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1 July 1945Battalion Headquarters located atLMannheim, Germany(E 548 998)
H&S Go-Mannheim, Germany(R548 998)Co."A"-Feudenheim,Germany(R576986)Co."B"-Feudeniieim,Germany(R576986)Co/'C'-Bensheim, Germany(N645 208)
2 July 194-51 Officer and 16 Enlisted Men left fora 72. hour pass in Paris, France.
3 July 194-5formal Administrative Daties.
4 July 1945S/Sgt Curtis E Young was awarded theOak Leaf Cluster to tne Bronze StarMedal for heroic achievement in actionon 2b March 1945 in Germany.
5-9 July 1945Normal Administrative Duties.
10 July 1945The appointment; of Major Donald E.Casey as S-J was terminated. He wasappointed Executive Officer, viceMajor Frederick C Woods, transferred.Captain Charles L Guard was appointedOperations and Training Officer.
11 July 19452nd Lt. Robert M 0'Riley was appointedinvestigating officer to investigateline of duty status of Pfc ThomasGilbert, Co "A", this Bn who was cutacross the face oy Sgt Tom Olvera Co."A" this Bn.
12 July 1945The following enlisted men were awarded tne Bronze Star Medal for heroic
achievement in action against theenemy on 26 March 1945:
Sergeant William F Jacks Co "B"Pfc John Walters Co "B"
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Ltr., Hq.,540th Engr CGp.,dated 2 July 1945,Sub: Orders,
GO NO. 55, Mo,., VICorps, dated 4 July 45.
GO No. 17,Engr C Bn,July 1945.
Hq, 2832ddated 10
GO No. 17, Hq, 2«32dEngr C Bn, dated 10July 1945.
SO NO. 58,Engr C Bn,July 1945.
Hq, 2o32ddated 11.
GO MO. 58, Hq, VICorps, dated 12 July 45
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13 July 1945The following officers reported forduty to this ±sn:
Captain John F Roosa1st Lt Walter Dannenourg1st Lt Stephen 0 Southall
1 enlisted man left for V day furlough to the united Kingdom.
14 July 194522 unlisted men were assigned to thisBn from the 649tn Engr Top Bn.
1st Lt Donald M Souther was designatedCompany Commander, Co "A" vice CaptRobert B Irvin relieved.
1st Lt Herbert d Valentine was relieved from asgmt to Co "C" and re-asgd to Hq.
1st Lt Herbert J Valentine was designated Assistant 3-3 vice 1st LtThomas 0 Ecclesine, relieved.
15 July 1945liormal Administrative Duties.
lb July 1945The appointment of 1st Lt Herbert JValentine as assistant S-3 was terminated.
1st Lt Herbert J Valentine was appoined Assistant S-1 and Personnel ofiice
1st Lt Stephen 0 Southall Jr wasappointed assistant S-3»
1st Lt Stephen 0 Southall Jr was relieved from asgmt to Co "B" and re-asgd to Hq.
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Memo No 2,Engr C Bn,July 1945.
Hq, 2832ddated 13
Ltr, Hq, 540th Engr CGp, dated 13 July1945, suoj: Orders.
SO 66, Hq, 649th EngrTop Bn, dated 30 Jun 45.
GO lti~, Hq, 2b32d EngrC Bn, dated 14 Jul 45.
L'emo 25, Hq, 2t*32d EngrC Bn, dated 14 Jul 45.
GO 18, Hq, 2832d EngrC Bn, dated 14 Jul 45.
GO 19, Hq, 2832d EngrC Bn, dated lb Jul 45,
KiO 19, Hq, 2832d Engr•.C Bn, dated 16 Jul 45.
GO 19, Hq, 2832d EngrC Bn, dated 16 Jul 45.
Memo 26, Hq, 2832d EngrC Bn, dated lb Jul 45.
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17 July 1945Capt John F Roosa was appointed Intelligence Officer, S-2, and Information and Education Officer.
Major Donald E Casey assumed commandof tne Battalion.4 enlisted men left for 72 nour passto Brussels, Belgium
18 July 1945Capt William E Campbell reported forduty from 1110th Engr C Gp and wasasgd to Hq, this Bn.
Capt William E Campbell was designated]assistant S-3, this Bn.
19 July 194526 enlisted men from tne 348 Engr CBn reported to this Bn for duty andwere asgd.
1st Lt Frank Zvirblis was designatedcommanding officer, Co "C", viceCaptain Guy F Coons, relieved.
