The story
24-26 Dec: Attached to the First Army, VII Corp, 1111th Engr.
The Company moved by motor march from Xhenenmont to Terwagne.
On two occasions, German fighter planes came close to the column. .50 caliber machine guns opened up on them. One was seen going down as the result of other anti-aircraft fire.
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