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505th Engineer Light Ponton Company encampment for the winter

1944-11-01 · Vierset Barse · Belgium

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The last outdoor encampment for the winter was in Vierset Barse, 9 miles from Huy, utilizing the truck tarps and bows and spreading hay on the ground, buying or improvising heaters. The Second Bridge Platoon and Light Equipage Platoon supplied vehicles for transporting road construction materials and lumber for the 61st Engr. C. Bn. and the 300th Engr. C. Bn.

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