20 July 1945The purple heart award was presented t)G0 20, Hq, 540th EngrPfc Gene G Miller for wounds receivedin action against the enemy on 26March 1945 in Germany.
21-23 July 1945Normal Administrative Duties.
24 July 1945A Special Courts-Martial was appointed. Member of the court follows:Capt Connet, Robert P. 0-370399Capt Marks, V/illaim F 0-11069261st Lt Souther, Donald M 0-11113691st Lt Dannenburg, Walter 0-11073801st Lt Zvirblis, Frank 0-1112542Capt Campbell, William E 0-1108335(TJA)2nd Lt 0'Riley, Robert M 0-2010615(DC)
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GO 21, Hq, 2b32d EngrC Bn, dated 12 Jul 45.
GO 20, Hq, 2t*32d EngrC Bn, dated 17 Jul 45.Ltr, Hq, 540th Engr CGp, lb Jul 45, subj:Orders.
Memo 27, 2832d EngrC Bn, dated 18 Jul 45.
GO 22, Hq, 2832d EngrC Bn, dated 18 Jul 45-
SO 193, Hq, 7A, dated17 Jul 45.
GO 23, Hq, 2832d EngrC Bn, dated 19 Jul 45.
C Gp, dated 20 Jul 45.
SO 64, Hq, 2832d EngrC Bn, dated 24 July 45.
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24 July 1945The following were awarded the PurpleHeart for wounds received against theenemy on 26 March 1945:Cpl Allen R Campbell, Company "B"Pfc Carl B Boutwell, Comapny "B"Pfd Raymound R Lucas, Company MB"
4- enlisted men left for 5 day furloughto Dijon, France
25 July 194559 enlisted, men from:the Battalionwith adjusted service rating scoresof less than 75 points left for the332 Engineer Regiment.
26 July 1945Normal Administrative Duties.
27 July 19451st Lt Herbert J Valentine, 0-1105051was appointed Class A Agent Officer toMajor J.A. Dell Angelo, FD, for tnepurpose of paying the payrolls of theBattalion.
Captain Charles L Guard, 0-367880, CE,was appointed Summary Courts, this Bnvice Major D. E. Casey.
13 enlisted men were asgd this Bn fromthe 332nd.Engineer Regiment
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GO 64, Hq, 2832d EngrC Bn, dated 24 Jul 45.
Ltr, Hq, 540th Engr C Gp,dtd 22 Jul 45, subj:Orders.
SO 65, Hq, 2832d EngrC Bn, dated 27 Jul 45.
SO 65, Hq, 2832d EngrC Bn, dated 27 Jul 45.
SO 54, Hq, 540th Engr CGp, dated 27 Jul 45.
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2 enlisted men left for a 7 day furlouga Ltr, Hq, 540th Engr Cto the United Kingdom
2 enlisted men le£t for 48 Hour passto Paris, France.
28 July 19458 enlisted men left for S£ 72 hour passto Brussels, Belgium.
Gp, dated 25 Jul 45.subj: Orders.
Ltr, Hq, 540th Engr C Gp,dated 25 Jul 45,subj:Orders
Ltr, Hq, 540th Engr C Gp,dated 27 Jul 45, subj:Orders.
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29 July 19452 enlisted men left for a 7 day tourof Switzerland.
30 July 19451st Lt Stephen 0 Southall was appointedDefense Counsel, Special CourtsxMartiaJthis Bn vice 2nd Lt Robert M 0*Riley.
2nd Lt Robert M 0'Riley was appointedAssistant Defense Counsel, SpecialCourts Martial this -Battalion.
31 July 1945Capt William E" Campbell was designatedI&E officer upon termination of tkeappointment of Capt John F Roosa.Captain William E Campbell was appoint-) GO 25, Hq, 2832d Engred Assistant S-2 upon termination of his C B, dated 31 Jul 45appointment as Assistant S-3.
The following Venereal Disease ControlOfficers and iton-rcommissioned Officerswere appointed:
2nd Lt. Edward Koenigstein B&S Co.2nd Lt. Robert M 0'Riley Co "A"1st Lt. Walter Dannenburg Co "B"1st Lt. William H McLellan Co ,fC"Sgt Claude E Duke M&S Co.Cpl William Keen Co "A"
T/Sgt Leslie A Elliot Co "B"Sgt Robert E Clutter Co "C"
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SO 66, Hq, 2832d EngrC Bn, dated 30 Jul 45
SO 66, Hq, 2832d EngrC Bn, dated 30 Jul 45.
