"A" Co. V. Panzers

During fighting in September of 1944 at Rechicourt, France, "A"/24 and other elements CC"B" came into heavy contact with Kraut armor.  But they were no match for the brave men of "A" Company! 

An incredible feat.

*Photo of After-Action Report, taken by author.  Courtesy of the Eisenhower Presidential Library.      

In Memory of ?

On the night of 11 September, 1944, most of Company "B" was committed as infantry to secure a bridgehead.  During this action, one of the injuries was the commanding officer of "B" Co.  He was evacuated to an aid station, and returned to his duties on the16th.

Only 8 days after returning to duty, the 24th received a heavy enemy counter-attack south-west of Chateu-Salins, France.  One of the unfortunate casualties of this action was the C/O of "B".

Now, you are wondering why I titled this "In Memory of ?" .  I did this because his name is never mentioned in any reports.  He is, unfortunately, another name lost to the ages.

In memory of "B" Company Commanding Officer
24th Armored Engineer Battalion
KIA 24 September 1944
Anonymous, but not forgotten