A few days later — on July 8, — Sgt Timmerman's tank, of which he was tank commander, was advancing a few yards ahead of the infantry when the attack was held up by a series of Japanese pillboxes and trenches.
On July 8th, a short time after, Sgt Timmerman's tank, in command, moved just a few yards ahead of the infantry. The advance was halted by Japanese defenses including pillboxes and trenches.