My Grandpa, O'Neill Edward Clark served in WWII, he was with the 5th Engineers Special 336th Combat Battalions. I recently read a short letter he wrote years ago describing some of his time spent in the war and he now has Alzheimer's and I would like to know more but he isn't able to tell me... I am hoping to find out as much as I can. My great Aunt, his sister Jane Paige also served in WWII, she was a nurse.

 

http://www.usace.army.mil/About/History/HistoricalVignettes/MilitaryConstructionCombat/086NormandyLanding.aspx

http://www.history.army.mil/html/reference/normandy/TS/COE/COE14.htm

http://ebsr.net/ESBhistory.htm

http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/research/finding_aids/pdf/US_Army_5th_Engineer_Special_Brigade.pdf

http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM6JTE_5th_US_Engineer_Special_Brigade_Monument_at_Omaha_Beach_Normandy_France

http://www.americandday.org/Landing_Table/Omaha_Beach_3T+00.html

What are the links posted below the forum box?

Those are the links I provided for the person who wrote to me.

I wish the gal that made the enquiry could scan her Grandfather's letter and share it with all of us.

It would be wonderful to read the contents.

Jean

How can I add pictures? I have pictures of the letter... I just have NO clue how to do anything on this site... I also have a picture of an article that was written about them back then.

Hi: Simply visit the HELP section of our forum. It will guide you through all the basics. Look under Posting.

http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/engforum/index.php?app=core&module=help

Thank you for taking the time to post to our site. I will read in its entirety in a few minutes.

To Clarkgal,

Thank You for taking the time and making the effort to share those documents!!!

Thank goodness your Grandfather had the stamina to write what he did at the period of his life when he was able to!

What horrible memories of sights and smells and everything - to have to carry with you from your youth forward!

Your Grandfather was a True Hero!

Jean

My Grandpa is in the middle in the top row. His alzheimer's has gotten worse and he's really confused lately. It hurts my heart to see him in the state he's been in, but no matter what, he still is and ALWAYS will be my #1 hero! Thank you Jean for the kind words about him. He is truly the best man I've ever known, which is why I named my son after him, and I hope and pray my son can live up to his Great Grand-dad's name!