Douglas Aulenbacher - 1290th CE

[Walt's Daughter]

Posting this for a new friend:

 

Dear Marion Chard,

 

I am trying to locate information on the 1290th Engineer Combat Battalion, European Theater of Operations. So far there is no mention of the 1290th . Do you have any suggestions for continuing the search for this battalion?

 

My uncle, A Douglas Aulenbacher's separation papers say; Served 9 months in European Theater, Captain, Unit Commander Combat Engineer, 1331. Supervised 5 officers and 160 men in bridge construction, repair and maintenance of roads. During combat, demolition of bridges, worked in coordination with higher headquarters in reconnaissance work to determine the amount of captured enemy equipment. Active service, 23 Dec 1942 - 12 May 1946.

 

I would appreciate any assistance.

Thank you.

 

Sincerely,

 

Barbara McArthur