The tank destroyer battalion was a type of unit used by the united states army during world war ii. The 740th headed for the ordinance depot at sprimont, belgium, and after spending the night taking on fuel and arms, rolled for the ambleve valley, where the unit faced enemy fire for the first time. The unit was organized in one of two different formsa towed battalion equipped with anti tank guns, or a mechanized battalion equipped with armored selfpropelled guns. And the following are links to other pages about 40th tank bn. Thank you for using this guestbook over the many years this site has existed, since may 1999 i hope you enjoy sharing information with others who visit this site. Separate tank battalions were military formations used by the united states army during world war ii, especially in the european theater of operations. 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. When the daredevil tankers of the 740th tank battalion moved into the. The battalion, be it said, consisted of parts of company b and the headquartersbut without their guns. 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. The 740th tank battalion was formed at fort knox, kentucky, on march 1. Field artillery battalion patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus page 3. The us army military insignia for the 740th tank battalion patch has been manufactured to military specifications.
To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website. Daredevil tankers turn the tide at the bulge warfare history. The 740th tankers rumbled on to crack the famed siegfried line twice. The mission of a tank battalion is to conduct operations ashore utilizing maneuver, armor protected firepower and shock action in order to close with and destroy the enemy, as well as provide expertise in anti tank operations.
Full machine embroidered with ag44 green border, cut edge. Tt202 1950s us army armored tank battalion for ww2 vets. United states army 188th tank battalion military patch. Those with a link will take you to a battalion published history. Silk patches are rare on ww2 jackets, especially with the battalion level tab. List of united states marine corps battalions wikipedia. This tank gunner had a frontrow seat to the battle of the.
Mar 14, 2010 the kid battalion from normandy to the elbe. Combat logistics battalion 451 combat logistics battalion 25 combat logistics regiment 4. Inspectorinstructor, 4th tank battalion lieutenant colonel mark a. It was one of five tank battalions all independent which landed in normandy on dday 6 june 1944. George rubels 740th tank battalion outside the belgian town of. Battle of the bulge order of battle military wiki fandom. Army field artillery battalion patches flying tigers. Mar 28, 2020 the 740th tank battalion remained there until the war in europe ended on may 8, 1945. This made the 70th tank battalion the only tank battalion not assigned to an armored division. The unit was organized in one of two different formsa towed battalion equipped with antitank guns, or a mechanized battalion equipped with armored selfpropelled guns. The unit was organized in one of two different formsa towed. The 70th tank battalion was formed as an independent medium tank battalion on july 15th,1940 at fort meade, maryland. For information about this research database, click here.
Listing is for one 1 patch, photos show front and back. Because the 740 th was not permanently attached to a division, it was known as a bastard battalion. United states army188th tank battalion military patchsize. The 759th, oddly, only received one companys worth of chaffees, and was forced to end the war mostly still using the unsatisfactory anti tank gun bait m5 and m5a1 light tank. Therefore i would like to show you my representation of a crew member of the c company 740th tank battalion today. The 740th tank battalion had the distinct pleasure of employing one of the. Currently, tank battalions utilize the m1a1 abrams main battle tank and the m88a2 recovery vehicle. Us army units book 2 boxes 127489 33rd armored regiment.
Redesignated 70th light tank battalion 7 october 1941. It was created to enable all interested visitors to see a brief history of this famous separate tank battalion of wwii and to share any information about the veterans who were in action with the battalion. Here is a set i found with the original owner, a 740th tank battalion uniform set consisting of an ike jacket, shirt, and cap plus other smaller items. It trained at fort knox and at camp bouse, az as a canal defense light cdl unit and as a standard medium tank battalion from october 15, 1943 to april 24, 1944 then sailed to england on july 26, 1944.
The casualties suffered by a typical american infantry regiment serving in world war ii were horrendous. Daredevil tankers turn the tide at the bulge warfare. Inspectorinstructor sergeant major, 4th tank battalion sergeant major loyola view bio. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The 740th tank battalion in the battle of the bulge. Original 1950s us army armored tank battalion patch. An m4 tank from the 740th tank battalion supports a group of gis during the street fighting in cherbourg, which began in earnest on 21 june with an assault by the u. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 740th tank battalion, january thru april 45.
At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. For information about the world war ii history center, click here. Army from the normandy beaches to the bulge to the surrender. My uncle wilfred minielli was a member of the 749th tank battalion in world war ii. Within a few weeks the 740th moved to a heavily guarded enclosure far from the main post. Basic armored triangle with battalion number added. The 740th tank battalion remained there until the war in europe ended on may 8, 1945. A pair of m4 tanks of the 740th tank battalion moves through cherbourg on 27 june. There were two types of tank battalion, the type attached to infantry divisions, as independent tank battalions, and the type that were a part of an armored division. Pearson grew up in wichita falls, texas, when hamburgers were six for a quarter, and modern america was just beginning to make its debut.
