Willard J Meyer

S Sgt Willard Meyer was killed in action on 20 June 1944, serving with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 115th Infantry Regiment. On this date, the 115th Infantry Regiment held an active defense line north of St. Lo, a posture it would maintain through the end of the month. The regiment used this period to consolidate its forces and absorb newly arrived replacements into its ranks, rebuilding strength after earlier fighting. Night patrols were sent out regularly to gather intelligence on enemy strength and positions along the line, keeping pressure on German forces even without large-scale offensive action. Official after-action reports from this stretch do not break down movements or activity by specific unit on a day-to-day basis. S Sgt Meyer was killed in action that day; the report does not specify the individual circumstances.