I am looking for information concering my Dad's unit. I know very little about it. He was in the Phillipines, later in the war. He was in Japan after the surrender. He was on Luzon, Mindano, Mindoro that I know of. I have a 5th Air force patch, a patch with a red star inside another red star out line. The 108th Combat Eng. Batt seems to fit with what I know, but I have no other info. Can anyone help?
Dave. Can you scan the patch or take a photo of it to send to me? If I can see what you have, I'll be able to help you better.
We'll do all we can. I have tons of info on ETO units, not much on Pacific, but that doesn't mean I can't be of assistance.
The 108 Combat Engineer Bn. is a part of the 34th Infantry Division. Iowa N.G.
AL Kincer ....They were in Italy
108th Engr (Combat) Bn
Mr. Earl Thayer, Co. Clerk 608-271-9701
5210 Fairway Dr.
Madison WI 53711-1037
ethayer@chorus.net. alt POC, Bob Christensen, Aurora Illino
URL: http://www.pace-setter.com/108/
EMail: ethayer@chorus.net
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The 108th has a reunion at least once a year (separate from the 33rd Division convention); the reunions are usually organized by Bob Christensen (630-898-4462). Earl Thayer (the 108's co. clerk) has written a truly incredible booklet telling the history of the 108's days from start to finish in the words (with photos) of the men of the 108th; limited copies available. This info was entered by Frank Christensen (Bob Christensen's son) and I also set up the website with the 108ths roster. Web Site 13-2-02
The 108th were actually part of the 33rd Division.