67TH TACTICAL RECON GROUP

Chapter 9

three lots to facilitate shipment and arrived on the continent safely on 10th July 1944. (I’m guessing “Box” was code for “Sand Box” a.k.a. Normandy and that my grandfather crossed the channel to Omaha Beach on the night of July 9th and arrived early morning of July 10th).

Convoy reorganized on top side in beach marshaling yard and immediately after de-watering proceeded to destination, site A9, Le Moley, arriving there the same day.

Due to the transportation shortage, the next move was made in shuttle style. For ten days commencing on the 20th August 1944, our men were constantly on the road between site A46 Buc, and site A9. Our headquarters was finally established at site A46 on 30th August 1944. (According to the dates this must have been Toussus le Noble, France)

Once again we were called upon to shuttle all outfits of the tactical units to our new destination at Charleroi site A87. An advanced echelon of maintenance men and mess personnel and equipment was established at the new base, and this move progressed with much greater ease and comfort then all past moves due to this advanced party. Move of headquarters was accomplished on 22nd September 1944.

On 23rd September 1944, eleven 2½ ton trucks were damaged in an explosion, five completely destroyed