The First battalion, the story of the 406th telegraph battalion, Signal corps . n or eight ordinary riflesand a few grenades. Starting at five in the afternoon, every man ofour force had to stand one hour watch during the night. Anotherbarrage started about 3130, but lasted only a few hours. This nightwe were prepared for almost anything but nothing turned up. The day after the raid our Lieutenant had searched everywhere,all the field hospitals and bases as well, but could not locate gave us up as either killed or captured but at last they found usand we were ordered out and dismantled
The First battalion, the story of the 406th telegraph battalion, Signal corps . n or eight ordinary riflesand a few grenades. Starting at five in the afternoon, every man ofour force had to stand one hour watch during the night. Anotherbarrage started about 3130, but lasted only a few hours. This nightwe were prepared for almost anything but nothing turned up. The day after the raid our Lieutenant had searched everywhere,all the field hospitals and bases as well, but could not locate gave us up as either killed or captured but at last they found usand we were ordered out and dismantled the station entirely. On account of the conduct of the men at the listening post during thisSeicheprey raid, the Chief Signal Officer wrote a letter commenting upon theircoolness, steadfastness and resourcefulness under trying conditions. Service in the listening posts continued during May and June, each com-pany completing two tours of duty. The responsibility was taken over bythe Army Signal troops when the 406th hurried to the Marne with the FirstArmy Corps late in Chapter XVI Where Do We Go from Here?
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