Healing Wounds and Scrubbed Missions: Aldbourne: July 13-September 16, 1944 Summary and Analysis

The men returned to Aldbourne from Normandy and were immediately rewarded with new gear, pay and one week passes. Many of the troops traveled to London. The men were greeted with free beer and meals from the locals. The welcome was short-lived, however. The troops began drinking and fighting in excess, causing property damage. Later, men such as Gordon and Sergeant Talbert returned to Easy Company. Some men, such as Lipton, worried that his injuries would cause permanent damage. Private David Kenyon Webster returned to Easy Company hoping for more action. Webster, like many men, sought revenge for Americans killed by German troops. Men within Easy Company continued to be promoted. Replacement troops just out of jump school joined the Normandy veterans.

The men continued intensive training...