On this day in history for the 87th CMB 27 August 1943, Item 63: Strength increased to 777 enlisted men, obtained by transfer. 27 August 1944, Item 159 (D plus 82): Company A, moving east with the 16th Inf, 1st Div, crossed the Seine River at 0900 at Corbell. During the march from bivouac area to the crossing, three M-29 Cargo Carriers broke down and were evacuated. Upon reaching the pontoon bridge, it was found that the M-29 Cargo Carriers could not cross this particular type of treadway bridge. Hence, they had to be left on the west side of the river while the wheeled vehicles moved on. This company, like all other companies, is suffering from a lack of prime movers. Thus, practically all remaining prime movers are pulling two trailers in tandem. Company B, operating in support of the second battalion, 16th Infantry, 1st Division, crossed the Seine River at 1230 at Ris-Orangis, approximately 15 miles south of Paris. This company also experienced great difficulty in getting its M-29 Cargo Carriers over the treadway bridge. As a matter of fact, they were pulled out of the column and held on the west bank until all other vehicles had crossed, and then allowed to work their way over. This scattered the vehicles of this company over a distance of approximately 15 miles. Company C, operating in support of the 47th Infantry, 9th Division, crossed the SEINE at TILLY at approximately 0900. The company advance approximately 25 miles during the day and no resistance was encountered. One platoon of guns was kept in position at all times and the platoons leap frogged forward. At 1800 this company was detached from the 47th Infantry and attached to the 6Oth Infantry as the 60th was taking over the point of the advance of the 9th Division. Company D, operating in support of the 39th Infantry, 9th Division, crossed the Seine at approximately 0600 at Melun. The distance covered during the day was approximately 20 miles. The platoons leap-frogged each other, thus keeping one platoon in position at all times. The rapid movements and forward displacements of units of this battalion are being successfully accomplished in spite of a shortage of 16 prime movers. Strength decreased to 42 officers and 580 enlisted men. Casualties: 33731866, Farinholt, Kenneth L., PFC, LIA, Co A 33611323, Conner, Guy, Jr., Pvt, LIA, Co A
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