Parroy
David.Gettman February 19th, 2008
10 – 11 October 1944
The 42d Squadron was dug in on the high ground north of the canal (Marne au Rhin) just west of Bures (map 29a), along the line of an old railroad track bed. Then came the order to prepare to move up. The Squadron was directed to attack east to secure Coincourt (map 29a)(map OHW) and Parroy (map 29a)(map OHW). The Troop Commanders of A and C Troops were briefed at Squadron Headquarters on 10 October and returned to their CP’s to dispatch patrols to reconnoiter the two towns.
Captain Andrews sent a patrol under Lt. Cattlet to the high ground just west of Coincourt and the patrol carried wire for a field phone, so that communications from the proposed base of fire to the supporting assault guns and artillery would be established prior to the attack. Continue Reading »
