However, by 16 June 1944, the last 746th unit was detached from the 90th Infantry Division. [1] It consisted of a Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Service Company, three medium tank companies (Companies A, B, and C) and a light tank company (Company D). November 22: A jeep and trailer driving pass two knocked out Type 89Bs. The foliage around the islands were mostly destroyed by the massive aerial bombing and pre-invasion naval bombardment. The 761st Black Panthers was the African-American TB which fought in the ETO. Did you proudly serve in 76TH TANK BATTALION 11TH AIRBORNE DIVISION? Courtesy of the Tank Destroyer Association by L. L. Gill, TDA Historian. Lessons were learned the hard way as infantry and armor worked together against tough German resistance. Despite the size of the forces involved on both sides, the attack devolved into a melee of fierce but disjointed small unit actions. The battalion received its first training at Fort Lewis as part of the IX Corps. 5th Squadron, 73d Cavalry Regiment(Airborne Thunder) Constituted 13 January 1941 in the Regular Army as Headquarters Company, 76th Tank Battalion. When the attack began, the 767th battalion probably did not send any tanks to aid the infantry due to no orders or requests and it would have been risky at night with trigger happy GIs firing at anything that moved. One of the Type 89s did managed to get through the Infantry defenses and got close to the 767th battalions bivouac area before being knocked out or captured by the infantry. This unit was redesignated on 8 May 1941 as the 756th Tank . Hey Mike. 22,to May 11, 1945, Awards:Croix De Guerre (French or Belgium "Cross of War"), Location August 1945: Insviller, Germany, 1.) In 1944, the 767th Tank Battalion supported the US 7th Infantry Division during two campaigns in the Pacific Theater of Operations (PTO). They did not receive the 105 mm assault gun equipped tanks until the first week of July 1944. The Service Company included a headquarters section; a maintenance platoon; and a large battalion supply and transportation platoon, with over thirty trucks to provide logistics for the battalion. Video: Type 89 Otsu Tank at Aberdeen Ordnance Museum. All rights reserved. Dulag airfield was built by the Japanese during their occupation in 1943. [26] By 4 February, they had finally reached the Roer River. I'm the first to ever contact him. AFAIK, the 767th TB was not a segregated tank battalion. Courtesy of Tom Hubred. Combat Equipment: 3/43 - M10; 10/44 - M36, Commanding Officers: Lt. Col. Frank E. Meek (Original CO, 7/14/41); Lt. Col. James P. Barney, Jr. (3/20/42); Maj. William O. Shirley(4/28/44); Lt. Col. Dwight E. Moorhead (8/27/44); Lt. Col. John Dibble Jr. (7/5/45); Maj. James J. Bergen Jr. (9/13/45); Capt. We raced volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. Reunion Group Photos - Original images taken at a few of the unit's reunions and provided courtesy of Tom Montgomery. The award was never issued. Equipment 12.85: 6900 men, 24 BMD 1979/1, 8 BMD 1981/2, 243 BMD-1, 30 122mm D-30. The document also includes the menu for their Christmas dinner and a roster of men of the 56th Coast Artillery, which is where James A. Montgomery was stationed at the time. [7] Following live fire and tactical training, the battalion moved to the south of England where they participated in training for the amphibious assaults in Normandy. The 746th Tank Battalion followed the standard organization of a U.S. medium tank battalion during World War II. Colonel Bedford H. Forrest was killed in action in France November 26, according, to word received by his mother Mrs. Mattie S Forrest of Saluda. The mission was to setup a beach defense. Within their own sector, German paratroopers dropped into the rear of the combat units on the night of 1617 December. C Company M4A1 #58 Lucky Tiger and is followed by Miss Dinah on Ebeye on February 4. Redesignated 8 May 1941 as the 756th Tank Battalion (Light). Ended war in Ehrwald, Austria. The scans were provided courtesy of Tom Hubred. 22.) The battalion participated in combat operations throughout northern Europe until V-E Day. 1) (*), Dec. 1-31, 194432 Pages (Journal - Pt. In their close cooperation with the infantry, the tankers now demonstrated they were an experienced veteran combat unit. Although not one of the three tank battalions that would land with the first assault wave on D-Day, the medium tank companies and the command elements of the battalion nevertheless landed ashore on Utah Beach attached to the 4th Infantry Division before noon of 6 June. An Informal History of the 776th Tank Destroyer Battalion. Sep. 26-Oct. 31, 19439 Pages (Includes casualty report), Oct. 31-Nov. 30, 19438 Pages (Includes casualty report), Nov. 1-28, 1943.15 Pages (Messages only), Nov. 1-30, 1943.31 Pages (Journal - includes casualties & messages)(*), Dec. 3-31, 1943..16 Pages (Journal - includes casualties & messages)(*), Jan. 1-31, 1944.4 Pages (Includes casualty list), Jan. 1-31, 194423 Pages (Journal - includes casualties & messages)(*), Feb. 1-29, 1944..23 Pages (Journal - includes casualties & messages)(*), Mar. Courtesy of Tom Montgomery. Inactivated 8 February 1946 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. Design of a typical Japanese pillbox. Colonel Barney Letter - A five page letter, written by Col. James P. Barney, containing his experiences and observations following TD combat in North Africa. [23], On 57 December, the battalion supported the 9th Infantry Division's move back into the line to relieve the 1st Infantry Division in the vicinity of Eschweiler-Nothberg. After numerous combat missions, the unit was re-designated from the 756th Tank Battalion (L) to 756th Tank Battalion by authority of General Order No. var addy_textede5f5022a62a30559ef44961cb36143 = 'info' + '@' + 'tankdestroyer' + '.' + 'net';document.getElementById('cloakede5f5022a62a30559ef44961cb36143').innerHTML += ''+addy_textede5f5022a62a30559ef44961cb36143+'<\/a>'; The tank coopanies of battalion trained with tho 349th, 350th nnd 551st Infantry Regiments of the 88th Inf!l.ntry Division on infantry.- tank cooporation. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. On 5 November 1943, the 767th was attached to the US 7th Infantry Division consisting of the 17th, 32nd and 184th Infantry Regiments and then began training with the infantry. It participated in all phases of the drive on Rome. Accompanied by Filipino troops, the division supported by the 767 tank battalion was fiercely opposed by elements of the Japanese 20th Infantry Regiment,16th Infantry Division. Attached to: 1st Armored Division; 4th, 34th, 44th, 63d, 85th, 100th Infantry divisions. From D-day, August 15, 1944, until May 8, 1945, the Battalion was continuously in action except for one ten-day period. If you are family or have information or photos for any of the men listed below, please contact me at my webmaster address: jdanby@756tankbn.com. 210 Pages. The large number of track grousers were definitely required on Leyte. He stated that his company originally had 11 tanks and 8 of these were lost in action east of Julita while the remaining 3 were at Buri but were not operational. Hinson, Claude R. MAJ, "Operations of the 755th Tank Battalion supporting the 3rd Algerian Infantry Division of the French Expeditionary Corps during the advance on Rome, . Type 89B Otsu at Aberdeen Proving Ground: Walk Around Photos. The Battalion in turn, however exacted a heavy toll in enemy armor and personnel. One of those 36 officers was . The GIs on the left are manhandling a 37mm anti-tank gun. In some cases, I have already heard from family or friends. [13][14] On 11 June, the battalion was relieved from the 4th Infantry Division and attached to the 90th Infantry Division. Ended: Dec 13, 2022. November 15: In World War I the 76th was the first division of the National Army to be drawn from civilian ranks through the draft, hence the insignia and the description, "the first sons of the nation." . [26], On 30 January, the division recommenced offensive operations, driving SE from Monschau. With infantry mounted aboard the tanks or following in trucks, the 746th tankers moved about 110km east to positions in Marburg to north of Giessen by 30 March. (national service with the 575th Marine Battalion and Army HQ), and a Johns Hopkins University graduate. 3rd platoon and HQ section at San Pablo and Burauen. Roster) (*), Dec. 1-31, 194433 Pages (Journal - Pt. 10.) The Japanese paratroopers were flown in Mitsubishi Ki-57 transports with a crew of 4 (pilot, co-pilot, navigator and radio operator) each carrying 10-11 paratroopers. [2] The medium tank companies encountered fierce resistance from the Germans as the 83rd fought to contain the German counterattack. Kwajalein airfield after its capture before becoming Bucholz Army Airfield. . It was shipped to the Aberdeen Proving Grounds for evaluation and then was on display outside at the US Army Ordnance Museum at Aberdeen for about 60 years. U.S. NOTE - THESE FILES ARE LARGE, Unit History Part 1 - Pages 1 to 52 (Distinctive Unit Insignia on Cover, Memoriam and photos), Unit History Part 2 - Pages 52 to 106 (Includes photos, campaign list, citations, awards, station list, roster and maps). [29], The 9th Infantry Division as well as other units pressed across the Rhine into the bridgehead gradually expanded their perimeter until German resistance collapsed on 25 March. Your email address will not be published. If you served in B Company, 76th Tank Battalion (90mm), Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. His work has been featured in Business Insider, Sandboxx, and . It was used by the IJA and IJN Special Naval Landing Force. Find 76th Tank Battalion (90mm) unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. October 21: [31] Initially, the tank companies supported the infantry regiments in reducing the Harz Pocket, and the tankers reported resistance ranging from light small arms fire to heavy concentrations of tank gun and artillery fire, depending on the situation. The battalion approached this relationship with the untried 90th with trepidation, observing what they thought undisciplined behavior in their assembly areas. 