2 July 1945 Main detachment Coros Hq left Weimar for Dillenburg 10 July 1945 Main detachment Corns Hq left Dillen- burg for Camp Twenty Grand (LeHavre) 12 July 1945 Advance Party sailed from Le Havre 19 July 1945 Advance Party arrived in U. S. 22 July 1945 Main Detachment sailed for U. Ss. ol duly 1945 Main Detachment arrived in U. S. ol August 1945 General Wyche arrived at Camp Bowie, Texas. 13 June 45 Wednesday + * *k & 14 June 45 hur sday * * *& * 15 June 45 . Friday Lt ee 16 June 45 Saturday es 4. * 17 June 45 Sunday Bi BS 18 June 45 Monday St ae, ee 19 June 45 Tuesday * * * * 20 June 45 Wednesday * * * 21 June 45 Thursday te, Se ke 22 June 45 Friday WM We 23 June 45 Saturday Be Se 24 June 45 Sund ay ’* * Arrived in Paris and made arrangements with General Crawford to fly with him to Frankfurt and then use his plane to VIII Corps Head quar- ters at Weimar. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Arrived Weimer Airfield at 1200 * ba] * * * a * * * * * * * * * * Spent day at Corps Headquarters ier ae gk ee Se eee ee ae ee a Visited Buchenwald with Colonel Reeves in morning oO a ee OR Left Weimar at 1300 for Franzenbad, Czechoslo- vakia to bring Colonel Thomas to Corpse Division had farewell party for Colonel Thomas in the evening. er ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Left Franzenbad at 0830. Arrived in Weimr at 1200. Om the way stopped at 30th Div Hq in Possnecke In office all afternoon. * bd * * * * ca ok * * * * * * * In office all dgy. * *¢ * * 2 & & #. ©. % © £- * * General Haislip, Seventh Army Conmander, arrived in morning. General Wyche and Gen- eral Haislip visited 6th Armored Division CP in afternoon. ee ee ee ee eee General Wyche and General Haislip visited Buchenwald and 102nd Division CP in morning. General Haislip left by plane in afternoon. Attended party at Elephant Haus in evening. * * % * * * * * * * * * * * * In office all morning. Went to 5th Evac Hospital in afternoon for eye refraction. * %* * * * * * * * * * * * * Went to Jena to have eyeglasses made at Zeiss Plante Attended stage show at Weimar Music Hall in evening with General Steff as guests. | * * * * * * % i * * * * * * * | Visited 76th Division OP for lunch. * * * 16 May 45 - Visited 315th Inf and toured Battalions. Wednesday. Members of General Staff and General Winn were guests at supper. * * * * * % * # * * * +* * * «= " * * * i7 May 45 - General vistied General Anderson at XVI Thursday Corps Hdqtrs. in morning. General and Colonel Thomas were guests of Col. munford for supper and D.r. performance. * + *% * % * * % % rt * *% + * e * * % 18 May 45 + Friday Oe ee a. gee ee coe a. te ee i a ee ee 19 May 45 ~ Buffet lunch at: 1230 for regimental and battalim Saturday commenderse Heard song dedicated to Gen. Wyche at 1930 - "One More River to Cross". ** * * $6 eee eee ee EOE Oe ee 20 May 45 After saying goodbye to commanders lined up with Sunday colors, Gen. Wyche left Division CP for Paderborn. Departed from Paderborn in B-26 at 1100 for Weis- baden. Arrived at Weisbeaden at 1230, had lunch with the Twelfth Army Group steff and left in B-26 for Paris. Arrived in Paris atl600. At Hotel Ritz 21 May. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 21 May 45 At Hotel Ritz. Spent day touring Paris. * * %* * % -@ 52 Bo BEERS S| EST, Be Bee BB May 45 Morning spent in getting orders and money changed. Tuesday Left hotel at 1300 for airport. General Hodges and General Walker, CG XX Corps, in party. Took off at 1545. * *, *. & RE BE OE Ee CRF SE SS OS UE ae 23 May 45 Arrived in New York at 1515. Party given for Wednesday Gen. Wyche, Gen. Middleton & aides on 8th floor of Waldorf-Astoria. Saw stage show, "Bloomer Girl." eS SS ee an ae ee, i co oo ek eae mee Be eee eee 24 May 45 Took off from La Guardia Field at 0830 and arrived Thur sday Atlanta 1430. Parade to Georgian Terrace, recep- tion, dinner with daughter. General left for Pinehurst with daughter for 15-dey leave. i eke ae otk a ae a a ee ee eS ES ORE SS a ae - FIFTEEN DAY LEAVE - * * * * * * * * + * * * * * ~ a * * *x*« * 1l June 45 = Gen. Wyche arrived in Washington 1000. Had lunch Monday with General Greer and visited General Handy. am * * * * * * * * * ba * * * * * * * * * * 12 June 45 - Took off from Municipal Airfort at 1100 in 0-54. Tuesday Stopped at Newfoundland and Azores. 4 May AS triday @ ; : » May 45 Saturday * * 6 May 45 * 7 May 45 Monday * *« 8 May 45 Tuesday * * *% 9 May 45 - Wecnesdey * * % % 10 May 45 - Thursday * * * % 11 May 45 - Saturday % * * #% 12 May 45 - Friday # * % % ~ 13 May 45 - Sunday %* * * % 14 Way 45 - Monday by t+ oe * 5 May 45 - Tuesday General went to clr. station in morning to have denture adjusted. Spent remainder of day in ,P,, * * * % * * + bh * General Wyche visited Col. Schriver at his C.P.. In the afternoon, General began his exercise veriod by taking a long walk. 3 i a 3 * + % * % % % % & * * *% % * * General talked to men returning to U., 5, on rotation. Spent the rest of the day in the DyeN gage ‘ Ce Mak ee eee ee ees ek Se ea Ue Mee ae Dect, Sci Went to Ordnance in afternoon to insvect installation, Entertained Jascha Heifetz in the afternoon, it * * % * * * % * % % et * * + Visited three Inf. Regts. and moved U,?, to Neheim. VE Day. Decorated members of end 5n, 515theint «in *% * % * afternoon. % ~ a " In office most of day. Walked about U.P, area in afternoon. * *% *% % +t * % * 3 % * ry * * * Tour of Tank D.,P. Camps in and around Arnsberg * * * % % % * * % % i *% % * % Clearing station in the morning. 314th Inf. for supper and D,P, show. * * * * * * * * * as * vA * Tour of Eng. D.P. Camps. %* Ww % * * % * * * %* *% Dp 5 Div. Arty. in afternoon. Tour of D,P, Camps, % * * % * * * * * * * * % * * General talked to men going to States on ro- tation. In afternoon visited 313th Inf. Bns. with Col. Van Bibber, ad returned to Div. U.P AGEL 50% * * * * * ry % * % * * % * At O500 General left C.P. in Neheim for Rheda where first contingent of 1670 Russian PW's was being sent back to Russia by way of Madgensburg. Div. was advised that 3000 Russians per day would be shipped out. Gen. returned to C,P, by way of Corps C.?.,Beckun,. 30 Apr 45 - In the morning, after purchasing six s Monday bottles of Champagne for his friends in Holland, the General left Reims and returned to the Division CP, Drove up through the Meurthe River valley, had lunch at Givet, went to Namur and then on to Liege to Simp- elveld where we arrived at about 1800. Af- ter having dinner, we got into the car and went up to see our former host in Hoens- broek, Dr. Rheinman but found that he had departed for northern Holland to work with the Red Cross. Then went over to the Heil- igers sister-in-laws place in Divdershoffen where a jolly time was had by all. Returned to Simpleveld about midnight and went to bed eH eee He HHHeHeHHEHE HH KH HE KH HM OH In the morning, the General and party left simpleved at 0900, arriving at Dusseldorf at 1230 where we had lunch wih General Maloney of the 94th Division who was in the Park Hotel atDudseldorf, After lunch, con- tinued on to the Division CP where about 1620, we had arrived. Found the div ep had moved from Gerthe to Recklingenhausen, aA eRe HHH HHH HHH HEH HE HE HH OH in the morning, the General was informa tha he was to attend a meeting of Corps and Div Commanders at the Army CP in BraimscHwag at XHQOXXAKKLNINEXAKXREREKXEXREEKN 1100, on Thursday morning. In the afternoon, the General left the Div CP at 1400, arriving at General Broms Hq of he XVI Corps Arty at Zelzeuder at 1700 whee the General spent the night. eee ee Hee HEHEHE KHHE HHH HHH KH HH OH Left General Browns Headquarters at 0825 for the Army CP in Braunschwag, arriving there at 0950. After the meeting, during which General Wyche was formally presentéd with the Legion of Merit, everone had lunch wth General Simpson and then returned to the respective CP's, In the evening, we re- ceived word from Corps that we might expect the Assistant Secretary of War, Patterson, in the Division Area sometime tomorrow. Arrangements were made for General Wahl to meet and guide him around the Ruhr area. instructions were also issud by R@n General Wyche that upon moving to the next CP, pro- 26 Apr 45 - The General left for Paris this morning Thursday ——~—y at 0900. Left by car, Arkived at Simple- veld, Holland at 1230, Had lunch with the Heiligers and then drove on to Reims by way of Liege and Soisson; arrivig at Reims at 1900. After eating sunper, we went toa French movie to ses the French version of the American movie “Hurricane”, ee eHe HH HEH HHH He HHH HRHHH HHH HH HH HOH 27 Apr 45 - In the morning, the General continued on to Friday Paris and arrived there at 1130. Went to Hars Comm Zone where he met General Kimball, Then went'over to the George V Hotel and got established /were we got established an a luxiourious’ suite of rooms, After having lunch, went over tothe officers clothing store and Army Shopping service where the General ordered two pakr of nail clippers Similar to a pair he had purchased in Paris / during the last war, At 1800, the General ' “had dinner with General Kimball and Colonel Batson. After dinner, wewent to the Folies Bergere. After the Folies, returndd to the hotel and retired to bed, eee eH HHH HEH HHH HHH HR Oe 28 Apr 45 - In the mortng, after shopping around, the Saturday 6 /\ { ‘4 a A Pd bragd General took his aide, orderly and driver along for a ride through the Boys-de-Balogne, and Napoleons tomb. In the afternoon, Gen Wyche went out with Gemeral Kimball to visit one of his friends in a hospftal near Paris, When he came back, he saw General Lee and some other friends who were stationed in Paris, In the evening, we had dinner at 1730 and then at 1815, left for the opera, The opera was presented in the old Paris Opera House where the phamtom used tohang out. After seeing the performance of the Damnation of Foust, the General returned to his Hotel room and wetired to bed, eee HH HHH HHH He EHH ee 29 Apr 45 - In the morning, the General took his party Sunday J = a on to Versaille, After driving through the town and seeing the &axks Palace of Versailld he returnd to the hotel for lunch. At 1400, the General left for Reims arriving there at about 1730. Here he had atnnberwith General Bull,and stayed for the night. Diy ¢cY Moen AT O8)0 ~Rim Geathe Ze fleckLingh ous. 22 Apr 45 - The General remained at the Div CP in the Sunday morning, reviewing military government pro- cedures. In the Afternoon, the General pre sented Colonel Schriver with the British DSO and Sgt Robinson, of the 313th Inf with the Military Medal and Pvt Thomas with the game decoration. At 1615, the General addressed the Div Chaplains, stressing the. importance of making the men understand the pant te of non-fraternization with the oche, * &@ *& & Cit Sk Re SOE RR FH pt Rak Am ae Aah Fa es 23 Apr 45 In the morning, the General met Colonel Van Monday Bibber who conducted him through his DP Camps, containing approximately 1700 DP's and a few PW's. He also came to the conclu sion that he would make his long deferred trip to Paris ete tHe He He HHH HER HHH He HK HF He HK F In the morning, after the daily staff brief ing , the General met Col Ban Bibber at one of his DP camps east of Dortmund. This camp was build in. coneetion with the large airport there and could accomodate some 6 = 8,000 people. However, Col VanBibber planned to bring about 3000 people into it, some 1500 of which were already there. The camp was being operated by German labor two Wermacht doctors were in charge of the hos- pital there, On the way back to ghe Div CP the General stopped at the lst Bn CP to con gratulate Col Hilton, who was recently pro- moted. In the afternoon, the General went to Col Robinson's CP where Col Robinson and Col Cone took the General to their large DP camp which contained some 17000 DP's, This camp had been a former German AA Camp and had been cleaned up and put in very fine condition, After inspecting this camp, the General was conducted down into the Ruhr River area by Col Gone to a rather large mansion owned by one German Doctor Voegler. After driving around the area, the General returned to the Div CP, In the evening, G-2 brought into the General's office a German Artillery Brig General whom the Gen by interViewed. A RE BIR RW Eee Ke eH HH & 25 Apr 45 - Wednesday 17 Avr 45 Tuesday’ been to perform women in orde minimum amount the ese 2 19 Apr 45 Thur sd General noon Haltern eH EH Hh FH He that her chief und. £% & approxi constitut (3) mill OU i S at ion people miles wide, in the ry Hy Rie i. La) he iwe i oo m Cg Q 0 3 ct 14 Avr 45 - Saturday 15 Apr 45 Suday i © 8% €% 16 Aor 45 Monday G2 mn oO In the morning, the stration of recoille W of Herne. The weapons consi 75mm and 4.2 inch mortar whicl recoilless prince‘ ple. the remark that this have been developed would have bee made available to the armed +e | ite) ct > 9 Y) 0) (wo + Oo @ tes m time edhe ge The General noon in his office, first over the ged area sssigned to us, remainder of the afternoon as sovent administrative work. At 173 there was meetings of Penimentel ah male TD Comdrs Engr Officer, Ren Troop Co: , Arty Comdr, the General Staff and MG offi g which ministration enlarged area, speaking, will cover the western hs the German vrovince of Westphall,. ete te He HH He HH HEH He COKE KECOHe KH OK He HHH OF The General visited the 315th Regimental CP in the middle of the morning and after a short talk with Colonel Schriver, returned to the Div CP. The remainder of the day wes spent at the Div CP, +enete€&e ee +e ee HeeHEeNNWeEHNAANRH NR SC Do At 1100, General Anderson presented General Wyche with the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Bronzd Star for his part in the Rhine crossing, Af ter lunch, the General visited one of the DP Camps operated by the Engineers, in which were housed some 3000 Russians, Frenchmen, Poles and Chezes. He then returned to the Div CP. 65H EM RO OH OO OH OOS In the morning, the Gen went to the CP of the 315th Inf. From there, Colonel Schriver ta the General ona tour of inspection of three of his DP Camps, two of which were adjacent to large factories in Bochum and overated by German mine owners, These people were mostly Russian Slave lobor with a few French PW's, The General visited one DP at which there was 2 Russian Girl about 25 years old who had been trained as a doctor. In the course of the donversation, it was brought 10 Apr 45 - Tuesday & 1400, Div CP was moved from to Katern- berg, Germany. In the afternoon, the Gen visited the 313th and followed their leading elements into Bochum. Concluded the day with a visit to the PW cage at itsnew location, aeRK He KEHOE HHH HH HHH HHH Ke OF 11 Apr 45 - Wednesday - ast. Res. as Aad 12 Apr 45 - Thursday Ht eH He EH 13 Avr 45 - Ge Re The General visited the 315th CP in the morn ing and followed up their advance group as they advanced ints Essen. The General par- ticularly noted the wrecked appearance of the city. In the afternoon, the General spent most of his time at the office reviewing military government problems. * eee KKH HEE EHH EANAAH HE EK E'S In the morning, the General visited the CP of the 313th Infantry and then visited the estate of the great Mr. Krupp, owner of the Krupp Works, south of essen. The name of his estate was called “Auf dem Hugel" (On the Hill). On the way back, toured Essen and visited the ruined Krupp works. In the afte noon, went down to the 314th Inf and decoratad S/Sgt Ramsdail with the DSC, While decora- ting the Sgt, the General remarked "I would trade all my ribbons for your DSC, -Sgt Rams dail said he would not make the trade. Re- turned to the CP end then the Gen »ent to the Arty CP where he continued his conference with General Pendleton, Gen Brown, the XVI Caps FA Officer and Gen , Arty Brigade Commander. Gen Pendleton and Gen Winn had lunch with General Wyche., This evening, General Wyche was decorated with the Legion of Merit and entertained the General Staff at his office. The afternoon was concluded by Col Sponholz telling of some of the woes of the Military Government Office. xe eeee He HHENReXeEHe BEAK HAEKEEe ENE HMM OF In the morning, visited XVI Corps Hq at Reck linghausen. Gen Wyche visited with Gendéssl anderson and discussed further plans for occupying of the Ruhr, In the afternoon, Di CP was moved from Katernberg to Gerthe, in the vicinity of Bowhum., The General visited the 313th, and 315th CP's. These two ments just re! qd elements after having Div who took o g front. Ret to Div CP 1750. FSR RARE HOB HEB MMH spent the mornig at the ussing and preparing for the the Ruhr in our zone Colonel “Sponholz brought to the office the followingofficials: Mr Mac- Cloy, Asst Sec of War, Maj Gen Craig, Brig Gen McSherrey, Brig Gen Borden, Col Kraes re, G-5, Ninth Army , Col Cunninghan, G5 BVI Corps, Col Gerhardt, Col Black, G-5 SHAEF, Lt Col Turner, Maj Oulie and t Neugias: all military Government off cials who were touring the Ruhr Area, After a short cOnference with Gen Wyche, the party departed. After lunch the Gen visited the CP's of the three regiments and discussed the topic of talking to the men who had just returned from furl ougs in the US, The Gen also visited a dis- paced persons camp in the conta and saw several hundred Russians, Poles, Checks and Italians who had been forced into Slave labor by the Germans. The Camp was located near Walsum, eee He He HHH HHH HHH HHH HH HEH HEHE HH Oe 5 Apr 45 Thursday eee He HKHEHE KKH HHH H HHH HHH HH He HH OH 6 Apr 45 - Div CP moved at 1400, Took over 35th Div Friday area along Rhein-Herne Canal, NS: BLN Re Oe a ee ee Se ee eee ee 7 Aor.45 - Troovs jumped-off across Rhein-Herne Saturday Canal. Gen Held conf in the evening. *ernrneneeneereuneeReXxHeeHeHeHK HK HR He eH HEH SE HE HH Soh Phay? ee ee HH eHeHHeH EHH HEH HH HH HH Hh HH HH 9 Apr 45 - In the morning, the Gen visited the three Monday regimental CP's and inspected the bridge across the Rhein-Herne Canal, In the af- ternoon, Gen Simpson and Gen Anderson visited our Div CP and discussed plans of & the present operations, After dinner, the General visited the PW cage. ~ eeeeteereettekeeeee eee HeEHKeHEH HHH He HH 10 Apr 45 - Im the morning, the General visted the Tuesday three regimental CP's. Gen anderson came to the CP at approximately 1130 and discus sed plans for hhe current operation, At 1 April 45 - Sunday “ee He HH 2 April 45 - Monday turned to Div CP, At 1600, a unit commanders meeting was held at the General's office at which also was present the Ass't Div and Arty Commander Plans were discussed for pushing south deeper into the Ruhr. The General ad- journed the meeting with a bottle of scotch, eR EKER EHH HHE HEH HH In the morning, the General went to the rear echelon which had just moved into the town of Hamborn, in the court house there. After inspecting their installa- tion he returned to the Div CP and spent the rest of the day studying the mili- tary government problem in the Ruhr. ee NK Oo Oe ee % April 45 - Tuesday . eee eee ee eee The General spent the early part of the morning at the office studyi:g the mili- tary government problem in the Ruhr, At 0930, went over to Col Sponholz' office and discussed the matter further. At 1100, the General went up to the eM SALES store and returned to Div CP at 1145, At 1230, Major Dor, chief liaison officer to the 9th Army from the first french Army and C.ptain Borrel, French Liaison officer to the XVI Corps arrived for lunch. At 1320, General Wyche, Gen Wahl and Gen ,,inn along with Major Dor and Capt Borrel left for the rear echelo where a decoration ceremonywas to be held to present some 29 French medals to mem- bers of the Division, After the ceremon Gen Wyche returned to the Div CP with Ma Dor who presented the medals. At 1500 the Gen left Marxlof for Krefeld to visit Gen Maloney, CG of the 94th Div. Arrived there about 1615 and returned to the Div CP at 1830. In the evening, 4 staff meeting was held to discuss plans for establishing a bridgehead over the Ruhr. A telegram was received from Col Thomas from Riems to the effect that he was having motor trouble and was hav- ing a new motor put in, He was expected pack about the 4th of April. 