Post by floydragsdale on Dec 24, 2009 11:59:59 GMT -5
A battle weary and exhausted G Co. of the 424th Regiment truged into a tiny Belgian Village hoping for warmth and rest. The village citizens opened their homes to the greatly fatigued troops. Our Company Commander said, "Merry Christmas men; have a good nites sleep!" That was a surprise, as most of us didn't realize it was the day before Xmas.
Everyone expected to be there for the balance of the night; however about two hours later we were ordered to "fall out" on the double.
It was back to the front lines for G Company and more combat. The balance of Xmas Eve and Xmas day were to be hectic for us, indeed!
Also, it was to be a Christmas many men would never forget. Some would be maimed for the rest of their lives, and for others Xmas 1944 would be their final one.
War is hell; so are some of the memories that remain indelible in a person's mind from those years.
Floyd
Everyone expected to be there for the balance of the night; however about two hours later we were ordered to "fall out" on the double.
It was back to the front lines for G Company and more combat. The balance of Xmas Eve and Xmas day were to be hectic for us, indeed!
Also, it was to be a Christmas many men would never forget. Some would be maimed for the rest of their lives, and for others Xmas 1944 would be their final one.
War is hell; so are some of the memories that remain indelible in a person's mind from those years.
Floyd
