In october of 1944, the 761st tank battalion became the first african. Includes the history of the battalion for the years 19431945. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Gugeler of the 1st information and historical service utilizing the oral history interview techniques invented by s. The 126th was originally an infantry regiment, then was converted into an armoured role, and then was converted to a light cavalry reconnaissance unit, with subordinate units stationed in cadillac, wyoming, dowagiac, and manistee. Unlike the british 79th armoured division, details of the organisation of. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website. The 736th was formed from a group of specially selected men trained initially with a topsecret tankmounted weapon codenamed the canal defense light. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 738th medium tank battalion, februaryapril 1945. Inspectorinstructor sergeant major, 4th tank battalion. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This is the order of battle of german and allied forces during the battle of the bulge.
Aug 07, 2010 battery c, 7th antiaircraft artillery automatic weapons battalion company a, 706th tank battalion detachment, 77th signal company detachment, 777th ordnance company 2d platoon, 36th field hospital garrison force when released by southern troops and landing forceunder island commander, major general henry c. The 2 t1e1 mine exploders and the tank doser were moved to cca area. The 554th ordnance heavy maintenance company tanks 9th tank group cdl project. Infantrymen of c company rode the tanks, with doughboys of b company in immediate support. Formed from 67th infantry medium tanks at fort meade, maryland, on 15 june 1940 under lt. Would like to contact anyone that served in that unit from january, 1957 to december, 1959. Famous bougainville signal corps photo unraveled 754th. It took guts to stay put like perched ducks while the armor rammed through the hail of artillery, nebelwerfer, antitank, machine gun, and sniper fire.
This auction is for two wwii armored forces patches. Reorganized on 19 november 1943 as special battalion equipped with top secret cdl spotlight tanks. He has told me many stories of his time in korea and at ft. Dubbed the gizmo by the soldiers who operated it, the cdl was a million candlepower searchlight mounted on a specialized tank. With my interest in specialised armour, ive been trying to piece together the detailed companylevel organisation of the 738th and 739th medium tank battalions, special mine exploder. On 12 october 1944, redesignated 738th medium tank battalion, special mine exploder. War stories, as told by the men of the 738th field artillery battalion. Im posting this for my dad, he was in korea from june 1951 thru 1952. Famous bougainville signal corps photo unraveled 754th tank. Tank battalion patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus page 2. Tank battalion separate 6 june 1944 tank battalions in eto.
Marine corps forces reserves major subordinate commands. Today while at the vamc we talked about some of the guys he served with and how he has tried to. Presents information on the 738th field artillery battalion, which served during world war ii. Formed from 67th infantry medium tanks at fort meade, maryland, on. United states army 188th tank battalion military patch. United states army188th tank battalion military patch size. Us army units book 2 boxes 127489 33rd armored regiment. Battery c, 7th antiaircraft artillery automatic weapons battalion company a, 706th tank battalion detachment, 77th signal company detachment, 777th ordnance company 2d platoon, 36th field hospital garrison force when released by southern troops and landing forceunder island commander, major general henry c. After action report, 738th medium tank battalion, februaryapril 1945. After action report, 737th tank battalion, july 1944 thru. Company a, 14th tank battalion, less one platoon, crossed and set up a road block at f642211 and one at f656203. This made the 70th tank battalion the only tank battalion not assigned to an armored division.
If anyone would like more information please contact me via email. This manuscript was prepared in january 1945 by 1st lieutenant russell a. Us army 738th maintenance battalion unit crest insignia new. After action report, 737th tank battalion, july 1944 thru 10. Debarked at le havre, france, on 11 november 1944 and moved to aachen, germany. Those with a link will take you to a battalionpublished history. Us army 738th maintenance battalion unit crest insignia. The 2nd armored division had three artillery battalions.
The book also covers some of the battles of the 16th armored recon company as well as the 70th tank battalion which replaced the 71st after they were practically wiped out in combat. 736th, 738th, 739th, 740th and 748th tank battalions medium special. A platoon of a company, 738th tank battalion, consisting of 2 t1e1 mine exploders, 3 t1e3 mine exploders, 1 tank dozer and 1 medium tank was attached to the division. Pattons desert training center university of illinois archives. After action report, 716th tank battalion, 9 jan 45 thru 8. The tank men of the 708th battalion had participated in the operations on kwajelein and eniwetok where the beaches had been pulverized. The 70th tank battalion continued to support the 4th infantry division throughout the hedgerow fighting that characterized the normandy campaign, the breakout at st. War stories, as told by the men of the 738th field artillery. The original black panthers fought in the 761st tank battalion. The 70th tank battalion was formed as an independent medium tank battalion on july 15th,1940 at fort meade, maryland. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 716th tank battalion, 9 jan 45 thru 8 feb 45, 18 mar 45 thru 8 feb 45. Army established the 78th tank battalion, the first black armored unit.