28 Mar 45 - Upon returning to the CP, the Gen found - Wednesday Gen Anderson at the Opr truck. Gen Ander- son stayed only for a short time. In the afternoon, the Gen visited the 313th at Alden. There, he discovered that the 313th was making rapid progress and its bns were closing in on the final objective. The R Bn was riding on tanks. The Gen a spected a floating treadway bridge : gerskath which was erected by the 304th Eng Returned to the Div CP in time for dinner, * & KH He HH HHH HH HH He HH HH HH HO HM In the morning, visited CP of the 314th, ehinatay 315th and 313th regiments. The 313th and 315th obtained their objectives and were engaged in handling civilian problems. The The 414th still meeting moderate resistance In the afternoon at 1300, Gen visited Caps where he had lunch with Gen's Simoson, And- erson, Baade(35th Div Coudr) and Gen Hobbs (Corps Arty Comdr). After lunch, the Army Commander presented the DSM to Gen Wyche, Gen Hobbs and Gen Baade. The Gen then re- turned to Div CP, Regimental CP's were in 313th at Hamborn, 314th at Waldteich and 315th at Holten, just south of there. ee eerekeetenxrexkexexexk eee eHeee He HHH HH KN HH H 30 Mar 45 - The Gen visited the three regimental CP's Friday in the morning and spent the rest of the day at the office discussing military gov- ernment problems. "ute eke He KH HHH HH HeHEHE HH HEH EO HHH KH KH KH 31 Mar 45 -In the mbrning the Gen visited the 314th and Saturday 315th CP's and also visited the 35th Div CP, The 315th was in-process of relieving the 320th Inf of the 435th Div. In the afternoo the Gen visited the Regimental CP of the 313 and from there went to their OP from where he could see the Rhein Herne Canal, The Ge also visited an mf OP of the 314th Inf loca ted in a coal mine which involved climbing of several hundred steps. From here, the Gen observed the adjusting fire of some 240's, firing into suspected targets on the otherside lf the canal. +e Ke HK He HK HHH He HH KEK HK He He NM OK -Spent the morning in conference with G-3 and Gen Wahl, discussing the possible plans for pushing south into the heart of the Ruhr. Then went to Corps at 1100 and had lunch wit Gen Anderson and General Gerheardt. Then re 26 Mar 45 - through the advence CP to the 79th Div CP, Monday Div CP moved from Rheim -cross the Rhine to the vicinity just North of Dinslake. In the evening, the Gen visited the three regi- mental G2's and returned to the Div OP, tenn neenennnHeneHeHRHeH HE HEHEHE EAH ER SR 27 Mar 45 - The Gen wes up at 4:00 AM and, after eating Tuesd2 an early breakfast went over to operations and awaited reports from the regiments as to their progress. Throughout the day the resi ments advanced cenerally. south, to arrive at nightfall at the line of the Neue Emscher Canal. The 313th managed to secure a bridge head on the extreme right of the div sector by nightfall and the 304th Engrs had a bridge across the canal by 0300 the following morn- ing. During the course of the day, the Gen visited a coal mine at Wehofen in the 315th sector. There, 7000 German civilians had taken refuge in the underground shafts of the woal mine. The refugees had been without food or water, medical attention ete for three days. After witnessing this scene of utter devastation, the only remark the gen- eral had to make was, "This is the price the have to pay for Heil-ing Hitler." The Genera further commented on operstions in the Ruhr Valley; saying that we had to take into acc- ount the imnortance of the civilian problem that the advancing armies were encountering. Location of CP's: 315th at Averbrouch, 313t at Overbruch, 314th south of Dorf and Div CP at Dinslaken,. “enn Kee HK KH He HER KREHEeEAHAeHHAeEKHeHR NRE HK OF 48 Mar 45 - The General visited the CP of the 314th Inf Wednesday He went out with Col Robinson to view the positbns (8-88's) that the Germans left behind in their retreat. The General then, after inspecting the position, went on to. the 315th CP after which he proceded to the OP of the lst Bn of that Regiment. From the OP, the General watched the Battalion jump- off in the Direction of the Autobahn in the vicinity of Biefang. The front lines at | the time were 200 yards away. Shelling ensued while at the Gen was at the OP and he was forced to remain at the OP until Jf, the shelling ceased. The General's jeep ty was damaged slightly when a piece of soherp- nel penetrated at the side of it. The Gen watched the troops as they ran towards thei objectives as soon as the artillery barrage had lifted. Returned to the CP for Lunch, 24 Mar 45 - went across the Rhine to cease Wesel. At Saturday 0200, the 30th Div proceded across preceded by a one hour artillery preparation. At 0500, both regiments were across the river a and by 0600 it was decided to send the 314t across.tAt 0900, Gepral Eisenhower, visited the Div CP with General Simpson, the Ninth Army Commander and Gen Anderson, XVI Corps Commander and congratulated the General on the successful crossing 1f theRhine. The General spent the rest of the day at the OP watching the developments of the crossing. HEE HKU HEH HHH HHH HHH HHH 25 March 45 - The morning was spent at the OCP watching Sunday the develooments of the FLASHPOINT operation At 0845, Lt Crooks went to Corps to make a reconnaissance of the route to Buderich where Winston Churchill was to come in the afternoon to inspect the brideesite. Return ed to the Div CP at 1000., and gave the de- tails of the meeting to General Wyche, The General left the Div CP at 1220, arriving at Buderich 1250 where he met Mr Churchill, Field Marshal Brook, Field Marshal Mont- gomery, General Eisenhower, General Bradley General Simpson, General Anderson and Gen Hobbs. After inspecting the bridgesite,the entire party rade arcoss the Rhine in an LOM and returned after a few minutes, Lt Crooks missed the Rhine boat ride when he took a wrong turn going down the stairs and wouhd up in the wine cellar instead of the landing stege. After returning to the Division CP, the General learned that a Task Force of the 35th Div was to be passed through the 315gh Inf. He then went to Corp at 1600 to discuss the scheme of maneuver with Gen Anderson. The Gen then returned to Div CP, Col Miltonberger, Asst Div Comdr of the 35th and Comdr of the Task Foree whic wee to pass through the 315th arrived at our Div CP at 1730. After being oriented he vroéceded across the river to the 315thCP,. eneeeen7neteete*e<*te_eeweer*ete*nretke#<-enreeeeeete@ &@ 6 Mar 45 - The morning was spent at the office where Monday the Gen saw General Baade 1f the 35th Div ang later General Anderson, Corps Commander. The 35th Div went in on the left of the 79th between the 79th and 30th Divisions. After lunch General Wyche crossed the Rhine on a Bridge North of Rheinberg. The General made a reconnaissance through the 30th Div sector 21 Mar 45 =- being held. Field Marshal Montgomery addre- Wednesday ssed the meeting which ended at 1200. After lunch, General Simpson had a short meeting i his quarters of Div Comdrs after which the Gen returned to Div Hq CP. & eee eeeK HHH HHH HH HEH 22 Mar 45 - Thursday General Wyche visited the regimental CP's of the 313th, 314th and 315th Infantries after which he returned to the Div CP, In the afternoon, the Gen went to the CP of the 291st Inf in Budberg where he met Col Robert son who was to hold the sector along the Rhine in the vicinity of Orsoy where the 79th was to cross. The General fan was for the Div tl cross two regiments abreast in assault and storm boats just north of Orsoy with a heavy pontoon bridge to be put-in at Milchplatz at the earliest possible mo- ment. The 313th was on he left or north and the 315th was on the south, The 30th Div was to cross on the 79th Division's left, in the vicinity of Budrich and make the main effort o f the XVI Corps. Colonel Rob- ertson took the genersl up to an OP in Orsoy where he saw the right position of the sect- or and then up to Budberg-Eversal where the Genersl saw the left sector and the bridge site, After inspecting the crossing sites and the TD positions which were to go in along the dike about 100 yards from the river. The Gen then returned tl the Div CP, Heeennenueeuee en Me HEHEHE HeHHRH EAE HEHEHE HHA EH EH SF 23 Mar 45 - Friday o ae. 24 Mar 45 - Saturday The Gen visited the regimental ep's of the 313th and 315th Infantry and then visited the battdion CP's of these two regiments which were to make the assault crossing of the Rhine on the following day. The battal- ions were to go across in the order of 2nd, lst and 3rd. In the afternoon, the General went to Corps for a unit commanders meeting and returned to the Div CP at 1700. In the evening, the Gen held a meeting of his gen staff which also included the Div Arty Vomdr Prov Marshal and Chem Officer. Plans were reviewed once again in preparation for the FLASHPOINT operation the next day. 6 66 He HK SK SH He SH HOR Se SOE SH OH EOS The General was up at 0200 in the morning to watch the developments of the FLASHPOINT operation. At 0100, the British Commandos 16 Mar 45 - Engr Group, who are supporting the 30th Friday Inf Div in the next Operation FLASHPOINT, The Gen then returned to Sittard where he visited CP of the 1148 Engr Group which is supporting the 79th Div in the coming oper @ ation FLASHPOINT. The General then return ed to the Div CP. At 19350 in the evening the Gen had a meeting of unit commanders and attached unit commanders in which the next operation was discussed. Meeting aa /OUrneS Bele * t+ & & & & ee eee HKHHEEEEA HE 17 Mar 45 - Attended the 313th and 315th Gress re- Saturday hersal for the operation FLASHPOINT at 0400, location: Maeseyck, Arrived at XVI Corps at Nieukirk in Germany for lunch wth General Anderson, In the after- noon, continued on reconnaissance to the forward division assembly area, vicinity of Linfort. Returned to the CP at 1730. Fe HEHE SE IE TE FETE ETE TEE TE HEME ETE HEHE HEHE IE TE TET HEE TE FE ETE EHH HHH HEE EEK EE HERE 18 Mar 45 - Saturday morning visited the Heilegers in Sunday Simpleveldt and the 717th Tank Bn also at Simpleveldt. Had lunch at the CP. Sat- urday afternoon the General witnessed a demonstration of loading of light tank (wide tread, mounting 75mm guns), 90 mm tank destroyers and medium tanks in: the naval craft in preparation of the next operation. The demonstration was held at Massbracht. The General returned to the CP for dinner FEE IE FE FEE FETE TE ETE IE FESS HE FE SE HE TENE HIE HE TEE HE HH HHH EE ERK KHEHEE 19 Mar 45 - Monday eR RHR HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HK 20 Mar 45 - The Div CP was moved at 0930 from Hoens- Tuesday broek, Holland to Rneim, Germany; arriving there at 1330. On the way to the new CP, Gen Wyche stopoed at the rear echelon in’ St Hubert, had lunch there, and then went on to the new CP location in Xheim, near Repelen. The Gen then went to Corps which was located in Lintfort. After a short conference with General Anderseon, the Gen returned to Div CP, eke ee KH He HH He HH HK KH KH HK Ke HK He KH KH EK 21 Mar 45 - Gen Wyche left the Div CP st 1015 for Ninth Wednesday Army Hars in Munchen-Gladback where a meet ing of all Div and Corps Commanders was 13 Mar 45 - In the morning the General was at the Tuesday Office attending to administrative af ‘ais, He left the CP at 1100 hours to go to Army at Munchen-Gladbach, Germany. Here, the General was decorated with the Legion of Honor (grade of officer) and the Quoix de Guerre with Palm. General Wahl, Colonel Thomas and Col Robinson, Commanding officer of the 314th Inf were also decorated at the ceremony. The General spoke with General Simpson, the Army Commander, for a short time and left for this CP in Hoensbroek,. General Wyche attended the 4:30 PM briefing upon his return, (Medals presented by General Koeltz) ee HEHE HH KH HH HHH KEKE HEHEHE HEE SE 14 Mar 45 - The Gen spent up to 0900 at the office. Wednesday Cee a 15 Mar 45 Thursday ee SOS 16 Mar 45 Friday * * At 0900, went to watch the 313th practice river crossing south of Maeseyck. He also visited the 315th site at an area just N of Maeseyck. He then returned to the Div CP for lunch, In the afternoon he left the Div CP st 1430 for Corps, located at Nie- ukerk, Germany. The Gen, with Col Gloriod and Gen Anderson, had a short conference after which time the Gen returned to the Div CP. Arrived Div CP 1930. *eKeHKHeKeHK*HKeHeHeNKERKR KEHNA KH OW Ee OF Gen Wyche spent the morning at the office attending administrative work, Had early lunch and left for Corps, located in Nieu- kirck arriving there at 1400. General Simpson presented the Corps Commander with the Bronze Star. General Anderson then had a meeting of the Division Commanders in thg¢ presence of the Army Commander. Left Corps at 1600 and returned to Div CP, * *e*eKHeeKe Ke HHH He KHeKeE HEA H KH RG HHH OF In the morning the General Went to the clearing company to have some work done on his teeth. The clesring company is loca- ted in Heerlheide. Also visited the Div quartermaster in the same town, In the af ternoon, the General visited training siteg near wessem on the Maas River where the Navy was engaged in giving instructions in the loading and unloading of LVTI's and ‘LCOVP's, The Gen visited the CP's of the Navy installations and the CP of the 202nd 8 Mar 45 - Fhursday returned to the Div CP at 1800, The 717th Tank Battalion assigned to the 79th Div as of this date. Distance from Orath, Germany to New Div CP in Hoensbroek, Holland is approx. 33 miles. HEHEHE BENE IE FE FETE IE HEHE ETE HE HEHE HEHE TET EEE TEES HEHE EE EE IEE HEHEHE URE HERE 9 Mar 45 Friday eo Ne ee 10 Mar 45 - Saturday sl ee A OP ahilk a 11 Mar 45 - Sunday exeee eee He HEHEHE HHH EH EEN He He The General, with General Winn, Colonel Gloriod, Col Van Allen and Colonel Davis of the 1148 Engr Group left the Div CP at 1200 to attend a Div Comdrs meeting being held at Corps at 1500, during which time, plans wer discussed for the crossing of the Rhine. The General returned to the Div CP at 1900. Upon returning to Div, found Mr and mrs Heileger, our former host at Simpleveld, had arrived for dinner. * * eee HH HHH KK HHARHEEHREHR ER HH HM OH OF The General spent most of the morning at the War Room. In the afternoon, the General wen on a Reconnaissance of the area to be used in training for river crossing in the vicin- ity of Maesyck. He also went up to the 30t Div training area where the British LCM's and LCT"s were being used. After inspecting our training sites along the Maas River, he returned to the Div CP, x eee eH HEH HHEe HEHE HEH HHH HHH EA HH 12 Mar 45 - Monday This morning, visited the three Infantry Regiments, located as follows: 313th at Jabeek; 314th at Amstenrade; 315th at Brun- sum, all in Holland, In the afternoon he visited the CP's of the Arby Bns; 312th at Eigleshoven; 31lth in Scherpenseal; 310th at Waubach; 904th at Nieuwenhagen; all in Holland, ee EEE ESE H EE HH EEE HHH EES HE HH ROH 5 war 45 - found that the comdg General of the 102nd (General + VWonday 8 Keating), was out. He then prodeded to the Div arty of the 102nd where he was welcomed by Colonel Watkins and lunched with him. He then returned to the Div CP. HRHHEHHERHEKHRHHHRRHRHKRKRHKHRHKHERHRHRHERHRH HE 6 Mar 45 = One month ago today the Div was withdrawn from the Tuesday line along the Moder River in the vicinity of Haguen- au in Alsace. The Div has been out of the lines one month, with the exception of the 314th Infantry and t Div Arty which was in the line in the vidnity of Heins berg for ae period of about 14 Days. The General went to the 313th Infantry at Suchteln at 1450-hours, where he presented 8 diver star medals and 1] Bronze Star medals to members of the 313th Infantry. Also decor- ated with the Silver Star was his aide, lst Lt. Harold Roberts, for gallantry in action in the vicnity of Lessay. The ceremony was held in & pouring rain, and at the end of the ceremony at 1600 hours, the General returned to the Div CP.’ He learned that on 8 March a . 