Tammy,

Find what you can on Metz and Thionville. The 5th Infantry Division (ID) was heavily involved in the effort to invest the fortresses at Metz and fought bitterly there. Look for Fort Driant and Prayelle Farm, as the 11thwas involved there.

Seems like th 5th was involved in reducing the Palatinate. You can search there, also.

Be careful not confuse regiment and division numbers. In your first post you mention the 11th ID, a ghost division and I guess you now realize that you are looking the 11 Infantry Regiment (IR).

I would not waste any time looking for informatin on Patton, it probably will be of no benefit you.

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Best Regards,
JW