Christmas Eve, 70 years ago, my great-grandfather’s service in Europe. We’ve been following along through this map i made of his time as a combat medic. Tonice was attached to some element of the 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division. We don’t know which company, or even which battalion, so this is only a regimental overview.
But, after we’d found that he was in the 137th and I discovered their unit history I was relieved to learn that he had at least a bit of peace and, I hope, rest, at Christmas.
So, then, for Dec. 24:
On December 24, the 35th Infantry Division was assigned to the XX Corps from the XII Corps.
The day was spent in rest, with small classes held for some replacements. One hundred fifty-five more replacements were also received, which brought the 137th to nearly full strength.
The 35th Division passed from XX Corps control to III Corps control. The Regiment was notified of the movement, by motor, which it was to make the following morning to a new area.
This information is derived from the unit history, found here and here and from this unit overview. Any errors are mine alone.