GO 25rHq, 2832d EngrC Bn, dated 31 Jul 45.
Ltr, Hq., 2832d EngrC Bn, dated 31 Jul 45,Subj: Venereal DiseaseControl.
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July 1. Usual Routine.2. Organized athletics.3. Organized athletics.4. Capt. Guard took over duties i:i S-3.5. usual duties.6. Reconn for rock crushing plant7. Reconn for rock crushing plant8. Sunday.9. Continued reconn for rock crus. ling plant.10. Received PX supplies.11.Usual duties.12. New men assigned to S-2 sectioi
Reconn report iNo 42 on crushing plant made andsubmitted to Group.Bridge reconn, HeidelDurg.
13. Usual routine.14. Usual routine.15. Usual routine.16. Usual routine.17. Report on hard standing for 59'&. QJtf Base Depot,18. Usual routine.19. I & E assigned to S-2.20. Capt Hoosa to Riveria, France,
plus travel time.21. Usual routine.2>. Usual routine.23. Capt WE Campbell assigned to S--2 in the absence
of Capt Roosa.24. Usual routine.25. I & E Master Schedule completed.2b. Usual routine.r27. PX supplies received..28. Capt Campbell interviewed prospective instructors
for Educational Courses.29. Preliminary I & E report sutomi rfced.30. Usual routine.51.Procured blackboards from "B" Co for Educational
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July 1. Usual Routine.2. Organized athletics*3. Organised athletics.4. Capt. Guard took over duties l^t 3-3.5. Usual duties.6. Reconn for rock crushing plantV. Reconn for rock cruahing plo.Lt8. Sunday»9- Continued reconn for rock crusjaing plant.10. Received PX supplies.11.Usual duties.12* New men assigned to S-2 aectioh.
Reconn report No 42 on crushing plant nude andsubmitted to Group.Bridge reconn, Heidelburg.
13. Usual routine.14. Usual routine.15. Usual routine.IS, Usual routine.17. Report on Hard standing for 59|feh QM Bane Depot.18. Usual routine.19. I & E assigned to S-2.20. Capt Howsa to Eiveria, France,
plus travel time.21. Usual routine.Z>\ Usual routine.23. Oapt WE Campbell saigned to 3f2 In the absence
of Oapt Booba.24. Usual routine.25. X & S Master Schedule complete2b. Usual routine.r27. IX aunplios received.
Oapt Campbell interviewed prospective Instructorsfor Educational Courses*Preliminary I & E report sufemi^ted.Usual routine.
3l.Procured blackboards from **B" Co for Educationalcourses.
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1. Operations:- Operated water point atSeeheim, Germany. Water point output4800 gals. Operated water point atLampertheim, Germany. Water point output4600 gals.
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1. Operations:- Operated v/ater point atSeeheim, Germany. Water point output6250 gals. Operated water point atLampertheim, Germany. Water point output4700 gals.
MA-2 — Set 8 trusses on building #L.Fabricated 8 trusses. Set ?5 foundationson building #5- Fabricated and erected250 lin. ft. of stud walls.
jj^.2 — Continued rubble clearance in thevicinity of R-5i+8975-
Construction of assembly area — policedup entire area of brush and rubbish at the"Salerno Assembly Area" M-610155- Completed2 bridges and repaired roads in the"Cassino Assembly Area" M-56?l68. No workwas accomplished at the "Venafro AssemblyArea" M-641280 due to lack of lumber.
Operations:- Operated water point atSeeheim. Water point output 5250 gals.Operated water point ,at Lampertheim. Water,point output 6150 gals.
MA-2 Assembled 8 trusses. Out outtrusses, 4^0 pes. (2"x6"). Cut, assembledand set 50 columns complete with doubleplate and scabbing. Set 8 trusses. Put on12 pes of Purlion. Out lumber for 10footer posts.
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Operations:- (cont.) MA-2 - Continuedrubble clearance in the vicinity ofR-548975- Project 1$% complete.
