"Waiting"

June 7th, 1944

 

We landed on the beach yesterday morning. We experienced all of Hell’s fury while trying to make it to the beachhead. It was a miracle that we made it out alive. After clearing the beach defenses, we pushed inward. While trekking through one of the nearby towns, a Jerrie MG opened up on us. I dashed for cover with one of my mates. Just as I found safety, I watched as the lieutenant was hit and tumbled to the ground. In the rush of the moment, I ran and dragged him out of the line of fire. Just then, a mortar shell hit near us and killed the majority of our squad. Since I knew that we couldn’t last long, I put the lieutenant on my back and started running as fast as I could. Soon, we came upon another little town. A tattered sign read, “Caen.” Almost fainting from exhaustion, I managed to get us into a bombed-out house. I found some supplies and patched up the lieutenant. I have decided to stay here and wait for the rest of the 50th Infantry. But they could take days to arrive, and I don’t know how long we’ll last. Wait, I think I see a patrol coming around the corner…..

 

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