0800 hours, we were to be attached to the XVI Corps for operations. HEAR HKEKEEE KHER KKK HK 7 Mar 45 - General Wyche left the Div CP at 1115 hours for the Wednesday XIII Corps CP in Viersen. He arrived there at 1145, had lunch with General Gillemand returned to the Div CP at 1400. He then went to the CP of the 304th Eners in Herrath, the 304th Medics in Ostrech and the CP of the Div arty in Andhover, thereaft:r, returning to the Div CP. In the evaning, a meeting was held with G2 and G=-3 during which time plans were discussed foy movement of the Division to a new area in the vicinit of Gangelt, Geilenkirchen and Heerlen, HU HK HH HE EH KR He HO ee OH 0800 (with Col's Gloriod and Van Allen) for the XVI Corps Hq to which the Div was not attached. Arrived there at 0855. Talked with Gen Andersen and the C/S of that Div and then went to the new XVI Corps Hq which was moving to Neiukirck. On the way, stopped at Venlo, Holland where he saw Maj Gen Porter, (CG of the 75th Div. falked with him for a few minutes and then went on to Nieukirck. After talking with Gen Anderson again, proceded on to the new Div cP in Hoesbrock, Holland, about 5 miles south of Sittard. At 1600, the General went up to the 30 Div CP in chet, where he talked with Gen Hobbs. lie Ganeral Wyche left the Div CP in rcipes, Germany at 2 Mar 45 — The General left Div CP in Simpelveld, Holland and Friday went to the XIII Corps cP in Baal, Germany. Arrived there at 0810. General Wyche spoke with General & Gillépfor a short while and then went to the 102nd Infantry Division CP at Vierson, Germany. Here the General met General Busby, General Keating and Gen- eral Foxx, General Gilléf, Corps Comnander, was also present at the meeting. Had lunch at Corps CP in Baal and then returned to new Div CP in Orath, Germa Distance from Simpleveld to Orath, new CP area, 25mi. KRHHKHHKAM HHH KHRKHHK HHH HHH HH HHH EE 3 Mar 45 - In the morning, the General went to XIII Corps at Seturday Rath where he had a short conference with General Gilli’. On the way back to Div CP, he stopned in at Div Arty to see General Winn and then came back to the Div CP, In the afternoon, at 1330, the General went to the 313th'CP located in Hilderath and then went to the 315th located in Kipshoven. After a short discussion with the Regimental comnander, the General proceded to the 314th Inf CP located in Hol- ton add shortly thereafter, the General returned to Div CP. } REE KKRHKH KA HHKKRHHKHHHHHHHHHHRHHH HH EH 4, Mar 45 - In the morning, the General went to XIII Corps CP Sunday at Rath and saw Gen Gill@f® Stopped in at Div Arty, Visited the 904th in Flassenberg and then the 312th FA in Grambschaus and then proceded to the 3llth FA in e General Will accompanied us on the tour of inspection. In the afternooh, visited the 76lst Ta Battalion in Schweinberg. Visited the 779th ord. at a brick factory. Visited the QM located near the outskirts of Erklenz and then continued on to the 310th FA in Beckrath. Returned to Division CP and shortly theredfter, went to the 813th TD Battalion i Golkrath, Today, the 313th Inf with a company (Co A) of the 76lst Tank Bn was ordered to clean out the area in the vicinity of Dulken. The 315th Infantry made a reconnaissance of routes leading to the vi- cinity of Reinhousen :ith the intention of assisting the 2nd Armored Division and securing objective #21 in the same vicinity. HERR KRHA HHRHRHRKRHKRHHRHR HE HG @: Mar 45 - This morning, the General went to Corps Hq and se- Monday cured detaiis in regard to the area that the Division was to be responsible for insofar as Military govt is concerned. After leaving Corps, he went to the cP of the 102nd Division, which was also in Viersen; The Gen attended the 0830 briefing at G-3. after the briefing, the Gen conferred with Colonelyan Bibber in the General's office. after lunch, there was a meeting held at the general's office at 1300 attending were; Gen Wyche, Colonel Thomas, Col Kreger and Col Sponholz. after the meeting, at 1500, the General to XIII Corps in Kerkrade where he met redhat there and Anderson but found they were at the advance CP in Baesweiller. He drove up there and discovered that the 84th Divis- jon in theXIII Corps attack had advanced to Wald- neil. The Gen then visited the 5th armored Div CP and after talking with Gen the CG, he returned - to theDiv CP (1730). HEH KKH KHKKHEHHAHKHRAHRHHHHHRKEEKKHASK 28 Feb 145 - Wednesday KKKRR HE FE 1 Mar 45 - Thursday “% 9 HH He The General attended the 0830 briefing at G-3. At 0945, the General left Div CP for Corps, in Sitt- ard where he visited with General Anderson. From Corps Headquarters, theGen proveded to the 31th located in Bocket, Germany. On the way back the Gencral stopped to cut some cabbages in Germany Returned to Div CP. The afternoon was spent going over papers and administration at the office. He attended the 1630 orientation gathering at the G-2-3 office. In the evening, the General attended a formal social affair given ke by the hostess Mrs Heiligers, at which movies were shown, HRI KRM HK HHRKHKHHHH HH HHH The General attended the usual 0830 briefing at G-3 and then left for the XVI Copps Hars in Sittarc Here he visited with GeneralAnderson and then left to inspect the bridge across the Roer River at Orsbach. Enroube, he stopped at the 314th in Bocket and also at Div arty and later went to the 35th Div CP at Wassenburg. Here the General had lunch with his classmates General Baade. Returned to the Div CP, stopping off at Div Arty again on the way back. Had a flat tire on the way back abo 6 km sw of Sitterd. At about 2030, word was rec'd that we were to send a liaison officer to the XIII Corps, intimating that the Div would change from XVI to XIII Corps. At 0100, theC/S was informed that the Div was assigned to the XIII Corps and would move to the vicinity of Wegberg, about § mi SW of Munchin-Gladbach. RRR HR EK KH HH HEA 22 Feb 45 - Corps Commander, General Anderson, and from there, Thursday returned to the Div CP. CRN RHR EHRHHHHHRHHHRHHRHE HHH HHH ST ee KH H 23 Feb 45 - The Gen left the office at 0820 to go to the 314th Friday On the way back to the Div CP, he stopped at the CP of the 76lst Tank Battalion and then returned to the office for lunch. The 314th Infantry junp ed off this morning at0330. In the evening, they were on all of their objectives which were along the line of the Roer River in their zone. This marked the re-entry of the Div in combat since coming out of the lines on the 6th of February. SRK HHKHEKHHHHH KKH HHH EES eH 2, Feb 45 — In the morning, Capt Krayer left the Div CP in Sin- Saturday pleveld for Brumath to see General Dalquist, CG of the 36th Division, with respect to the transfer of some 13 officers and 75EM. The Enlisted men trans— ferred were in confinement and the Gen dispatched capt Krayer as his personalrepresentative to apolo- gize to Gen Dalquist. at 1000, the General left for a tour of the units which were located as far west as Maastrich, north to Heinsburg and east to Herleen. The General had lunch at quartermaster company and then returned to the Div about 1500. The General ettended the 1630 briefing at G-3. KREMER KHKRRKHEKHRKHRKKKHEH EEE 25 Feb 45 - The General attended the 0830 briefing at G-3 and Sunday spent the rest of the morning at the Div CP. In theafternoon, the General went to the 314th CP wher he saw Colonel Robinson and ten PW'S who had been captured by the 3rd Battalion. He then made a tour of the 3 Bn CP's of the 314th and then returned to the Div CP. SHREK KR HEHEHE HHH HK He HHH 26 Feb 45 - The General attended the 0830 briefing atG-3 and Monday spent the rest of the morning at the office. In the afternoon, at 1350, he went to Army Hq. On the way, hestopped at the CP of the 313th in Cadier where he saw Col Yan Bibber who had just been pro- moted to the grade of full Colonel. Hethen went on to army to see Gen Simpson. However, upon arrival, the Gen foundGen Simpson in conference with Field Marshal Montgomery so theGen talked with the C/S of Armyfor a few minutes and then returned to the Div CP. On the way back, he stopped at the 315th CP in Gulpen and then after l-eaving the 315th, hedrove to Aachen where he saw the siegfried line defenses around the city. ‘ 18 Feb 45 - At 1900, a secret conference was held discussing Sunday the results o f the visit to Corps and Army. The meeting attended by the General Staff, Col Enderton and Maj Sponho lz. Meeting adjourned 2100. Div- ision plus attachments due to close by midnight tonight. oe tM a gas Ca a St OH Ot OM ee OE HH CS ce eC He HK SE KKK KR CRE EES A SR 19 Feb 45 - The General left the Div CP at 1130 to have lunch Monday and a conference with General Simpson, Army Comdr. at the 9th Army Hors in Maastrich. Returned to the Div CP at 1509 and spent the remainder of the day at the Div CP. The entire division closed 0200 this date. ae ae a nn KW 20 Feb 45 - A meeting of unit commanders was held at the Gen's Tuesday office at 090 O hours in which was discussed the pians: for the forthcoming operation. After lunch the general wentron a reconnaissance of the new assembly area, east of Maastrich and passed through the town of simpleveld which was to be the new CP area, and then went on to Gangelt, where he saw Gen Baadee. The Gen then went on up to the town of Bocket which wes to be used as a CP area for the 314th and then went to the 79th Div Arty where they relieved one CT of the 35th Div. Returned to Div CP for dinner. Mame eee ueee eM eM eee He HH MR HH KH HM HMM HM HM MH HR H MM HK HHH KKK HHH HHHHKHKKEKKHAKAHA HHH GZ 2. Feb 45 — The General spent the entire day at the office. In Wednesday the morning, C olonel Thomas and Gen Wahl discussed the case of and interviewed Major DeArmond. In th afternoon, a good friend of the general's, Sam Eaton, came to see the General. In the evening, a social getheri ng was held at the Leva residence in which Gen Wyche, Gen Wahl, Gol Thomas and aides wer¢ guests of the Leva family. ~ @ of 26 3 3 ae 2t St t+ aA 4. 26 of Kj 2 2. 2 2 3 ray i) nw Ww Ww ON 7 ‘ nn OW “ x x * 7 x OW ay Os 4 a 22 Feb 45 - Div CP moved from s' Herr Nerelderen at 0890 to Thursday Simpleveld, about 7km south of Herrleen, a total distance of approximately 30 miles, Arrived at the new CP areazat 0930. The Gen then went to/the CP of the XII I Corps where he saw Gen Gr¥tten, CG of the XIII Corps. Returned to the Div CP in Simp- @ leveld at noon. In the afternoon, the Gen went to the XVI Corrs Hars in Sittard and then to the CP of Div Arty.cand’ the 314th in Bocket where hea 3Meih wt¥eto relieve the 137th Infantry of the 5th Div at night. Relief to be completed by midnight. The Gen Then went back to Sittard where he met the Wy Feb 45 - The Division was alerted to be prepared to send out Wednesday billetting parties to Tongres, in the ninth Army area, Se oo Me ie ae Ee ee Sea ae Ake ee a ie a eae A ge ee ee xe HHH HEH KRCKHHHHHEHH AR HH GH H 15 Feb 45 - Thursday left for the new area, area app roximately 1845. Distance: RRM HHH KRRHK KH KH HHH KH 17 Feb 45 - Saturday Forward elements of the Div CP, consisting of G-l, G~3, Maj Sponholz and billetting parties left old CP area in Pont-A —Mousson, for the new area in s'Herr N elderen at 1330. It was decided that Col Dohrmann , Gen Wahl and Gen Wyche would leave the following morning and the Chief of Staff would stay | behind wmtil the last elements of the division had The Division today ceme under the control of the 9th Army and XVI Corps, The Gen left the old Div CP area, accompanied by Gen Wahl, at Pont A Mousson at 0700 hours and proceded to new Div CP area in s' Herr Nelderen, arriving there at 1330. After checking-in with the advance party, the General went to Corps Headauarters in Sittard and reported to the Corps C ommander, General Anderson, He then went to Army Headquarters and reported to the Army Commander,’ General Simpson but upon arrival, dis- covered the army commander was resting in bed. He then returned to the Div CP, Capt Krayer denarted with remainding Div CP personnel enroute to new CP area in s' Herr Nelderen at 0825; arriving at new 187 miles, 5 4 3 3 ae we CS ee The General, in the morning, visited the three regi- mental ecp's., At 1100 the General went to see the Army Co mmander and returned to the Div CP for lunchfh In the afternoon, the General went to Tongres to see the first trains pull in which arrived at 1100, carring the 2nd and 3rd B ns >of the 314th Infantry. The Div CP was moved in two echelons. The first echelon arriving Friday dnd closing ‘riday. The 2n echelon closed saturday nicht. Colonel Thomas arri- ved wit h the 2nd Echelon, 18 Feb 45 - @ Sun day Gen Wyche andiCol Thomes left the Div CP for Corps Hg at 1 100 at Sittard and stayed for lunch with the Corps Commander, General Winn was also present. Generel Wahl visited the CG of the 8th Armored Div, had Jun ch thee and returned to the D iv CP later in the afternoon, Gen Wyche and Col Thomas returned to the D iv CP at 1730. The 76lst Tank Bn came under our con trol today. 10 Feb 45 - civilians. After lewving the 315th CP the Gen Saturday returned to the Div CP. In the evening a very & successful Division party was held. The only flies ; in the ointment being the presence of several sus- pectsd collaborated. As a matter of fact, about 90% of the party consisted of collaboraters all of which proved to be very pleasant. Later it was dis covered that the term "collaborater" was applied by the people who did not have one franc to rub anginst another to the people who did have one franc to rub against another. However, all in all, a fine time was had by everyone present FRR HHH HHH EHRHKHEHRHRHR RHEE SE ll Feb 45 - Sunday was an exceedingly quiet day. The morning Sunday being spent in drinking tomatto jice. in the af- ternoon, the General drove up #$ the Metz and in- Spected Fort Driant and while there, went to see the Cathedral. RREKEKRHHKA HHH RHRHRKRRHRE HERES 12 Feb 45 - In the morning, the General went to the 313th CP to Monday isspect the battalions in their training progress, He found all the battalions of the 313th were well billetted, both in the town of Pagny and Vandieres He also found that General DeGaulle had entrained there last night at about 2300 with one platoon from the 313th acting as guard at the RR station, Gen DeGaulle had apparently been to 7th Army Hq where he decorated Gen Patch with several French awards. He talked briefly to the men about the importance of patrolling and of the accurate reporting of informa- tion they gained while on patrols, Col Van Bibber left for Paris at 1030 on a short leave After in- specting the 313th, the Gen then returned to the Div CP where he had lunch and then went to the 314th and, guided by Col Davis, went around to that regiment's battalions, Returned to the Div CP at bbout 1700. itt ih Th he ee ee eo ee ee ee ee 13 Feb 45 - The General spent the entire day at the office suffer Tuesday ing from an acute attack of direa. Colonel Thomas made a tour of some of the units. @ RHPHRKHK HH HH HH HK HK KRHKKHKK HK HH HH He HG 6 Feb 45 - Col Van Bibber at his CP in Pogny sur Moselle and Col Tuesday Davis at the 314th CP in Jezining. Returned to Giv CH at 1800. RRR KRM RHR HK KKH HHH EE HH 8 Y Deb 45 - Inthe morning, the Gen finished his tour of the biv- Wednesday ouee areas visitine the 315th in Faulx and the insta ations of theOM, Medics, Ordnance, Ren Troop and Ener inthe Town of Pont-A-Mousson. The C/S Arrived from the old CP in Schwindratzheim about 1439 and the Gen spent the rest of the afternoon orienting hin and the rest of the staff. RH KRM KRHEKKRHHRHKHKKHHHHE HHH RHE HHH BS 8 Feb 45 - The Gen spent the morning at the office. an orienta= Thursday tion meeting was held at 1139 with the G/S. In the afternoon the Gen stayed at the office while the C/S and Gen Wahl visited the units excent for a short period when the General went over to the medical Bn to have a tooth pulled e Me eek se ae get a. ae gt SR Se SE 8b FE Sere SES eo Ht EK See ee ~eRHeKHKKHEHKRK KR HK YVHeHKEHKHeHEKKRRHHKRRRRKAK S % 9 Feb 45 - In the morning the General stayed in the office and Friday the usual 1100 orientation consultaion was held. After lunch, he visited the Ren Troop, mer Bn., QM Battalion and Ordnance Officer all in the town of Pont-A-Mousson. He then returned to the Div CP. RMR EEK KERR KKK HERR HERKRHKKEHHHHERE EH *% 10 Feb 45 - +n the morning at 0830, the Genleft for the 313th Saturday Infantry in Pagny. There, he met Co! onel Van Bibber and talked with him about training and then went down to the 314th CP in Jezianville where he talked to Colonel Robinson on the same subject and with partic- ular reference to the scouting and patroling and 4 fighting in towns. He also emphasized the fact that the regiments should stress the use of the 57mm more as an anti-tank weapon, In the afternoon, went to the 315th CP in Faulx where he saw ColonelSchriver. Here, he also met General Wahl and then discuss ed training along the same lines that he had used with tre other two regiments. The General pointed-out that they should be particularly maticulous in sal- vaging all army equipment that they could find around the area. Considerable equipment had apparently been left by the previous division in the area (Sth Armd — & Division), particularly clothing. Some civilians made their apnearance in public almost completely ow fitted in G-I clothing; most popular article being the "beanie" which was particularly favored by the kids. Mumerous raincoats have also been seen on a , Fed 45 - (Contd) our reliefand move. ‘Shortly after the meet- Sunday ing was adjourned, General Dalouist, CG 36th Div, -errivd at Div CP to discuss relief of the 315th and 314th regi ments by his units. Staff meeting was held after sunpe & and plans were made for General Wahl with the staff to procede to new area early in the morning and prepare to receive the division in its new area. General Wyche me General Brooks on the road during the morning while visiting regimental CP's, HHH HK H KKM KK HHH HKHHKHRKKRHE HHH HHH HK HG 5 Feb 45 — The General left Div CP at 0845 for the rear echel on Monday in LeHoube, 10 miles west of Saverne in the Vosges Mts. After talking with the section chiefs and acuainting Col Krerer with the plans for the movement of the Div to Pont A Mousson, he left the rear echelon for 7th Army Hors in Iuneville, After driving in drizzling rain to the vicinity of Blamont, we had the misfortune to get a flat tire near Domerve, However, it hapnened just opr= osite the only service station in France sothe tire was repaired on the spot and then the General Drove on to Luneville, arriving there at 1230. Had lunch with Gen Tatch, talked over the general situation with him and confirmed the instructions that we had received nre- viously that the 79th Div would be relieved by extending the left and right boundries of the 1°%lst AB and 36th Infantry Divisions resvectively commencing on the night of Feb 5, 1945, and to be completed by daylight 6 Feb. The Div is instructed to move to Pont A Mousson, to go into Army reserve, to train and to rehabilitate itself for an expected two week period. After his discissim with the Army Commander, Gen Wyche left Army Hors at 1420 hours and arrived Div CP 1700. Today marked the beginning of a new era in sleeping comfort for the Div Commander due to the untiring efforts of the junior aide in securing a box spring