The 336th Harbor Craft Company served in the European Theater, helping to operate the ports in Normandy.
From CGJ Orders
336 | Forte | Louis D/ | T/5 | 32726376 | 9-Feb-44 |
336 | Hall | James H. | Pvt | 31421890 | 29-Apr-44 |
- From CGJ Orders dated 18-Mar-44 (Bridgeford file)
- Damoth, Donald, Pvt, 36853436
- Volker, Gilbert, T/5, 3626130
- Deal, Thomas W., T/5, 17039888
Herman Bookbinder: 336th Harbor Craft Company Location of Service: European Theater, Sergeant.
John G. Scherholz:
Mr. Scherholz was born and raised in West Orange, New Jersey. In May 1943, Mr. Scherholz was drafted into the United States Army Corps of Engineers, did his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, and then Camp Edwards in Massachusetts. From Florida, he sailed to England on the SS Pasteur. He served in the 336th Harbor Craft Company, building and servicing artificial harbors off the Normandy coast following the D-Day invasion. During his service, he earned two Battle Stars and was finally discharged at Fort Dix on February 15, 1946. Following World War II, Scherholz returned to Rutgers, finishing his education on the G.I. Bill in 1949. He was married in 1949 and had a long career as a truck driver.