Hello!

I'm the grandson of Paul DeMaio, 2nd Battalion 540th Engineers, C Regiment, F Company.

Since he passed away in 1977, I never got to learn much about his experiences. Had he been around longer, I'm relatively certain he would not have talked about them either.

This means that I don't have any stories to exchange with anyone, just some memories of a pretty cool guy smoking Pall Malls, working as an engineer at Westinghouse, and who would occasionally take his wife to nearby Pittsburgh to meet with a fellow 540th engineer (if you here, let me hear!).

I'd like to hear from anyone who can shed light on the movements, actions & engagements of F Company. Thanks to Marion, my contact info can be found on the site under Newsletters - VI Corps Engineeers - VI Corps Vets & Family Addresses. Feel free to contact me; if you'd like, you can email your number and I'll contact you so I'll foot the bill!

Finally, no thanks could be enough for Marion's efforts. Since finding her site, I've gone from zero to having a library at my disposal! And by looking at these boards, it appears she has the VI Corps family growing!

Cheers,

Rob duMaire

El Paso, TX

My dear friend David Wagner of the 39th Combat Engineers, sent me a copy of the latest newsletter from the Anzio Beachhead Vets. After consideration, they are now granting membership to the sons and daughters of those who fought in the Anzio Campaign. I have decided to apply for yearly membership.

Many of my (our) vet friends belong and it's neat to see their names as I read through the newsletter. I'll be proud to have my name alongside theirs.

This morning on the History channel was a man ( a coxwain) who piloted a landing craft first on Utah Beach in 1944, and later on Iwo Jima in Feb. of '45. Got me to wonderin' just how many guys did see action in both the Atlantic and the Pacific! Anyone know where such statistics might be found?

Jim

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DAN D. SCHOONOVER - Medal of Honor Recipient

Born: October 8, 1933

War: Korean War

Rank: Corporal, U.S. Army

Location of Action: Near Sokkogae, Korea

Date of Action: July 8 - 10, 1953

Taken from the Military Connections Newsletter

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