Lastly is a photo of my Dad, second from the left, in the back of a truck. I enlarged the photo and for the first time noted the man on the far left is holding a M-1 carbine rifle. I also discovered the truck's bumper is marked "735" on the left, and "ROB" on the right. The apparent garbage can with steam coming from it in the far right of the photo, was the Army's version of field dish washing. That is where they cleaned their mess kits. It was still done that way when I was in the Army from 76 to 79, while in the field. Thanks. Russ Bryan
My Grandfather Served in the 735th ROB, he has a lot of pictures from his experience and has a memory like a steel trap. I will ask if he remembered any of the guys in the photo.
ReplyDeleteWould really love to see a larger image of this pic...hard to make out the details. It's possible the third guy from the left is my dad, Melvin Smith, who was a Tech Sargeant with the 735th ROB in WWII. I've been hoping for a way to track the progress of this outfit through Europe and would welcome any comments or tips. Have just begun research.
ReplyDeleteMary Jean please email me !
ReplyDeleteNancy cunningb2@gmail.com
My Dad T4 Carl Vernoy served in Co B 735 ROB. To exchange pix or info please contact me @ vernoym@bellsouth.net
ReplyDeleteMy Dad PFC Bill Ryan served in Company A, 735th Railway Operating Battalion, most likely as part of Gene Bryan's track repair crew. All of our family members who have seen Russ Bryan's photo of the 4 men are convinced that the man at the left without a cap on and holding his M-1 carbine is my Dad, Bill Ryan.
ReplyDeletePlease contact me at redstonesoldier@optonline.net
Jim Ryan
My dad, John D. McClelland served with the 735th. My wife and I are planning a trip to follow their path...I have pictures of Finley, Dodridge, Goodwin, Hilliker, Nelson, Burbick, Collins, Zuelke, Mayne, Goodman, Daugherty, Van Vleet, Jersey, Gerrity, Mulauney, Schearing, Chapman, J. "Brownie" Bryany, Roach, Blaylock, Bradley, Cooper, Nolden, Matz, Grannis, Mura, Fred Smith, and "Jimmy" and "Cal". Hope to hear from you! Mike McClelland
ReplyDeletePlease contact me directly Mike
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nancy
cunningb2@gmail.com
Mike,
ReplyDeleteWhat Company was your Dad in? As I understand it, there were four Companies in 735th: HQ, A, B, and C.
Please feel free to contact me at redstonesoldier@optonline.net
Regards,
Jim Ryan
My father, Capt.Francis Lewis, was assigned to the 735th ROB in France and Belgium. Prior to his deployment overseas, he taught locomotive and railroad operations in cadres in New Orleans, Van Buren, Ark, Alexandria, La, and St. Paul, Minn.
ReplyDeleteHe entered France at Omaha Beach in September, 1944, and was assigned to rail operations between Antwerp and Bonn. At wars end he transported tail sections of the V-2 rocket for shipment back to the U.S. for use in our early rocket program. Would like to hear from decendents of other 735th members. I have numerous photos that I will share with those that have an interest. Regards,J. Lewis .. mybrouette@verizon.net
My Father, Ralph E. Chandler, from Jackson, TN was in the 735th. If the large group picture is the same one he has, I have a complete list in order of those who are in the photo. I will have to get home and look at it to make sure.
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth please email me I'd like a copy of the list to post to blog
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy cunninngb2@gmail.com
Does anyone know how to get in touch with
ReplyDeleteMary Jean Smith Madigan said...
Would really love to see a larger image of this pic...hard to make out the details. It's possible the third guy from the left is my dad, Melvin Smith, who was a Tech Sargeant with the 735th ROB in WWII. I've been hoping for a way to track the progress of this outfit through Europe and would welcome any comments or tips. Have just begun research.
Also did anyone know information on Capt C.L Andress
Finally does anyone know how to research the value or historical value of Pocket Guide to France (top secret-United States Army - WWI addition) THANKS
bekahjakob please contact me directly Nancy Cunningham cunningb2@gmail.com
ReplyDelete