284th Engineers

[Walt's Daughter]

John McAuliffe sent this to me:

 

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Dear Marion:

 

Clarance A. Bachand of the 284th Combat Engineers writes:

 

Seen here is the longest Bailey Bridge in the ETO(294ft.).

It was constructed across the Roer River at Winden , Germany

March 4-5 in 19 hours. by "C" Company 284th Cmbt Engrs.

under moderate artillery fire.The principle of "breaking" the bridge

was used here for the first time in combat; that is; the use of intermediate supports.

 

Clarance A. Bachand

Charlton, MA

9-8-2017 Wish I could retrieve this photo. I will try. Marion