and innerspring matress, How- ever, the Gen was hered to remark "if you hear me yodle- ing during the middle of the night it will be becéuse he is suffering from hight altitude and thinking I'm in the Alps. Me HHEHHHHHHHAAHKHKKEHAHHAHKEHEHKEKRHKAKK KH F 6 Feb 45 — Gen Wyche left the Div CP at 0845 (Schwindratzheim) and Tuesday proceded to new CP area in Pont A Mousson. He stonned at the 10lst AB CP in Hochfelden to say goodbye to Gen @ Taylor and found that he was out visiting his units. He then stopred at 14th Armored CP in Detwiller and sas Gen Smith and then proceded on to Corps where he had lunch with General Brooks. After lunch he went on to font-a_ Mousson and arrived there at 1500 hours. General Wahl met him and took him around to see some of the regiments and Bn areas west of the Moselle River. There he saw 2 Feb 45 — Visited 313th CP and then proceded to Col Gooding's Friday CP. returned to Div CP 1030. Went to 10lst CP to see General Taylor. Upon arrival at Gen Taylor's CP, found him to be out. The Gen talked with the C/S and G-3 of the 10lst and then returned to Div CP for lunch. Upon return to Div CP, the Gen had a short conference with G-2 and G-3 before lunch. The gen then visited the 314th and 315th CP, the 2nd Bn of the 314th and the 313 rest camp at Waulk Chateau before returning to the Div CP, Stopned momentarily at the 36th Div CP but Gen Dal- quist was out visiting units. While at the 36th Div CP word was rec'd that they were preparing to attack Rohr- willer and Herrlisheim tonight beginning 1900. A short staff meeting was held after suprer. General Devers, accompanied by General Brooks, visited CP at 1399 and stayed for a short period of time, General Devers Stated,"the 79th Division is the only old division un- der his command which still had power for offensive ac- tion", KR RMR MK KKK RK KKH K RE HHEKHHHKHREHE HEHE EE 3 Feb 45 - Left Div CP early in the morning and after stopring at Saturday HHH KK *K the 36th Div CP proceded to visit CP's of the three Inf regiments and all artillery battalions, Returned to Di cP for lunch. After lunch, the General went to the clearing station in Hochfelden to have a dental exam- ination. After the examination, visited the ward and stayed to see a moving picture being shown the patients Returned to Division CP at 1630. Invited to Division Artillery for stake dinner, Returned from there at 203 MRR MH KK KHKKRNRHHKEKKHKKKHEHKEHHK EEE h Feb 45 = Left Div CP 0930 and proceded to 315th CP (accompanied Sunday by General Wahl and General Winn, respectively) where General Wyche presented Colonel Donaldson with the DSC Colonel Donaldson is the first officer in the Division to receive the DSC. From there, General Wyche made a tour of the Regimental CP's returning to Div CP shortly before lunch. Word was received that the Division to be relieved and moved to a rest area beginning 5 Feb 45 General Taylor, 1Olst AB Div., visited Div CP for pur- pose of coordinating relief of 313th by 506th. A cere- mony wes held at 1430 at the General's office at which time the Gener’1 presented an Oak Leaf Cluster to the Silver Star to Col Robinson and a silver star to Colone Schriver and Captein Beaver, The General then decora= pas Mees Thomas, Col Sievers, Col Dohrmann, Col Col O'Ri 7 : the Bronze Stor poe at 4 C02, Charles and Co} Maples with ceremony, a short meeting was held giving commanders and those nresent the pone ptt yene i, 29 Jan 45 - thereafter, he returned to the Div CP. The General Monday stayed at Div CP during the afternoon, going over plans for patrols and raids with members of the Gen- eral Staff. Usual staff conference held after supper. oe es ‘ wm 26 Me eS ae “ 34. t, u >». L. a ee a ae a ee ee eS ee LH se ae ae @ KKH HHHHHHHHAKHeHAKRHHHKKXeXHAHHKHKKEKEKHAeH HK KH OX 30 Jan 45 - Left Div CPearly in the morning again and stopped in Tuesday at the 36th Division CP where the General talked with General Dalquist and then went on to the 315th CP wher he saw Col Schriver and Col Robinson. From there, he proceded to the 3rd Bn of the 315th and visited and visited some of the front-line positions. From the 315th he continued his tour, stopping for a few momen- ts at the 314th CP and then finally on to the 313th CP After a short stop at the 313th, the General returned to the Div CP for lunch. Colonel Thomas, Gen Wahl, Col Dohrman and Col Oriordan, respectively, left the Div CP shortly after lurch, making a tour of the regi- ments and reer installations. General Wyche remained at the CP the remainder of the Day. General Brooks arrived at the CP approximately 1400. Stayed for only a short time. Usual conference held after supper in the evening. Patrols and raids scheduled for tonight. Mm 26 Hj MM 2% 6% MR HM HM HM SH a << «A iM 3 6 3 ge 36 HO Ct KE ROE KR OK ESE HK KS Re ee aE KT eee 31 Jan 45 - The Gen left early in the morning and started for the Wednesday 10lst AB CP but met General Taylor on the road. Stop- ped and talked to him for a short time and then headed for the 313th CP, stopping at General Dalyuists Hors first. Arrivalat the 313th shortly after 1000 and af- ter talking to Col Sagmoen about the raids and the pre paration for stronger raids tonight, the General went to Waulk Chateau to see how they were making out in preparing the chateau for a battalion rest camp. From there, went to Col Porter's CP in the NE corner of Hag uenau. Returned to Div CP at noon. At 1245, rec'd a new Corps OI giving plans for the 36th Div attack on Oberhoffen. Also rec'd word that the French had occu= pied Gambsheim this morning. In the afternoon, the Gen visited the 314th and 315th CP's (Atcompanied by Col Gloriod)., Returned to Div CP, stopring a 36th Div CP on the way. 315th raid scheduled for tonight. Missio is tocapture PW's, Usual staff conference held during the evening. MMR H HMR HK HK HHH H HH HH 1 Feb 45 = The General went to Corps for conference with Corps @ Thursday commander (was accompanie? by C/S) in the morning. ing the course of the day, visited the three regimenta CPts, 313th planned a raid to jump-off at 2100. Staf conference held during the evening and then the Genera left Div CP at 2200 to procede to the 313th CP_where he awaited results and progress of raid. Ret Div cP 200. Raid was successful; 5 PW's taken. 26 Jan 45 -It was decided to defer the relief of the 2h42nd by the Friday 314th for 24 hours in order to give the 314th some rest before going back into the line, ‘In the afternoon, the General visited the CPs of the lst and 2nd and 3rd Bns of the 213th Infantry. He then went along the line of Col Porter's battalion where the MIR was right eround the stream in Hagueriau and looked through the loop holes and decided to come up at the first opportunity and sh shoot a few Germans. Also inspected the TD locations in the town and went to the 2nd Bn with Col Gooding who showed the General up to their OP in the west edge of the town. From this position, the general could see the disposition of Col Goodings troops. The General then returned to the Div CP at about 1900. KRHHRKHKKKRKKRHHEKKHKRHHKRHRRHKRHRHHRHRHKHHKHKHHKE 27 Jan 45 -The General left Viv CP end went to Weitbruch early in Saturday the afternoon where he saw Col Schriver and then he pro ceded on up to the lst and 2nd Bns of the 315 th in Mar ienthal. The Gen then went on up to the 313th CP in Karthausen and talked to Col Van Bibber about plans for a raid across the River in Haguenau to get identi- fication. HMR RH HHH KRKM KKK KHHRHHK HHH HHKHRKH HEE 28 Jan 45 -At 1000 the Corps Chief of Staff called and directed us Sunday to make a complete investigation of the loss of the 2nd Battalion of the 314th. The Gen left the Div CP at approx. 1000 and went to the 315th CP where he talked with Col Schriver about the conduction of patrols and raiding parties across the river to determine the stren gth and identification of the enemy. He then went up to Marienthal to the CP of the 2nd Bn of the 315th wherq he met Col Holton. Col Holton took the Gen up to Co. "E" on the line and from there went to the reserve platoon which was housed in the outskirts of Bischwilley Company "E" was operating on the plan of having two platoons in the line for 48 hours and‘one platoon in re serve for 24 hours whereby the one platoon in reserve could get some rest and also get cleaned—up and have a hot meal out of the line. The General then returned to the Division Command Post. At 1215 in the afternoon the General and C/S went to the 36th Division CP where they discussed plans for an operation to restore the old OPL. KHER KHKHKHKKHHHHKHKHKRKKKHRKRH HHH HH HHH 29 Jan 45 -Left Div CP early in the mornine and went to the 36th Monday Div CP and talked with Gen Dalouist. From there, went to the 315th CP where the Gen talked to Col Schriver regarding the patrols and raids. The General then went to the 313th CP where he met Col Van Bibber and shortly 22 Jan 45 - Spent the morning at Div CP discussing present sit- Monday uation with staff. In the afternoon, the general visited the 242nd Infantry and 214th CP's in Wheit— bruch. Returned to Div CP at about 1809. ve . x My { 4. >4 24 M4. 24 32 ? 3654 ae 3 MBM St 4 st + 3+ 3t @ Biase. SCS 2 Ie I a EF or Jes. SHE ~ = te x S ete SS He IES 23 Jan 45 - In the morning, the General visited the CP of the Tuesday 36th Division in Mommenheim where he talked with Gen Daleuist concerning plans for the Defense of our sec tor. In the afternoon he made a reconnaissance of the Haguenau switch position which was to be organ- ized as af a new defensive line, a5 4, 2 2 % 2 2 BA a & ~ ao ~~ MS MH eM HR MR 2. 3 >: KHEHKAHKHKHH AHHH KKH HH HHA HR 2h Jan 45 - The Gen, in the morning, visited the 314th in Weit- Wednesday bruch and then went up to the 3rd Bn CP in Bisch- willer where he met Col Purvis who took him to the OP overlooking Camp Oberhoffer which displayed signs of activity. After staying at the OP for a few min- utes he returned to the Division CP. In the after- noon, he visited the Battalions of the 315th in Hoch stett and then returned to the Div CP. At 2030 in the evening, word was received that the kraut were crossing the river west of Schweighausen in the area of the 2nd Bn of the 222nd and also near Kaltenhaus near the area of the 242nd. At 1230, activity sub- sided. About this time an 0.1. was received from Corps to the effect that we would be relieved by the 10lst Airborne Division. ‘his, however, was later canceled. The kraut renewed their activity at 0100 and continued on through the night. RRM MMR KH HHH HR HR HH HH HH HK HH HK 25 Jan 45 -General gottup at 0445 to get the situation on the Thursday progress of the attack in the Schweighausen area and spent the morning at the CP. In the afternodn, he went to the Ho of Gen Wahl in Kellerndorf were he fo that the 3rd Bn of the 314th was running into strong resistance in the woods West of Schweighausen. By late afternoon, the lst Bn of the 314th was fighting in Schweighausen and the 2nd Bn of the 222nd was com ing up the Left flank to the town. Durine the day, an opr instruction was received from Corps to the effect that the 1Olst Airborne would relieve elements on our front. General Taylor, CG of the 10lst Airborne, came into the Div CP in the morning and discussed plans fo the relief of the 222nd. After supper, the Gen went back to T/F Wahl Hq and found that things had quieted down considerably with everyone buttonad-up for the night and orders issued to resume the attack in the morning. General Patch visited the CP early in the afternoon. ler Sar sae ae ee a eR eee RS sy ¥ ‘ ‘ ‘ a. Hh ae ae ee a ee KR HR MH HH HH FEE SHE Se St Oe Se SHE tt KR oe ee 17 Jan 45 - Wednesday ®@ The day was spent operating out of GeneraliiWahl's Ha at Surbourg and visiting the different units under his command. Late in the afternoon, the Gen went to Corps, returning approximately 2000. AG/S meeting was held upon the general's return, JH HREHEHKHKHKKKHHRHKHKKKEKKRKHKHEHKKRHKEEKHEHE 18 Jan 45 - Thursday 19 Jan 45 - Friday fH HK 2. Jan 45 = Sunday staff, Today was spent operating out of General Wahl's Ho at Surbourg and visiting his different units. The General ate early supper and proceded to Corps for Conference with Corps Commander. Returned from Corps at aprroximately 2000. Upon his return, a general staff conference was held. RHA KRHHKKMHHHHKKKHHKHRK HH HE H A counterattack of the 14th Armored Division plus elements of the 315th was launched on Rittershoffen. The attack was only partially successful. The Gen spent part of the day at Gen Wahl's Ho and returned to Div CP in the middle of the afternoon. Plans for a possible withdrawal completed this evening. Gen- eral Greer sailed from Marseilles at 0930 penned de a ee On ee ae ae eva “ye m “MM 4 KEK AKHKEHHAHHKHAHRHAHAH HK KH HK WS Not much activity during the day but at noon, word was received that withdrawal plan wasto go into effect that night. Division CP was moved to Schwindratzheim beginning at 1500; closing in new area at 1800, Dur- ing the night, division withdrew to new positions al- LNO Bur er veh § anotg 7Ar ong the Moder river. wagsenicerm | “w x met ee. andl gel ae 2 oes ee one. 2 at et ee ee He RE eee * eH HH He HR HE Pe General left Div CP at 1000 and visited all elements under his command. Returned to Div CP and spent the rest of the day discussing troop disposition with the se3e aay eee Gat Yt es a ee ea A a ee Kt KH KH KH HHH H FH a + % Ht % TASK FORCE WAHL: 222nd Inf (-2 Bn FORAGE CCA 14th Armored 315th Inf (-] Bn 6& AIB 3rd Bn (31 48 Tk Bn 500 AFA TASK FORCE LINDEN: 2h2nd Inf 7s) Co. "C", 121 A Eng 232nd Inf Tr "C" 94th Ren Sq Co A, 7816+ Tk Bn Co "C", 813th TD plus 33rd FA Gp Supporting 1 Plat CoA 311 FA Sup 242 Inf 827th TD (Colored Co B, 813th (-1 Plat) Sup 314th minus lst Bn. 14 Jan 45 ~ Gen Wyche arrived at T/F Wahl Ho at the customary Sunday hour of 0800 and found that the condition was fairly stable there. Early in the afternoon, the two Bns o the 313th which had been fighting in the Vosges Moun tains, had returned and went into bivouac in the vi- cinity of Hoffen. The Corps Comdr visited T/F Wahl Hq in the afternoon and impressed the Gen and Gen Smith with the necessity of cleaning-up Rittershoffe and Hatten at the earliest possible moment. However, this was not as easy és it might appear since two panzer and a paratroop division had already been ide tified. The ermor continued its attack and by night fall had cut the road leading north out of Hatten and destroyed one self-propelled gun. During the previous night, the Germans had used flame throwing tanks in an effort to dislodging our infantry in Rittershoffen. However, outside of buring a couple of buildings, no ground was lost. During the night Haguenau received its usual shelling with the 280mm German railroad gun. AS eH 4 SM Bi “aso + MH we HOM x Me Be MM HM HM Se a. a. A ray aw OK nn * 7" 7 7 7 "~ ra n OW ~ 7 ray " 7" ay 7 ral *" n 7 7 ray ray 15 Jan 45 = Left Div CP early in the morning and proceded to T/F Monday Wahl Ho where the Gen spent the morning contacting th various unit commanders of the 14th armored and T/F Wahl. Returned to Div CP for lunch and then again af ter lunch went back to T/F Wahl Ha in Surburg. Visit- ed the 3 Bn CP of the 313th and then proceded back to T/F Wahl's Ho just in time to receive the news that the Germans had launched an attack against our forces in Hatten, tem minutes rrior to their attack time of our forces. We counter-attacked later in the evening Securing all lost ground rlus some additional. Short ly after dark the Germans had been badly beaten and forced to withdraw from previous positions. Every- thing was buttoned-up for the night at epproximately 2200. Coe Se ne A Se a HMMM eR HHH MME RMR HRM Re wD Bw te Fe Fe Se SSF KK THRE ARH KHHKHAHKHHHH HHH HH H 16 Jan 45 - Left Div CP 0810 and proceded to Gen Wahl's Ho in Sur Tuesday burg and then discussed plans for the comming operatia with Generals Wahl, Smith, Col Schriver, and Col Hudel sten from time to time throughout the day. The after- foon was spent in the same manner: making plans for th attack the following morning. The 12th Armored Div jumped-off during the night and made some progress in the southern part of our sector but had very little success in the vicinity of Rohrwiller. Preparations sade for possible German counterattack exnected bet HRRKHKM HHH HHH HH HK HHH HH H eX 11 Jan45 - (Cont'd) tively unchanged, Gen Wyche spent the day Thursday visiting Gen Wahl at his Task Force Hq in Surburg, Col ae Oe Be. ae oO Feo Bis n Luongo, CO 222nd, in Soultz, Col Caum, CO 242nd in Nie derbetschdorf and Col Schriver who was also in Nieder- betschdorf preparing to move his CP to Oberbetchdorf. In view of the slow progress, the Gen asked the Corps commander for more troops to restore the position and it was decided to launch another counterattack with th 14th Armored Div. After supper, the Gen went up to Ge Wahl's Ho where he conferred with Gen Cooper-Smith, CG of the 14th Armored and his staff, orgenizing the plan of attack for the following morning. It was decided that Col Carlstatt of CCA would attack the town of Ri- tershoffen and Col Gillespie of CCB would attack Due West arount the Norther flank to take the town of Hatten. Gen Wyche returned to the Div CP at 2300, KERR EKHAKHHKHKKHHHHKH HHH HK HR * M 1 WS ee ae ee n KW se 3G 3 12 Jan 45 - Col Carlstate attacked at daylight but by 1030, it we Friday > ss 2 i Per. ie aoe | obvious that he would not be able to complete the op- eration without the aid of CCB which it had been hoped would not have to be committed. At 1130, CCB jumped- off at the line of departure which was, roughly, SW of Leitsweiller and by 1630, had partially enveloped Hat- ten. In the afternoon, the Gen went to Maj Easson's 3rd Bn Hq in Rittershoffen whose battalion had deple- ted to approx. 