Construction of training area — Constructed 11 bulletin boards also con-structed 8 latrine hole revetments. Made52 latrine signs and 25 misc. signs atthe "Venafro Assembly Area" M-641280. Dugfour latrine holes and continued polxcxngof "Salerno Assembly Area" M-610155-Started construction of **0 bridges in the"Cassino Assembly Area" M-565168. 50/>completed.
Operations:- Operated water point atSeeheim. Water point output 6^0 gftia.Operated water point at Lampertheim.Water point output 5650 gals-
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Operations:- Operated water point atSeeheim. Water point output Segals.Operated water point at Lampertheim. Waterpoint output 6850 gals.
MA-2 —Constructed 10 trusses. Set 8trusses on 2nd Bldg. Put on 1000' ofFurlion. Set 12 footer posts.MA-11 — Construction of bridges ---Assembled materials for railroad bridge atM-516012. Hauled 6 pu. yds. of. .sand tobridge site.
MA-2 ~ Continued rubble clearance in thevicinity of R-5W75- E* complete.
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1. Operations:- (cont.) Construction ofassembly area — Installed 5 urinals anderected frames for two kitchens at the"Salerno Assembly Area" M-6IOI55.Completed 5 bridges, cut timbers andinstalled 2 latrines at the "CassinoAssembly Area" M-56?l68. Hauled 4 loadsof crushed rock and repaired roads, alsomade 20 misc. signs in the "VenafroAssembly Area" M-641280.
2. Messages:- CO 28j2nd E ngr. C Bn. (Atten.S-5)1. It is requested that you send twotrailers with prime movers and operatorsto report to Hq. 2855rd Engr, C Bn. 0750Bhours 6 July 1945 for the purpose ofhauling ti mber pil es.
5. Reports:- Issued work order MA-11 (Rebuilt2 existing temporary steel and woodstructures at M-522005 and M-516012) toCo. "A"j 2852nd Engr. C Bn.Issued work order MA-14 (Constr. officepartition and book shelves for Army G-5)to Co. "b", 2852nd Engr. 0 Bn.
1. Operations:- Operated water point atSeeheim. Water point output 7550 gals.Operated water point at Lampertheim.Water point output 5500 gals.
lvIA_2 — Constructed -and set 10 trusses.Set 1000' purlion. Laid 700 sq. ft. ofsheeting. Set 15 footer pests. Tampedand leveled half of building #1.Project 52% complete.
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1. Operations:- (cont.) MA-11 — Hauled 6 cu.yds. of rock, 5 loads of lumber, 200 pes.2"x6"xl8', 60 pes. 5»x5"xlO', 100 pes.lnx6nxl5T. Secured 1 concrete mixer.Used cutting torch to cut 2 existingpanel sections from bridge. Prepared toset concrete forms for 1 abutment. Used55 prisoners to clear railroad tracks fromR-519008 to R-520008.
MA-2 -- Continued rubble clearance in the
vicinity of R-548975- 17?$ complete.MA-14 — Started construction of shelves inwarehouse at R-610945. *?% complete.
Construction of assembly area:- Installed5 urinals and placed tar paper on twokitchen roofs at the "Salerno AssemblyArea" M-610155' Completed construction-, ofall four bridges in area 15 and startedconstruction.of 16 sump hole covers in the"Cassino Assembly Area" M-565168. Hauled8 loads of rock for roads. Fixed entranceapproach to 980th FA bivouac in the"Venafro Assembly- Area" M-641280.
1. Operations;- Operated water point atSeeheim. Wate& point output 8900 gals.Operated water point at Lampertheim.Water point output 5500 gals.Furnished air compressor and operator toCo. "A", 2852nd Engr.
MA-2 — Assembled 2 trusses, and set1000' of purlion. Set 6 trusses, leveledand cut 50 footer posts. Put on 900 sq.ft. of sheeting.
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Operations:- (cont.) Put on knee braces(from columns to trusses). Tamped andleveled floor in building #1. $% complete!MA-11 — Built 1 form for abutment on frontside of bridge. Tore out wooden abutmentson each side. Hauled 2-50' and 2-40' IBeams to site. Cleared shrubbery and cuttrees on right of way. Hauled 4 cu. yds.of ballast. Used D-7 Dozer for fill atbridge at M-522005. Fill 10# complete.
2-IA-2 — Continued rubble clearance in thevicinity of r-548975- 1938 complete.MA-14 — Continued construction of shelvesin warehouse at R-6109^5. lOjg complete.
