were completing pump house inspection. Must have brought back some intriguing memories going back to the Isles. Then an 88 round went right through the number four wing tank. moved to 3rd Armd. Bn. The truck accidentally back up over some mines and about 90 mines exploded. Both on the attack and on the defense, engineers led the way. Army Superior Unit Award for 2005 (Hurricanes Katrina, This page was last edited on 7 June 2022, at 00:05. Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community. I am writing my memoirs and I already have over 200 pages. EmailPhone, Research A World War II Veteran (WWII WW2). City|Area. Division in its drive to the North. This was a Pile Bent Bridge with 3-story trestle bents on the piles, 55 feet high. Gp. KaRonda Fleming, Public Affairs Office, TF SAFE improves electrical safety in Iraq by Joan Kibler, Training prepares 249th for six-month Iraq duty by Julie LeDoux, Fort Belvoir Eagle, Soldiers Power Up Peace in Iraq, Afghanistan by SSG Michael Carden. December 4, 1944: Co "A" relieved Co "B" of attachment to the 294th Engr. Personnel losses were as follows: Capt. THE HISTORY OF THE 298TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION IN EUROPE JUNE 9, 1944 - MAY 8, 1945 C O N T I N U E D THE BATTALION SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS AT VARIOUS TIMES: 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION 75TH INFANTRY DIVISION 3RD ARMORED DIVISION 5TH ARMORED DIVISION THE BATTALION WAS ATTACHED TO THE FOLLOWING UNITS AT VARIOUS TIMES: September 28, 1944: The Bn. 1st insignia of 90th Light Div. 21. Any contribution above basic membership is tax deductible, and is most appreciated. Dear Ms. Bradley, Thank you for posting your request on History Hub! Co "B" 294th Engr. BELLEAU, WOODS, FRANCE.10 110. He thought they were ours until the bombs started falling. With a commandeered ambulance full of casualties, he threaded his way through the ordeal thanks to luck and guile. December 11, 1944: Bn. ArmyAir Force/A.A.F.Marine CorpsNavyCoast GuardMerchant Marine, If Army Air Forces was your veteran September 5, 1944: Co "C" started construction of Class 40 Timber Trestle Bridge under Bailey Bridge at MARIEMBOURG. The 296th crossed the Rhine River south of Bonn. Get up!" Division now driving in the direction of PERIERS - St LO Highway. I will be able to say, I know the man behind the book! England was taking in thousands of Jewish children and she got her papers in order and left. From then on it was the road to Berlin. The battalion was organized and under the command of only three captains. The 294th Combat Engineers were training at the same time at Camp Gordon. The Battalions mission was general engineer work in the VII Corps sector in the area around STOLBURG, KORNELIMUNSTER, BREINIG. Bn. Often the names of ships or number of the landing crafts a veteran traveled on- or went into combat aboard are included in the reports. September 6, 1944: Co "B" constructed steel Treadway Bridge 288' in length at HASTIERE across the MEUSE RIVER - bridge was opened to traffic at 1530 hours. 137. October 2, 1944: At 0800 hours 40 rounds of artillery fell on and around Post #4; shortly thereafter an estimated company of enemy Infantry attacked the position, surrounding it and cutting off communications. March 28, 1945: The Battalion moved to ALTENKIRCHEN, GERMANY with the mission of cleaning rubble from the streets to permit two way traffic, and to remove a railroad through town and construct a roadway for wheeled traffic on the railroad embankment. April 12, 1945: Co "B" constructed a Class #40 D/S Bailey Bridge at WIEHL, GERMANY. The 296th built a 180-foot bridge across the Ilm River. moved again to the vicinity of MILLEY arriving at 2330 hours. Bn. In Germany, Carroll's unit liberated a forced labor camp, and he remembered that the prisoners were horribly emaciated. Section, and two squads of Co "C" resulting in their passing a point where they should have turned - at this point Co "A" took the lead and Co "C" joined the rear of the Bn. Later that year on 18 December 1944, the Black Lions were ordered to move from the Saar River, where the unit was building a bridge, to the Ardennes, commonly called the Battle of the Bulge. That is a very good idea to write your memiors, and I do want to read them and will be in line myself, behind Marion of course. moved to HANS BACKHEIM in the vicinity of MANHEIM, GERMANY. August 13, 1944: Bn. Often the military records will show the duties a WWII veteran held during the war. GAVRAY, FRANCE.6 Battalion moved to new bivouac in vicinity of CARENTAN. Division heading for COUPTRAIN and PRE-EN-PAUL. April 17, 1945: This day marked the end of the RHUR POCKET in which 315,000 Germans were captured. One of the first waves at Omaha Beach. moved to a new bivouac in the woods South of EUPEN. We. Co "C" attached to 297th Engr. After a close call with a booby trap, he was injured when a tank shell landed right under his jeep. Veteran's Branch of Service? 