Com pick a currency usd mxn rub hkd php myr nzd inr cad aud eur gbp jpy. On december 19, 1944, the 740th tank battalion encountered one of germanys toughest tank units, the 1st ss panzer division. The 740th tank battalion, so desperately thrust into action against kampfgruppe peiper, was formed in march 1943 at fort knox, kentucky. In october of 1944, the 761st tank battalion became the first african american tank battalion to see combat in world war ii. Patches, united states, original period items, ww ii 193945, militaria, collectibles. For the best deals on army tank battalion patches shop one of the largest selections at.
The combined tank infantry operation having been so successful up to this point, gen. The 740 th tank battalion in the battle of the bulge cecil taylor was a tank commander and a member of the 740 th tank battalion, a specialized unit that was assigned to different infantry divisions whenever extra armored support was needed. I need help in finding an original 740th tb patch with attached german made. Tank battalions consist of a headquarters and service. The 63rd infantry division blood and fire was an infantry division of the united states army that fought in europe during world war ii. The 744th light tank battalion was the first light tank unit to receive the m24 chaffee, on december 24, 1944. When the daredevil tankers of the 740th tank battalion moved into the breach against kampfgruppe peiper in the ice and snow of the belgian ardennes, the ferociousness of their attack sent the elite panzers of hitlers 1st ss panzer division reeling. My dad, ernest orsi, remembers his name and thinks he was in one of the service groups that assists the tank group. The division was then moved to australia in january 1943 where units of the 1st tank battalion were once again reunited. Links sapr press deployed mailing resources courts martials division orders news. After action report, 740th tank battalion, january thru. The 761st tank battalion was an independent tank battalion of the united states army during world war ii. Aug 14, 2006 american armor history is something that has been my focus for years. Done on ww 2 style machines full machine embroidered with cut edge, od border.
Normandy northern france ardennes rhineland central europe erected 1998 by veterans of the 736th tank bn, lost dutchman, billy holcomb and john p. Jun 27, 2012 the 740 th tank battalion in the battle of the bulge cecil taylor was a tank commander and a member of the 740 th tank battalion, a specialized unit that was assigned to different infantry divisions whenever extra armored support was needed. Sometime after the termination of world war i, the war department, in conjunction with the class i railroads, formed paper organizations of railway operating battalions which were designated reserve elements under the. Army in november and december, 1944 and to the members of the battalion who gave their lives in the battle of the ardennes, the rineland and central europe. And the following is a link to an excel spreadsheet 40th tank battalion individual awards in 7ad general orders by vince webb, son of a40 veteran rufus webb. Request to remove 737th tank battalion triangle patch antiques, art and. Photo by dustin holt this commemorative plate depicts a monument honoring the members of the 740th tank battalion that was erected and then dedicated on april 24, 1999 in neufchateau, belgium. Despite its initial designation as a medium tank battalion, the 70th was organized as a light tank battalion and received only light.
Original 1950s us army armored tank battalion patchbasic armored triangle with battalion number added. Tt201 1950s us army armored tank battalion ag44 border 710th. Vet recalls littleknown account that turned tide in. Allen created his own armored spearhead consisting of infantry troops mounted on the vehicles of the 750th tank battalion, the 817th tank destroyer battalion and the 104th reconnaissance troop. History of the 714th tank battalion and stories from my father glen lamb of c company. Any hierarchy of unit within corps within army within army group is inherently a snapshot of a single moment in that flux. Those with a link will take you to a battalionpublished history. After action report, 740th tank battalion, january thru april. The 1st tank battalion s campaign during this period was unique, in that the only combat experienced by the m2a4 light tank in world war ii, by us forces, was while assigned to the us marine corps 1st tank battalion. Please, contact us with your opinion about this initiative, or when you think you can contribute in any way. The 740th tank battalion was active in the european theater during world war ii. Granddad carried a small 8mm camera with him during wwii. I need help in finding an original 740th tb patch with attached german made bevo tab. Ive been posting on the wwii forum and had responses from larry and norman jerke whose dad was eugene jerke.
Authentic 740th tank battalion patch saunders military insignia. During the morning word reached the viii corps command post that the 740th field artillery. The crews of company b, 759th tank battalion, take a. This tank gunner had a frontrow seat to the battle of the bulge. It was the largest and bloodiest battle fought by u.
The 740th railway operating battalion in france and belgium. The original black panthers fought in the 761st tank. Tank battalion patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus. Dec, 2005 the 630th tank destroyer battalion, having supported the 28th infantry division from 16 december on, took station at a road junction south of sibret. They were pretty much the same in organization, if not in how they were used. The group also came with a nice wool shirt with an armor patch that had the. The citizens of neufchateau and mortroux, who took into their homes and hearts the young men of the 740th tank battalion u.
Against long odds, the american 740th tank battalion stymied. The 761st was made up primarily of africanamerican soldiers, who by federal law were not permitted to serve alongside white troops. Marine corps forces reserves united states marine corps. This battle lasted more than a month, with assignments in considerable flux. Instead, he received orders to help the american seventh army crack the. This is the order of battle of german and allied forces during the battle of the bulge.
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