Construction of assembly area:- Hauled6 loads of rock and worked on roads in the"Venafro Assembly Area" M-641280. Placedtar paper on two kitchens and installed5 urinals. Installed electric wires forlights in tents at the "Salerno AssemblyArea" M-6IOI55. Started work on threebridges and completed construction of 7sump hole covers in the "Cassino AssemblyArea" M-565I68.
Reports:- Issued work order MA-16(Extension of CONAD refueling point) toCo. "B", 2852nd Engr.Issued work order MA-17 (Take over controlof saw mill) to Co. "b", 2852nd Engr.
Operations:- Operated water point atSeeheim. Water point output 8500 gals.Operated water point at Lampertheim.Water point output 2250 gals.
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Messages:- CO Co. "b" & "C", 2852nd Engr.Co. "b" and Co. "c" Prime movers and 20T-Trailers to report to S-5 2855rd Engr. Bn.0800B 9 July 1945.
Operations:- Operated water point atSeeheim. Water point output 7600 gals.Operated water point at Lampertheim.Water point output 1400 gals. Furnishedair compressor and operator to Co. "A",2852nd Engr.
MA-2 — Assembled 2 trusses and cut lumberfor 10. Cut 10 footer posts. Laid 750 sq.ft. of sheeting and put on 40 knee bracea.MA-11 — Hauled 22 cu. yds. of ballast.Cracked and removed concrete from 150' o frailroad track. Removed 200" of railroadrails. Clearing on 400' of right of w ay.Hauled 42 steel ties. Cleared right of wayjfor temporary bridge. Continued to workon fill.
MA-2 — Continued rubble clearance in thevicinity of R-5^8975- 21$ complete.MA-14 — Continued construction of shelvesin warehou se at R-610945. Project 10$complete.MA-17 — Supervised operation of sawmill.
Construction- of assembly area:- Constructed6 latrine b oxes and 12 latrine revetments in the "Venafro Assembly Area"M-641280. Completed'construction of 2kitchens and started work on latrines in
the "Salerno Assembly Area" M-610155•Completed 8 sumpage hole covers and started]work on 5 bridges in the "Cassino AssemblyArea" K-563I68.
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Reports:- Issued work order MA-21(Rehabilitation of Cold Storage Building)to Co. "b". issued work order MA-22(Constr. of stockade for 555r(i MP) to Co."B". Issued work order G-l (Renderassistance in construction of light lineto 59th QM) to Co. »B".
Operations:- Operated water point atSeeheim. Water point output 9750 gals.Operated water point at Lampertheim.Water point output 950 gale.
MA-2 — Assembled 7 trusses and cut 20knee braces. Laid 2500 sq. ft. of sheetingMA-1 1 — Hauled 6 cu. yds. of ballast forrailroad and 10 2§T. loads of rubbish tofill bomb crater on approach to temporarybridge. Used D-7 to clear brick wall 55'high and 18' wide from path of railroadspur. Cleared pO1 of concrete frombetween rails on railroad track. Hauled4 WF Beams 44' long to bridge site.Hauled 25 pes. 5"x5llxl5', 15 pcs 5l,*ABxl4*J|and 15 pes 6nx6nx20x to site.Set 4-16" Beams on temporary bridge. Cutholes in flange of Beams and placed dowelsthrough holes in flange of beams andfastened them to the sills. Placed 10stringers on to Beams. Finished repairingapproaches to temporary bridge.Used D-7 to complete fill.
MA-2 — Continued rubble clearance in
vicinity of R-5^8975. 23% complete.MA-l4 -*» Continued construction of shelvesin warehouse. Project 15% complete.MA-17 — Supervised operation of saw mill.
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1. Operations:- (cont.) Construction ofassembly area - Constructed 4 kitchens in.the "Venafro Assembly Area" M-641280. 'Completed construction of 10 latrine boxesin the "Salerno Assembly Area" M-610155-Constructed 2 latrine boxes in the"Cassino Assembly Area" M-565*68.
1. Operations:- Operated w ater point atSeeheim. Water point output 5150 gals.Operated water point at Lampertheim.Water point output 800 gals.
24A-2 — Constructed 2 trusses andassembled 12 columns. Layed 2000 Bq. ft.sheeting. Laid 50 sq. y ds. of roofingpaper. Set 4 trusses. Put on 50 kneebraceB.
