292nd Engineer Combat Battalion (New Member)

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Hello Randy;

 

My grandfather was in the 292nd Company A. I am having a hard time finding much about CO A. I am seeing some things on the 292nd but most reference Co B or C. If you have more information on CO A as far as photos of this group and their campaign etc. I would be appreciative if you could post.

 

Regards,

 

Martha DalSanto

Grandaughter of:

Edwin J Grosskurth

292nd Engr Combat Bn Co A

 

Hello Martha,

 

Here is a little information about the 292nd. The 292nd Engineer Combat Battalion was established on 5 November 1943 at Camp Butner, North Carolina. The battalion consisted of four companies designated H&S(Headquarters and Supply), A, B, and C. The battalion trained at Camp Butner until departing in October 1944 heading for the European Theater of Operations. The following two images are a timeline for the battalion after leaving Camp Butner.

 

 

The headcount for the battalion changed over time with men being transferred in and out for various reasons. When they arrived in the war zone at Merkstein Germany on 23 December 1944 the battalion consisted of 632 men, 599 enlisted and 33 officers. Of this number there were 159 making up Company A. Hope this has helped some Martha, have a good one!

 

Randy