History Part 1 - 70th Infantry Division Association

HEADQUARTERS
101st Cavalry Group, Mecz
APO 758, U. S. Army
4 June 1945.
SUBJECT: Action Against Enemy, Reports After.
TO: The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D. C.
THRU: Command Channels.
1. In accordance with the provisions of AR 345-105, dated 18 November
1929, and Change 4, dated 10 August 1944; letter Hq ETOUSA, subj:
"Handling of Historical Documents in the European Theater of Operations",
file AG 312.1 Op History dated 14 July 1944, and Section IV,
Circular No. 34, Headquarters Seventh Army, dated 28 November 1944,
the following report is submitted.
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2. The inclosed reports and journals with supporting documents
constitute the historical records of the 101st Cavalry Group, Mecz., for the
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period 1March 1945 31 March 1945.
3. During the period covered by this report, the 101st Cavalry Group,
Mecz., was commanded by Colonel Charles B. McClelland, with Lt Col
Leo W. Mortenson as Executive Officer.
4. COMPOSITION.
There was no change in the composition of the 101st Cavalry Group,
Mecz., from that noted in Unit History for the period 1 January 1945
2 February 1945.
5. NARRATVE HISTORY.
a. The 101st Cavalry Group, Mecz, continued its defensive mission
along the line EMMERSWEILLER, GERMANY — WADGASSEN, GER-
MANY,both exclusive, from 1March 1945 to 13 March 1945. During that
* Not included herein.
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