Stuart W. Mackiernan Sr - 133rd Engineer

[Walt's Daughter]

Here's a wonderful letter:

 

Hello Marion,

Thank you for your email. I am Stuart Mackiernan Jr. oldest son of Stuart W. Mackiernan Sr. I came across your forum the other day as I was trying to find any information on the 133rd. I enjoyed reading your description of the 133rd and immediately called my dad and read it to him. He was very excited and interested and asked me to print it out for him which I did. My dad served with the 133rd from D day+1 through to the army of occupation. His rank at VE day was Tech5. I had heard over the years and seen photos of him in the various places you mentioned in your description so I know he was there. He did receive the Bronze star for his action in aiding comrades while under fire. He is 91 now and while not really able to get around with out a walker he certainly has an excellent memory and is able to have very educated conversations on a wide range of subjects from his past to current events. I am attaching a photo of my dad from his 90th birthday with my brother and sister.

Thank you!

Stu Mackiernan

A while later...

Marion,

Thanks. I spent the weekend before last with my dad. I read him the description of 133rd's action in WW2 and he started telling me which Company he was in Etc.

Stuart