Database 83rd Infantry Division

Morning report B/331 for April 23, 1945

Station: Steckby Forest, Germany1, rD9278
Record of events: The Co remained in the same area manning defensive positions. At 2300 last night a platoon was alerted to go out on patrol to assist Co 'K', but the alert was called off. All men are dug in and even with rainy weather everyone is fairly comfortable. This Co is in mourning for the greatest man ever to be a member of this organization. Capt Moore is no longer among the living, but his spirit will always hover of the Co which he made so great. The Co has lost its greatest friend and the Div its best Capt. He gave his life so that this Co could continue on the road to greatness. There is no tangible way that the men can show their grief, but in each man's heart a void and ache has been created. Every man in this Co can honestly feel that he was privileged to serve under Capt Moore. Whatever honors we may amass in the future will be held in his memory. It will live untarnished in our minds forever. Capt Moore - May your soul rest in peace and have the tranquility which it did not have on this earth.

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