This uniform, as far as im able to ascertain with my limited knowledge base, is from a t4 technician 4th grade that belonged to a tank. On 15 december 1941, the unit became one of the first four designated as a tank destroyer. A photo from a reunion of the 640th tank destroyer battalion held in las vegas, nv. Wwii occupation distinctive insignia dui di 640th tank destroyer 140th. Disembarked in france from england on 24 july 1944 with. Jul 25, 2010 wwii tank destroyerthird army ike jacket posted in uniforms. In late winter, they were then pulled out and sent to belgium near the end of. The 607th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war.
Distinctive unit insignia reference page 2 distinctive. The specialized tank destroyer unit was attached to various organizations during the war. 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. I have had the privilege of meeting many of the members and their wives and you could not find a greater group of people. Heraldry and insignia of the california national guard. Army 645th tank destroyer battalion military patch. Gi joe 40th anniversary wwii m3 tank destroyer hasbro,rare, in box. Kopcsak, all american football end in 1931 and 1933 and division artillery g3 became the executive officer.
Committed to battle 20 february 1943 at kasserine pass in tunisia. Wwii tank destroyerthird army ike jacket posted in uniforms. Original wwii us army 661st tank destroyer bn patch german. Wwii tank destroyerthird army ike jacket uniforms u. Patch, tank destroyer battalion quartermaster inspector. The tank destroyer units were formed in response to the german use of massed formations of armored vehicles units.
Who we are want to volunteer schedule of events venturing crew. The 40th infantry division support command discom was originally constituted on 3 december 1941 in the army of the united states as company a, 640th tank destroyer battalion. According to us tank and tank destroyer battalions in the eto 194445 from osprey publishing your grandfathers td battalion was a towed td battalion. The tank destroyer battalion was a type of military unit used by the united states army during world war ii. Abmc headquarters 2300 clarendon blvd, suite 500 arlington, va 22201 phone. In 1953, shortly after graduation from high school, he enlisted in the kansas army national guard ksarng as a private 1, beginning the life of military service.
Infantry regiment unit crest around the world unseen military pins, military flags. The 605th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the world war ii the battalion was formed in march 1941 as the 5th infantry division provisional antitank battalion, and on december 16 was redesignated as the 605th tank destroyer battalion, in line with the reorganisation of the antitank force. Their sacrifice and valor during 605 days in combat, 515 of them on the line, distinguish the men of the 645th tank destroyer battalion. Tank battalion patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus. Wwii us army 773rd tank destroyer battalion stein with original owners name. 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.
Landed in italy in late october 1943, located in vicinity of pignataro in the migniano sector as of december. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website. Established december 19, 1941, at camp san luis obispo, ca, from personnel of the 143rd field artillery, california national guard. The 633rd tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war the battalion was activated on 15 december 1941 as part of the general reorganisation of the antitank force. Tank battalion for sale vintage gas station collectibles. Cline was born 10 august 1935, in neodesha, kansas. In december, 1944, the twelve 3 inch guns of company a were integrated into the defensive positions of the 395th infantry regiment. It saw action during operation nordwind in january 1945, where elements of the battalion performed creditably.
The 827th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war. The 710th tank battalion, which fought with the 81st infantry division during the invasions of angaur in august 1944 and peleliu in septembernovember had four companies, three equipped with. A preliminary copy was published in the units hellcat newsletter while they were on occupational duty in nurnberg, germany. Wwii army armor corps td tank destroyer tank killer patch no glow. After action report, 629th tank destroyer battalion, july.
It was activated in april 1942 as a segregated african american unit, deploying to europe at the end of 1944 and attached to 12th armored division. The 602nd tank destroyer battalion was originally formed 26 march 1941 as the 2nd infantry division provisional antitank battalion. 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. The unit fought across france and into germany during the summer and early winter of 1944. Us army units, book 8 boxes 14041567 163rd infantry. Retyped version with difficult to see photos, but it is a searchable document within adobe acrobat. The 602nd tank destroyer battalion was originally formed 26 march 1941 as the 2nd infantry division provisional anti tank battalion.