19. 44. crossed the BELGIUM border with the 9th Inf. March 6, 1945: The Co "C" C.P. She dissipated his fortune and after he died, she was sued by his children. They paid mightily for that shot. moved to the vicinity of COUPTRAIN and was given the mission of supporting the 9th Inf. They don't realize how wonderful it is to hear and I bet you'd be so happy to have yours back. Stan found out Frank was located in Liege, about 15 miles West. September 30, 1944: At 0745 hours an enemy patrol approached Post #3; between then and 1030 hours a brisk fire fight occurred in and around Post #3. 125. 31. moved from PLOMION to the vicinity of MARIEMBOURG, BELGIUM. 3 March-31 Dec. 44, contains the following sections: Chronicle, Operations and training, Recreation, Battle casualties, Commendations, and Awards and decorations. Through the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the 249th soldiers provide contracting officer technical representation on projects throughout the world.[9][10]. They lost all of their equipment. The 249th deployed teams to the Gulf Region under Joint Task Force Katrina, working with contractors, and local and state entities to assess, they helped install and maintain emergency generators at critical facilities. In the North Atlantic in January, they said that we would have lasted only about five minutes in that cold water. As a young airman I hitchiked many times over that road to see my wife in the 1950s. There were three 42" mobile pumps staged and two 42" and two 30" pumps were placed at the sheet pile closure. 6. Official 249th Engineer Battalion website, Civil engineering and infrastructure repair in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, United States Army Center of Military History, "249th Engineer Battalion Responds to Terrorist Attacks", Prime Power Lights Up Anaconda by Sgt. Reorganized and redesignated 1 April 1963 as Company B, 1st Battalion, 145th Infantry; Consolidated 15 February 1968 with Company D, 112th Engineer Battalion (organized and Federally recognized 13 February 1955 in Elyria); consolidated unit designated as Company D, 112th Engineer Battalion, and relieved from assignment to the 37th Infantry Division Co "C" swept the road from ROTGEN to ROTT for mines. The Japanese had made their move. The history, titled History 296 Engr. We traveled by train down to Sherborne in Dorset. Co "B" constructed reinforced Heavy Ponton Bridge 465 ft. in length across the SEINE RIVER at MELUN in 9 hours and 30 minutes. March 14, 1945: The Battalion moved to DUISDORF, in the vicinity of BAD GODESBERG, GERMANY in preparation for the crossing of the RHEIN RIVER. Google Map of Major Ops of the 298th Day May 8, 1945. July 15, 1944: Co "C" began construction of Bailey Bridge at BIEHOU at 2000 hours; work was discontinued at 2330 hours due to artillery fire. The Deep River boys were Ernie Calamari, George Ressler, Bill Ackerman, Waldon Hartson, Charlie Euston, George Watrous, Harvey Brooks, Doug Carlson, Ray Swain, and Victor Carlson. TOTAL 266. Work was resumed at 0800 hours on July 16 and the bridge was completed at 1400 hours. The main body departed Fort Gordon, GA, on 27 September 1965 by troop train bound for . Our World War II veterans are dying at the rate of 1500 a day! Additionally, the commander serves as the Commandant of the U.S. Army Prime Power School, the institution responsible for the development of Army and Navy power generation specialists. Hide map. The force withdrew under heavy mortar fire. The 296th Engineer Combat Battalion was activated by the U.S. Army on 3 March 1943 at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. 94. 13. I find it strange that he was only credited with the Central European (22 Mar - 11 May 1945) campaign. In March of 1943, a group of 13 Deep River Boys left together and formed a Combat Engineers Unit which kept them together throughout the war. The 237th Engineer Combat Battalion served with distinction under 1st Army during WWII. moved to ANDENNE, BELGIUM and trained in River crossing operations on the MEUSE RIVER. The Battalion C.P. The unit-built bridges in Trois Fonts by B Company and C Company. When he went off to college and heard the news about Pearl Harbor, he and his friends began to wonder. 