Immediately upon landing, the battalion attached to the Eighth Corps went into
combat. During this period the battalion fired more than 11,500 rounds of mortar
ammunition in close support of five different divisions and thus assisted
materially in the drives which finally resulted in the breakthrough at Avaranches
by the armor.
On 6 July 1944, all companies underwent a re-organization for the purpose of
enabling personnel in excess of platoon T/O (Table of Orders) strength to be
rotated to battalion rear echelon for rest whenever possible. This move was
necessary in order to keep men physically fit and equipment in good condition.
Units supported: 90th Infantry Division; 82nd Airborne Division; 8th Infantry
Division; 83rd Infantry Division.
Art Pranger
(7/5/98)
