Feb. 23, 1945 2800 CF Heistern, Germany
In a V-mail, Clifford drops a few lines to the Folks letting them know he is okay; got 3 letters from them yesterday & Margaret has been having sick spells; don’t worry – gets plenty to eat; tells all ‘hello’ & Patsy to be careful with her new bike + got her letter.
CLIFFORD’S TRAVELS:
February 23 – 24, 1945
After the floodwaters receded, in the early morning of February 23rd, the Allied artillery massed on the west side of the Roer, (including the 768th, whose position was opposite the city of Duren) and cut loose with a terrific barrage. That day and night, American infantry and armor (VII Corps +) crossed the Roer, took Duren, and began to fan out across the level plain of Cologne.
On the evening of the 24th, the 768th moved out of Heistern and up to the village of Rolsdorf, still on the west bank of the Roer, about 2 miles from Duren. As they moved, German aircraft strafed the column’s tail, but no injuries were reported.