I didn't want to leave out my other grandfather (101st Airborne, 502nd). Here is a few pictures of him I have located of him. I have been spending so much time with my grandfather LeBlanc, I just wanted to take the time to recognize him as well. Surprisingly I have more pictures of him, and with patches showing that can be identified

Awesome. It's nice to see the other side of the family too.

Sounds like you've made many great strides since first posting here. Congrats on that!!!

Awesome. It's nice to see the other side of the family too.

 

Sounds like you've made many great strides since first posting here. Congrats on that!!!

I have. Thanks very much to you and so many other on this website for information and support to "carry on". So I can say for sure he was an Infantryman and Combat Engineer I am expecting my Granfather Bennett's replacement medals or a status on them anyday. And my grandfather LeBlanc's service footstone was just installed last week, just in time for Memorial Day. It will be a few month's before I hear anything as to the status of having his d/c paper changed since discovering his separation paper - fingers crossed at this point. I will keep you posted

Insignia for the 16th AEB

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/16eng.htm

I am trying to locate a LARGER image for you.

Just noticed something very strange. ALL the images which were posted to the forum in April of this month, have completely disappeared. I believe that was the month we moved the forum to the new server. Sorry!

If you or anyone else posted images during that month, can you please re-post if possible. Thanks and sorry for the mishap!

Thanks so much.

I was able to locate a reproduction patch with that crest to add to the shadowbox.

One last question, did this 16 Engineer group fall under the 7th Army? That was the other patch (7th Army) with his things.

Any input again would be apprciated.

I believe Larry already touched on that fact in a couple of the above posts (7th Army).

Glad you were able to find the patch!!!

Thanks!

He did mention this in prior post(s). I will wake up now - LOL. I think I have too many projects going at once

Hello Again,

Thanks to all of you for all of your prior input regarding the 16th AEB, I was able to obtain a replica patch.

I do have an update. I was able to provide enough proof/documentation to the Army that they are they submitting his discharge papers to be amended to relfect the addition of the Occupation of Germany Medal w/ German attachment/clasp, and the Belgian Fourragere.

I still have been unable to prove the CIB, but this is some progress. I will continue on

Thanks again for all of your input and support since the start of this quest

Karrie

Wonderful news Karrie. Delighted to hear about your progress.

They turned my dad down for his CIB. I tried my best, but it went before the Army Board of Review and... At least I can say I gave it my best effort.

My dad DOES HAVE HIS CIB, but it's not listed on his discharge papers. Hey, I have it within my possession, and I will always cherish it nonetheless.