The railroaders’ ranks were filled with men who had worked on rail lines prewar, including engineer Guy Latham (above); their first commander was the sometimes-testy Major John E. Ausland (at right, below, with 
a civilian contractor). (Courtesy of Jerry Latham)

The railroaders’ ranks were filled with men who had worked on rail lines prewar, including engineer Guy Latham (above); their first commander was the sometimes-testy Major John E. Ausland (at right, below, with 
a civilian contractor). (Courtesy of Jerry Latham)

Courtesy of Jerry Latham