04-10-2012, 03:56 PM
That's okay, for it can be a bit confusing at first...
Welcome to the forum. There is quite a bit of info on the 49th on the main site and the forum, which you should find helpful. 
We can only hope someone remembers this and can reply, but as the years pass, it gets more and more difficult, for there aren't many left from the unit anymore.
What a sad, sad story. I can't imagine how your grandmother must have felt. Family expects that this may happen while overseas, but never, never at home. 
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"