03-10-2005, 06:36 PM
Oh I don't think he will take it as a "dis", but that is nice of you to reply back. After all we are all here to help one another.
The 5th Army formed early 43 in North Africa. They were there beginning in Salerno, Italy. The 5th Army stayed in Italy and the 540th and 36th became part of the 7th Army when they invaded Southern France.
But the 7th Army was also part of the Invasion of Sicily and was commanded by George Patton.
Here's one quick link that you can check:
I already have several links on my History Page that covers the Operation Husky.
2nd Beach Battalion - Sicily & Salerno
Operation Husky - Order of Battle
Here's a Fifth Army lowdown:
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"
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"