Robert Nichols - 160th Engineer

[Walt's Daughter]

A gentleman recently wrote to me looking for specific info:

 

My uncle Robert Nichols was killed on February 7, 1945 in Echternach, Luxembourg.

I am trying to contact anyone who may have served with him. Please contact

Wayne Nichols

 

 

Thanks!

 

Wayne

 

I then wrote back requesting more info:

 

Robert was killed on February 7, 1945 in Echternach, Luxembourg along

with several other engineers on the Sauer River. I have been to Echternach

and found a plaque on the Sauer River where that were killed. I have

been trying to locate a book on the history of 160 Engineer Combat Unit

which I know exists. My uncle was from Kannapolis, North Carolina

and was 21 on December 31, 1944.

 

Please respond with any information relating to Robert's death, etc.

 

Thanks!

 

Wayne Nichols

 

 

Wayne,

 

In the meantime you can gather more info on the unit. Please see these previous posts on our forum, while you are still searching for specifics on Robert:

 

http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/engforum/index.php?showtopic=3399

 

http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/engforum/index.php?showtopic=1445&hl=160th