Home world war ii operational documents after action report 707th tank battalion, october thru december 44, apr 45 thru 6 may 45. Light tank m2 a4 757th tank battalion fort ord california. I cannot find a connection between that bn and combat engineers or understand who there parent command was. This special dedication is the registry of remembrance. My late grandfather, technician five don williams, was in that battalion. Flanders field, world war i, wwi, warfare, belgium, battle, france, history, city. Historical account 757th tank battalion scout cars of the 7th reconnaissance troop massed at fort ord, california, june 20, 1941 for the movement of troops to the hunter liggett reservation for the war practice maneuvers to be staged by the fourth army the last week in june. The battalions three campaign honors awarded for service in world war ii are represented by the lion from the coat of arms of normandy and by the two sets of double bars. Redesignated 1 april 1942 as the 757th engineer railway shop battalion. Comfort is listed in the book and can also be seen on the photo of d company 4th from right. John w heard, c company, passed away on january 18, 2019.
World war 2 ww2 wwii veteran, casualty, and military unit records search by ww2. Together they represent the organizations history as a railway shop battalion. The 743rd tank battalion was activated at fort lewis, washington on 16 may 1942 as the 743rd tank battalion light, drawing its initial cadre from personnel transferred from the 757th tank battalion. The tank at the forefront of the shot is lucky legs ii, clearly a later iteration of a previously destroyed or abandoned armored vehicle. I cannot find a connection between that bn and combat engineers or understand who. The 740th tank battalion in the battle of the bulge.
The reproduction fee is more than one would pay for a new history book, but the details found in these reports are really worth the price. The 778th tank battalion, originally the first battalion, 41st armored regiment was organized on september 21, 1943, at camp barkeley, texas. Redesignated 21 february 1941 as the 757th engineer battalion. After action report 707th tank battalion, october thru. Jon mikolashek, from the center of military history, will be joined by veterans of the 88th infantry division and 757th tank battalion as part of their reunions, and other italian campaign veterans from the rangers, first special service force, 34th and 36th infantry. Tanks scribd scribd read books, audiobooks, and more. This raised area was used by tankers of the 754th to paint the tank moniker. It identifies those eisensteiners who served in the armed forces during world war ii.
The fourth tank was commanded by jule braatz, a recently married 26yearold sergeant from wausau, wisconsin. A 1941 graduate of north high school, he spent three years in the european theatre as a second lieutenant of the 757th tank battalion during world war ii. A page dedicated to the brave servicemen of the 709th tank battalion in wwii. Somebody that wasnt there, he would think that youre making that story up. Learn from company military unit experts like philip keith and progressive management. The 757th tank battalion served in the mediterranean theater during world war ii. The first m4a3s with 76mm gun arrived at the 752d and 757th tank battalions by february 1945, and the 757th battalion had enough to fully equip company a in march, while the 752d battalion rearmored all three medium tank companies. The thunderbolt division had just come of maneuvers in louisiana and texas.
Learn more the 756th tank battalion in the battle of cassino, 1944. He was born on december 1, 1915, in beaukiss, williamson county, texas, to ervin and trilby lane hoerman. Feb 2, 2015 the front hull of this m5a1 light tank of 757th tank battalion serves. Veritas journal of army special operations history. History of the 44th tank battalion in the southwest. Discover the best company military unit books and audiobooks. The front hull of this m5a1 light tank of 757th tank. History of the 44th tank battalion in the southwest pacific area in world war ii. Established 16 december 1941, at forrest, tennessee, as a heavy selfpropelled unit. And from the same book the 752d and 757th tank battalions finally received m4a3 105mm assault guns to replace their m7 priests in december 1944.
The unit shipped out on january 2, 1944, and arrived at gourock, scotland, in january, 1944. The 756th tank battalion in the battle of cassino, 1944 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. After action report, 757th tank battalion, feb 44jan 45. These prints constituted the contents of a very large book unser heerby. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 735th tank battalion, julynov 44, febmar 45. The battalion s three campaign honors awarded for service in world war ii are represented by the lion from the coat of arms of normandy and by the two sets of double bars. There was no book about my grandfathers battalion that will change soon or the 1st esb, so i really appreciated the information made. The following sections were scanned from a copy of the book graciously provided by art pelkey. This is a rare book of a small unit and a must have for the wwii history buff or anyone with a specific interest in d day, the 1st division or the 745th tank battalion. World war ii oral history, books about world war ii, world. Id attach the pdf file, however the book im talking about is and the limit is fiat. Headquarters and headquarters detachment 757th transportation.
