The 635 tank destroyer battalion posted in displays. 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. The unit shipped out on january 2, 1944, and arrived at gourock, scotland, in january, 1944. In april 1944, the battalion departed for the eto, where it would participate in the normandy and four other campaigns. Us army units, book 8 boxes 14041567 163rd infantry.
History of the 628th tank destroyer battalion 19411945 19450607 the history of the 628th tank destroyer bn. Insignia 601st tank destroyer battalion army and usaaf. The 802 nd td was inactivated on 1 december 1945, two days following its return to the states. Which insignia would a private from the reconnaissance company of the 601st tank destroyer battalion wear during wwii. On 1 october 1944, company b was attached to ccb with two platoon employed as reserve and one platoon employed with 23rd infantry. Personal narrative this was written by a former veteran of the 635th, during the 1980s, in response to questions he recieved from the author doing research for an upcoming book on u. The 630th tank destroyer battalion was activated 15 december 1941 at ft. By august 5, 1917, the kansas national guard was called into federal service, and martin was assigned to the 70th brigade as the commanding general of the 35th division element where he remained until his relief on september 21, 1918. Under the rules of heraldry there are eight foils or positions. By this point, many men in the tank battalions were unhappy that they had no official recognition of their role as independent tank units and began to surreptitiously insert their battalion numbers onto their patches via pens or using a slightly darker shade of yellow for. Us tank and tank destroyer battalions in the eto 194445 battle orders steven j.
Insignia 601st tank destroyer battalion posted in army and usaaf. The unit was organized in one of two different formsa towed. I know he joined the army in june 1944 and eventually ended up in the 635th. Home units battalions 600s635th tank destroyer battalion. A mean 600 miles aboard boxcars took the men of the battalion s special unit to le harve, france, and on october 1, 1945, the embarkation to the u. Jul 18, 2010 the 635 tank destroyer battalion posted in displays. This site is dedicated to him and all the brave men of the 821 st tdbn. From the 1st tank company patch to the 899th tank destroy battalion we have a lot of tank patches and this category is. Headquarters and headquarters company, tank destroyer group 6 june 1944 tank destroyer battalions in eto and mto. Landed in italy in late october 1943, located in vicinity of pignataro in the migniano sector as of december. This index lists the army units for which records are available at the. See more ideas about military insignia, crests and military. So this is kinda crazy, and im sure itll be nothing but my curiosity has been piqued now.
Here is a tanker of the 635th tank destroyer battalion in the rest heit is in held winter, with as bit extra, a jacket with shoulder flap and badge sewn by originheit had registered hisits name on a leather end, which is regrettably more present, except the trackhisher,its weapon of point is a pm mdl on 1928heit succeeded. Fought in area of maknassy and ferryville, tunisia. Additionally, personnel assigned as instructors to the tank destroyer school at camp hood wore a black felt triangle, point up, emblazoned with skull and crossed bones and the word instructor, all in orange. The assault force the normandy invasion us army center of. Original ww2 802nd tank destroyer battalion vetaltered patch off uniform glows. Patch, tank destroyer battalion quartermaster inspector. Collection of world war 2era tank destroyer vehicles. One of the first tank destroyer battalions to be organized in the united states army, the 634th tank destroyer battalion less the pioneer company, was activated at camp claiborne, louisiana on 16 december 1941 from the antitank batteries and antitank platoons of the 59th field artillery brigade of the 34th infantry division. Us tank and tank destroyer battalions in the eto 194445 battle. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 636th tank destroyer battalion, sept. The 802 nd tank destroyer battalion was formed on 15 december 1941 at camp shelby, mississippi.
I have had the privilege of meeting many of the members and their wives and you could. The weather on december 16th and up until christmas was to the satisfaction of the germans and our air force could not give any support. A history of the 814th tank destroyer battalion, 19421945 is the name of the excellent history of the 814th tank destroyer battalion, written and published in 1995 by 814th reconnaissance company veteran calvin c. In this section we have our armored division and regimental patches. Questions or comments about the 818th website should be sent via the contact us form found on our homepage. With a tank destroyer company, he has been in action in france, germany, and belgium since d day. 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. Schaefer, moving his destroyer into position to fire on a house occupied by the enemy, killed forty with his. The 635th tank destroyer battalion during the battle of.
Private not sergeant franklin was serving with c company, 807th tank destroyer battalion, when his. After extensive training, i was assigned to the 893rd tank destroyer battalion. Arrived at le havre, france, on april, 1945, equipped with m18s. Smyth also established the first state headquarters public affairs section which became the 105th public affairs detachment. Please use this message board to post information, events, obituaries, etc. This site is dedicated to the brave men who served in the 821 st tdbn my father, ciro gippetti was a member of the 821 st tank destroyer battalion. A strong counterattack could be expected against the entire length of it. Seek, strike, destroy, the history of the 636th tank destroyer battalion. The casualties suffered by a typical american infantry regiment serving in world war ii were horrendous. 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. Activity of the 823rd tank destroyer bn during the bulge.
The 635th tank destroyer battalion landed in france on june 8, 1944 and participated in the. One small group of the enemy got as far as the rear of the factory, where the 894th tank destroyer battalion had three tank destroyers. Landed at utah beach on 11 and 12 july equipped with m10s. Activity of the 823rd tank destroyer bn during the bulge document n. I have had the privilege of meeting many of the members and their wives and you could not find a greater group of people anywhere on earth. Insignia 601st tank destroyer battalion army and usaaf u. Day, and probably a ways before, they, the members of the 601st td bn. The 823rd tank destroyer battalion, along with the 30th infantry division, were then granted a short respite. The tank destroyer battalion was a type of unit used by the united states army during world war ii. Disembarked in france from england on 24 july 1944 with. Is there a roster or some place to find information on 635th.
