Jack Wilson - 49th Engineer
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I am trying to find out some information about my Dad's service record. I have quite a few pictures of him while he was in the service in WW II. I have attached attached a photo of him in front of the 49th Engineer Combat Battalion logo which I believe he was part of. I do not see that mentioned on his service record. Another photo I have is of him I believe with a 1st Army patch. the big A on his sleeve.

I wasn't sure if the 49th was attached to the 1st

Unfortunately my dad's been gone for almost 10 years now and I am not able to ask him about his time in WWII

 

Thank You

John Wilson

 

This is from a new forum member, who hasn't posted yet. I am placing this here for him, along with photos.

 

John there are numerous references to the 49th on the forum and on the main site. Simply type in 49th in the Search boxes and watch all that comes up.

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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"
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This is Ernest Napier's page on the main site

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"
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Here's more he sent to me...

 

 

Jack Wilson rest trip in Holland WW2

 

Taken on autobahn Jack Wilson WW2

 

Jack Wilson Battle of Bulge WW2

 

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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"
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#4

I always love to see pictures from private collections because they are ones I've never seen before.

Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien
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#5

Here, here! It's great to be able to share with the whole world.

 

Speaking of that...several people including historians, commented about all the great video and photos in the documentary. I am so pleased to be able to do this. Many of the images have never been seen before.

 

Oh, I just made an album for Jack in the Photo Gallery too. :armata_PDT_01:

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"
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Taken on autobahn on way back from pass to Valkenburg Rest Center (standing left to right) John A Harvey T4, Randolph Meadows, Stanley R. Conklin T5, Jack J Wilson T5, Eli Weiss Private, (kneeling left to right) James Butler, Ralph King, Irvin Edelstein Private, Glen A Daniels Private 1st Class, and Lee E Frieberger T5

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GREAT! Will add those names to the photo gallery, in just a second...

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"
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