Patrol to Igney
David.Gettman February 26th, 2008
Bercaw, Mustard, Frey and Beeman
1st Platoon, B Troop, 2d Squadron
17 September 1944
The 1st Platoon left the B Troop bivouac area at Veho, France (map 25) at 1530 on a regular reconnaissance mission. Binocular observation, questioning of civilians, and the drawing of fire indicated beyond a doubt the presence of enemy forces in several small towns, which were by-passed as directed by SOP.
As we approached the village of Igney (map 25)(map NS), six French paratroopers were encountered. Since they volunteered to accompany us, we moved toward our objective with our new found French delegation. Careful observation revealed no enemy activity so we road into town, as we had done so many times in the past, like a crack express train into it’s terminus. Continue Reading »
