Remembering one of my heros today. 70 years ago today, on September 23, 1944, Louis R. Krekel of B Troop, 86th Cavalry Recon (Mechanized), 6th Armored Division, was wounded (twice) this day in France during the Brittany Campaign.
His armored car was struck twice by German anti-tank fire. Louie returned fire with his M-2 machine gun, but was wounded when the second shell struck. The first shell killed one of his companions. He and a second man, his Sgt, escaped, only to be wounded later again by mortar fire. Louie received the bronze star and purple heart during his time in France. Uncle Louie passed on July 28th, 2008. I miss hearing his stories. RIP Uncle Louie, you were definitely one of the good ones.