358th Infantry Typed History

July 9-July 31, 1944

31 July 1944

HISTORY - 358th Infantry

All was quiet during the night. The weather forecast was received - Cloudy, rain in the afternoon. Captured German guns were inspected by Gen Devine and Col. McNary.

At 1030, the Ass't Div Comdr arrived at the CP. A meeting of all Regt'l O's was called for 2030 at the Division CP. The Ass't Div Comdr left at 1125 after a conference with Lt. Col. Clarke and Col. McNary.

At 1325, all units were notified of the Officers meeting at Division. During the afternoon, plans were made for transporting the officers to the meeting.

At 1830, G-3 couldn't give any definite information as to when the regiment would move. Enemy aircraft flew over the area and extremely low. Division reported another one coming from the SE.

By 1940, the Reg't was brought up to date on the "Big Picture". The 2nd Bn reported a French family, with German equipment in their possession, was moving into a house in their area. G-2 was notified.

The day was spent in "cleaning up" of personnel and equipment, and the orienting of replacements, with regards to the mission and arms of the regiment.