MA-11 ~ Hauled lumber (16 pes 5|"x5^"xl8»16 railroad ties 12"xl8"xl6'). Hauled20 cu. yds. of ballast for railroad bed,and 60 railroad ties. Completed removalof concrete wall in path of railroad spur.Started bracing air raid shelter underrailroad track. Temporary bridge 100$complete.
MA-2 — Continued rubble clearance invicinity of R-5^8975- 2% complete.MA-14 — Continued construction of shelvesin warehouse at R-6109^5- 55% complete.MA-17 — Supervised the operation ofsawmill located at Neckargmund. •
Construction of assembly area —Completed constructi on of 4 kitchens inthe "Venafro Assembly Area" M-641280.Completed construction of 16 latrine boxesin the "Salerno Assembly Area" M-610155-All construction work planned to date inthe "Cassino Assembly Area" M-565^8 hasbeen completed.
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112400B Julyto
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Operations:- (cont.) Relieved of workprojects MA-16, MA-21, MA-22 (Taken overby the 1120th Engr. C Group).
Operations:- Closed water point atLampertheim, Germany at 1800B 12 July 45-Output for day 4 00 gals.Closed water point at Seeheim, Germany at1400B 12 July 45- Output for day 6700 gals
MA-2 ~ Set 7 trusses, 10 columns completewith double plate. Ripped 100 pes. 2"x6».Set 500' of purlion.MA-11 — Tore down existing bridge thattracks go over. 100% complete. Finishedbracing air raid shelter that was underneath the RR tracks. Hauled 14 cu. yds.of ballast for RR bed.
MA-2 — Continued rubble clearance invicinity of R-5^8975- *T7° complete.M*_l4 __ continued construction of shelvesin warehouse at R-610^5- ^% complete.MA-17 ~ Supervised operation of sawmill.
Construction of assembly area ~ Construct-2 kitchens in the "Venafro Assembly AreaM-641280. Completed construction of 4latrine boxes in the "Salerno AssemblyArea" M-610155•
Operations:- MA-2 - Laid l4o squares ofr^ofing.paper. Ripped 50 - 2«x6"xl5>. Set10 columns, complete with double plate.Assembled Ltrusses. Project discontinued(Taken over by 290th Eng rs.)MA-11 — Started construction 01 forms forconcrete abutment.
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Operations:- (cont.) MA-2 — Continuedrubble clearance in vicinity of R-548975.29$ complete. Project taken over by 290thEngr.MA-l£ — Continued construction of shelvesin warehouse at R-6l09^5« 60$ complete.MA-17 — Supervised operation of sawmill.Project discontinued.
Messages:- CO Co. "0" 2852nd Engr. C Bn.(1) Men to return to US 14 July 1945 willreport at Bn. Hq. 140800B July.(2) You will furnish two (2) 2|t truckswith tops to carry men to Thionville.Trucks will report with men to Bn. Hq. at140800B July 45.
Operations:- MA-11 — Built forms forrunning concrete abutments. Hauled (2)loads of sand, one load of rock, 60 bag sof cement. Mixed one cu. yd. of concrete.
MA-14 — Continued construction of shelvesin warehouse at R-610945- Project 75/5complete.
1. Operations:- Holiday142400B Julyto
152400B July
152400B Julyto
162400B July
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Operations:- MA-11 Finished bracing formsfor running concrete. Poured 6 cubic yards)of concrete.
MA-11 Started clearing bridge site atM-522005. Relieved of project 15 July 45by 290th Engr.MA-14 Continued construction of shelves inwarehouse at R-610945. 85$ complete.
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162400B July162400B July,to
172400B July
172400B Julyto
182400B July
182400B Julyto
192400B July
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2. Movements:- Moved from Bensheim M-645208to Mannheim M-5^7005.
1. Operations:- MA-11 — Ran 8 cu. yds. ofconcrete.
MA-14 — Continued construction of shelvesin warehouse at R-6l0$45. Project 90$complete.
A detail of 8 carpenters reported to2855rd Bridge site across the NeckarRiver and are working as directed.Preparing vehicles for turning them in.
1. Operations:- MA-11 Poured 9 cu« yds« ofconcrete. Project 50$ complete.Dispatched 6t. and 20T. Trailer to Bn. Hq.
MA-14 — Continued construction of shelvesin warehouse at R-6l09^5« Estimated dateof completion, 25 July 45.
A detail of 8 carpenters reported to2855rd Bridge site across the Neokar riverand are working as directed. Continuedpreparing vehicles for turning them in.
