Gallery #11 - Comrades of the 56th Signal Battalion in WWII - Europe Photo Gallery by Bob Searl, Sr.(b1917-d2017) at pbase.com

Gallery #11 - Comrades of the 56th Signal Battalion in WWII - Europe

Snapshot photos of those that served with the 56th Signal Battalion which was re-activated in January 1941, prior to the December attack on Pearl Harbor. Most were citizen Selective Service people drafted into the Army Military Forces during May of 1941 for an obligation period of one year. Training began in Fort Jackson, South Carolina and after the declaration of War, the entire unit was dispatched to Europe in July 1942. After two years of assignment in the United Kingdom the unit was selected to furnish combat communications during the Neptune Normandy Campaign and beyond. As part of the First Army, Fifth Coorps, the Battalion participated in the Initial DDay Assault upon Omaha Beach, Normandy, France on June 6,1944 and across Europe to Pilsen, Czechoslovakia in May of 1945.....Bob Searl - Editor

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Crest.jpg	H. Fabel[NY]	J. Boss [IL]	R Hilliard[OH]	H.Tetu [FL]	B. Cook [NY]
C. Vickrey [WY]	F.Yonke [NY]	W.Haun [PA]	M. Spooner [ID]	A. Vogt MN]	J.Glass [TN]
R.Chapmn [MI]	P. Geoghegan [NY]	W. Lunt [NY]	I. Dyckes [NY]	L.Ducharme [RI]	H. Kleider [CA]
W.Keefer - KIA	H.Talley [DE]	A. Fischetti [ NY]	D. Knuth [WI]	R. White [NY]	A. Dillin [ ]
J. Stevens [NY]	R. Searl[NJ]	W. Fullbright. [GA]	C. Arnold [GA]	B. Murphy [NJ]	G. McIntyre [IL]
J. Young [NY]	J.Kadian [?]	J. Savitsky [PA]	S.Mason [NJ]	J. Gavin [PA]	E. Eisenbrey [ NJ ]
R.Patterson [NY]	C.Gahres [PA]	N. Kartsounes [IL]	A. Cordell [ ?]	E. Leddy[NY]	P.Alfano [NJ]
W. Gore [NJ]	H. Boggus [GA]	P. Carroll [OH]	D. Chase [RI]	J. Horne [MA]	A Hauck [NJ]
A. Mongell	C.Townsend [NJ]	J Duflault [MA]	R.Weimer [NY]	J. Krueger [MN]	H. Morris [NJ]
A.Tuttless [ME]	R. Porter [?] KIA	L. Nizzere [NY]	F. Palermo [NY]	R. Work [ ? ]	J.Osterhout [NY]
FlorioGpB.jpg	J. Graul [NJ]	E. Nutley[NY]	J.Livingston[NJ]	S. Wallace[NY]	T. Catanzano[NY]
E. Piana[NJ]	O. Halseth[MN]	F. Miller[NC]	E. Schum[NY]	??????[NY]	T. Vasti[NY]
W. Shelley[IO]	J. Mestishen[PA]	M. Lippin[MA]	H. Porter[GA]	A. Zinni[RI]	E. Pudzcsz[IL]
R. Sirois[MA]	R. Cunninghm[CA]	M. Rusnak[ ]	J. Firth[PA]	R. Aiello[RI]	J. Buck [NY]
E. Cartright[PA]	M. Levy[ ]	Hoffman[ ]	Wiggins[ ]	J. Dale[ ]	R. Tyrer[ ]
R. Balsley[PA]	E. Klaunig[ NJ ]	Helmrich[ ]	R. Berg[ ]	D. Gulley[ ]	J.Kovatch [NJ]
C.Chitwood[ ]	H Marshall [UT]	W. Pickett [NE]	Prepared by Bob Searl	Catanzano.jpg

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David Ross		23-Jan-2025 18:58
Looking for connections to a Blackwell WIlliams (has New York origins) who served in the 56 th Battalion, Signal Corps. Thank you!

Jim Hughes		07-Sep-2024 23:17
I am the grandson of Ralph H. Wright of Co. B 56th Signal Battalion who was part of the D-Day landing. How do I go about providing a photo of him for this website? Is this site being monitored or maintained by anyone since Bob's passing?

Raymond William Gordon		23-Feb-2023 18:39
My Father, Raymond Williams Gordon, was a sergeant in Co. A, 56th Sig. Bn., and I am trying to put together as much information about his service as I can. I have his honorable discharge paper but all the rest of his records burned up in a fire in 1972 I was hoping you might have more information. Like most vets he didn't talk much about his service but I know he fought in N. Africa and landed on Omaha Beach. I would appreciate any info you could give. Thank you.

Grace M Carroll		04-Nov-2021 02:31
My beloved Uncle Paul Carroll was in this Unit & his picture is here!!! Thanks to your beloved Mr. Searl who labored to put this wonderful website together! We are all grateful. - Grace Carroll, daughter of Eugene Carroll & niece of his brother, Paul. Both were at Normandy.

Ray LaFever		18-Sep-2021 01:59
I believe my uncle, Stanley E. Edwards, was in this unit. His vmail to my mom in 1943 says "Co. C 56 Sig Br. APO 305. I'd like to know more if anyone can share. I have some snaps from his time in England. Thanks.

