| dc.description.transcription | Dear Mr. Carter: I have just been informed that you have received official notification of Amon being missing in action. I worte a short description of what happened which will probably be sent to you then quicker channels than this. However, I want to elaborate the story a bit, for I'm sure that the details will be of interest to you. The battery weas in position in a deep wadi at the base of a mountain; we were working independently of the batallion. In February 13th I sent Amon to the top of the mountain to establish an observation post, which he did. Early, the next morning the Germans attacked with tanks and infantry, overrunning the position. During the inital attack, we were in communication with Amon, who reported to us the actions of the enemy. He saw a large flanking force, which we knew nothing about until he reported it, go around the mountain to attack us from the rear. The battery was froced to withdraw, and was soon taken care of by the flanking force. As I was late in leaving the battery posiiion I didn't get to mixed up with the flanking force, but made my way up into the mountain. I remained there two days (we were surrounded) and on Fev. 15 I went to the OP. A few infantrymen were there; they said that about mid morning the previous day. Amon left the OP. I imagine he tried to rejoin the battery, the opinion is that he was captured. This opinion is not based on any facts, merely on the assumption that so many of our troops being known to have been captured. Amon might very well be among them. Space prevents me from tell you how much we miss Amon, he's a fine boy, Mr. Carter. Very sincerely yours, WB Pirnie, Capt. | |