200 men. Col Holten wes still ctt-off in Hatten with 4 kraut tenks in the tom. After a telephone conversation with the Corps Commander, it wag decided to renew the attack the following morning with the 14th Armored Division. Cae ee See ee ed ap ce ee ee a eee ee c 2 oe Se aes * KEK HHH HK HH KH KK HH HH KH 2 HK GH 36 see 13 Jan 45 - The Gen arrived at T/F Wahl Hq at 0800 and found that Saturday the krauts had been putting on their customary morning counterattack but no ground had been lost in either Hatten or Rittershoffen. In the afternoon, due to a mig understanting in orders, one company of the 2nd battal- ion 315th, withdrew from Hatten. As soon as this mis- take became apnarent, the company was ordered back in addition to all the armor that was possible to get in the town, Previous to the withdrawal of this cmmpany, the 3rd Bn had been considcred cut-off in Hatten, Night found three tanks and a company of armored infantry in the town with two companies of the 315th. During the Afternoon, the General went to the CP of the 315th in Oberbetchdorf., On the way, he passed a town which had been just bombed by a German jet-propelled plane. The Gen directed the evacuation of aprroximately 15 wounded men and the unloading of a burning truck loaded with 35 rounds of 8" How ammo. He then proceded on to Col Schrivers CP in Oberbetchdorf. Upon arrival there, he learned that they too had been bombed but without any asualties. Returned 4 the CP at 1800. ; 8 Jan 4&5 - (Cont'd) Fricke, executive officer of the 242nd. Af- Monday ter instructing both regimental commanders to conduct intensive patroling, he returned tothe Div. CP. , My eH HHH SHH HK HK % + + MAS OR Ee ee ak ge ae oe We ae oe ae eR TF HK FS HK EH KH KK SH HF 9 Jan 45 - In the morning, the general again went down to Bisch= Tuesday Willer. After stopping at the 314th, he went over to CCB CP but found that Cohonel Braumley was up in the vicinity of Rohrweiller where his unit was held-up at yen, the stream about hald a mile on the North side of Ro Yr ) weiller where the bridge was out. At Rohrweiller, he met Colonel Braumley and decided to govup to the bridg cite. However, they on y got about hald way due to the intense artillery and mortar fire. The Gen then talked with Colonels Robinson and Braumley and ordered the Captain of the engineering company to get the bridge in immediately and instructed Col Braumley to push on to Herrlisheim as soon as the bridge was in. He then returned to the Division CP. When he returned to the CP, the Gen found General Wilson had arrived and stayd for lunch, After lunch, General Bro-ks, the Corps Commander, arrived with General Devers, Army Group Dommander, and stayed for about half an‘hour. After oS? they left, Genere] Colling, Commander of the 42nd Div. arrived at our CP. At 1445, the Bridge was in East of Rohrweiller. By night fall, CCB had a battalion of armored infantry in the town of Herrlisheim. MH KK KR KK HK HG KH RH KR HK Ee eK HH 10 Jan 45 - During the night, the krauts attacked the town of Herr Wednesday lisheim and the next day it was decided to withdraw from from the town and esteblish a position with CCB west of the River. At 0510 in the morning, the kraut attacked the 2d Bn of 242nd in the northern sec- tor and by noon, had made a penetration into Hatten. The 2d and 3rd Bns of 315th counterattacked in an att- empt to restore the position. Gen Wyche visited the CP's of CCB and Col Robinson's CP both in Bischweiller and the Hq set-un by T/F Wahl in Surbourg. Gen Wyche called the Corps Commander giving him the situation and in turn, was given CCA of the 14th Armored, under Col Carlstatt, to restore the position at Rittershoffen,. Col Carstatt was to attack on the following morning in conjuncticn with the 315th to retake the town of Hatten and restore the line which was partially held by the 3d battalion, a KHHHKKHK HHH KKHHHRHHRHRHKRHKRKRHAHR HHH HH EH 11 Jan 45 -At 0430, the Krauts again attacked the 315th sector in Thursday patten and enveloped the town of Rittershoffen which was held by the 3rd Bn of the 315th. The 2nd Bn in Hatten was completely cut-off except for radio communication. The attack of CCA of the 14th Armored made little pro gress and by the end of the day, the situation was rela 6 Jan 45 - Linden arrived at our CP 1730, stayed for a short time Saturday cates Oe Pie ose Sunday Qe PAN and then proceded to his new CP in Hagenau. General Staff conference held in the evening. KK RH KHKKHKKRHHKRHRHKKKKEKKEKRHHK HHH ~~ Cam Me Ae, Shek al 7 Jani5 - CCA lth Armd Div attached to 79th Div and asserblying in the area between Soultz and S pores closing in their area before dawn, ColonelVarisiett. General left div CP 0840 to meet Gen Guillaume at town hall in Bru- math to coordiente and complete plans for the French attack on Gambsheim. Returned to Div CP after confer— ence, Talked to Gen Brooks suggesting a plan for clean ing-up of area on the west bank of the Rhein, north of Gambsheim . At 1230 hours, received a call from Gen Brooks that CCB of 12th Armored was attached to the Div and that the C.0. was on his way to our CP. Col. Braunley, CO of CCB reported in approximately 1300. Plans were immediately made for his reconnaissance and assembly in the vicinity of Bischwiller. Upon comple- tion of the reconnaissance, he returned to the Division and recommended that the attack using his forces be used from North to South rather than South to North. Plans drawn-up accordingly and prep2rations were made for the attack to be launched the following morning at 1000, in coordination with the 314th. General Milburn and aide, Captain Griest, visited the CP for a short time during the afternoon. General Milburn is CG of the XXI Corps. Report at dark received from the French stating they had one company in the outskirts of Gamb- sheim and had taken some prisoners. The attack to be resumed in the morning /Gew Wynn Kee 1900 HRHMHKRHKRHKRHKHH HK RH RHR HRHHRHHHRHHRHRHRKRHRHHR HE & Jan 45 — Gen Wyche left the Div CP st 0900 and went to the 314th Monday located in Bischwiller. Upon arriving there, he found that their attack, which was to jump-off upon empletion of the bridge, had not as yet started. He then went to the CP of CCB of the 12th Armored, also in Bischwiller, and found that they were also waiting for the completion of the bridge at Rohrweiller. Th= Ge@m then proceded to the town of Rohrweiller. On his way he met Col Braumley Comdg Officer of CCB who accompanied him up to the bridg At the bridge he found thet the estimated time of com- nletion would be 1000. The bridre was actually com pleted at 1045. The Gen saw the first tanks of CCB roll across the bridge. While thus engaged at the time the first tanks went over the bridce, the krauts started shelling the bridge and town with mortar and artillery fire. After witnessing the crossing of several tanks across the bridge, the Gen returned to Div CP. In the afternoon, the General called on T/F Wahl at Surboukg and then went to_the CP of the 222nd in Soultz where he talked to Colonel Iuongo and then nroceded to the CP of the 242nd in Niederbetschforf where he tailed to Col & SECRET @ HEADQUARTERS 791T4 INFANTRY DIVISION A. P.O. N° 79 6 January 19k After spending the greater part of the dey at Task Force Linden Headovarters, General Wyche returned to Division CP and at 1700 called the Corps Commander requesting that additional troops be sent to this area. General Brooks suggested that we contact the French in Strasbourg and ask them to take over and attack Gambsheim on the morning of the 7th. General Wyche then called Colonel Meade (Fury 5) and asked him to contact General Guillon, French Division Commander in Strasbourg, end ask him to take over and attack Gambsheim. This call was completed at 1715. At 1725, called Colonel Coleman (Fury 3) and repeated the instructions he had given to Colondl Meade. General Linden arrived at our CP at 1730. He was given the situation and the instructions that had been issued to Colonel Meade. He was also riven instructions to have his force dig-in in plece on the most suitable terrain and await further orders; reorganizing and regrouping his troops in the meantime. Colonel Meade called again at 1735 asking if it was possible for General Wyche to meet with the French Division Commander upon which General Wyche sent his regrets and apolo- gies and asked Colonel Meade to be his personal representative. General Brooks called at 1740 saying he had sent a recuest to the French (General Guillon) and asking if we had yet had any reply. General Linden left for his CP at 1755. SECRET 3 January 44 - Left CP in the middle of morning and visited the Wednesday Ss 2 2 wm ee x ral ray 7 al 4 Jan 45 - Thursday 5 Jan 45 - Friday xe Me x ae 3rd Bn. 313th and from there went to the 3°5th CP in Soultz. He then completed the circuit by storning at the 314th CP located in Niederbetchdorf. Returned to Civ CP approximately 1039, At 1190 received eail from Corps directing the General to nrocede there immediately. Left Div CP at 1110 - arrived Corps CP at 1210. Conference held with Corps Commander, had lunch there and then joined by Col Gloriod at 1339 a Corps CP. Left Corns CP approximately 1500 andre- turned to Div CP. Had originally planned to move Div CP back to Mittleschaefelsheim. However, Corps had rescinded original order and ordered us to hold in rlace. New orders given out to troops. Fvery- body settled in place by nightf2zll. Plans made for moving Div CP to Hagenau on Thursday. KHHKHRHHHHRHHHKRHKHHHHHRHHHKHHHKRHE Left Div CP at 0645 to attend conference with Corns Commander et Corrs CP in Detweiller. Remained at Corns the greater part of the morning and returned to the Div just prior to noon. The Div CP was moved in the Aftern on from Niederbetschdorf to Hagenau. Dur- ing the movement the Gen toured the positions of the 315th and arrived at new CP ét 1445. Gen Linden ar- rived at our CP aprroximately the same time and <= con ference was held drawing-ur plans for the emrloyment of his task force. Staff conference was held in the evening. MRK HKHHHKHHHHHKH KHKHHKHKRHRKHHR EHH Received a call from Corrs C/S requesting the Gen to procede to Corns as soon as possible. Returned to Div CP efter conference with Corps (CG shortly before noon, Remained in during the afternoon receiving re- ports from the Div wnits. 314th moved to Bischwiller where they prepvared to attack Rohrwiller the follow- ing morning. French affecting relief of troops in and south of Strasbourg. Staff conference held in the evening. KHEHHRKHEKHHHAHHHKe HRM HM & KKH MH HE HH H 6 Darmary 45 - Left early in the morning amd proceded to task Saturday >» rows force Linden CP in Strasbourg where the Gen met Gen Linden and then, accomranied by him, went to the 232nd regimental CP (Col MeNemara). From there, went to the énd Bn CP in Kilstett. Returned to Div CP 1130. Left ‘Div CP again after lunch and returned to the 232nd CP in Wantzenau. Tren went to the 2nd Bn CGP in Killstett where Gen Linden is making his temrorary CP. Remained with Gen Linden for approx. one hour and returned to CP at 1630. Csliled Gen Brooks at 1735. General 29 Dee 4h - Friday Mee eae, ae OME ee @. ee Ht HK 30 Dec 4h - Saturday (Cont'd) the General inspected were well dug-in, well camoflauged and most of them quite comfortable, being heated by stoves of one description or andther. The General returned to the CP at 1800. x a Be SE ie ae Ge Se ae eae ke rae See MM VHRHKHHHAKHAHHHHKRHHKKRHHRHR HH H x * In the morning, the Genwent to Riedseltz where he was taken on a tour of the lst Bn, 315th, positions in } that area, He then returned to the Div CP. In the afternonn, he went up to the Maginot Line positions where the 36th Ingrs were experimenting with machine gun mounts forthe pillboxes. After inspecting the mounts and pillboxes, he returned to the Div CP. KEKE KHHHKKHHHHHKRHEHRKRKRHRHRHR HR HR HE This morning, the Genwent up to the Maginot Line po~ Sitions below Ingolsheim and again inspected the Ma- chine gun mounts which were being built by the 36th Engineers, He also looked at the defensive positions being dug-in around the pillboxes and then returned to the Div CP. In the afternoon, he stayed at the CP while Colonel Thomas inspected the 315th sector of thé Meginot Line, After advising with Col Charles, it was decided to send Gen Greer directly to the hosrital in stead of to the rest camp as originally prorosed. Gen Greer to leave on the following morning. RRR KH HAH HH HH HH KH HH HH HH HH He HH Ge Se HH oe The Gen left early in the morning to go to Corps CP; arriving there at 0935. Conferred with General Brooks and then returned to Div CP. Shortly after noon, re- ceived a call from Corps that Gen Wyche was to attend & meeting there at 1600. Left Division CP 1530 to attend this meeting. Returned and spent the remainde of the evening in conference with staff - drawing-up plans to carry out secret orders rece rom Corps. ee KR MR HH HHH HH HH He He He He ae Ke HHH HK The Gen went to Corns for a conference with the Corns commander and returned to Div CP shortly before noon. General Herrand, commander of T/F Herr=nd, arr‘ved Div CP approximately 0800 to attend a conference with our staff. During conference Gen Wyche was called to Corn for conference with Gen Brooks. General Lindon, CO of task force Lindon, visited Div CP about mid after- noon for a conference with Gen Wvche and C/S, The afternoon was spent in checking and coordinating move ment of troops, With drcur “ih, eg Lure phe MOK $5 ob ROH by Vom 2-7 7 {J de Me a A ee " 27 Dec 4k = The Gen was directed to be at Corps Ha, located at Wednesday Thursday OK OK just west of Guenstett, 4 1000. Left Div CP but at 0930, upon arriving in Guenstett, he found the bridge was out and had to detour by way of Hagenau; arriving at Corps Ha at 1030. Departed from Corps Ho at 1130 and returned to Div Ha CP for lunch. In the after- noon, the Gen toured the Maginot Line in the Div sec tor, accompanied by Gen Greer, Gen Wehl, Col Thomas Colonel Gloriod and Col. VanAllen, Returned to the Div CP at 1700. HRKR RMR NHRHKKHKHHRHKHRHHRHH KKH HRHE At 0900, the Gen went to the CP of the 314th Inf and from there to the CP of the lst Bn, 314th where he met Major Jess and Colonel Purvis, Commanding Office of the 3rd Bn. Major Jess and Col Purvis took the General on a tour of their defense positions around the town of Neiwiller. Returned to Div CP at 1145. The greater part of the afternoon was spent at Div CP and at 1530, met with the three regimental comdrs Assistant Division Commander, Div Arty Comdr, G-2 and G-3, Tank and TD Comdr and Colonel Boulton of the 364 Engrs. Colonel Boulton outlined his investigation of the Maginot line and its possibilities as a defensive position. Meeting adjourned at 1700. MRK KHRKH KH KRKK MH HK HH HH HH 29 Dec 44 - Gen Wyche left Div CP destined for the 31$th CP; ar- Friday riving there at 0939 where he found that Co! Schriver together with Major Hoover had gone back on a recon- naissance of his sector of the Siegfried. The Gen then went un to the 2nd Bn CP of the 315th where he talked with their executive officer who escourted him to the defensive position of the Battalion on the hig ground East of Wissembourg in the vicinity of Schweig hofen. After inspecting Companies E and F, he went to the 3rd Bn of the 315th where he met Major Eason who conducted him on a tour of his positions north a NE of Schweigen, While in the K Company area, he in- Spected the town of Oberotterbach and the Siegfried line positions. He then returned to the Div CP for lunch. In the afternoon, he went to the CP of the 313th where he met Col Van Bibber who was just pre- paring to make a reconnaissance of his sector in the Maginot Line. He then met Colonel Gooding who showed him his dug-in positions N and NE of Obersee- bach. After inspecting these positions, he went on to Schleithal where he met Col Porter. Colonel Por- ter and Capt Farnsworth showed the General the third Battalion land along the edge of the town and then th outposts along the Iauter River. After seeing the sitions of the 3rd Bn, he went to the lst Bn of the 313th where he met Capt McKean and Cartain Hilton who Showed him their positions North of Siegen . All the 22 Dec 44 ~- Cont'd. Lauterburg to Wissembourg and the terrain Friday between those two points and south to division CP. A Conference was held during the cevening to discuss the final details of the plan. CREEK NRK KKK KHMER HH HHH HHH KK HH HG 23 Dec 44 - Gen Wyche spent the greater part of the day at Div Saturday CP. At 1000, he went to Div Arty where he discussed the present situation with Gen Wahl, returning to Div CP approximately 1045. At approx. 