Dad,

FYI, if you're interested in the full stats on visits to the web site, the place to look is: http://517prct.org/webstats/

You can then select any month, and look at the details or any given month. It also shows a lot more detail, including the specific pages visited. It is much more complete and accurate than the counter on the Table of Contents. The most interesting trend is the continual month-to-month increases in visits from an average of 51 visits per day last March up to 191 visits per day now.

Bob Barrett

Cecil Doty

You might like this.

Doty

Subject: Instructions From The Military

( AKA Field-tested common sense.)

Aim towards the Enemy." Instruction printed on U.S. Army Rocket

"When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend." U.S.M.C. Training Bulletin

"Cluster bombing from B-52s is very, very accurate. The bombs are guaranteed to always hit the ground." U.S.A.F. literature

"If the enemy is in range, so are you." Infantryman's Journal

"A slipping trigger gear could let your M203 grenade launcher fire when you least expect it. That would make you quite unpopular with what's left of your unit."
Army's Magazine of Preventive Maintenance.

"It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed." U.S. Air Force Manual

"Try to look unimportant; they may be low on ammo." Infantryman's Journal

"Tracers work both ways." U.S. Army Ordnance Manual

"Five-second fuses only last three seconds." Infantryman's Journal

"Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid." David Hackworth

"If your attack is going too well, you're walking into an ambush." Infantryman's Journal

"No combat-ready unit has ever passed inspection."

"Any ship can be a minesweeper... once." Anon. Naval brass

"Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do." Unknown Marine Recruit

"Don't draw fire; it irritates the people around you."

"If you see a bomb technician running, ---try to keep up with him" -Unknown.

Allan Johnson

Ben,
Thanks for the picture. As you can see, I'm a bit late in reading and
answering my mail. Truth is, this machine still intimidates me.
The reunion at Kissimmee was a great joy to attend. Lots of conversation
with old and new friends.
the Christies deserve our heartfelt thanks again.
My best to your dear bride;she is a delightful person.
Regards,
Allan Johnson

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Bob Christie

Ben, I will send the invitation as soon as I can an envelope large enough.Bob P.S. I have exchanged emails with the Bergs And will send them the Thunderbolt, but Mildred and I decided we will make a trip to the post office once a week instead of multiple ones. I told them if people would give us their address change they would always receive their Thunderbolt, we do not have a crystal ball.Merle advised me to print 100 extra Thunderbolts which I did. We have used about 12 extra so far.We have to go the main post office. Mildred went to a branch and mailed two Thunderbolts without additional postage because the clerk said postage was already paid. They are marked paid for bulk mail but that doesn't apply to to two or three copies.They cost $1.06 each.I guess I have said enough for now. Bob P.S. again. The next Thunderbolt will have an updated roster with it.Bob

Entry of Feb 27, 2004 at 14:49 [EST]
Name: Bill MacRae
Unit: 517th, C Company
EMail: gbmacrae@verizon.net
How I found the 517th page: Heard from a member of the 517th
Comments: For anyone attending the WWII Memorial opening Memorial Day Weekend (May 27, 28, 29, and 30), I'll be staying at: Unirez Club Quarters 839 17th St., NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 463-6400 Buy me lunch!

This news article from 1944 was sent to us recently with material from John Alicki - Ben