Tech. 50th Grade Issaacson was part of Headquarters Company 3Id Battalion 409th Infantry Regiment.  During the twilight hours of November 23, 1944 in the vicinity of Provencheres, France, their battalion was pinned down by intense enemy mortar barrage.  He being a communications wireman was aware the the lines were out between Batt Command Post and a company in the forward attack position.  He left his protective cover to make necessary repairs.  About 50 yards from the shelter, a mortar shell landed in his path and killed him.