1. Operations:- MA-11 — Set 7 I Beamscomplete with shims and fillers. Hauled601 of channel beams 8"xl2'. Hauled 15pes of timber 6ax8"xl6'. Cut $Q holes inI Beams for bolts. Ran 2 cu* yds. ofcomorete. Completed pouring of concrete.Project 60$ complete.
MA-14 — Continued construction of shelvesin warehouse at R-6109^5.
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1. Operations (cont.):- Continued to furnisha detail of 8 carpenters to 2835rd Engr.Bridge site across the Neckar River atMannheim.
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1. Operations:- MA-11 — Hauled 45-6nx8"x20'and bolted 25-6nx8"x20' to I Beams. Out15 pes. of channel iron for stiffenerbraces to beams. Spot welded beams forrail to ride on. Bolted beams for rail
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1. Operations:- MA-11 — Hauled 160' of 2"x12Hxl6', 120' of steel and 100 steel tieplates, 8 steel angle irons, 200 log screwsand 40 bolts. Set, lined and leveled 60'of track. Laid 200 sq. ft. of flooring.Project 90% complete.
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232400BJulyto
242400BJuly
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Completiondatemovedupto26July1945.
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HOUR I 3HTRY
252400B Julyto
262400B July
262400B Julyto
272400B July
272400B Julyto
282400B July
282400B Julyto
292400B July
1. Operations:- Furnished all available mento 2835rd Engr. to work as directed.
MA-14 — Continued to work on shelves atwarehouse at R-610945- Project 90%complete.MA-32 — Continued work on road project.13$ complete.
1. Operations:- Furnished all available mento 2833rd Engr. to work on.bridge asdirected.
MA-14 — Continued to work on shelves.Project 95% complete.MA-32 — Worked on road for Q,-510-P2.Project 16% complete.
2. Change in statuB of major equipment -Turned in 5-Trailers (Pole type)
1-3/4 ton, tf/C1-3/4 ton, C&RD-7 Dozer20 ton trailer
Turned in 20 ton trailer.D-7 Dozer
1. Operations:- Continued to furnish allavailable men to 2833r(i Engr. to work onbridge across the Neckar River as directed.
MA-14 — Work accomplished - None.95% complete.MA-32 — Continued work on road project.Project 20$ complete.
1. Operations:- Holiday.
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302400B July
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1. Operations:- Continued to furnish allavailable men to 2833rd to work on bridgeacross the Neckar River as directed.
MA-14 — Work accomplished - None.Project 95$ complete.MA-32 — Continued work on road projectfor Q-510-P2. Project 23$ complete.Estimated date of completion 31 August 45.
1. Operations;- Continued to furnish allavailable men to 2833rd to work on bridgeacross the Neckar River as directed.
MA-l4 — Continued construction of shelvesat I&E warehouse. Project 98$ complete.MA-32 — Continued repair of road.Repaired 200 yds. of road.. Hauled 20barrels of fuel oil from chemical plantin Mannheim to mixing plant. Project25$ complete.
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1. Operational Operated Bn. showers andwater point in Grafelfing, Germany. Waterpoint output 2550 gals.
Delivered Bailey bridge to 2833rd Sngr. 0Bn. Organized athletics.
Road maintenance. Patched pot holes Invicinity of Y-858857, ff»T*j£fO* routes 2-12 and Autobahn. Filled holes on route 2between Y-625586 and Y-6655^4. Filledpotholes on route 30*1, between Y-900557and Y-960537* Used KM labor.
Continued hauling lumber to city seweragedepartment in Munich; thiB job i3 complete)Continued hauling toolB from German depot.Loaded and hauled 80' of Bailey bridge tothe 2833rd Engr. Bn. Training on Baileybridge.
2. Reportsj Training schedules issued for 4to 7 June incl.
1. Operations1 Operated Bn. showers and wateipoint in Grafelfing, Germany. Water pointoutput 2550 gals. Citation ceremony andparade.
Training on treadway bridge. Companyinspection and citation ceremony and parade!
