17th armored Engineer Battalion Hell on Wheels

[reneblacky]

Its all paid for just can't do the hour and a half ride one way till Tuesday . and they are closed on Mondays .

That's crap!!

[RH1941]

I hear you just can't swing it this weekend

[reneblacky]

I hear you just can't swing it this weekend

Ahh I just hate it when places are closed on Monday's, but ya get that, we all need days off I suppose.

[RH1941]

Well I made it to the shop and this is what I got

[RH1941]

Ok im going through the items and I found some stuff that I believe is his brother Walter and maybe a Sister Margaret enjoy guys

[aurelius180]

That's great group you have! Looks like Margaret was in the WAC.

NARA - AAD - Display Full Records - Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938 - 1946 (Enlistment Records)

Here is the WW2 Memorial Registry entry for Walter.

World War II Honoree

[Rakkasan187]

Very impressive and complete group Gary..

Well done..

Smitty

[Tank Destroyer]

Really nice find. I like stories like this.

Marty

[RH1941]

Ed thats some great info thank you . Guys thanks for looking I'm going to post more when I get home . Gary

[MilitariaOne]

Greetings Gents,

Thought you all might enjoy this 1973 newspaper's article.

Best,

V/r Lance

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