1500, the Gen vi- sited Corps where he held a secret conference with Gen Brooks and returned to Div CP at 1800. Te uaual staff conference held after dinner. KHKEKHKHHAHHHKHAKHRHHHKKKHHKRHHRHR HE KH HKEK HK HH 2h Dec 44 —- Gen left Div CP to make a tour of the units. Visited Sunday the 314th CP in Wissembourg. From there, he went to the 713th CP in Oberseebach and then on to the 2nd Bn CP of the 313th. The Gen the proceded tothe 315th CP in Steinseltz and then on to the new Div CP in Nieder betschdorf. Arrived at Div CP shortly shortly after noon. The Gen remained et Div CP throughout the afte noon. Christmas Eve - Captain Krayer and Lt Crooks together with the assistance of Col Thomas and Col O'Riordan, decorated the Christmas tree. (Gen Wyche stopped at the 35th FA Group where he met one officer and one enlisted man whom he had known when he was in command of the original group. HHH KKK KHHKRHRHRHKRHKRKHHKRHKR HR HHH HH KH H 25 Dec 44 - Gen Wyche left the Div CP at 0800 to wish each Bn in Monday the Division and attached units a Merry Christmas. Af ter visiting all of the Inf Bns and Regimental CP's extending from Wissembourg to Lauterburg - a distance of 16 miles, he visited alld the artillery Bns, mer Bn., Medical Bn and attached Tank and TD Bn. The tri was completed at 1600 and covered a total distance of 93 (ninety-three) miles. After returning to the Div CP, the Gen had dinner with the customary retinue, cor Sisting of Gen Greer, Chief of Staff, aides and a Special attraction in the form of Gen Wahl. After dinner, the Gen Staff came over and stayed for about and hour Me Me MM Rie wee mM Bian me mw & ae oe eae ape ae oe RHRKKK HK WER HHH KH HH HH HHH HM HR HK % H eH HM HM HM HS Tey SSR ai: ean 26 Dec hh = At 0930, the Gen went to the CP of the 314th Infantry Tuesday where he met with Gen Greer, Gen Wahl, Col Robinson and Col Van Bibber and discussed plans for the occu- & pation of our defensive position along the Lauter River. Returned to the CP at 1130. General Royce, air officer for the 6th Army Group, arrived at 1230, stayed for lunch and left at 1330. At 1500, Gen Fred erick ceme in, talked with Gen Wyche for a few minutes and left at 1530. @hortly efter Gen Frederick denar— ted, Gen Wyche left for 6th Corps Ho to meet with the Cor Comdrs and Comdrs of j Peensiane re anual pet Ny a lath Dares 18 Dec 44 - Cont"d: Captain Krayer rec'd cable notifying him of Monday becoming a daddy to a newly born baby boy. KRHKKHRKHRKKKRHHKRKHKHRKHERHKRHKKKRHKE KH 9 Dee 44 - Attack against the Siegfried Line launched 0730. The Tuesday 2nd Bn of the 313th succeeded in crossing the AT ditch penetrating the defensive wire and occupying enemy fire trenches between the protective wire and pillboxes. Also succeeded in knocking-out a yxiitxx number of pillboxes in the line. The 314th was unable to make much progress. The 315th put on a demonstration attack to the west of our zone. In the evening, the 2nd Bn. held the AT ditch with 314th on their left against the ater defenses of the Siegfried line. The 315th, not having made much progress duririg the day. A conference was held for the purpose of deciding what our next ac- tion should be, (1487 4779¢« on Siegfereo Arve ) HHHHEKHEHKKHHKHKKKKHKEHKHKKKHHHHKHRKXK HK 20 Dec 44 - The greater part of the day was spent in discussing Wednesday the present situation and deciding when, where and how to attack the Siegfried Line, Late in the after-— noon, Gen Wyche talked to the Corps Comnander and then left Div CP to visit Corps: presumably to receive in- structions regarding future action, Returned from Corps at 1845, After sumver a secret conference was held: Gen Greer, Gen Wahl, Col Thomas, G=-2 and G-3 at- tending, oar Coe eM HH HH He HRHHRHeHReE RHE eM ue Eu KRHEAEHKHHMNHH HH HH KH HH HH HH HH x * HHH KH 21 Dec 44 - Most of the morning was svent with the staff, drawing Thursday up plans for present situation, General Wyche called a meeting of regimental comdrs, their S-3's and Col. Gooding, C.0., 2nd Bn, 313th, for the purpose of ob- taining as much information as possible with regard to the Siegfried Line and the pilboxes in the line. At 1330, received a call directing Gen Wyche to be presen at a meeting of all Div Comdrs at Corps Hq at 1600, Gen Wyche attended mebting and returned to Div CP at _ 1715. A conference was again held during the evening and draft of plan for next operation were drawn-up. Ce KKH Ke HK He + RHR HHH HHH HHH HH He He He q 22 Dec kh - Gen Wiyche left for Corps atapproximately 0830; arriv- Friday ing there in time to sit-in on the last half of their staff meeting which is held everymbrning and then held a short conference with respect to our proposed plan for the defense of the river line. Returned to Div. CP and held conference with the regimental commanders go- ing over their plans and issuing instructions for the relief of the different units. Shortly after lunch, Gen Wyche and Gen Greer made a tour of the area from SEE @m 6 Dec 44 - (Cont'd) with three other officers arrived at Div CP Saturday and a few moments later, Brik. Gen. Weems and another © officer from the Infantry School, arrived. All five officers stayed for lunch. After lunch, the Gen again went up to the 315th CP in Niederlauterbach and down to the bridgecite where he found that the Corps Engrs were making good progress.on the bridge. He walked across the footbridge and ceramonicusly sprinkled the Holy Ger man Reich st 1425. After looking at the rosition of th town on the German side of the river and a wounded Krav who was laying in the doorway of the bldg, he came acre and continued on down to Lauterbach, After insrecting the bridge at BRauterbach, he returned to D ivCP HHKAKKAK HK HHKHHKHHKA RAHA HHH HH HH HH HH HR 17 Dec 44 - Gen Wyche left the Div CP at 0900 to visit the 314th Sunday Regimental Commander -in Scheibenhardt. Here, the Gen talked to Colonel Robinson and found that the lst Bn. head run into what was apparently the outer defenses of the Siegfried Line. The Gen then went up into the for est along the route of the 314th towards Buchelberg. & After riding along this route for about a mile, he turned and went over to the 313th CP in Lauterburg whe he met Col Van Bibber and learned that Col Porters 3rd Bn was having a stiff fight about half a mile north of Berg, in what was apparently also the Siegfried Line. He then went on up to the 3rd Bn CP in Berg and talked to the Executive Officer, Capt McKean » Who informed t Gen. that the TD's had knocked-out one concrete pbll- box and were developing the positions to their front. One of the bigeest obstacles was an anti-tank ditch twenty feet wide and twenty feet deep with perpendicu= lar sides and partly full of water. The plan was to throw wooden laders across this ditch under cover of darkness and go across at night. Three of these ladde and several trees were thrown across the ditch during the night of the 17th. After leaving Berg, the Gen went up to Scheibenhardt along the northern shore of the Lautern river. On the way back, he went up the E route of the 314th where he met Col Teague and was given the situation confronting him lst Bn. The Gen. then proceded back to Col Robinson's CP and from ther @ came back to the Div CP, Pee ek RRR KRKKRHHREKHHKRKREKHRHRHRHRHRHRHR EH KR HH EK 18 Dec 44 - The Gen spent the morning at Div CP. Gen Brooks arriv ed at Div CP at 1400 and departed 1430. After Gen Brooks left, Gen Wyche went up to the 315th and 314th ore aae ee back ests - the ae CP where he held a ef conference wi e regmtl comdrs. R Div CP at 1715. Usual meeting” in the Ro ‘ BIL Dec L4 Thursday He HH HK 15 Dec L4 Friday (Div CP moved - Gen Wyche left the Div CP at 0830 and went to Selz to inspect the bridge. Here, he talked to Col Wood and Gen Greer. He then went over through Niederodder and up to Eberback where he saw ColSchriver and insnected the German Defensive positions in that town. He re- turned to the Div CP where he found that Gen Patch, Arn Comdr, was exrected to arrive at 1400. After Gen Pate left the Div CP at 1500, Gen Wyche went to the regi- mental CP's of the 313th and 215th in Winzenbach where he found that the 315th was going to attack Niederlau- terbach and Scheibenhardt under cover of darkness. HW HO OE HORE EE EE EO SOE GG aR ROR HK ~ The Gen left Div CP 0900 and visited the CP's of the 313th and 315th infantries in Winzenbach. He then went to the 2d Bn of the 315th and found that they were up tq the edge of the river in Scheibenhardt an’ wanted to knc if the Gen would give a pass to Patis to the two first men across the road. After looking at the position of to Niedecroddernéhe town on the German side of the river and a wounded at 0930) KUM KH HH 16 Dec 44 a Kraut who was laying in the doorway of the bldg. he came back across and continued on down to Lauterback. The Gen was ushered into the 313th CP by a courle of shells evidentally fired from across the river, which landed a few yards behind the CP. He then went to the CP of the ist Bn in Neewtiler, He then went to inspect the bridg site at Leuterburg and retirned to Div CP, Early in the morning the Gen was advised that Col Wood had been evacuated to the 132nd Evacuation Hospital in Mutz ig We KKH HRH HK HHH KH HHH HH HH He HH Ey * H -—Gen Wyche left the Oty, CP at 0830 and went to the CP off the 315th Inf in Kicxntoroasz Fd learned that the ekire regiment was North of the Riva Lautern in Germany. Patrols had crossed the day before around the 15th, between 1390 and 1345, 2nd It John B Tilsen, Co. "F", 315th Inf., was the fir st man in the Division to cross the border, followed by inémbers of hsi platoon, They crossed at Scheibenhardt on a foot bridge. The regiment crossed the night of the 15th and morning of the 16th before daylight. The Gen then left the Regimental CP and went on down the roa d to Scheibenhardt to inspect the bridgesite. However, whe he arrived there, he found that no béeiley bridge equirment nor Corns engr rersonnel were at the cite He then went back to rcegmt CP and tried to loeat e the missing engineers without success and then went back ta the Div CP. When he arrived, he discovered that t he Corns Engrs hed been located and the bridging eouip- ment was af the bridgecite. The estimated time of com pletion wes 1°00. At 1800, Co) Robinson, XV Corn s AG @v Dec 44 - The Gen left the Div CP this morning at 0830 to visit Tuesday the 313th in Schirrheim. He found that the town of so ffelheim was clear and occupied by two bns. The Bailey bridge across the stream there was to be in by 1200. He then went up to Souffelheim where he saw Gen Greer and Gen Wahl. Gen Greer gave Gen Wyche the information tha the 3rd Bn was already a mib and a half north of the city. The gen then returned to Div CP. After lunch, the Gen again visited the 313th and found that they had movec their CP to Souffelheim and went up to the town where he mags met Gen Greer. The Gen crossed the bridg at Souffelheim and went up towards Selz to a point abo two miles SW of Forstfeld where another bridge had bee blown. When he visited the bridge at 1500, it was in and tanks of Col Goodings 2d Bn were going over. This particular bridge was right in the middle of the Magin ot line. While he was up to the 313th, he received word that the 3rd Bn was fighting in the town of Selz. he instructed Col Sechriver to push the 315th up to an area about 3 miles W efid slightly south of Selz where he was to go into an assembly area. The Gen then re- turned to Div CP and learned that we were to push on beyond Selz. Lauterburg was given as our next objecty HRW HR HI RH HH HEH HHH HHH HERR HK HR HR HH EYE 13 Dec 44 - Gen Wyche left the Div CP at 0830 and went to Div Arty Wednesday where he learned from Gen Wahl that Col Kraft was to be given the 1°4th Group. Gen Wyche then went up to Forestfeld where he stopped at 313th CP. Here, the Ge learned that they had two companies across the river at Selz and were engaged in a stiff fight; most of the op eration apparently coming from tank guns and from the woods N of the town. He then went up to Kesseldorf where he told Col Wood about his promotion. He then stopped at the CP of task force "B" and gave them the situation. He then went up to the 315th where he !|ea ed that Col Schriver had two bns across the stream in Niederhoffen. The Gen then returned to Div CP. After lunch, the gen went to the 315th and then to 313th where he saw Col Wood who had just returned from the hospital «nd had assumed command of his regt. 4e then went back to the 315th.w At 5 Col Schriver's regmt was to jump-off to take the high ground immediately on the edge of town where the Krauts were occupying dug- in positions. The lst Bn took its objective expedi- tiously, on the way back to the CP; stopped at 315th Returned to Div CP approx. 1730. @ 10 Dec 44 - Gen Wybhe left CP early in the morning and went to the Sunday 315th CP in Weitbruch and then, accompanied by Col Schriver, went up to Marianthal where the Gen saw the three Bn Comdrs. The Gen urged theBn Comdrs to push steadily forward to their objective. Left 315th and proceded on to 314th CP where the Gen had a short con=- ference with Col Robinson, From there, returned to 315th and learned that the lst Bnd 2nd Bns had just completed rreparations for jumpipg—-off to a new attack at 1200. Returned to Div CP at 1215. Upon arrival at Div CP, rec'd word that 315th was on their objective. Left CP after lunch and went to 313th in Bischwiller. Most of the afternoon was spent with Col Wood, follow- ing the advance of the 313th and then inspecting the main tridge in Bischwilles, Returned to Div CP about 1600. Usual evening staff conference held after suppe RHR HK HHH HHH KHHHRHRHRHRHHRKHHEE 11 Ded 44 = Gen Wyche left Div CP 0900 to visit 313th. He stopped Monday at the Regmtl CP in Bischwiler and found that they were preparing to displace to Schirrhoffen and also found Col Wood in bed with a recurrence of his kidney trouble After talking to the Regmtl surgeon, Col Wood was sent backto the Clearing Co and Col Van Bibber was put in command of the regmt. The Gen then went forward to their new CP in Souffelheim where he met Col VanBibber and got the situation. At that time (1015) the forward elements of the 313th were arproximately 2/3 of the way between Schirrhoffen and Souffelheim where they were engaged with the enemy at a road block. The Gen in- Spected three german &8's which had been knocked-out and in addition to these guns, the 313th knocked-out two 40mm AA guns. On the way back to div cp, stopped at 315th in Oberhoffer sur Moder and talked t> Col Schriver, The Gen learned that the 315th had had a stiff fight in Kaltenhous the night before and had take 29 Pls. ‘After giving instructions to 313th to be pre- pared to follow the 313th along the Bischwiller - Sou- ffelheim rout, he returned to Div Ho. After lunch, the div cp was moved from Geuderheim to Bischwiller. The gen left at 1400 for the 314th which had just entered the town of Haguenau. The town was found to be clear, the enemy having withdrawn sometime between 0300 and 0400 in the morning. After instructing Col Robinson to recon, routes E through the Foret de Haguenau to Sov- ffelheim for a possible march the fo} lowing day, the Gen. returned to the Div CP in Bischwiller. When he re turned he found that the first bn of the 313th had en- tered Souffelheim and was fighting in the middle of the city. ‘ 7 Dec 44 — Gen Wyche left Div CP shortly before 0800 and went to Thursday the rear echelon replmt pool where he made a brief talk to the men leaving on furlough for the US. (66 EM and 2 Off's), The gen then went to the 94th CP in Heordt and talked with their executive officer. Returned to Div CP about 1030. Gen Wyche, aveompanied by C/S drove to Corps where a conference of all Div Comdrs was held for the purpose of coordinating and explaining plans for the attack. Returned to the Div CP at 1730. The usual staff conference held after supper. KHKHKKKKHEKEKHHHKKHHHKHAHKHHHK HHKKHEK * S Dec 4k = Friday Gen Wyche left Div CP at arprox. 0800 and went to the 94th Cav CP at Gambsheim where he talked with Col. Mc- Collum with regards to cleaning up the town by execut - ing movement to the N and E. The Gen then returned to the Div CP where he discussed future plans with the reg imental comdrs, G-2, G-3, C/S am Div Arty Comdr at a meeting held at 1000. Each regimental comdr outlined his plan for the comming operation. Regimental comdrs stayed for lunch and left immedately thereafter. After lunch the Gen went to the 94th Cav CP again and then returned to new Div cp in Geudertheim. Spent the bal- ance of the afternoon going to the three regimental CPs Went first to 313th, then 315th and 314th. Stopped mo— mentarily at Div Arty CP before returning to Div CP. HRHRHKHKRKKHHRHHKRHHHRHKRHHRHHHRHHKRKRHRHKRHHREKRE 9 Dec 44 - The morning was spent at Div CP following the develop- Saturday © ments of the 313th and 314th regiments. The 313th was able to make rapid movement and captured the larger pa of Bischwiller, including the main bridge across the river. 315th matte met considerable resistance and were unable to reach their objective but were stopped at the southern edge of Marienthal. 314th jumped-off at 1400 and succeeded in cleaning up the woods to their front and shoving some elements to the outskirts of Hagenau. Gen Smith of the 14th Armored visited the Div CP during early afternoon. Gen Wyche left CP and went to the 315 and then on to the 314th CP's, Returned to Div CP by way of the 315th. Gen Brooks arrived approx. 1500. He complimented Gen Wvche on the Div operations. After Gen Brooks left, the Gen went to 313th CP where he talked to Col Van Bibber. Returned to Div CP arprox. 1730. A conference was held imrediately after supper and plans for continuing our mission were drawn. (Gen shot at wit armour piercing ammunition while at 313th CP). He HK MH HHRHHKKR HK HRHHKHHKKKRHKHHEHRKHR HE 1, Dec 4 - Cont'd. where he called the Corps Comir recommending Monday that the operation not take place. After lunch, the Ge started out to complete his tour and also visited the three regmtl CP's, Proceded to 314th, 315th and then on to 304th Engrs at Mommenheim. From Mommenheim, he re turned to Bruméth to stop at the 313th amd then went on to the Med Bn. Returned to the Div CP late in the af- ternoon. Upon return to Div CP, the Gen was told that Gen Brooks, 6th Corps Comdr, had visited the CP. Also that the Div would pass from XV to VI Corps control at 050001 Dec. HHH HHHKHH HAA HKHKHH Mee HHH HH HH HH HH H HH 5 Dec 44 - Tuesday The Gen had planned to visit all regmtl Bns but his plans were changed upon deciding to visit Corps. He left Div CP approx. 0815; Corps located in Saverne, amd proceded thereto. After conference with Gen Brooks, Gen Wyche returned to Div CP. Had conference with Gen Greer, Gen Wahl, C/S, G-2 and G-3 with reference to o next operation. Gen Brooks had ordered Gamesheim to be taken prior to the coming operation. Col Langvine, Corps G=-2, stopped in to see the C/S. About 1600, the Gen left CP and visited 93rd FA Bn in Weitbruch and the on to 310th in Beitlenheim, returning to Btuméth where he sawGen Bear, the Corps Arty Comdr. Returned to Div CP at 1730. Staff conference was held after supper re garding the attack on Gamesheim. Also discussed citil ian circulation problem upon approach and entering Ger many. HHHEKKKHKHHKKHHKAHKHKHHHKHKHKHKHHKRHHHRHHH 6 Dec 44 — Meeting of Units Comdrs at 0900 to discuss the forth- Wednesday coming operation. Meeting adjourned 1000. Gen Brooks arrived at Div CP approx. 1045 and spoke briefly with Gen Wyche regarding the 94th Cav Sq's attack on Gamb- - sheim and also next large operation. Gen Brooks left Div CP before noon. The balance of the morning was spent discussing plans for the attack of Gambsheim. In the afternoon, Gen Smith of the 14th Armd Div stopped in the Div CP to see Gen Wyche and, upon Gen Wyche's recommendation, ordered two companies to assist the 94th in their attack. Gen Smith, accompanied by his G=-3 and Col Gloriod, left Div CP for the 94th CP. Gen Wyche left Div CP at 1500 and visited the 31lth, 904th and 312th Arty Bns. Returned to Div approx. 1730. Dur ing the evening, additional orders rec'd from Corps giv ing us our D-Day. Plans drawn for qur FO to be issued to the troops on the following morning. KHHKRHHARKHEHKRAHHRHKHHHHHAHHAKRHHAHKHAAAHA HX H 1 Dec 44 — After getting the Gen Situation at the Div CP, Gen Wych Friday went up to the new CP of the 315th at Uhlungen where he talked with Col Schriver. He discovered that the 315th had the 2d arid 3d Bns on the way throvth the town of Schweghavsen and were mopping-up the last remaining re— sistance in the cellars, He returned to the Div CP at 1100. In the afternoon, Gen Haislip visited the Div CP and brought the information that the Germans were with- drawing from the 6th Corps sector to the vicinity of Strasbourg. @he Gen spent the-remainder of the aftera noon at the Div CP. ee ee a a a a a < haur, he ret to Div CP where he spent {e mainder, of the afternoon. reminder, of J He RH KX the EE a -t ue HK % Friday See ee ees Tow WOK @ Nov 4, - Gen Wyche visited 315th CP in St Louis and proceded along their route to the head of their colum. Returned to Div CP in Phalsbourg. Shortly thereafter, left Div CP and went to Saverne where he met Gen Greer and both watched movement of convoys through the Saverne area. Gen Wyche talked to the Col in charge of one Combat Command of the 2d French Armored which was -slowing up our movement through Saverne, Returned to Div CP approx noon. Had lunch and then left again and proceded toward Brumath and then on to new Div CP which was located in Brumath. CP was late in closing-in so the evening was spent in setting- up the CP. 314th closed in their area completely. 