On this date in 1944, while conducting a reconnaissance for the assault on San Fortunato Ridge, Spr Roy Whelan, MM cleared a German position and took five prisoners while under intense enemy mortar and machine gun fire.
September 19, 1944
On this date in 1944, while conducting a reconnaissance for the assault on San Fortunato Ridge, Spr Roy Whelan, MM cleared a German position and took five prisoners while under intense enemy mortar and machine gun fire.