Robert G Hecht

Pvt Robert Hecht was killed in action on 08 June 1944, serving with AT Co, 18th Infantry Regiment. On this date, the 18th Infantry Regiment was consolidating its positions in the Surrain area, where its command post had been established following the Normandy landings. No further movement of the regimental command post was recorded for this day, suggesting the regiment was occupied with organizing and securing the ground it held rather than advancing. Regimental Troops attached to headquarters would have been engaged in the routine but essential work of maintaining communications, supply, and coordination that supported the rifle companies during this consolidation. Pvt Hecht was killed in action that day; the report does not specify the individual circumstances.