The 752d and 757th tank battalions similarly drew m24s only to have them taken away. Introduction includes memorium and staff officer pages pages early history to oct. History of the 714th tank battalion through march 1952 thnovember 11, 1951 marks the 8 anniversary of the activation of the 714th tank battalion. Captain heard was company commander of c company from late 1944 through the end of the war. Formed from 67th infantry medium tanks at fort meade, maryland, on 15 june 1940 under lt.
Apr 1, 2017 light tank m2 a4 757th tank battalion fort ord california army base 1940 photograph. His was the first tank unit to land in south korea in early july 1950. Despite this, the marines operated at least one of these vehicles as part of their 4th tank battalion in the fighting on roinamur. Operations of the 757th tank battalion, italian campaign. These battalions were temporarily attached to infantry, armored, or airborne divisions according to need, though at least one battalion 745th tank battalion spent the entire war in europe attached to one division. Operations orders, after action reports, intelligence analyses, logistics appraisals, and similar documents are in the. Us army units book 2 boxes 127489 33rd armored regiment.
Home cgsc student papers operations of the 757th tank battalion, italian campaign, november 1943june 1945. A m3a1 with the improvised bow flamethrower from b company, 3rd marine tank battalion, 10th october 1943. At a little after noon on july 3, 1944, the five medium tanks in the first platoon of a company of the 712 th tank battalion were heading toward their first combat assignment, outside the village of pretot. After action report, 735th tank battalion, julynov 44. After action report, 735th tank battalion, julynov 44, feb. Iirc, 75mm m4 shermansthe aar is not specific on the model and m5m5a1 stuarts. Redesignated 70th light tank battalion 7 october 1941.
He served in the army during ww ii, participating in the african and italian campaigns with company a of the 757th tank battalion. We are pleased and likewise honored that many of their veterans have come to look upon the red bull as their home division. Contains campaign history and maps, national archives records including. Constituted 1 july 1933 in the organized reserves as the 664th engineer battalion. You have encountered a man who has contributed a great deal toward ending the conquests of the nazis and bringing peace to the world.
When the germans surrendered in may, the battalion was part of the force occupying the cities of brescia, bergamo, and milan. Separate tank battalions were military formations used by the united states army during world. The 747th tank battalion was an independent tank battalion that participated in the european theater of operations with the united states army in world war ii. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Insured package shipping is mandatory for this item. Headquarters and headquarters detachment 757th transportation battalion lineage. 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.
Feb 2, 2015 the front hull of this m5a1 light tank of 757th tank battalion serves as a map table for a crew briefing before the monte porchia offensive. History of the 745th tank battalion, august 1942 to june. You can support mia recovery efforts and the publishing of continued research via a donation. Aug 17, 2016 bayonets affixed, the solders are scrambling for cover, firing and advancing behind a sherman tank of the 754th tank battalion as it progresses forward through the dense jungle. It was one of five tank battalions all independent which landed in normandy on dday 6 june 1944. The double bars simulate railroad tracks, and the black disc simulates a locomotive wheel. Harry yeide has put together the first singlevolume history of tank battalions in europe. They will thus be recorded for all time in the annals.
Old ww2 1945 okinawa military book 711th tank battalion. The infantrys armor wwii separate tank battalions you are bidding on the follow military related book. Jun 23, 2019 1 edition of 707th tank battalion in world war ii found in the catalog. Illinois, kentucky, massachusetts, new york, ohio, virginia, and wisconsin. A 10,000gallon tank car and a red caboose have a nice new resting place outside the u. History of the 628th tank destroyer battalion 19411945 19450607 the history of the 628th tank destroyer bn. The 743rd tank battalion was an independent tank battalion that participated in the european.
Those with a link will take you to a battalion published history. The 100th infantry battalion niseiseparate, which was assigned in place of the 2nd battalion, 3rd infantry, from september 1943 through may 1944, and the 442nd infantry regiment nisei which was attached to our division from june 1944 through august 1944, have an especially honored place in our memories and history. Wwii 757th tank battalion free ebook download as pdf file. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document. The fourth tank was commanded by jule braatz, a recently married 26. The front hull of this m5a1 light tank of 757th tank battalion serves.
