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1636th Engineer Construction Battalion

Discussion in 'Military Service Records & Genealogical Research' started by signoffour_52, Jul 9, 2011.

  1. michael chastain

    michael chastain New Member

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    My Grandad Joseph Andrew Chastain, served in the 1636th eng. battalion. He spoke of a brown jug that they listed places they’d been on. They wrote it on the jug. Does anyone have any knowledge of, or ever heard of this?
     

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    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    The song The Little Brown Jug was a popular tune of the era. I suspect the term was utilized in other areas.
     
  3. Earl_Weimer

    Earl_Weimer New Member

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    Here's my dad's log "Around the world with 1636 Engrs. Con. Bat." typed and handwritten
     

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    Here are documents that correct the record about my dad's return to US with the 27th Eng. Bn.
     

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    I have pictures of the camp in the Philippines and Japan. I will upload them. soon.
     
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  6. Bob Robinson

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    Hi. My grandfather, James Curtis Robinson was a Tech Sergeant in Company A ,1636 Engineer Battalion. If you have any photos or correspondence to share it would be very much appreciated! Bob Robinson
     
  7. Hank Zaletel

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    One of a series of photos recently purchased on ebay. Japan signs - Copy.jpg
     
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  8. Hank Zaletel

    Hank Zaletel New Member

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    More photos of the 1636th in Japan. Upper right photo 1. Washroom 2. Shower.
    upload_2021-9-27_10-23-53.jpeg
     
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