Marion looked at it, thanks. I haven't finished my diaries yet, but it always had bothered me that I didn't know what happen to Chalky when I left her behind to load on a LST for the landing in France. On other landings I would leave her with the rear echelon units that would come in after the landing and she would the join me. When I checked with my buddy Tony Stefanelli, I heard this story. On all the other landings the ship captain or who ever was in command would let the GI's bring their dogs aboard. But, on this one when had a lot of African troops who were trying to bring animals aboard,sheep, goats, etc and they, the powers to be, said that no animals were to board the ships for France. So, poor Chalky was left in Italy and I just hope that nothing bad happen to her. She was not only my dog, but also the company dog and everyone looked after her when I couldn't.
You can post this if you want.
Hugs,
Carl
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"