In some black and white photos the marking appears as a wolf head on a simple white square. Because the 15th was known as the wolf pack, it had a wolfs head over an armored triangle as the battalion insignia. Naval gunfire plans had called for the destruction of enemy coastal defenses, the destruction of charankanoa, the burning of cane fields, preparation fires at the beach areas as well as other missions. After action report, 738th medium tank battalion, february. Dec 06, 20 i believe this is the 738th mp battalion unit sign as it appeared late in wwii, or perhaps post wwii. The division also had support units, including the 2nd ordnance maintenance battalion, 2nd supply battalion, the 48th armored medical battalion, and a band. War stories, as told by the men of the 738th field artillery battalion peggy sims morgan, sharon garrison ausloos on. Unlike the british 79th armoured division, details of the organisation of these two units is very hard to come by.
Those with a link will take you to a battalion published history. Company d, 707 tk bn had its beginning at pine camp, new york in the fall of 1943, when the 5th ad was reorganized to conform to the three combat command structure rather than the regimental square division mode. I believe this is the 738th mp battalion unit sign as it appeared late in wwii, or perhaps post wwii. The 6th armored division had three tank battalions. M4 sherman tank 775th tank battalion and ohio national guard engaged on luzon philippines 1945 the m4 sherman, formally medium tank, m4, was the primary tank used by the united states and the other western allies in world war ii. The 736th tank battalion crossed the rhine and elbe rivers in march and april, 1945.
War stories, as told by the men of the 738th field. C company, 738th military police battalion 532 c company, 746th tank battalion 487 c company, 761st tank battalion 402. Despite its initial designation as a medium tank battalion, the 70th was organized as a light tank battalion and received only light. The 82nd armored reconnaissance battalion was known as the eyes and ears of the 2nd armored division.
The mixture of insignia and distinctive colors of several arms incorporated in the armored. I was assigned to a company,714th tank battalion that rotated to germany in january, 1957and later became the 37th armor. Com pick a currency usd mxn rub hkd php myr nzd inr cad aud eur gbp jpy. For example, by the end of january, 1945, the 47 th infantry regiment which fought in france and germany had lost well over 100% of their strength to battle casualties, where men were either killed, wounded, missing, or taken as prisoner of war. It was subsequently deposited at the office of the chi. Contains photographs of the battalion and a list of members of the battalion. Wwii amphibian tank and tractor historical association. Of course, the 738th took part in the socalled battle of brisbane in australia. The 70th independent tank battalion was retired after the war and lives on in the 70th tank battalion association. Aug 17, 2016 famous bougainville signal corps photo unraveled 754th tank battalion august 17, 2016 september 26, 2016 portraitsofwar from time to time, a certain photo in my collection will call to me from beneath a dusty pile of books and other ephemera. The 126th infantry regiment second michigan is a united states military unit of the michigan army national guard.
The 70th tank battalion was one of the most decorated tank units because of participation in eight campaigns. Separate tank battalions were military formations used by the united states army during world. Company d, 707 tk bn had its beginning at pine camp, new york in the fall of 1943, when the 5th ad was reorganized to conform to the three combat command structure rather than the regimental square division mode in which it had been organized. Whether the name or the patchwhich sported the slogan come out. Famous bougainville signal corps photo unraveled 754th tank battalion august 17, 2016 september 26, 2016 portraitsofwar from time to time, a certain photo in my collection will call to me from beneath a dusty pile of books and other ephemera. The 758th tank battalion was a tank battalion of the united states army that served during world war ii. The first armored unit to consist of africanamerican soldiers, the 758th was formed in 1941 and served in italy. Lost at yongdong is a new book about the 71st heavy tank battalion in the korean war 195051. History of the 714th tank battalion and stories from my father glen lamb of c company.
It is an interlocked ornament, found in nordic monuments, composed of three torques. This website is only in its very early stages, aiming to give a full spectrum of data on world war ii fighting units, including details on organization, commanders, and literature. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 737th tank battalion, july 1944 thru 10 may 45. Wwii amphibian tank and tractor historical association facebook. Lists the decorations received by members of the battalion. Hell on wheels the mixture of insignia and distinctive colors of several arms incorporated in the armored force symbolize integrity and esprit.
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