I have recently learned that the 160th Engineer Combat Battalion was formed at Fort Meade, Maryland on April 27, 1943. The full battalion consisted of 638 men. If the first anniversary celebration was held on April 27, 1944 then it would have been held at Camp Rucker, Alabama. The first picture is of eleven men taken at that celebration. I have no names and would appreciate any information that anyone could share. The second picture talks to me. The way that I see it, Private Irvin Krum is a long ways from his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. These two ladies are enjoying pulling this shy homesick soldier out of his shell. He will remember this event for a long time. Private First Class Krum will later be awarded the Purple Heart in Europe. I believe that is all of the pictures that I have from this first anniversary celebration.
Glen Blasingim