313th and 5th were unable to cross in thei assigned areas due to some enemy opposition on the roads leading SW from Hagenau. Div closed in with 214th in its asgd areas, 2d Bn wes used in blocking roads in the vicinity of Kriegshiem. Plans made for shuffling of units for movement to their proper areas the following morning. HMREKHHKHKHKRKHKK HHH HHH KH HH HH HH GO 25 Nov 44 = Rec'd call in the morning that Gen Haislip was to vi- Saturday sit our CP around 1030 or 1100 hours. Gen remained in Div CP expecting arrival of Gen Haislip but re- ceived call shortly before noon that Gen Haislip was unable to come. After lunch, the Gen left CP 1415 and proceded to Corps for conference with Gen Haislip, tod Col Dohrman with him, Returned to Div CP from Corps at 1815. Short conference was held after dinner in which plans for consolidating present positions. i i i a i a a oe a a a 3 ie TKEKKKKKHHK HH HHH HH HM HM we July 44 - Gen Wyche and Capt Krayer left Div CP 0730 and visi- ® Tuesday ted Corps. Had conference with Gen Middleton. Re- turned Div CP 0900. Visited 2nd Bn 315th, 313th CP Col Wood at his forward @P and OP and on to front | line units of 314th. Returned to Div CP at approx. 1900. i ‘ . . net ge i wf “mo ee . 6 26. ate a ee a ee a a eee Ae Rn OOK. BOR SE ees = Se * al a nm. ay a = 7 nw OW yo ”~ 12 July 44 - Gen Wyche visited Rear Echelon at 1115 and inspected Wednesday replacement depot. Returned Div CP 1200. Div CP wa moved from vicinity of LesFosses to vicinity of Bol- leville, CHHHAHHAHRHHHKMHHKHHHHHKKHKHHHKHHHH HH K 13 July 44 - Gen Middleton visited Div CP from 0930 tp 1030. At Thursday 1300, Gen Wyche visited 315th CP and each of the 315 & Bn CP's which were having a shart break. Gen Wood , CG IV Armored Division arrived Div CP 1730 - left 1930. KHEKKKKHKHK HHH HHH HHH KHER HH KR H 14 July 44 - Gen Wyche left Div CP at 0800 and called on 314th CP Friday located 2 miles above Lessay and then proceded on to 313th Inf CP. While at these CP's, he was given the actual strength rerorts for each of the tw regiments as of July 13th. Returned to Div CP at 1130. Gen Wood arrived Div CP 1145 end stayed for lunch. At about 2000 Gen Wahl took Gen Wyche to position No 55 to see the defensive instellations which have been occupied by the Germans, Returned to DivCP 2200, RRR KH HH HH RH HH HH HH He HR @» July 44 - Gen Wyche visited Clearing Co., Ordnance, QM and Saturday Rear Echelon Hors. Returned to Div CP approx 1200, In the afterno n, Gen Wyche visited the three regi- mental CP's. Returned Div CP 1800. Gen Wood, IV Armored Div Cmdr visited Div CP. Gen Wyehe was inter viewed by corresrondents from Newsweck and NY H Trib q & July 44 - Gen Hugh Gaffey, Deputy Cmdr Third Army visited CP at Sunday (Contd)1109 and was taken on tour of front lines with Gen Ket KH KH Wyche, Gen Wahl and Cept Krayer. Returned Div CP 1530 Gen Gaffey left CP shortly thereafter. Gen Wyche re- mained in Div CP planning next days. operations. KEEKHKKEHHHKAKRHKHHKKEHHKHAHH HHH KH HK 10 July 44 — Gen Wyche left Div CP approx. 1000 to visit 315th Inf. Monday HHH HK HH % He arrived at the advanced CP at 1015 and was given the situation by Lt Col Rosen and then moved up to Col McMahon's CP where he discussed plans for the attack with Col McMahon and the emdr of the lst Bn Lt Col Holton. Gen Wyche then inspected positions of the lst Bn and ordered Col McMahon to attack as soon as poss— ible. Plan agreed upon as for the 2d Bn to attack on the right, 1st Bn in the center and the 3d Bn on the left. The 2d Bn to pinch out the lst Bn and establis contact with 3d Bn. Gen Wyche then went forward to t front line of Co's "L" & "K"; Co "I" was in reserve. Discussed plan of attack with Maj Donalson, CO, 3d Bn. 1st Bn jumped off from line of departure at 1140, 3d Bn was already some 200 yards to its left front. hem Machinegun, mortar and arty pinned-down 3rd Bn at this point and was unable to move. Gen Wyche personally di. rected a flanking maneuver by "L" Co on theleft to knock out machine gun nests on thatyflank. Maneuvered a Squad around right flank to knock-out an ememy mach ine gun nest some 100 yards down the slope of the hil Gen Wyche went out in front of the front line to bring back a weout who had been wounded from machine gunfire then went back to In aid station to direct aid men up to scene of battle, Returned Div CP approx. 1430. Poet tag ae etre, eae , KRKEKHKKRHKHREKRHHHKHRH HHH HHH HH ee @ 7 July 44 - issued order for &h Div to take over part of our sector and launch attack beginning 080700. Attack launched at 1130am. Received report that the 3rd Bn of "Der Feuhers" regiment of Das Reich committed in ememy lines in front of 314th and 315th regts on morning of 7th at 1045 and were greeted by half hour of our artillery concentration preparatory to attack. Gen. Middleton visited Div CP during mid-afternoon. Counterattack repelled by 313th early in the evening. ss mo 2 MO OS OC te 36 2 3 mt St 2 a A. 2 o. 6 chy ~~ OR 7 nw OW n nw n n > 2 ay n" *" w n” ay an WT WwW OW Left Div CP at 0830 for 314th CP. Advised with Col Robinson in regards to plan for 8th Div passing throu 2nd En of 314th and then went to new CP of 314th which was just south of Bolleville and west of La Ha du Puits. Returned to Div CP at 1030 Gen Middleton arrived at Div CP approx. 11:00 and discussed plans for lst Rn of 314th for going in and mopping-up La Haye du Puits. Visited Col Teague's OP which is on road leading 3/4 miles west our of La Haye du Puits and discussed plans for using tanks, tank destroyers and artillery for reducing La Haye du Puits. Vol Teague advised the general that he estimated 150 men well dug-in with machine gun, small arms and probabl. no anti-tank weapons in the town. The town was ex- tensively mined and booby-traped. Gen Wyche then — left Col Teague and proceded to CP of &th Div north of La Haye du FPuits and on southern slone of hill 121.4 eh j ed Gen Pi j si i Here he rites m Pickering on the situatbn confronting the 8th [piv CP approx 1530. CK KH KKK HKAREHKHHHRKHEHRKHHE HHH EG Left Div CP 0730 and went to La Haye du Puits then visited regmtl CP's of 315th, 313th and 314th. From there, visited Pi inclosure and the returned Div CP. 4 July 44 - At 0530, Gen Wyche left for 315th CP then proceded Tuesday — to 314th CP, He then visited Col McMahon who was with the 3d By at the front line. Returned to Col Robinson's CP and from there, up to the front where he talked with Col “obinson and Maj Hillier, Return ed Div CP at 1000. General Eisenhower called at Div CP at 1215, Div CP was moved to vicinity ofles fchg at 1630. KREEKKHKEKKHKHHKHHAHHMRKRHAHRK HER Kit Ee 5 July 44 - Visited 315th cP early in the morning then proceded Wednesday on to front lines of same unit. Stopped at advance CP and contacted Colonel McAleer and Mejor Sauter at their OP. Gen Bradley and General Quesada arrived at Div CP at 1400 to review situation with CG and Staff & Gen Wyche visited forward and rear CP's of 315th. Upon returning to Div CP, The general and staff spent most of the evening planning activities for the 7th. KEKE MRHKKHAHKAKKHKHKKAKHKHHHHHEKHKHH HH 6 July 44 -Division Resumed attack at 0600, 313th Comitted at Thursdsy 1600, Gen Wyche conferred with Gen Middleton at 130d with regard to Maneuver against German organized po- sitions on our front. Conferred with Col Salisbury and Col Kline of the 9th Tact Air Force with regard to bombing missions for the following day (1500), At 1700, Gen Wyche visited Col Wood at his advanced CP and conferred with Col Safford with regard to arty suprort for the 313th Infantry. Syed TREK HKHKRKKHKKRHHHK HHH HK HHH HG 2 7 July 44 - Gen Wyche end It Crooks visited 315th CP then went td Friday Col Wood'"s advanced cp just south of Montgarton. Fro there, proceded to31l4th CP and then on to advanced CP of 32U,th in the vicinity of La Gosselinerie. 1st Bn 21gth ordered to move on La Haye du Puits. VIII Corp 3 1 July 44 - Saturday G/S meeting at 0800 - discussed plans for comming attack, After meeting, Gen Wyche and Capt Krayer visited Ord, Engrs, OH CP's. At 1500 Gen Wyche Gen Greer and Col Thomas discussed and reviewed award cases with Col Sievers, Maj Yardley and Col Charles. At 1930, Gen Wyche departed for visit to Alath CP. Ret Div CP 2100, CRE KK HHH HKHRHKRHRKHHKKHRKRHKKR HE HR H * KH HK KH H 3 July Al - Monday At 0830, Gen Wyche and Lt Crooks visited 314th and 315th CP's, Presented Silver Star to Col McMahon for Pvt Shelton C. Gore, 315th Med Detch. At 314th CP, presented Silver Star to Col Robinspn and Post- humous Silver Star for Lt Cherles E. Corwin. Return Div CP aprrox. 1200. At 1700, visited 313th CP. Re turned Div CP 1800. Div CP was moved from vicinity of Fierville to vicinity of LaVauterie. At 2000, Ge Wyche presented Silver Star to C-1 Wood and Col Van Bibber and Maple Leaf Cluster to Gen Greer. Receive C orps order -- D-Day and H-Hour at 1530. D-Day 3 July, H-Hour 0530. %. 36.4 KH RH KH KH HH Ht H HE HH HH HK Artillery fired preparation beginning 9515 - attack jumped off 0530 in first phase of operation under VIII Corps. Gen left CP 0500 and went to Arty CP then on to CP of 315th and then 3d Bn 315th CP where he was joined by Col McMahon and proceded up to lead ing elements of 315th.Returned to 315th CP then went on to 314th CP and later up to f>rward elements (lst Bn) 314th . Remainder of dey was spent along front lines of 314th and 315th regiments. Ret Div CP 1800 Attack launched with 314th and 315th regiments abrea st. 314th on Left - 315th on Right. 313th In Div Reserve. Gen Middleton visited 1430-1530. @ 27 Jun 1944 - Attended ceremony héld in Cherbourg for purpose Tuesday of turning Cherbourg over to control of Mayor Reyneult, after which General Wyche and Captain Krayer examined the large gun emplacement in the cliff beneath Fort de Rovle. Also examined the huge supply base built beneath the Fort. Return to Division CP 1900. Gen Wyche and Col Charles inspected the clearing company. HERKMHHKHHK HHH KHeHHKHKHHKHKHHKe HK HH HK % + H 28 Jun 1944 - Gen Wyche visited beach defenses at Cherbourg wit Wednesday ¢o] Teague and Col Purvis and also visited VII and VIII Corps. 79th Div passes under ‘cmtrol of VIII Corps, Div CP moved to new area in vicinity of Ste Savieur. } ws es ie a in! ca ea Oy ae rg ae Ne nat ei ote ne” Sas ee “ HHH HK HK KHRHKHK EHH KKH HHH HH KH HH HH HE HK 29 June 1944 - Calegewas held with regimental and bn cmdrs Thursday discussing past operations. VIII Corps emdr visited Div CP 1340 - 1445. Gen Wyche left CP at 1600 to visit 3d Bn of 313th Infantry CP on Eastern fkank of overation. Returned 1800. At 1945, Gen Wyche and It Crooks visited 315th Inf which was in the process of relieving the 357th Infantry located generally along the Ollonda River. Relief to be effective 2409 this date. Returned CP 2000, | HHH KKHKHKHKHKKKHKHHKHEKRHKRHHHRKRER RHR HG 30 June 1944 - Gen Wyche and Gen Wahl inspected the Div front Friday from Div Arty OP. Gen Wyche visited Col McMahon @ et 315th to discuss defensive plans and dispo- sition of regiment after which he visited lst and 3d Bns of 315th. Inspected Col Huff's Bn of 314 Returned Div CP 1430. Examined hills 121 and 1 Also stopped at QM bivouac. Ret Div CP1900. . 23 Jun 1944 - Gen Collins left CP at approximately 2030, Planned Friday ) Sees, ETE ons for follwwing day with Gen Greer and C/ eH HH HHH H He HHHE KHHHHERHAHAHAH HK HHEAEHKHXH KX HX OR a, Jun 1944 - Gen visited 313th -nd 314th infantries at 0800. Re- Saturday duced positions at concentration points no. 33 and 45. Visited front line companies onemile outside of Cherbourg, Was under enemy artillery concentra- tion for 4 hour north of position No. 23, Retrieved German machine pistol at position No. 33. Returned to division CP atanrprox. 2009. Div CP was moved to vicinity of Hau de Hout. iv BEEK HHH KHHH KH MMHKRKHK HHH HHH HHH HH HK 25 Jun 1944 -Left Div CP and visited 313th and 314th CP's, Then Sunday visited OP's of 2d and 3d Bns of 314th. Positions & 45 and 46 were taken by 2d Bn of 314th sometime in t afternoon. Gen ordered patrols be sent from 313th into outskirts of Cherbourg. Same patrols entered Cherbourg on night of 24th June - met no resistance, returned to Div CP 1700. Gen Collins arrived Div CP 1715 with information that 4th Div would take ove our sector of Cherbourg as soon as we had it policed Gol Wahl promoted to Brigadier General. KKEEKEKKKKEKEKKHKK MB HHKHHH KH HH HHKHHHKKHH KE 26 Jun 1944 - 313th entered Cherbourg and proceded to clean up the Monday city in its sector. Slight machine ewn sniper fire was encountered from houses. Gen visited CP and OP of 313th and followed leading units of 313th through Cherbourg to the beach. He then proceded to 314th CP. Examined installations 45 and 46. Returned to Div CP approximately 1400. Gen Collins visited Div CP. At approximately 1530 the 314th reported that their sector of Cherbourg was clear of all resistance Cherbourg surrendered, cartured Gen farl Waihelm von Schlieben 22 Jun 1%4 - Thursday Geh visited 313th end 314th regivental CP's. Left 0800 - returned 1230, At 1300, visited 313th, 314th and 315th CP's with Capt Krayer and Lt Crooks. Both vehicles were knocked out at the 315th Inf by German "screaming mimis". The 313th and 314th Infantries pkereed outer ring of defense around Cherbourg and pushed up to the fortress of Montagne de Roule where they were stopped by fire from mutual support ing pillboxes within the fortress. Gmjm ret ed to Div CP 2000, (s Ce PRECEDING As; tag?) CHHHHHHKHeKHHKKHKKHEKH HEE HK FE "xk * 23 Jun 1944 - Friday Final arrangements made for air bombing. De- layed 2 hrs from original plan. Movement of troops preparatry to attack to begin at 1030. Gen left CP et 1000 to make tourof front line units, Arrived Right flank 313th and accompa ied by Col Wood and small force of infantry an platoon of tanks, Directed attack on fortifi- ed positions. Then proceded on to advance CP of 313th regt. Obtained particulars of front line units of 313th and gave order to dig in in present positions forthe night.amt Brought Col Van Bibber to the rear for purpose of se- curing and obtaining ammunition and food for front line units (lst and 3d Bns). Proceded t 314th CP and then on to forward OP of 3rd Bn, Obtained details of situation confronting 314t Returned to Div CP Approx 1745. Held consul- tation with staff on air bombing mission to take place at 200 today and again morning of the 24th. Gen Collins visited.Div CPat 2000. Had conference with General Wyche and staff. Ji oP So. () June 21, 1944 - Gen talked to Regt Cmdrs & Staff 1830 Gave brief plan — Attachments remain same - tanks 313th Chem Co 3 & 4 v Get all ammunition possible TD's now attached to Corps Assault parties Have 24 flame throwers - can get 50 more — have 24 refills, One Co (—) 1 plat of mgrs attached to ea regiment Co Cmir w/regt emdr. Gen Greer - Arrange sure signal between Inf and Arty for lift ing of Arty. Bomb line marked with white phosphorous Withdraw secretly - leave communications igi when you w/draw Do not stop once you start for pillboxes Blast pillboxes tonight with T.N.T, One hour to regain line of depart. Use mortars with artillery 20 Jun 1944 - At 0800, Div CP was moved to area between Colom- Tuesday - by and Hau Diguet. At 1900, Div CP was again moved to vicinity North of La Brique. Gen Wyche visited 313th and 314th CP's. Received informa- tion we had arrived at perimeter of defense of Cherbourg - consisting of strongly fortified po- sitions approximately 7km from Cherbourg. Re- turned to CP Approx 2245. Gen Collins visited Div CP at 1730 and commented division highly. Plans were made for attack of fortified position KKK KHKKKK MC HKKHRRHKHHAKKHAH HK KE KRHKH KX 21 Jun 1944 - Gen Wyche left at 0730 to visit regmtl CP's with Wednesday Lt Crooks, Visited 313th and 314th CP's and the went to the lst, @nd and 3d battalions of 314th. Then returned to 313th and visited battalion CP'g Returned to Div Hq 1300. Gen Collins called «nd notified Gen Greer there would be meeting of Div Cmdrs sometive xmiay this afternoon. General Hodges arrived at our CP approximately 1500. Ha conference with Gen Wyche. Left CP approd& 1530, Meeting of Div Cmdrs called for 1630. Only Gen officers and immediate staff attended. Meeting lasted until 1730. Gen Collins gave plan of attack for advance on cherbourg. Lt Gen Bradley arrived at our CP 1730 - held conference with Corup Cmdr and three Div Cmdrs Gen Eddy(9th Div), Gen Barton(4th Div),xmmixGen Wyche and Corps Cmdr Gen Collins, Gen Bradley left CP at 1750. Ga Wyche held conference with Col Wahl of FA, Col Wood of 313th, Col Wiggins of 315th, Col Robinso of 314th, Col Van Allen of 304th Engrs and Lt Beaver, Ren Trp Cmdr from 1830 to 1930 giving them division plan of attack. WC visited Div CP G3 16 Jun 1944 - Meeting of G/S plus Col Wood and Col tobinson, Friday C/S, Col Wood, Col Hobinson, G-2, G-3 and Capt Krayer visited 9th Viv \* and 47th Infantry Hegl CP, Baptismal firing for the above mentioned.< Gen Middleton visited Div UP at 1100. Vil Corps issued orders to this div. to organ- ize one combat team and hold on four hour alert. CT as organized, was xomposed of 313th plus Co. A of 304 Engineers, lo A, 304 Med Bn, 312th FA Bn. First Platoon 304 Med tn, Co D, to be held e ready to move into 90th Viv sector, CHK KKKKKEKHEEHKEKEHKKKeKHRRKRHHKHKHEH HH HH EK 17 Jun 1944 - Gen Wyche, Col Dohrman and Capt Krayer visited @ Saturday 4 Div. Saw Gen Barton and Gen Hodges then proce- ded to 27th Inf Reg. Talked with Col Teague re capture of Azeville and Ozeville then proceded tx Qzeville and Crisbicg. Returned Hq late in aftn. | Gen Wyche and It Crooks visited new bivouae area. KEKE KKEEKHKHHHHHKHHHRHHHHHRK HK HM HHH 18 Jun 1944 - Recd Telephone. callefrom Corps emdr Gen Collins pee. at 0650 asking for one battalion to be mtrzd and sent to Picauville to join 9 Div and asst in re— pelling counter attack. At 0735 same order was rescinded. 