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Hq. 274th Inf.
BOUSBACH, FRANCE
0200 21 Feb 45

O.I. #9

MAPS: FRANCE 1/50,000

1. 274th Inf. seize SPICHERN and high ground to the north of SPICHERN continuing mopping up of initial Obj. To continue progressive patrolling in the town of Stiring-Wendel.

2. 1st Bn (-):

Attachments:- 2d Plat, Co. B, 749 Tk Bn.
Co. I, 275th Inf reinforced by one MG plat and two sections of 81mm Mortar from Co. M.

Support Plat - 270th Engrs in D/S. Mission of maintaining roads and clearing mine fields in 1st Bn sector.

Capture high ground North of SPICHERN within Regtl boundry, consolidate positions and then seize SPICHERN. Be prepared to release Co. I, 275th Inf reinforced on capture SPICHERN.

3. 2nd Bn:

Attachments: No change. Continue mopping up of initial Obj, consolidate positions, patrol STIRING-WENDEL.

4. 3rd Bn:

No change present mission. Reconsolidate present positions. Constitute a reserve, one company to be available to Regt on call.

5. Priority of fires 882nd F.A. Bn to 1st Bn. TOT on SPICHEREN to be fired 45 minutes after call by 1st Bn.

6. Other units continue present mission.

7. Thrust line for 21 Feb 45 - no change, 4363 extending N on grid line 43.

Conley
Cmdg

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