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| SCENE OF THE LOST BATTALION
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| 1st Bn., 308th Inf., 77th Div., occupying this slope below the road near Apremont, became separated from the Division, Oct 2. When the german Commander demanded surrender, Major Whittlesey replied: "Tell him to go to hell!" |
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| WHAT REMAINED OF THE LOST BATTALION
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| The Lost Battalion held out without food, drink, or medical care for the wounded, from Oct. 2 until 9 P.M., Oct. 7, when connection with the division was re-established. During this time, the detachment of 750 men, lost 498. |