79th was given mission of seizing high ground west of Valognes. Div CP was moved from vicinity of St Mere Eglese to Orglandis. KHHEKHKHKHKKHKHKHHRHHRKKHRHKHHKRH HEH H H 19 Jun 1944 - Div launched its initial attack in second phase Monday of the Cherbourg peninsula with 312th and 315th regimemts jumping off at 0500, Gen and Ass Div Cmdr visited regmtl CP's during early pare of evening. Progress good. 9 12 Jun 1944 - Debarked at Utah, France at 1415. Lt Comdr ca O'Neill Capt of Ship. Touched coast of France 1500 this date. D Car 1516. Proceeded to de- waterrroofing area and met Captain Tryon. at 1640. Gen Wyche visited VII Corps with Col. Gloriod and Capt Tryon at 1650. Div Hq left marshalling area 1609 this date arrived at docks approximately 2030. Boarded ship immediately upon arrival at docks, CHR MK HK HK HHH HR HK KH EG 13 Jun 1944 - Gen Wyche visited Corps CP accompanied by G-1, zpseesy G-2, G-3 and G-4, Capt Krayer and It Hauck, Started making arrangements for arrival of di- vision, Established control point at the beac and at SE corner of our division area. Capt Katzen with the 315th detachment of 304th Med Bn arrived this afternoon. Lt Halligan with his Ha Co also arrived. These were first of 79th troops to land in France. 3 Ce eee ee eee ee Re nee KTH KH KEK HH HH SH vy 14 Jun 1944 - Div Hq started arriving at Div CP established Wi 3 WEDnesday in new control area, (South of Ste Merekglise) HR EHKHAKHKHKK HK HK HHH HHH HH HHH HR HH 15 Jun 1944 - Gen Wyche visited West Wall at Aveville and Thursda ae Crisbecq. Was accompanied by Gen Greer, Lt Crooks, It Dietz and Col McMahon, eK KK EH HK HH HH KH HH He KH HH HK He Wyche left for FA at 1600. Inspected packing of liaison planes. Returned this hq 1830, HRHER KH KKK HKHHHKEKH HHH HHH HH KH 6 Jun 1944 - "D" Day. Staff meeting 9839, Unit comdrs, Tuesday plus regimental S-2's and S-3's, meeting at 1400. a, ae 9 7 Jun 1944 - Usual office duties. wx Wednesday p wk e n eK HH 8 Jun 1944 = Gen Wyche end Capt Krayer left for Marshalling Thursday area — arrived there 1015 same date. RKRKKKHHHHH HHH HH HH HH HH Div Ho departed from Collipriest 1600, Div Hq arrived at Marshalling Area 0330. Gen Wyche and Capt Krayer left for Embarkation point at 0130 - arrived embarkation point (Port- land) 0315 same date. SRR KHRHKHKRHRKRKHRKHRMR HEHE HR HH HE Left embarkation point and boarded LST US if 1630 this date. HRHEHHKHKKHKHHK HHH HG 4 st 30 May 1944 - Staff meeting 0830. Meeting of General Staff held Tuesday in Rec, Hall at 1400 - followed by meeting of Spec.— Staff at 1430. C/S and all G/S officers worked in C/S's office until 0100 31 May. General Wyche left officeat midnight. CESS Bok Rese eh OLE OR Se Ee Eee Ee 31 May 1944 = Usual office duties. KKK HKHHHKHKKHHKHEKKHKHHKHH HK 1 Jun 1944 - General Wyche departed from Pettypool 0800, Hgrs Thursday _ departed appoximately 1200. Ce ee 2 Jun 1944 - Arrived Collipriest 0330. Friday 3 Jun 1944 - Saturday i Jun 19h) = Sunday Kee wise aes 5 Jun 1944 - Monday Gen Wyche Col Thomas, Col Wahl and Lt Crooks vis- ited XIX District - had lunch there —- departed 1300 Gen Wyche and Col Wabh made a tour of camps. Col Thomas and It Crooks visited Plymouth - VII Corps Hors. Gen Wyche had dinner with Col Wahl atFA and returned 2000. Col Thomas arid Lt Crooks returned 2200, KHHEKKEHHKE KHHKKHKKKHHKHHKHHH HHH * Staff Meeting 0830. Unit Cmdrs Meeting 1400. Gen 26 «May 1944 - Staff meeting 0830. General Wyche attempted @ Easgay to fly to Artillery but was forced back by _weather conditions - returned 0900. Gen. eral Wyche attended staff meeting, then left for Artillery by car with Lt Croaks at 1230. PM ~ Colonel Searcy and Voloné]l Stanton accompan- ied the C/S to dinner. RRHHRHHRHRER HR KRENEK RKRHRHRKRERHHR RHR HEE HR HH 27 May 1944 - Staff meeting 0830. Colonel Stanton and Saturday Co) nel Pinney visited C/S 0900. General Wyche returned from Senny Bridge approximatly 2130. Rok kk oR KK HH EHH EK KR HU RE HF RK 28 May 1944 - Arrived at office 0915. General Wyche, Col. @ Sunday Thomas and Capt. Krayer left at 0945 for Vorps Hgrs - returned 1130. PM — Returned from lunth 1430. Col. Hobinson, LU, Co, "i", and 2 Privates reported to Gen, Wyche as ordered at 1500. Captain Green, VIII Corps visited C/S at 1530. General had tea at 1800 and returned to offte 2030. Had conference with General Middleton at 2200 - left office at 2300. Wee Ete Ee Eo RO OR OS OH OR HH HS 29 May 1944 - Staff meeting 0830. General Collins, Col. Anding and Vol Partridge, Vil Corps arrived Crenage airport 1130. Had lunch at Delemare Cottage. General Middleton arrived 1300. PM ~ General Collins, Col Anding, Col Partridge, G/S, Arty officer conferred in war room. G-4 held meeting of B1 unit supply officers at 1230. Gen Middleton depated 1530. @ 22 May 194 - Start meting 0830. (See st#ff meeting file of Monday this date). General Wyeth accompanied by Capt. Krayer left for Garswood at 1015. Had lunch at Marbury. After dinner General Wyche and Vapt Krayer vis- ited Tatton, Mobberly and Devenham. Returned 1600. ee HKKEKHH HREM KK HHH HK HK HH 23 May 1944 - Staff meeting 0830. General Wyche and Lt. Crooks Tuesday —jert, Div Hgrs at 0845 to see mortar firing range above Leek, area 73. Had lunch with Col. Van Allen. C/S left Div Hq 1015 to visit Marbury. Gen Wyche ad Lt Crooks saw Col Kraft andthe damaged equipment at his hqrs. ‘han inspetted engineer training. ‘eturned 1700. Division +f 1430. At 2050 Gen Wyche, Col Wilke and Capt Krayer left CP area and visited 313th, 314th and 315th Infantries. Returned to CP area approximately 2200. eee KKKEKHKHEEHHRHHHHKHHHRKRHH RHE HH KR HH 24 May 1944 - Returned to Div Hars from CPX at 0830. Unit Wednesday commanders meeting at CG's office 0900 - adjour- ned 1130. Colonel Wood, Colonel Wiggins and Colonel Van Allen had lunch at Delamere Cottage. C/S and General Wyche left for Leek at 1430 - returned approximately 1800. Colonel Campenalli Called on General Wyche. @ HRHKKKHRHHKHEKHHKHKHHHHRHKKHRHKRERHHREK HE 25 May 1944 - Staff meting 0830. Usual office duties. ee REH HHH HHH HERR RRR RH KE Departed 1300 for CPX 18 Mev 1944 - General Wyche departed from Cassia Lod: Thursday Senny Bridge at 0720 - returned 1630. 19 May 194 - Staff meeting 0830 (See staff record file of Eridax this date). Colonel Wahl called on General Wyche end C/S at 0900. PM & Generel Wyche and Lt. Crooks denarted arproxi- mately 1330 - visited Mobberly, Mottram and Tatt« Hell. Returned 1620, aoe oe 20 May 194 - Staff meeting 0830 (See staff record file of Can > 2] Saturday this date). PM - General Wyche, Colonel Thomas » KH CEH HH HK HSH HH EHH eK KKH HH He HH FE EK 12 May 1944 - Staff meeting 0830. (See file of this date). Friday PM = C/S left for Leek at 1330 - returned approx, 1700. General Wyche, Colonel Gloriod and Capt. Krayer left for Macclesfield 1330 — returned 1615. eH -3e. SEALE eee Pe oe te oe ae ae KM SE se SS 13 May 1944 - No staff meeting. General Wyche, Colonel Thomas Saturday and Co] 7 “) 2 2 onel Gloriod departed this haqrs 0700 for ridge. Meturned approximately 1600. , we oe 2 Bee ee © ~ = Ss 3% ae n wn a General Wyche and Vhief of staff came to the Vffice at 0900 and left at 1200. General Wyche and +/S met the master of hounds as introduced by Mrs. Shaw, 15 May 1944 - Staff Meeting 0830. (Yee file of this date/. Monday Colonel Paullin, +¥ 15th tepl Vepot visited at this 4grs 1000. Major Mann andvapt Hong, »749ths Tank 8n, visited at 1015. Major “ponholz, vivil “ffairs Vfficer, visited General Wyche and ¥/9 1450. At Aprrox. 1500, the C/S left for Marbury. C/S held meeting with Staff plus JA, IG at 2000 in the C/S office, ie 8 A ae A Sk Oe ak a Se EE » 5 . = oes . Oe the the e eo i, a a 16 May 1944 - No staff meeting, General and C/S left qrs at : Tuesday 0750 to meet Army Commander. Proceded to Ashton @ in Makersfield then to Northwich. Army and Corps commanders had dinner with Division Commander and staff. Left General's qrs 1330. PM - usual duties at the office. RRR KKM KKK HHKHHKRHRHKRHRHRK HH 8 May 1944 - Staff meeting 0830. General Wyche and Captain Krayer visited Medics and QM rear echelon - re- turned 1200. PM = Left 1330 for fiel oe ae ee ia ey , - — 2 Ke CHKHAMAH HH HHH HHA H HHH KH H d problem. 9 May 1944 - Returned from field problem 0900. At 0940 Gen, Tuesday Wyche, Colonel Gloriod and Infantry Battalion Comdrs left this ho to attend a tank demonstra- tion, Colonel Morris, Corps Air Officer, visi- ted Chief of Staff 1200. (No Staff Meeting today) HHKHHKHHHKRHAHHKHEHHAHHERHEHEHEHAKReKHKEHHAHKX *K 10 May 1944 - Staff meeting 0830. Chief of Staff visited Wednesday Ren Troops 1100 and stayed there for lunch. Received word that General Patton's speech, scheduled for Thursday, May llth, was called off. General Wyche and Col. Gloriod returned from tank demonstration 1900. KEHKEKKK KKKKKHKHHKKHHKKHHHHHK EHH HK HK i May 1944 - Staff meeting 0830. PW lecture at 0900, Genere Thursday Wyche and General Greer left 0945 for Marbury H211 ~- returned 1290. Major Calloway visited C/S at 0950. Unit Comdrs meeting in Rec Hall 1400. General Weylend, Comdr 19th Tact AF, Lt Col Morris, AAF Liaison Officer and Major Stout, Corns Air Liais- Officer visited Gen. Wyche at 1500 and met Staff and Unit Commanders, Tag 3 ~ 26 de ee W 3 xe % HK KH H ee aoe a oe. ie @ 4, May 1944 - Staff meeting 0830. General Weaver, SOS, arrived Thuraday 0945 for conference with Gen. Wyche. Signal, Orq nance, Accomodations, Transportation, G-4 and AF Liaison Officers accompanied Gen. Weaver. Officers present from this Hq were Gen. Wyche, Col. Thomas, Colonel O'Riordan, Major Sciotti, Vajor Iverson and Capt. Kirk. Confererce ended 1029, PM — Unit commanders meeting in CG's office from 1400 to 1500. All commanders visited war room after meeting adjourned. KEE EHH EH HKE HA HK HK HK HH TH HR KKK HH 5 May 1944 -— Staff meeting 0830. General Middleton visited Friday this Ha at 0845. Colonel Wahl and Colone Ender- ton conferred with General Wyche immediately upon departure of Gen. Middleton. PM - Colonel Wilson and Colonel Gunther, 106th Caval- ry, called.on C/S. General Wyche and C/S spent most of the afternoon in the war room. Left for dinner 1800 - returned to war room 2000, 6 May 1944 — Staff meeting 0830. Saturdey,, - General Wyche visited Division Artillery. ‘Ae. ee Se Se. f] 3% te Oe Oe 3 > 3 4 ae a ot tt Cs + 3 F + 3 . wn 5 Mahe 7 7 OW Ww OFF a OR ay 7 " " 7" as 7 w ay " " ray Ww nw OW n an Ww 7 May 1944 - Colonel Lewis and. Major McLaughlin of 83d Div. sunday visited 1000. PM - Major Cone visited at 1400. Colonel Mitchell visited C/S at~1500. Colonel Koch and Colonel Perry, Army G-2, visited at 1600, we fe Mw Se * 3 3 tL *- 2% < . a MT 5 Ue er | 7 ma OS OR nn wow Ww ee ee. 2 Se 1 May 1944 2 May 194), Tuesday owe SE SE Se Se Fees se. Sb SEE SEE PM; At 1320 Captain Krayer went to Northwich to take in some drycleaning and buy a plug for the general's iron. Returned 1430. Corps JA and ass't visited C/S 1500. General Wyche, Colonel Thomasand Major McFadden visited Daven— ham Hall 1530 - returned 1630, ag ee “ aoe BOR a he Staff Meeting 0830. (See Staff Meeting Record file). General Wyche and C/S visited rear echelon. General Luce, SOS, had conference with General Wyche at 1:15. Took over Delemere cottage, MK HH HK FE EEE EE 3 May 1944 - Staff Meeting 0830. (See Staff meeting Record . Wednesday approx. file). At 0930 C/S left for Corps and General Wyche had pictures taken in his office. Genera Wyche visited Delemere Cottage at 0945. Genera Wyche visited Garswood Hall at 1015. Advised with Colonel Wood and Colonel Wan Bibber. Had lunch at 313th Regtl Ha. Inspected air strip at Garswood and then inspected the new 105 Arty pieces with Colonel Safford. From Garswood - left for Goutborne Park where the General met Colonel Robinson and Colonel Foote. Left Goul- borne at apprax 1500 for Tatten Park. Conferred with Col. Purvis and inspected platoon problem area, Left Tatten Park 1630 - arrived this ha. T7106 eee He He He { & 28 April 1944 - French indoctrination meeting conducted by 3 Friday Vaptain toudiez began O800 and continued un- til 1700. “ttended by All G/S officers, unit officers concerned and selected enlisted men. Colonel Wahl arrived Div. Hg. 1100 - confer- red with General Wyche - stayed for lunch. General Wyche attended coursefrom 1000 to 1100. General Wyche attended afternoon indoct. course from 1500 to 1700. KHHRHKHRHHKKKRHKRHEHHKRHRHRH HHH HH OK 29 April 1944 - staff meeting 0830. (vee staff meeting record Yat av ae F - , . 5) . = file this date). General Wyche and Captain 8 Strayer left for Mobberly Hall at 0930 - stay there for lunch. Saw their training areas - Alderly tdge. iteturned Viv. fp. 1530. i ay ray 7 30 April 1944 - volonet ~anl haa conierence with General ee. Wyene Lovv, General Wyche and Captain Krayer went to Cassia Lodge for dinner. General Wych Colonel Thomas and Lt Crooks visited Colonel Peterson at the Tenth Hospital, Manchester, oo Returned this hors 4255, HREHKHKKHHKHKKHKHKHKHKHHKRHKHHRKRKRHRKRHKRHH HHH HE 1 May 1944 - No Staff Meeting. General Wyche, General Greer, Monday C/S, G-1, 2, 3, 4 and Div, Ingr. departed this & Ho. 0910 to attend meeting at Corps. Returned approx. 1400. At 1000 Captain Krayer visited Delemere Cottage - returned 1215. Colonel Shune VIII Corps medical officer on staff visit, re- ported to C/S 1100. @ 25 Avril 1944 - starr meeting 0830, Attendance: All G/S plus Tuesday AG, IG, JA, SSO, Finance, Div Surg, FA, MP, Ha Co, CWS, Sig, Ord and Maj Iverson. General Middleton, Colonel Searcy, Colonel Evans (Corps G-3) arrived this Ho. 0915. Met and held conference with CG, Asst CG, Div Art Cmdr and G/S. Visitors departed this Hq. 1040 same date. General Wyche, Colonel Wahl, Col- onel Thomas left 1120 for Army Headquarters a returned 1630, HRHHRKRKHKHKRHHKHKHRHRHKHHHKRHRHKRHKRHRKEH EE 26 April 1944 - Staff meeting 0830. Attendance: (See Staff Wednesday meeting fileof this date), Captain Tailor of VIII Corps Artillery visited G.neral Wyche, Captain Roudiez of the French intelligence team also visited Gen. Wyche. General Wyche and Captain Krayer walked to the Med Bn - left 1000 and returned 1200. PM -General Wyche, accompanied by Captain Krayer and Lt Crooks visited IEEK. Departed 1345 - returned 1600, MHKHHH KH KKKKHAHKKKEHHHHHHHHKHH HH HH HK 27 April 1944 - Staff meeting 0830 (See staff file of this atte this date for attendance). General Wyche and Captein Krayer visited Corps - left 1030 - re- turned 1215, PM - Meeting in (G's office. Attendance: CG, AssT CG, C/S, Colonels Gloriod, Dohrman, Wood, Rob- inson, Wigging, Mnderton, Van Alle and Captai Warner. General Wyche met Corps Finance and Chaplain officers. HRRHEKNRKHRKHKRHEKRHHKHHKKRKHKRHR ERE H 20 April 1944 - Staff meeting 0830. Attendance: All G/S plus Thrsday AG, Div Surg, Sig, SSO, Ass't G-3, MP, Ho Comdt, IG and Mejor Iverson, Gencral Wyche, General Greer, Colonel Thomas, Colonel Dohrman and Colonel Gloriod ordered to school by Corps. Departed Division Hors. 1330¢ HRHRHEKHHHHKHKRHKKHKHKRHRKHHKRHRHKHHRH EH 21 April 1944 - At school, (See entry of April 20, abéve) Friday FRKKEKREKKEKKKKHKKRKKKEKKRKEKKH HHHHEK 22 April 1944 - General Wyche, Colonel Thomes end Colonel Saturday Dohrman returned to Division Heacauarters 2230. HR KH HHH RHR HHH HEH HHH HK 23 April 1944 — Usual duties, Sund SS SPM - Mecting of all G/S plus AG, Ord, and QM in office of C/S at 1330, RMR RRR KRHHRKKKHKKHKHKRHRHKHKRHRHHRHRHREKE 2, April 194; ~ Staff meeting 0830. Attendance: All G/S plus Mondey AG, SSO, JA, Ho Comdt, Chap, CWS, Ho Co, Ord, Sig, IG, Finance, Div Surg, and Maj Iverson. General Wyche, General Greer and Capt. Krayer Went to look at a house. C/S left for Goul- borne as staff visitor. Gmaneral Wyche held conference with Colonel Charles and Chaplain Early. Unit Comdrs meeting in Rec. Hall at 1430. HR KKH KHHRHKHRKRHKRHHKKRKHKHKERHRHRH KR HK HH 16 April 1944 - Reported to Headquarters, vompany "X", 2100. Sunday rR KHER EEKAHKHAHHHEHEKEHHAHKAHRAAHH HR HK 17 April 1944 - General Wyche, Colonel thomas, Captain Krayer Monday and driver, Private Loechler, visited Heyes- wood, Hartford, Cassia Lodge, Garswood hall and Goulborne Park, Also stopred at Ordnance Processing Station. THK HKHH KKK KKKHKRHHKRKHHRK HHH EHH HE 18 April 1944 - General wyche, General Greer, volonel thomas Tuesday and driver, Sergeant nerris visited mottram nall and vorps Headquarters. | 6002-A arrived 1200. He HR * Pats 19 April 1944 -— Staff meeting 0830, Attendance: All G/S plus Wednesday AG, iG, 5iG, Viv. Surg, Ord 0, SSO, and ass't G-3. Major smbry of vorps had conference wit CG, C/S and G-3. General Wyche, General Greer, Lieutenant Crooks and driver, Private Roberts visited Cassia Lodge, General Wyche, General Greer, Lts. Crooks and Dietz went to look at house, Also visited Garswood Hall. Saw Colonel Bodie while at Garswood Hall. Gen. Greer called Maj. Bullock re ocuarters for Colonel Wood. Saw Colonel Safford. Met Colonels Wahl and EFnderton, Visited Goulborne Park. Conferred with Cols. Robinson and Foote, Returned Division Hars. 1700 seme date, KHHRKRKHHRKKRHHRKEKKKRHKKKRKRKREKERHE N. ida jor Embry Gen Middleton Capt Roudiez Col Shupe Gen Luce Gen Weaver Gen Middleton Col Wilson ) Col Gunther Col Lewis } Maj Mclaughlin Col Koch ) Col Perry Ma jor Cone Col Mitchell Col Morris Maj Calloway Gen Weyland ) Col Morris ) Maj Stout } Col Paullin Maj Fann ) Capt Wong/ Maj Sponholz Gen Patton Gen Middleton Vel o- 0 TOR iS Headquarters Corps Vorps Corps 5,000. nu 2025), Corps Corps 83d Division Army &-2 Replacement Pool Corps (Air Ufficer) 19th Tact AF 15th Xepl Depot 7h9th Tank Bn Civil Affairs Army Corps Date of Visit 19 April 44 25 April 44 26 April 44 1 May 4h 2 May kk 4 May bb 9 lay 5 May 7 May 24 March 1944 - Departed from Camp Phillips 2200, Friday KKHHRKHKKHKKHKHRHHHKHHHHKHHKHKRHKHHRH HK HR HR HH 27 March 1944 - Arrived Camp Myles Standish approximately Monday 0800, RHKKKKHKHHKKHRHKHKRHKHKHKRKKHRHKHHKHHR HE 5 April 1944 - Departed from Camp Myles Standish aprroximately Wednesday 1000. PM, -, General lyche Bo Boarded ship. Ho HH KH HHH HHRR HER H 6 April 1944 - Troops boarded ship. Thrusdey WRK HKHK KKH HHH KH KH HH HHH HE HH HH He eX 7 April 1944 =- Sailed aprroximately 0300. Friday HURHH RH HM H HW HH He HH HH HH HH HH HR He OH He se eH 16 April 1944 - Arrived destination during the night of 15-16,| RRR KKK HHH KKH HHH HHH HHH HHH HH ; es KNOY = the extra fancy Pa ne ng a The letter of Julv 18