Smelly Memories
M
Company, 273rd
I
was a member of M Company, 3rd battalion of the 273rd. I recall being on the
Siegfried Line and was caught outside in a barrage. The only place to seek
refuge was in a stradle trench "latrine", so naturally I jumped in.
Needless to say I was sent back to Monschau to take a shower, but that was after
about a month (without a shower). I ended up occupying the very back of the
truck that took us to Monschau. I remember seeing the steam in the air as we
neared Monschau and the showers and recalling that I was thrilled to be there.
and so was everyone else. I have been back to Monschau three times over the
years, the first time in 1972. Today it is a spectacular place to visit.
Thanks for the memories,
Henry W. Goodman ("Warren")
M Company, 273rd