729th Railway Operating Battalion: The Soxos double anniversary 1945 William Poch

Thanks to family of William Poch for this great document and photos

From William's son David :
William "Bill" Poch
CPL U.S. ARMY, 729TH Railway Operating Battalion
1922 - 2004 Dillonvale, OH

Dad , You're my hero..always Your loving son, David

729th Railway Operating Battalion: The Soxos double anniversary 1945 WilliamPoch - Copy by Nancy

756 th Railway Shop Battalion Unit History

BillC writes ... Hi Nancy, I have in my possession “History of the 756 RY SHOP BN”. Monty F Foster, Tec 4 is listed in the Hq. Co. Monty was my wife’s uncle. He died 08 may 1985, buried in Dalhart, Texas.Monty left no wife or children.

After his service he was a train engineer the remainder of his working years.I would like for someone to have this book that might have some sentimental attachment. You are the only person ...

Thanks so much to Bill and to Uncle Monty for keeping this important unit history safe for all these years and donating it to the blog so that everyone with a connection to the 756th ROB can enjoy it and learn about the work and sacrifice of these guys ...

756 th Railway Shop Battalion Unit History by Nancy

710th Railway Grand Division Ivan Rice 1944-1946

710th Headquarters

710th Railway Grand Division Ivan Rice 1944-1946 'KIng of the Road '

Wonderful photos and memories donated by Ivan Rice who served with the 710th ! Thanks Ivan

710 Ivan Rice Booklet by Nancy

Interview- David Spellman WWII Railway Operating Battalion Veteran

Thanks to Thomas Gears

The Military Railway Service From Korea to Afghanistan by Mark Metz LTC (R) - US Army

Thanks as always to Mark Metz LTC (R) - US Army

The Military Railway Service From Korea to Afghanistan by Nancy

50th Vietnam War Commemoration (VWC) -US Army Transportation Museum Foundation

To the Greater Transportation Corps Community:

Joint Base Langley - Eustis is planning for a "50th Vietnam War Commemoration (VWC) over Armed Forces Day weekend which will take place at Ft. Eustis on Friday, May 15th, and Saturday May 16th. Events are open to the public. The central theme is recognition of Vietnam War Veterans on the 50th Anniversary of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. Events and activities scheduled are shown on the attachment.

A second open to the public event this Summer at Ft. Eustis will be the 73rd Transportation Corps Birthday Anniversary on July 30th. Major events planned for the 30th include the TC Hall of Fame Ceremony and the TC Regimental Picnic. On July 31st, the celebration moves to Fort Lee where events conclude with the Anniversary TC Ball. Complete details can be found at www.transportation.army.mil.

Hope you will be able to join us for one or both of these events.

Mark Metz
LTC (R) - TC
Rail Committee
US Army Transportation Museum Foundation

710th Railway Operating Battalion Reports 1944-1947

710th Orders 1944 All by Nancy

710th Orders 1945 All by Nancy

710th Orders 1946 All by Nancy

710th Orders 1947 All by Nancy

Thanks so much to Julie for sharing this amazing history

749th Railway Operating Battalion Reunion group newsletters and reunions - Lt. Col. David MacLeod

Thanks so much to JMacLeod for her donation of these items belonging to her father, Lt. Col. David MacLeod of the 749th

749 Reunion Newsletters 1997-2008 by Nancy

754th Engineer Railway Shop Battalion

Thanks to MSaxton for this great article

Oregonian 754thRSB 08oct1942 Fullpage by Nancy

Do you know what this patch is ?

Our good friend Dave Kaufman is doing some research and would like to know what this patch is ?
Contact me if you know anything about it .. cunningb2 [@] gmail.com