85th Engineer Heavy Ponton Battalion Markings

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Unique equipment markings are shown in WWII photographs from the U.S. Army’s 85th Engineer Heavy Ponton Battalion in Europe.

Truck of the 85th Engineer Heavy Ponton Battalion
A fully-marked truck from Company B, showing a variety of bumper, door, hood, and windshield markings.
Truck of the 85th Engineer Heavy Ponton Battalion
A second photograph of the truck from Company B.
Water tank trailer painted with a mermaid and the nickname Water Lily
A water tank adorned with a mermaid and the nickname “Water Lily,” similar to the style of aircraft nose art.
Trailer labelled The Forty n Eight, 85th Engineer Heavy Ponton Battalion
Trailer named “The Forty ‘n Eight”.
Trailer labelled The Forty n Eight, 85th Engineer Heavy Ponton Battalion
Another view of the trailer nicknamed “The Forty ‘n Eight”.

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