Ambush
David.Gettman February 20th, 2008
21 Sep – 9 0ct 1944
After our retreat from Luneville (map IV)(map 25)(map NS) the 2d Platoon Troop A was deployed along highway N414 north of Luneville, which was still held, since the Krauts only reached Jolivet (map 25) and Einville (map 25) in this sector.
At 0900 21 September, Lt. Harry Kellogg left to establish liaison with the 2d team under Sgt. Magnum, which was posted in a little ravine near the highway about halfway from Luneville to Einville, and with the 3rd team under Sgt. Beasley, which was located just outside Einville.
Before leaving, Lt. Kellogg kicked Woody and “Major” the French volunteer out of the bantam, saying that he didn’t need them. He then left with Wenzel driving.
We expected him back in an hour, but by noon he hadn’t returned. We were restless so Paschal and Soudoff left to get some information from Magnum’s section. Continue Reading »