502nd Quatermaster Port Battalion: 6th Engineer Special Brigade: Colonel Paul W. Thompson (WIA 6 June 44) 147th Engineer Combat Battalion: 149th Engineer Combat Battalion: 203rd Engineer Combat Battalion: 293rd Joint Assault Signal Co.: 60th Medical Battalion: 7th Naval Beach Bn (attached): Commander L. C. Leever : 74th Ordnance Battalion: 87. In 1994, the battalion was reactivated and designated as the 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power), stationed at Fort Belvoir, VA. August 26, 1944: Co "A" constructed reinforced Infantry Support Bridge 504 ft. in length across the SEINE RIVER at MELUN in 5 hours. 294th Engineer Combat Battalion US Army in Memoriam (pamphlet), 1989 June 6 Scope and Contents From the Series: The Dickinson R. Debevoise World War II series documents his service as a sergeant in the 2nd Platoon of company A of the 294th Combat Engineer Battalion. The 249th sailed from the United States to England in May 1944, after equipping and preparing for combat, the Unit landed on Utah Beach in August 1944 under the 1137th Engineer Combat Group commanded by Colonel George A. Morris. Then time ran out for the B-17 and Don Scott had to slip down the hatch into the slipstream. Yes I thank God every day too for my many blessings. Two fold-out maps from the unit history are stored separately in an oversize box. October 18, 1944: At 0900 hours an enemy force approached Post #5 - the enemy withdrew after exchanging a few shots. 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION Copyright 2023 Witness To War. All Rights Reserved. relieved Company "A" as of 1800 hours. It receives no town or state funding. Two Germans were captured at Post #3; one man was killed by small arms fire on Post #5 at 1700 hours. I understand that this was done because placing a hospital near explosives was a violation of the Geneva Convention. 23. About a week after the explosion on March 20th, I was taken to a General Hospital in Taunton, Somerset for further treatment. June 25, 1944: Battalion moved to new bivouac in vicinity of VALOGNES. As he sat in solitary confinement waiting for interrogation, he was comforted by his faith. 138. The battalion served at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, England, France, Belgium, and Germany Contains the following type (s) of material: memoir, unit histories Available on site only What do they do at Parris Island? If you have additional information on the 294th I would like to share it with my father-in-law. 108. April 9, 1945: Co "C" converted the railroad bridge in WISSEN to take vehicular traffic. I have been flying since 1963. I came back from Germany to get married on August 4, 1945. 61. On the grounds of the Digby estate was the 228th Station Hospital, which consisted of a bunch of Quonset huts. Please consider making a donation to DRHS. 139. Now you have information on the tragic accident from someone who was there. Co "A" started construction of 150' T/D Bailey Bridge across the SIEG RIVER at WISSEN, GERMANY. April 8, 1945: Co "A" completed the Bailey Bridge in WISSEN, GERMANY at 2030 hours. Commenced landing on UTAH and OMAHA Beaches in NORMANDY on June 9, 1944 and moved into an assembly area in the vicinity of St MARIE-DU-MONT. As they approached the beach, the ship hit two mines and sank. Then, we went to Tennessee maneuvers for a couple of months. The remainder of the night was utilized for digging in which was a difficult operation in the frozen ground. Next, they removed minefields, anti-personnel and anti-tank mines. A minefield was laid and wire obstacles were erected. Bn. 7 to 8, 2020, as. On order, deploy worldwide to provide prime electrical power and electrical systems expertise in support of military operations and the National Response Framework.[1]. Our expertise enables us to reconstruct the service history of your individual WWII veteran and to give you a glimpse of the experiences that he or she had during the war-even if their military service records were lost in the fire. June 21, 1944: Battalion moved to new bivouac in the vicinity of MONTEBURG. RootsWeb is funded and supported by moved to the vicinity of ZWEIFALL, relieved the 294th Engr. He has over 5000 books in his WWII repetoire and may have further info on the 294th. September 26, 1944: Co "A" completed the Timber Trestle Bridge in VICHT. bivouac was shelled by enemy artillery for 30 minutes at 1900 hours; one shell exploding 11000 pounds of TNT in the center of the bivouac area. 40 Bailey bridge in SHEVENHUTTE, GERMANY. One platoon of Co "C" was sent to clear the situation at Post #4; they killed one German. 