The battalion participated in five major campaigns normandy, northern france, rhineland, ardennesalsace, and central europe, primarily with the 1st infantry division. Tank destroyer battalion patches flying tigers surplus. Disembarked in france from england on 24 july, 1944, with towed guns and entered the line near colombieres. Originally a light towed battalion, they shipped from the san francisco port of embarkation on sep. It deployed into france in april 1945, equipped with m18 hellcat tank destroyers, attached to 16th armored division. The 630th tank destroyer battalion was activated 15 december 1941 at ft. Many veterans of the mormon battalion would go on to be leaders in utahs first. The tank busters the history of the 607th tank destroyer battalion in combat on the western front. The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 640th tank destroyer battalion on 27 february 1943.
In late winter, they were then pulled out and sent. It served with the division until the end of the war and was the longestserving tank destroyer battalion of the us army in world war ii. It was redesignated for the 140th artillery regiment on 27 april 1961. They arrived in england during april, 1944, and entered combat in mid june, landing at utah beach. It was redesignated for the 653d field artillery observation battalion on 18 may 1951. This means they were equipped with the 76mm m6 antitank gun towed behind an m3 halftrack instead of the selfpropelled m10 tank destroyer based on the m4 medium tank chassis. 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. Dedication page to the extraordinary men of the 899th tdb. Us army 702nd tank destroyer bn armored inf di dui crest pb meyer. The battalion, now wearing the distinctive tank destroyer patch, left camp hood on 16 december 1943 to participate in the second louisiana maneuvers.
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. It was completely reequipped with the m36 by january 1945. The battalion was activated on 15 december 1941 as part of the general reorganisation of the anti tank force. After action report, 630th tank destroyer battalion. The only unit with an authenticated shoulder patch separate from the black panther is the 802 nd tank destroyer battalion. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 629th tank destroyer battalion, july, aug 44, june 45. I know the 702nd tank destroyer bn was attached to the 2nd armored division for the duration of the war. 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. Books and research materials specifically about the 814th tank destroyer battalion. This insignia was never approved by the quartermaster general, us army. The 605th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the world war ii the battalion was formed in march 1941 as the 5th infantry division provisional antitank battalion, and on december 16 was redesignated as the 605th tank destroyer battalion, in line with the reorganisation of the anti tank force.
History main page organization campaigns and battles medal of honor citations. This uniform, as far as im able to ascertain with my limited knowledge base, is from a t4. Nicknamed dragon slayers, the 224th sustainment brigadewhose motto is the latin phrase serviens semper, or always servingis a support unit the california army national guard whose origins date to the start of world war ii and the activation of company a, 640th tank destroyer battalion at camp san luis obispo in december 1941. The tank destroyer units were formed in response to the german use of massed formations of. Tamiya 116 german tank destroyer jagdpanther late full op. As men were being sent home and the unit was breaking. Us army645th tank destroyer btnmilitary patchrolling thunder size. Tt159 ww2 original us army armored tank battalion patch od border 522nd wb5. Tank destroyer battalion patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus. Special troops battalion, 40th infantry brigade combat team. The first tank destroyer battalion to fight in the pacific was the 819th tank destroyer battalion, which used its m10s on the palau islands in june 1944. Us tank and tank destroyer battalions in the eto 194445. Original wwii us army 661st tank destroyer battalion patch germanmade. The records of the 163rd infantry regiment contain narrative histories, operations.
The 612th tank destroyer battalion was a unit of the united states army during world war ii. The 773rd tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war. It played an instrumental role in defending hofen during the battle of the bulge. Since future tank destroyer battalions would be numbered in the 600, 700 and. Alfredo served in hq company and peter in b company. The untold story of the men of the legendary 601st tank destroyer battalion general military victor failmezger. Smyth also established the first state headquarters public affairs section which became the 105th public affairs detachment. The tank destroyer battalions were all organized with 3 companies, each company was equipped with 12 guns, for a total of 36 in. The 633rd tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war. Wwii 640th tank destroyer battalion signatures guadalcanal philippines relic lot. I only have a few like the 704th tank destroyer battalion and 328th infantry regiment. Im trying to identify the owner of an ike jacket with a tank destroyer patch on the left shoulder.
In september 1942, the entire battalion was moved by rail to the newly formed tank destroyer center, camp hood, texas, to undergo advanced unit training in tank destroyer tactics, after progressing thru the infiltration course, street and village fighting to platoon and company tactics, a battalion field problem was finally held and. M10 and m36 tank destroyers 194253 new vanguard book 57 steven j. 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. This site is dedicated to him and all the brave men of the 821 st tdbn. Rupert macpherson at camp shelby, mississippi, the patch features a winged black skull with four white highlights, red tongue, and yellow lightning bolt bordered in black, on tan wool.
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