Hey guys. OK...I have been researching all day. XX corps S. of Metz. 11th infantry held the left wing facing N and E. Checked out the Prayelle Farm and even saw pics of the deceased lying on a dirt road. Even found one on my own: Ft. Plappeville Dec. 7 surrender to the 11th infantry. All great info. and rewarding reading. Now that my eyes are crossed I am still not for certain that he served in these divisions or regiments. That is pretty frustrating. I have not found anything that leads to a conclusion. I did look at the pictures very closely to see if anything jumped out at me. They all kinda look alike, although I have this belief that if I saw my grandpa I would recognize him right away. I guess that is kinda crazy.

I will check into the Army of Occupation medal with the German clasp. Do I need to file a new request or can I use the old number and update it for the request? I will see what I can do. (More chicken shit--I do remember him calling them that I just did not want to offend anyone). He just hated the war and all that he had to do.

Right now I am going with 5th Division, 11th infantry regiment, 1st battalion, company D, but this is all a good guess. My goal is to get to a confirmation of this info. So far he is not listed anywhere.

I will keep digging.

Thanks a ton for your help.

Tammy