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Ryan Miller wrote on 21/09/2020 at 17:06

This page has been so helpful in tracking down the whereabouts and activities of my great uncle’s unit in WWII. The wonderful photos and amount of information available about the 17th Engineers has helped me immensely. Thanks!!

Mr. Sandy Keith from Stuttgart, Germany wrote on 20/09/2020 at 08:19

I can't thank the 17th AEB research and historical reenactment group enough! Thank you for encouraging me to dig deeper into my late great-grandfather TEC5 Frank Keith's WWII and occupation service and for personally helping me to decipher his service timeline with the limited clues he left behind. Martijn and his team, have turned history, archives, photos, personal stories, and web design into an art form. Creating a unique, informative, and deeply touching memorial to these great men who answered the call of their country and literally saved the world from darkness. The continued dedication and research assures that the struggles of these brave Americans is not lost to the sands of time and that they are given the respect and honor they deserve on a web platform that reaches the entire world. Thank you for sharing my great-grandfather's story and keeping his memory and sacrifice alive. Respectfully, Mr. Sandy Keith

David Ketchpaw from Elkhorn, Wisconsin, USA wrote on 19/09/2020 at 23:27

A big hello to all of you re-enactors. I can't tell you how much this means to me and I'm sure all of the other families of the soldiers that you honor on this website. You ALL should be proud of what you do as you gather to honor the men of 17th Armored Division. As the son of Gordon Ketchpaw I am deeply touched by the wonderful work that you have done on his section of your web site. Some time ago you asked for any information about my Father. I was so very pleased that you not only used photos from his time in the 17th Engineers but also the information I supplied for his life before and after the War. Continue on with your work , your effort is remarkable and you also should be very proud of this site. Great thanks

Bob Pelletier wrote on 19/09/2020 at 10:41

This site is only possible through the dedicated and tireless work of Martijn, Moos, and countless other contributors. It is forever etched into the cyber world to withstand the test of time. Without it, the heroic deeds of the 17th Armored Battalion would slowly fade away. Thank you for keeping their collective stories alive. Bob Pelletier New Hampshire USA

Eric Emerick from New York, NY USA wrote on 18/09/2020 at 16:48

I am researching the service of my late grandfather, Kenneth E. Emerick S/Sgt Co A 1285th ECB. He was involved in Bailey Bridge construction just down the river at Duisburg in 1945. Thank you for putting together such an informative site.

Mike Payne from North Carolina, USA wrote on 17/09/2020 at 20:31

Many thanks to Martijn and Moos for including my father, Sam Payne, on this wonderful website. A fitting tribute the the 17th Engineers and their role in World War II. It is important to record history at this level.

Karl Lawrence from Bournemouth UK wrote on 25/05/2019 at 12:10

Hi Great photos. I was born Spellen 1942 German father Dutch Mother. Ended up in UK around 1954. Joined Royal Engineers. Must have liked what I saw. Hank Lawrence retired

Fliere van der Wier from Groningen wrote on 16/04/2019 at 07:57

Amazing website! Keep up the good work!

Moos Raaijmakers from Hilvarenbeek wrote on 14/04/2019 at 06:57

Wow, amazing site. Share the hell out of it .

ger from Dongen wrote on 14/04/2019 at 06:43

goede morgen jongens, ik was een van de re-anactors van het eerste uur bij de 17th, ik ben van mening dat jullie heel veel werk en goed werk verricht hebben door de jaren heen. Ik heb nog steeds een warm hard voor de vereniging, ik laat het natuurlijk te weinig merken. Ik heb nog wel wat foto'd in mn bezit en zoek ook nog wel wat foto's. Misschien dat we elkaar maar weer eens moeten ontmoeten om dat materiaal een plaatsje te geven.

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