Orders for the 79th Division were to capture the strong point at la Mare a Canards. This task was left to the 314th. The Paul Farnum and the 313th Regiment veered east to attack strong points west of la Glacerie, encountering continuing opposition, and proceeded to Hameau Gringor, taking about 320 prisoners as well as artillery equipment. By nightfall, 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the 313th occupied the positions in black in the map below, while Paul Farnum’s 1st Battalion was held in reserve.
For the last few days the troops have remained in the marshaling area, changing money into francs and making other last minute […]
Memorial Day Weekend is a time to remember and honor all those who fought to defend our country and our freedom. We […]
Today, 18 June 1944, the 9th Division broke through German resistance to the west and reaches the coast at Barneville. This completes […]
The 313th Regiment was alerted today, 16 June 1944, for a possible move to meet a German counterattack, with an alternative mission […]
