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505th Engineer Light Ponton Company delivered their equipment to the river with no casualties.

1945-02-23 · Hoven · Germany

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237th Engr. C. Bn. & 329th Eng. C. Bns. During the early hours of the offensive the L.E. Platoon delivered their equipment to the river with no casualties. It was found impossible, due to enemy action to commence construction on the proposed Bailey Bridge at Hoven till the 24th.

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