Ray LaFever		18-Sep-2021 01:59
I believe my uncle, Stanley E. Edwards, was in this unit. His vmail to my mom in 1943 says "Co. C 56 Sig Br. APO 305. I'd like to know more if anyone can share. I have some snaps from his time in England. Thanks.

Guest		07-Apr-2021 06:13
Harold Roberts was in this unit, he is in one of the Training Photos in the Bristol, England Teletype Training Class

Guest		07-Apr-2021 06:13
Harold Roberts was in this unit, he is in one of the Training Photos in the Bristol, England Teletype Training Class

Guest		21-Aug-2020 17:37
I have been tracking your site for many years. My dad TSGT Thomas C. Hernandez served with the 56th Signal Bn with V Corps from D-Day thru France, relief of Paris, at the Ardennes and across Germany. He was in the main plaza of Plzen when the Germans surrendered and is one of the GIs pictured in the front page of the local Czechoslovakian paper dancing with local ladies in celebration. I still have an original copy of the paper that my dad sent to my mom. Both have now passed. Leonard G. Hernandez Colonel U.S. Marine Corps (Ret)

virginia Schwerm		05-Jun-2020 22:24
My father George M. Schubilske, from Milwaukee, WI was in the 56th signal battalion in WWII. He died in 1969.He was in England/Scotland, Paris at this time so it seems like the right group. I'm not sure if this was his group--didn't see any names I recognized. Realize most of these men are deceased or in their 90's but was happy to see something that might relate to his service.

Eric Zahnle		04-Jul-2019 18:32
Did anyone know my father Ralph J Zahnle?

Martin McClain		08-Jun-2019 03:55
My grandfather served in the 56th Battalion during ww2. His name was Mitchell Oliver (M.O) McClain. I have many photos and many letters by him from the war and I’d love to share them if possible. I am also curious if any of the men from his squad are in this database as well.

Mary Grossner		05-Jul-2017 04:47
My Father Robert "Bob" Lippert Served in the 56th Signal Corps Company B APO 403. I have found several pictures and would be happy to share them if possible.

BTS		14-Mar-2017 22:06
my grandfather was in the 56h signal battalion..Ken Scott...I didn't see a picture of him here and wondered if anyone has a picture or stories...

Barb Ziegenweide		17-Oct-2016 04:07
Does anyone have any information on PFC Elbert H. Dame, of Glenview, Illinois, Company A, 56th Signal Batallion, Corps, during WWII?

Guest		10-Sep-2016 20:23
My name is John Buck. My father, also named John is pictured above, however, the name under his picture is J. Hughes (NY). Was wondering if you could correct the labels. Thank you very much for creating this page honoring our heroes. Thanks John Buck

Paul Stevens		24-Jul-2016 19:28
Hello, does anybody recognise the name Dunster Beach,near Minehead, North Somerset? I have visited here nearly every year since 1971 and I believe that Company B, 56 Signal Rgt U.S Army were based here during WW2 leading up to D-Day.

Carol brown		10-Mar-2016 14:31
SSo proud of my dad Malcolm Spooner and thanks and God bless all veterans who make America safe

Carolynn Boss		17-Feb-2016 21:09
Bob, was thinking about you today. Just talked with Malcolm Spooner. He is 102 at this time and still going. Decided to look at this web site and remember one more time. Hope you are still doing well.

J. Martirone		15-Jan-2016 19:03
Does anyone know the convoy # the 56th traveled in on their way to Gourock, Scotland. They depart New York July 1, 1942 on the S.S. Argentina.

Dori Spooner		24-May-2015 21:06
On this Memorial Day, Let us Not Forget our Greatest Generation...Heroes All..!!

Ralph G. Wright		13-Apr-2015 19:28
Can anyone tell me what a T-5 rank represented in the Signal Corps?

Ralph G. Wright		13-Apr-2015 19:27
Looking for info on T-5 Ralph H. Wright 56th -Company b-Landed on Omaha June 6,1944. Wounded on August 31 outside Paris (shell concussion and shrapnel-serious head injuries). Appreciate any help

Ralph G. Wright		13-Apr-2015 19:23
Looking for anyone with information concerning my dad Ralph H. Wright (Mass). He served with the 56th -Company B. Landed on Omaha as a T-5 (maybe someone can explain what that rank was. Wounded and out of war August 31 -Paris. Please contact me if you can help

Andrew May		21-May-2013 22:37
My grandfather served in the unit and received all 5 battle stars. James A. Marquardt. I have roughly 100 photos if you'd like to display them. He served with the 56th from May 1942- September 1945

Guest		11-Mar-2013 18:34
My father, W. Thurman Pitts, served with the 56th all the way from Normandy to Pilsen. He has now passed away. I have some of his wartime pictures taken around the Battle of the Bulge.

Guest		04-Feb-2013 03:57
I think my uncle was a member of the 56th in WWII. I have paperwork with his name on it and a book made in Pilsen. He has now passed and would love more info. Is that possible? Thank you

Bob Searl, Sr.(b1917-d2017)		13-Apr-2012 14:33
Some of those pictured above that served with the 56th Signal Battalion of the Fifth Corps in Europe, from the beaches of Normandy on DDay, to Pilsen, Czechoslovakia. A distance of 1305 road miles in 335 consecutive combat days. April 13, 2012

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