Charles J Rapp

Pfc Charles Rapp was killed in action on 26 June 1944, serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 115th Infantry Regiment. On 26 June 1944, the 115th Infantry held a position of active defense north of St. Lô, part of a static line the regiment maintained from the 20th through the 30th of the month. During this period the regiment worked to consolidate its forces and absorb newly arrived replacements into its ranks, while patrols went out under cover of darkness to probe enemy positions and gather intelligence on German strength and disposition along the front. The after-action report does not break down day-to-day positions within this stretch, but the days were marked by this steady rhythm of holding the line, integrating new men, and pressing forward with night reconnaissance rather than by any single large-scale action. Pfc Rapp was killed in action that day; the report does not specify the individual circumstances.