324th Engineer BN WW11

[Walt's Daughter]

Gunter put me in touch with Patrick Brion and here is his reply:

 

Dear Marion,

 

Thank you for your kind mail and information. I was also at that point (found the interview and book).

 

Let me update you on what actions I already took. As I work in the army (Belgian Army, Public Affairs) it sometimes helps a bit…

 

1. Contact with Fort Knox. They replied. Doris Davis is going to call them today. Easier for her.

2. Contact directly with one of the staff members I know from previous visits at NARA. They are now looking.

3. Colonel Dillard, VBOB president, lives close by NARA, MD and will push/check as well.

4. One Dutch guy, from the 99^th ID Assn is also looking and mobilizing everyone.

 

So we are on cruise speed. Nevertheless, the US Embassy in Brussels got back with me, stating that he went to see the DAO (Mil Attaché) and it wasn’t going to happen when the veteran is here. But, that isn’t a drama. Important is, as you state as well, that we find a trace.

 

So thanks!

 

Let’s keep each other posted on this one. It’s running on the side, as I am fully at 200 Km/Hr working for the VBOB return. Finally, Bastogne got back with me…

 

Warmest regards,

Patrick