Oooh, that's a good one! "Trace of Memory", yes?
Laumer had this incredibly dry wit that comes through in his narrative now and then. It's almost an English humor. It's also very subtle and if you blink, you'll miss it. I love it.
"A Trace of Memory," right. I doubt if Laumer ever realized his full potential. After reading "Legions of Space," I'm convinced he could have gone anywhere he wanted to as a writer. Going to have to get some more of his stuff.