Posted from an email I received today:

Mrs. Chard,

My grandfather was in the core of engineers as a demolitions expert during WWII and I'm trying to research, as deeply as possible, not only what kinds of missions he would have executed but what kind of training, reference materials, and methods he would have been provided with. I am a structural engineer myself and teach structural engineering at the Boston Architectural Center, so I have a general understanding of what structural knowledge would be applicable, but I'm not sure what information and reference materials would have been provided to officers for training. I am wondering if you have any specific knowledge regarding the appropriation of vintage training manuals, &c. and if you can reccomend any historical or period books or guides that I might find helpful.

Warm Regards,

Matthew Strong

Hi trybthis

http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/forum...rumID=8&ID=4847

papa

Not a good week. Unfortunately another has left this great earth.

Another great combat engineer has gone to his final resting place. William F., Bill, White, Company B 48 Eng © Bn. died Monday 20 February in Kewanee, Illinois.

I always hate to announce the loss of another great seahorse. Vito Finelli died last week and went to the special place God reserves for soldiers and Vito was a good one. May he rest in peace.

36 Engineers are rugged......John Fallon II. Capt. USA Ret.

Thank you John. So sad to post the loss of two engineers on the same day here in the forum.

Mr. Olen McKnight, S/Sgt. Co A 48th Engrs went to be with the Lord on 24 February 2006. A native of Clinton Arkansas he was one of the driving forces of the 1108 reunion committee. WE will miss him, may he rest in Peace.

Thank you Al Kincer for submitting this to me. Rest in peace!