1st Belgian Infantry Brigade (Piron) observation posts
November 11, commander of the 53rd Division asks to the colonel PIRON to throw back the enemy on the other side of WESSEM's canal and to install observation posts on the West bank.. The purpose is to attack and to occupy an enemy bridgehead. At 06.30 p.m., the battery of artillery begins to bombard the enemy positions. 5 minutes later, the assault squad of the 2nd Unit, pressed on the right-hand side by the 3rd Unit and to the left by the 1st, passes in the attack.
The attack is a success and the 2nd Unit lines the canal. The Second lieutenant ROGGE who commands the squad is wounded. The First Quartermaster sergeant SILBERMANN rushes on his jeep to carry help to his officer, in spite of the danger. He manages to reach him, but by returning towards lines, the jeep explodes on a mine, killing its occupants. This operation costs the life of 6 men, 13 are wounded. The success of this operation contributes largely to the success of the general attack which takes place the next day.
The attack is a success and the 2nd Unit lines the canal. The Second lieutenant ROGGE who commands the squad is wounded. The First Quartermaster sergeant SILBERMANN rushes on his jeep to carry help to his officer, in spite of the danger. He manages to reach him, but by returning towards lines, the jeep explodes on a mine, killing its occupants. This operation costs the life of 6 men, 13 are wounded. The success of this operation contributes largely to the success of the general attack which takes place the next day.
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