Sherman, who was a veteran of the 636th, the book has 243 pages and was published in 1986 by tom, who spent thousands of dollars purchasing unit records, which he then utilized while writing the book. The logo of a tank destroyers, is a orange circle containing a black panther crushing a tank in its teeth. The m18 hellcat tank destroyer the campaign for the national. The 116ths 90mm guns were also attached to the 654th tank destroyer battalion during early august, deployed in an anti tank role supporting the 654th in attacks against german armor operating in the vicinity of vic condesurvire, france. Committed to battle 20 february 1943 at kasserine pass in tunisia. The octofoil shoulder patch of the 9th infantry division dates from the 15th century when it was customary for each son in a family to have an individual mark of distinction. Redesignated from the 44th antitank battalion provisional at fort dix, new jersey, on 15 december, 1941. Company c of the original battalion consisted mainly of battery d, 5th field artillery, the only army unit with a continuous history from the revolutionary war. The following combat history was compiled in 1945 and is the official history of the 628th t. Additional information, on 21 december 1941, a provisional antitank battalion of the 76th field artillery brigade was activated as the 776th tank destroyer battalion. After action report, 776th tank destroyer battalion. This patch will be sold with all the other patches i recently purchased in about 10 patch albums. During training in the united states, soldiers serving in tank destroyer units were authorized to wear the tank destroyer forces shoulder sleeve insignia.
The battalion had approximately 640 officers and enlisted men assigned to three tank companies. The dave kaufman aaa patch collection the following pages are devoted to antiaircraft artillery aaa patches of the second world war. A mean 600 miles aboard boxcars took the men of the battalions special unit to le harve, france, and on october 1, 1945, the embarkation to the u. Mar 25, 2020 explore edmacmillans board military insignia. The tank destroyer units were formed in response to the german use of massed formations of armored vehicles units early in wwii. Cited in the order of the day of the belgian army for action at elsenborn crest 612th td bn cited for period 19 dec 1944. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website. Their sacrifice and valor during 605 days in combat, 515 of them on the line, distinguish the men of the 645th tank destroyer battalion. Im trying to identify the owner of an ike jacket with a tank destroyer patch on the left shoulder. Ww2 tank destroyers 19391945 world war 2 saw a dizzying array of tank destroyers deployed, some allnew designs while others were built from existing vehicles. The item up for bid is an original wwii 661st tank destroyer battalion patch. Is there a roster or some place to find information on. Activated 16 december, 1941, at camp forrest, tennessee, as a light towed battalion. Early war tank battalion patches were bare armored corps patches, with no unit markings at all.
I know the 702nd tank destroyer bn was attached to the 2nd armored division for the duration of the war. After action report, 636th tank destroyer battalion, sept. Antiaircraft artillery patches of ww ii skylighters. Get the best deals on tank destroyer patch when you shop the largest online selection at. Original ww2 802nd tank destroyer battalion vetaltered patch off uniform. Since aaa units usually wore the patches of larger units to which they were attached the 225th wore both the insignia of the 9th usaaf and the 1st army, for example, such patches are both rare and colorful examples of unit pride among antiaircraft artillerymen. The 773rd tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war. The 635th tank destroyer battalion during the battle of the bulge. The records of the 163rd infantry regiment contain narrative histories. The only unit with an authenticated shoulder patch separate from the black panther is the 802 nd tank destroyer battalion. I have a greatuncle who served in the 635th td battalion during world war ii. The 635th tank destroyer battalion towed has been in the field since d plus 2 with no specified rest period other than in assembly areas, and a small percentage of officers and enlisted men on 48 hour and 72 hour passes to paris, france, and verviers, belgium. Headquarters and headquarters company, tank destroyer group 6 june 1944. Is there a roster or some place to find information on 635th tank destroyer battalion.
The battalion, now wearing the distinctive tank destroyer patch, left camp hood on 16 december 1943 to participate in the second louisiana maneuvers. Find people you served with from tank destroyer forces. He served the duration of the war fighting in the battle of the bulge, aachen and crossing the rhine into germany earning numerous awards and citations. They were relieved from the line, and the 823rd withdrew to position in bihain, regne and fraiture, to begin a very welcome period of rest, maintenance, and reorganization. Books and research materials specifically about the 814th tank destroyer battalion. 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.
One tank destroyer battalion attached to an armored division was converted from m10s to m36s during combat and had no chance to even testfire the guns. May 11, 2012 the logo of a tank destroyers, is a orange circle containing a black panther crushing a tank in its teeth. He served the duration of the war fighting in the battle of. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 776th tank destroyer battalion. One of the first tank destroyer battalions to be organized in the united states army, the 634th tank destroyer battalion less the pioneer company, was activated at camp claiborne, louisiana on 16 december 1941 from the anti tank batteries and anti tank platoons of the 59th field artillery brigade of the 34th infantry division. Make offer original ww2 802nd tank destroyer battalion vetaltered patch off uniform glows. The 635th tank destroyer battalion landed in france on june 8, 1944 and participated in the normandy. Book 8 infantry regiments 163rd regiment tank destroyer battalions box 14041567. Mar 30, 2020 books and research materials specifically about the 814th tank destroyer battalion. Ww2 tank destroyers 19391945 world war 2 saw a dizzying array of tank destroyers deployed, some all.