612 Engineer Light Equipment Battalion
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612 Engineer Light Equipment Battalion

 

 

Received the following:

 

I was online doing some research about details for the 612 engineer corp that my father was in. I couldn’t help but notice the sketches that you used.
Who is the artist?
The reason I ask is because they have an uncanny resemblance to my father’s work, of which I possess 10 originals.
Are you still involved in this project?
Thank you for your reply.
Sincerely,
Laura McAtee

 

 

 

I was given copies from various artists from the archives. I have no idea who did the actual drawings for they are contributions from dozens of engineers from WWII.
Let me know.

Marion

 

 

It's not necessary to delete them, but giving him credit would be nice. I can see if I can get photographs taken of these as well. They are large - like 3' x 4'. some are smaller.
My father's name is Howard J. Partney, he was CPL in 612 Engineer light equipment battalion; their biggest assignments was to build the bridges, and blow up enemy bridges.
I can't seem to find much online about the engineer corp group. Most of the men that served with him are now deceased.
Attached is an article about him and his brothers that served.

 

 

Ah, that is wonderful news and trust me, I am more than happy to give your father credit. I am always wondering who did all these magnificent drawings from the war and would love to know more about all of the men involved.
I am going to share our correspondence and thus, start a topic on his unit. I have found some info and will continue on, adding as I go.
I will NOT share your email address, etc. That I always keep private.
So pleased to make your acquaintance.

Marion

 

 

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I am going to start adding info on the unit...

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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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http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/go4863.pdf

 

The unit is listed on our forum too, in this topic referring to the Normandy landings and independent units

 

 

More to come...

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 from a book excerpt on Amazon called, Taking Command. There is a reference to this unit under the 7th Corps section dated June 6, '44 to May 31st, '45

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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Where are the drawings to which he was referring?

Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien
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She is going to take pictures and send to me. I have no idea yet.

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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