Road maintenance. Patched pot holes onAutobahn north of Kunioh, used 3 yds. ofblack top mix. Used FOW labor. Constr.of loading platform for Ord. in Aubing.Citation ceremony and parade. Hauled 9loadB of gravel from Y-845552 to Y-657567for Munich sewers. Hauled 7 loads of gravdlfrom Y-845552 to Y-847552 for Munich sewere
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HOUR
1 July, 0800" 1000" I40O
2 July, 0900u 1030
3 July, O83.O" 1100
1400
4 July
5 July, 080011 0900! 1000
2NTRY
Reg. nails and light bulbsTally Out nails to A Co.Tally Out light bulbs to B Co,
Reg., gasolene an* oilFiling of pi pers
Turned in salvageIssued salvage to CompanysReg, chicken wire for redeployment camp
No activity, Holiday
Reg. gasolene and oilReg. paint, black and whiteRegr roofing nails and roofing pa per
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7 July, 1000
1300Fi ed papersMade new files to replace those torn or damaged
8 July "No activity, Sunday
9 July,u
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Reg. nails and paintIssued the above items to CompanysTurned truck in to Ord,
Turned in Engr, salvage
10 July, B8ao14.00
Reg. gasolene and oilTurned in 1 Road Grader
11 July, 0800 Reg* Plywood
12 July,a
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Reg. Medal, Bronze StarReg. Soldiers Medal
13 July, 0830 Filed papers and circulars
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HOUR
14 July, 0800tt 1000
» 1400
15 July
16 July, 0300» I300
17 July, 09001400
18 July, 08000 1100
19 July, 0900" 1400
20 July, 093.O
21 July, 0800» 1000
22 July
23 July, 093.O• 1300
24 July, 1000
25 July, 0800• 1400
26 July, 0800
3HTRY
Turned in Valve Reseating MaekineReg. Barbed. WireTurned in Engr, salvage to depot
No activity, Sunday
Reg., gasoleneTurned in Engr. Equip, to depot
Reg. ProphylacticsIssued the above to Companys and H & a
Reg. gasoleneTurned, in Engr. Equip, to depot
Received' Quartermaster Eguip. from 0 Co.Reg. Oxygen and Acetylene
Received' 1 Trailer', low-bed, and 1 SurveyingInstrument, from H & S Go»
Reg. Tar and AsphaltShipping Ticket to 343*"** Shgrs. on 1Surveying Instrument
So activity, Sunday
Received Engr. Eguip. from 0 Co,Received frcm 0 Co. 1 '^ractno;, crawler type1 Trailer, low-bed;
Tally IN to 222nd. Engr, Depot for Eguip.
Received from C Co. 1 Truck,3A-ton,424»CR,Tally In to Ord. Equip, from C Co,
Received from 0 Go. Quartermaster Sfeuip. andOrg. Property
Tally In 530th, 0rd» on Eguip.1
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28 July, O83O
29 July, 0800
3.0 July,
3.1 July, 0800• • 1300» 1400
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Reg., Grease, rust preventive
Turned in Signal Equip*
No activity, Sunday
Turned in Typewriter for repairReceived salvage from CompanysMade Quartermaster Req.»
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09000930
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1400
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Shipped one 3/4 ton Weapon* Carrier to Co. CCo. « tu rued into B.S.0. 1 trailer pole
Co*s turned into B.S.0. all overages on cloth-ing and all salvage.Turned into Sngr. Depot #219 2 trailer* poletype and all exeeee &xgr* equipment*Turned in all QH overages and salvage to QHsalrage and collecting point*
B.S.0.. water point. Jacketfile of each Co., and Rest.files; Lt Hills journalnotes.
3 JuneO80O
0900
4 June0800
09301100
5 June0600
0900
1000
6 June0830
Picked up Sngr. back or d er at Ihgr. Depot#219.Broke down Bagr. Supplies and tallied same tothe Co*a*Ifed* Dot. turned into B.S.0* 2 tents pyramidalw/pins & poles•
Reguiaitioned and picked up aome red and yellowGerman paint*Tallied the above paint to H fc S Co.
|H 4 S Co. turned into B.S.0. 3 nets camouflageootton shrimp.
Made up QM requisitions*Supply Memo #l6j regarding procurement of Civilian property in Germany, was made up.
Shipped H 4 S Co. 2 cyl* oxygen and one of acet •ylene.Co i. turned into B.S.0. 1 TSMG, sal. 45. Hearhines and 8 HI rifles* all of which wereoverage*
Turned into 3407 Ord Ba, 9 Ml rifles, 2 carbine 1,I defroster and deieer*
Received 133 'achats Field, wool, 0D, broke th m