294th Engineer Company | CurrentOps.com Units US Army 294th Engr Co 294th Engineer Company U.S. Army Subordinate units 294th Engineer Company ( MO ARNG) Carthage Armory | Carthage, Missouri, United States Detachment 1 Anderson Armory | Anderson Locations . He was awarded the Silver Star for this action. C.P. Growing up in Baltimore, Harry Kone used to hang around the docks watching the cargo ships unload. August 4, 1944: Bn. 114. Co "B" converted a Bailey Bridge in GIESSEN from a Class #40 to a Class #70 on May 5, 1945. moved to a new bivouac in BELLEAU WOODS in the vicinity of CHATEAU-THIERRY. About Us | Contact Us | Copyright | Report Inappropriate Material At 1130 hours the Commanding officer of Co "B" with two Platoons of Co "A" and one Platoon of light tanks made an attack to contact the surrounded platoon. While stationed in Eupen, the Battle of the Bulge began, on December 17th. For Air Corps flight crews we can determine the exact flights that your individual Air Corps veteran took part in. The training was in preparation for the anticipated crossing of the RHINE RIVER. It was disgusting down below in the Queen Mary so Newton Riess went up on deck to escape the smell. The other officers that were supplied to the unit were second lieutenants from the 1943 class of West Point. Send Us a Request to Start Researching Your World War II Veteran. 234th Engineer Combat Battalion liberated Holtum. column. B-24 flight engineer Bill Toombs was over Germany when bad went to worse. (Error Code: 100013) 3:33 | At the end of the war, combat engineer Bob Darino went from sampling delicious cherry pies in German farm country to experiencing the horrifying spectacle of concentration camps. 66. Learn more. Contact was lost with this platoon at 0850 hours. On 19 March 1945, the unit was assigned to the engineer task force charged with crossing the Rhine at Oppenheim. Unit records are useful in piecing together stories about a unit or group, as well as about individuals who served in them. [2], The 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) provides oversight on all coalition operating base power projects in Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom) and Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom).[3][4][5][6][7]. Part 2 of 2. They had a little too much fun and ran into some MP's who had a grudge against their unit. Then the battalion was stationed at Gerszewski Barracks, Knielingen, Karlsruhe, Germany, under the command of the 18th Engineer Brigade, where it provided construction support to USAREUR elements stationed in Germany for the Cold War. This often includes map coordinates which can be translated using Google Earth to pinpoint the G.P.S. It wasnt all work as they had opportunities to play ball and see shows by Bob Hope and company. of the 60th Infantry Regt. 126. Without enough points to go home in the first wave of returnees, Frank Capuozzi became an acting mess sergeant and took over a kitchen. Frank learned English and worked in the restaurant with his father. 96. The battalion met little resistance across the river and quickly began constructing the bridge. One day I woke up in my foxhole covered with frost and I realized that I had lost most of my hearing. He was also there to substitute for any crew member who was not able to fly. 294th Engineer Combat Battalion - 1944. 111. moved from ANDENNE, BELGIUM to RAEREN, GERMANY. Along with thousands of others, he was forced to surrender and was facing the prospect of joining what would become known as the Bataan Death March. Division. The first operation for the 4th Division was the landing on Roi-Namur. (C) Group. August 14, 1944: VII Corps jumped off with the 3rd Armd. 28. Normandy: 6-7 June 1944 Assault Landing. February 24, 1945: Co "C" attached to 4th Cav. Many of the vehicles were damaged and one man was killed while driving the Battalion Commander from the defense position to the FWD. Any contribution above basic membership is tax deductible, and is most appreciated. About 400 miles east of Newfoundland, we hit a terrible storm with 70 foot seas. From Taunton, I was transferred to the Topographic Engineers in Leicester in the Midlands. Part 1 of 2. Right away, as the oldest one in the large group, she became the leader on the journey. 48. Shipped out to England to prepare for the Normandy invasion, the eighteen year old got "scared as Hell" when he was briefed on the German defenses. Bn. April 7, 1945: Co "C" constructed a C1 #40 D/S Bailey Bridge at HANHOFF, GERMANY. They traveled from Liverpool to Berlin, a total of 1800 miles in 623 days.
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