117th Engineers of World War II

To All Members of the 117th Combat Engineers

SUBJECT: CREATION OF A WEB PAGE FOR
THE 117TH COMBAT ENGINEERS

I am gathering information to create a web page on the internet for you, the members of the 117th Combat Engineers. If you would like to be listed, please print the this page and answer the questions below. If you need more space to write your answers, either use the back of the pages or another sheet of paper. You can be as brief or lengthy as you would like. If you want to add more questions, feel free to do so. I just thought this would be a great way to preserve history. Please mail the questionnaire back to me at the address listed below.

Dorothy Oliver, (Walt Cubbage's daughter)
5116 Bay Parkway
Huntingtown, MD 20639
410-535-2785
email- baysweb@yahoo.com

Do I have your permission to put your information on the web site
I am creating for the 117th Combat Engineers?
I will not list your address or phone number or anything else personal.

Signed:______________________________
Print name: __________________________
Date:__________________

Name:_____________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________
City:_______________________State:_______ Zip:________
Phone:_____________________________________________
Email address (if applicable):_____________________________

LIFE BEFORE THE MILITARY

What was your occupation BEFORE you entered the military?

How old were you when you entered the military?

Where were you living BEFORE you entered the military?

Were you single or married?

Any children?

How did you enter the military? (signed up, drafted, etc.)

What branch of the military?

Any other information you would like to include?

BOOT CAMP/BASIC TRAINING

Where did you go for Basic Training/Boot Camp?

How long was basic training?

What was life like during your basic training?

Hardest part of basic training?

Funniest Thing about basic training?

How was the food?

How much were you paid at that time?

What was your rank?

What was the weather like?

Where did you go after Basic Training?

Other information you would like to add?

AFTER BASIC TRAINING

What was your "specialty" / job?

Were you in a combat zone?

If so, where?

How long in combat zone?

Any injuries?

What were your living conditions?

Were you able to get R & R?

If so, where did you go?

Who were your 'Buddies"?

What was your Rank?

What was your length of service?

Year Discharged? Rank at Discharge?

Any Awards, Medals, Commendations? (Please list)

LIFE AFTER THE MILITARY

What did you do after the military? You can write as much as you like.

Comments or Suggestions?

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