06-23-2005, 11:20 AM
Very good James. Excellent photos and a story to accompany.
It was lady luck that played a key role in sergeant Eisele's life on 25 February 1944. He was assigned to special ground duty on that day and was not on board for that day's mission. "The Lady Helen" was reported missing over Austria and never did return, being reported as lost in action.
A twist of fate. Guess God did not want him on the day. That must have shaken him to the core. Bet he thought about it every day of his life and always wondered why he was spared and not his beloved friends on that B-17! 
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"