1. Your Name: Real name is Dave Burt. My board name 'Sapper6' was my call sign when I commanded a US Army combat engineer company 2. Age: 43 yrs young and have been an avid military history buff since early childhood 3. Origins: Originally from outside Chicago, but now live in southern Indiana 4. Specifics: Interested in all aspects of WW2, but my focus has always been on the European theatre. I would love to learn more about the Pacific theatre 5. Hobbies: Enjoy playing strategy games (both computer and board), reading history and fantasy, visiting museums 6. Other: I have some interest in the Korean War period since my dad served there 7. Miscellaneous: Too young to be a Vietnam vet, but I did get to play in the deserts of Eastern Africa (aka Somalia).
Welcome, Dave. There is plenty of information about, and lots of friendly folk willing to answer questions. Fell free to post when and where you can.
I knew a Sapper 6 at Hohenfells Germany in 98/99 (ish) seems like he was a captain. And before somone pipes up and says: "Every Combat engineer Company Commander's callsign is 'Sapper 6' at one time or another...." I know. Welcome aboard.
Welcome to the forums Sapper6, plenty of room for more here. Pull up a chair, first round is on you noob.
Somalia, not a very nice place to vacation. I bet you have stories of your own you could tell. You will enjoy this site. Tons of knowledge and many words of wisdom from the men who were there.
