Hello Denis:
What a nice surprise getting your email. 700 photos huh? Oh my God, what a gold mine. That is a real treasure that you have there!
I don't have any stories or personal accounts from the 3rd Inf Div yet, so this is just great for me to be in contact with you. Would you be willing to send more info my way so we could begin a page for your father?
The photos of the bridges come from several sources including members of the
540th, various sons of engineers, internet sources, US Army & Engineer books from my collection, etc.
The photo of Gen's Dever and Patch in the snow was acquired from Riviera To the Rhine - European Theatre - US Army in WWII series. It's on page 504.
Let me know if you need anymore specifics and if I have the info, I will be more than happy to send it your way. I can also send copies of the photos if so desired.
I would love to see some of your extensive collection. Sounds wonderful. I look forward to hearing from you again. Please stay in touch.
Warm regards, Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"