759th Railway Operating Battalion group photo
Thanks so much to Catherine for sharing !
Here's a better copy from Sam grandson of T/Sgt. George A. Akers, Company B,he writes .. is in the fourth row, just left of the leftmost officer.
The Repatriation of Fallen US Servicemen (From AGRS to JMAC) ( mortuary cars)
Naomi shares her amazing slide presentation " First of all, it was very interesting to tour your Military Railway Service blog. I can see why our presentation would be of interest. However, Jim and I are currently revising it as we have found more accurate information for a few details. So perhaps it would be best to include a caveat on the blog to that effect " I will post a new version when it becomes available !
743rd Railway Operating Battalion Eugene Lewis
743rd ROB Eugene Lewis by Nancy on Scribd
Thanks to Eugene's son in law Bob!737th Railway Operating Battalion partial roster
Scott is researching his Dad Walter and says
Officers of the 757th Railway Operating Battalion
Thanks Helen whose dad, Eugene McReynolds is in the photo from RAILWAY AGE April 29, 1944, vol 116 #18 page 813 She adds " Happy Memorial Day "
Train yard Fort Dodge 1917 WW1
The photo is stacked lumber unloaded from railcars at Camp Dodge awaits transport by horse drawn wagons as workers prepare additional rail riding sidings in late summer 1917.
791st Railway Operating Battalion Gregson obit
J. W. Gregson (February 27, 1919 - November 6, 2011) Burial services for Mr. J.W. Gregson were held on Monday, November 7, 2011, at 11:00a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery. J W passed away peacefully at the Teague Nursing Home on November 6, 2011 from lymphoma. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. He enjoyed ninety-two full and active years. J W was born February 27, 1919 in Tomball, Texas, son of Joseph Henry Gregson and his wife, Lucy Mae Simpson. He was raised in north Harris County and attended public schools in Addicks and Houston. On December 7, 1941, (Pearl Harbor Day), he was hired by the railroad as a fireman. During World War II, he served with the 791st Railway Operating Battalion of the US Army in Iran and Russia. Following his military duty, he returned to Teague to continue his career with the railroad. On April 3, 1947, J W married Dorothy Jean York. They observed their 64th wedding anniversary in 2011. J W is survived by his wife, Jean Gregson, a daughter, Gail Andrade of Dallas, one son, Greg of Houston, two grandsons, Nicholas Andrade of San Antonio and J. Ryan Campbell of Teague, one great grandson, J. Ryan Campbell, Jr. He is also survived by one sister, Elsie Vicknar of Tomball as well as three nieces and one nephew. One daughter, Gina Campbell and two sisters, Minneola Becker and Hazel Miller predeceased him.
