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505th Engineer Light Ponton Company sent to the vicinity of Elsdor in preparation for the Erft Canal crossing

1945-02-28 · Elsdorf · Germany

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49th Engr. C. Bn. Company "A" E A 110' DS Bailey Bridge and 216' Infantry Footbridge were sent to the vicinity of Elsdor in preparation for the Erft Canal crossing.

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