the 1st Platoon were killed or wounded, Pfcs William C. Crates and Rosario J. Hussereau were killed, and S-Sgt Oren D. Armentrout, Cpl. Fredrick A. Crowthers, and T-5 Joseph Fanaras were wounded. T-5 Clarence F. Wells, a bazooka man lying flat on his stomach, had a bullet penetrate the front of his helmet, nick his wool hat, and emerge from the back of his helmet. Finally, T-5 Gilbert E. Wunrow could direct the tank support forward; they progressed for about 100 yards before stopping. They fired 75 mm rounds into the town's buildings to drive the snipers away. S-Sgt Edward M. Louchlin, Pfc Jamie E. Smith, and T-4 Charles E. Messick from the 3rd Platoon were also killed before the town was cleared. The beloved C. O. James K. Bowman, who was promoted to Captain that morning, was killed by a sniper's bullet from the town's right side. The men were incomprehensibly horrified since Lt. Bowman had personally commanded them through numerous days of combat; his heroic and daring leadership had been a role model to everyone. Most importantly, all the guys knew him as a friend; he had never picked a favorite or once asked for favors. Pfc George E. Hershberger informed Lieutenant Richard M. Jones that he was the new C. O. Despite their sadness over Lt. Bowman's passing, the men persisted. Sgt. Cook led his unit in clearing out several particularly challenging sniper locations, where two snipers were killed, and the same number were wounded. T/5 Joseph Fanaras controlled the first platoon's third squad as they neutralized snipers. By repeatedly launching 75 mm shells into the points of resistance, the Tank Destroyers made a significant contribution to the final clearing of the town. There would not be much time for relaxation, as they had to leave Kuchenheim and join the Battalion before nightfall. After passing through Wiedesheim and Odendorf, they arrived in Oberdress (taken by E Company and G Company). In Oberdress, the men relieved G Company personnel. Fox traveled from Oberdress to Rheinbach in the late afternoon of March 6th, where they spent the night. On March 7th, Fox Company, still a component of the 9th Armored, boarded half-tracks and began the arduous journey to Heimersheimm, Ersdorf, and Wormersdorf. Then Fox Company rode forward and seized the towns of Altendorf, Gelsdorf, Vettelhoven, Bolingen, Ringen, Bingen, Heppingen, and Gimmengen. Remagen Bridgehead Fox Company departed with a platoon