2013/02/07

Roster

At the top of the site, I have added a new page entitled "The Men".  This will be a living organism.  Names will be added as family members email me, and my research continues.  Check back often for updates.       

2013/01/23

More on Maj. Balcom

Last week I was able to discover a bit more about Major A.A. Balcom.  He was the 24th's first wartime commanding officer (http://24engineers.blogspot.com/2012/12/wartime-commanding-officers.html).  

Using the VA's Nationwide Gravesite Locator and the National WWII Memorials Registry, I was able to turn up the following information.  

First name: Alonzo
Born: 7/22/1919
Died: 6/8/2000
He was from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and ended his service in the Army as a Colonel.  I am under the impression that he left the 24th for a promotion.  
 You can see a picture of him here; 
http://www.dixiestones.net/details.php/listing/1231

2013/01/20

Pine Camp, NY

After the 4th Armored Division was activated in 1941, the Division, along with the 24th, was sent to Pine Camp, NY for training.  Here are the items I have in my collection from that period.

Post card depicting hospital area;

 


Matchbook cover;