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September 27th Journal Entry- Traveling to Belgium



September 27th-Convoy Continued: At 0830 St. Anbin, Fougers, Mayenne, Alecon, Mortagne, Longny, and Lettayes-

Some of the boys had Cognac at Cafe Epicerie near Mayenne during break.

Five Sherman tanks on roadside burned out.

Alecon marked end of hedgerow beginning of fences on gentle rolling country.

Alecon Railyds bombed to bits.

Bivouced on estate near Chateau Neuf-Officers slept in House-Col. Lushene had 4 room suite. (One a German Col. Had occupied before)
Beautiful estate- Pear trees grafted into shape of ladders and fences etc.

Marilu-Cliff Hope describes this in his book also, see post for September 29th.

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