You are right - overwhelmed and so appreciative! I was thinking of how to explain all of this. It was such a complicated situation to ever try to solve - but Larry to the rescue!!! It is possible that in the end finding my Dad's debriefing papers - when I find them - will be easier to achieve than what Larry did here.
It all started 2 weeks ago when Robert's family called me and thanked me for basically bringing Robert back to life. The family read to me what was on Robert's tombstone after their visit to see him the day before. Well as it turns out the information was not correct - yes, his name was and those basic born and died dates were correct - but the Division and Regiment were not.
Well Larry to the rescue! - and what a mammoth effort! And what a Challenge! But apparently nothing stops Larry and he dug in and then dug in some more - ultimately to reveal Robert's complex route and final place of being wounded and captured.
Larry can best explain all the details of the searches - it is truly overwhelming!
I wish I had the authority to issue Stars - Larry and Christoph would already have quite a few!
Now you do need to know that it was touch and go whether Larry would live through all of this - he even had a funeral he had to attend - but he delayed it! And only Larry can tell you more....
Jean