On May 3, 2011, it was a honor for me to meet and help T/5 Warren Schmitt, 285th Field Artillery Observation Battalion B who on December 17, 1944 escaped from the Massacre at Baugnez crossroads. Warren was presented a gift from the Malmedy town council while his family looked on.
Information and photos submitted by Henri Rogister, Associate Member, Liege, Belgium

from left to right: H. Rogister, Warren Schmitt and M. Steffens (owner of the Baugnez’s Museum)

Warren with the gift he received from M. Andre Denis, Mayor of Malmedy

Mrs Warlant (member of council of Malmedy), Warren, and M. Andre Denis, Mayor of Malmedy

Warren Schmitt and his family