The 743rd tank battalion was an independent tank battalion that participated in the european theater of operations with the united states army in world war ii. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Home world war ii operational documents unit history, 756th tank battalion 1945. July 3, 1944 712th tank battalion world war ii oral history. Shelling german positions on road to bologna, by the 757th tank battalion. Tank battalion for sale vintage gas station collectibles. Franklin palmer obituary fairlawn, oh akron beacon journal. Can anyone help me understand the command relationship of the 757th tank battalion. If perchance in the postwar world you encounter a man who says that he fought in europe with the 745th tank battalion, salute him and offer him a drink for you have encountered one of the best soldiers in the world. After action report, 740th tank battalion, january thru april. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website. Separate tank battalions were military formations used by the united states army during world war ii, especially in the european theater of operations. Company military unit scribd read books, audiobooks. Cemetery, fort worth tx operation varsity, rhine river ucla torrance, ca books.
We post things related to unit, but also about wwii us armor in general. When they entered combat somewhere south of osan, covering the withdrawal, they had no armor piercing or he ammunition for their main guns, only practice rounds, which fragmented well for antipersonnel use, but were hopeless against the north. The combat history of the 746th tank battalion during world war ii recounts the combat history of one of four independent tank battalions of the u. The 105mm assault gun served in standard tank battalions, though outfits in italy and the pacific made do with the m7 selfpropelled howitzer until late 1944. Brothers in arms is the actual, heroic account of the 761st tank battalion, an africanamerican armored unit that fought in world war ii. During ww ii the command and general staff colleges primary mission was to train large numbers of captains and majors to be staff officers in battalions, brigades, divisions, and corps. Covers training in the united states and combat action in france and germany. This book does a great job of telling a real story in a compelling way. This is an apolitical forum for discussions on the axis nations and related topics hosted by the axis history factbook in cooperation with christian ankerstjernes panzerworld and christoph awenders ww2 day by day. The battalion participated in combat operations throughout northern europe until ve day, primarily attached to the 29th infantry division. Light, drawing its initial cadre from personnel transferred from the 757th tank battalion.
Learn from tanks experts like cap history library and sai global apac. After action report, 757th tank battalion, feb 44jan 45, apr. The battalion was the first armored unit to reach the po valley and cross it. Digitized by the combined arms research library carl digital library, us army combined arms center. Armys first separate tank battalion, activated on june 15, 1940 from regular army troops. It was activated with the thunderbolt division on august 15, 1942 at camp polk. It was credited with an assault landing at normandy, landing the morning after the initial dday landings. Because the 740 th was not permanently attached to a division, it was known as a bastard battalion. We are interested in information specific to this unit. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 740th tank battalion, january thru april 45. The reason they dont talk is they couldnt get the picture over to somebody that wasnt there. Army signal corp photograph, gift in memory of william f. Read tanks documents like 1942 army vehicle markings and as 19402004 the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids for free with a free 30day trial. We are looking for photos, morning reports, after action reports and other documents.
Redesignated from the 44th antitank battalion provisional at fort dix, new jersey, on 15 december, 1941. Redesignated 16 may 1985 as headquarters and headquarters company, 757th transportation battalion and activated at milwaukee, wisconsin location changed 1 july 1987 to west allis, wisconsin. July 3, 1944 712th tank battalion oral history audiobooks. By the end of the north african and italian campaigns, the 751st tank battalion had racked up a total of 581 days of actual combat time. Captain john w heard bernard bud h fink, b company, passed away on november 6th, 2018 buds obituary. Read battalion documents like fdny report on fatal fire, july 20, 1994 and wwii 38th infantry division for free with a free 30day trial. Read company military unit books like blackhorse riders and 21st century u. Four more separate tank battalions the 191st194th were formed soon after from national guard tank companies from california, connecticut. The book chronicles the lives of young black men from all over the united states who registered for the draft or volunteered in the united states army in 1942. Home cgsc student papers operations of the 757th tank battalion, italian campaign, november 1943. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 747th tank battalion.