[Continued from previous page] be heard for 10 miles. 20 soldiers were killed. I was sick when I heard it. Come all the way over here and to be killed by some Sad Sack’s carelessness.
Friday, 12 January [1945] Bougnimont, [Belgium]
Losing contact with Heines all along the line. 1“Heines” was a derogatory slang term for Germans that originated in World War I, short for Heinrich. Division reached objective today. Biggest gains so far. Unofficial reports say that 1st & 3rd Armies have met. Will know for sure tomorrow. The Jerries are on the road to Berlin and I hope we get there ahead of them. It is about time for the Russians to cut loose with an offensive—that will roll the Jerries way back.
Saturday, 13 January [1945] Bougnimont, [Belgium]
I think that it is all over but the shouting now, at least as far as the salient is concerned. We advanced all day today and made very little contact with the enemy except for a few snipers and scattered patrols which they are using to cover their withdrawal. They left plenty of mines and booby traps which slow us down considerably.
Sunday, 14 January [1945] Bougnimont, [Belgium]
Radio Silence at midnight last night. Got movement orders today. We leave for Luxembourg tomorrow. Our work here is finished. Salient is now less than half its original size.
