Memorial Anker's MG Squad

This memorial cross commemorates four killed American soldiers.

The cross is situated at the edge of the forest west of Kleinhau. It has been set up there by Americans in November 1999.

The text is difficult to read:
ANKER’S MG Squad, Co H 22nd Inf.Rgt. 4. ID
26 November 1944, entire squad was made casualties in the battle for Grosshau.

Sgt. Normann N. Anker, killed
PFC Benjamin Troncone, killed
PFC Donald L. Sell, killed
Pvt. Enfal Matt, killed
PFC William H. Cooke, wounded (died 1985)

God rest their souls
Nov. 26, 1999, Huertgen Forest

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Source

• Text: Fedor de Vries
• Photos: Fedor de Vries (1, 2), Jaco Tijssen (3)