This morning, 25 June, 1944 the 313th spent the morning on patrol. At 1400, the Regiment moved in a column of Battalions (Second – First – Third) from the high ground down to the outskirts of Cherbourg. By nightfall, the 313th occupied the position in the map below, in orange. The neighboring 314th Regiment successfully captured Fort du Roule in an intense engagement that earned the 314th’s 2nd Battalion a Presidential Citation for extraordinary gallantry.
The march continues encountering little resistance, and by evening they had reached Rouillon. There they were ordered to assembly position in the […]
Early in the morning, the The 313th Regiment received orders for movement to the north. The 313th was ordered into division reserve, […]
Memorial Day Weekend is a time to remember and honor all those who fought to defend our country and our freedom. We […]
Orders for the 79th Division were to capture the strong point at la Mare a Canards. This task was left to the […]