3rd platoon and HQ section at Burauen, Leyte. Before the invasion, four D Company M5A1 Stuarts were replaced by M3A1s modified with a M1A1 flame gun mounted below the hull .30cal MG and these M3A1s were not waterproofed for the invasion allowing them to immediately flame Japanese positions upon landing. [24], The 746th was organized to support an attack by the 9th Infantry Division on 17 December to consolidate their positions west of the Roer River. Anti-aircraft artillery - 777th AAA AW Battalion (SP), from July 22nd, 1944 to June 29th, 1945. Thank you so much again for helping me Due to being the rainy season, heavy rain storms lashing the east coast of Leyte made most areas of the island very muddy. Within 30 minutes, the battalion knocked out 2 of the tanks and the others retreated. It was later redesignated as the 73rd Armor Regiment, and is perpetuated today by the 73rd Cavalry Regiment . Courtesy of Carol Davis Gamble (*) NOTE: MAY ISSUE IS A LARGE FILE May, 19899 Pages April, 19908 Pages (*) June, 1994..9 Pages (*) Feb, 1995..10 Pages Dec, 20008 Pages (*). Mitsubishi developed an air-cooled diesel engine and built the new model Type 89B Otsu which went into production in 1933. Attacked Siegfried Line near Omersheim, Germany, and crossed Rhine River near Worms in March 1945. Association for it's members. Combined Arms Research Library (CARL) Digital Collection. The battalion headquarters was attached to the 9th Infantry Division on 17 June. Fighting was so intense during this period that two platoons of Company D were broken up to man tanks for the medium tank companies. The first address you sent me is my buddy. November 2: 4.) On 5 July, the 746th Tank Battalion was attached to the 83rd Infantry Division to help repel a strong counterattack from the German 6th Parachute Regiment[15] toward Carentan in an effort to cut off the VII Corps from their supply lines to the landing beaches. Find D Company, 76th Tank Battalion (90mm) unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. George W. Tilk of Company M stopped one of them with one bazooka shot when they came into range. Based on some of the photos this may not be true or it is a segregated tank battalion. Woah! [4], Breaking through the first band of the Western Wall by late September 1944, the 9th Infantry Division, and along with it the 746th Tank Battalion, were the first of numerous American units to find themselves in the dark, disorienting woods and hilly terrain of the Hrtgen Forest. At 0130 hours on October 21, three Type 89s moved along road. I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. look out for such information. Thank you for every other informative blog. Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. From this date to the end of the year, the 767th AAR does not list any actions involving the medium tanks. At the time the 746th went into action at Normandy, the assault gun platoon was still equipped with standard M4 Sherman tanks. Superb Blog! Note the track grousers and the top section of the wading trunk laid flat across the engine deck. After their occupation duties in the vicinity of Knnern, the 746th road marched to Ingolstadt from 13 to 15 May. Most of Leyte was covered with swamp areas, rice paddies and tall tough cogon grass. Stock Footage WWII U.S. 7th Infantry Takes Kwajalein Island Color, U.S. 7th Infantry Division at Kwajalein Atoll, Allied Newsreel MacArthur Lands at Leyte, Philippines 1944, WW2 Philippine Operations, Leyte, 20 October 1944, Type 89 medium tank IJA Armored Forces Exercise September 1941, Type 89 Otsu Tank at Aberdeen Ordnance Museum, Bison Decals 35070 US M4A1 Sherman in the Pacific. 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Montgomery - A detailed history with crew photos (including ID's, location and date), a company photo/roster, commendation letters and additional photos. Company C, supporting the 39th Infantry Regiment in division reserve did not cross until 10 March. It then moved in March 1944 to Castlemartin Range, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, where it conducted live fire and maneuver training at the company level and below. 1-31, 1944..16 Pages (Journal)(*), Apr. At 0400 hours, 4 Type 89s attacked the 3rd Battalion, 184th Infantry sector. The 3 inch gun on the M10 was more effective than the Sherman 75mm gun for busting Japanese palm log bunkers. A Japanese scout car then sped down the road and its passengers killed 2 GIs and wounded 3 others. Although remaining attached to the medium tank companies, they were used to maintain security along the lines of communication, where bypassed and infiltrating German troops continued to pose a real threat; to protect the infantry regimental and battalion command posts; and as a tactical reserve. The 60th and Company B rejoined the division on 24 December. In 2008, it was repainted overall white but was not restored. In 2006 the division was renamed 76th Guards Air-Landing Assault Division. This amtrack was probably used to tow planes off the muddy landing strip. Roster) (*), Feb. 1-28, 19457 Pages (Some areas poor), May 10-31, 194526 Pages (Unit Hist - incl. . 23.) There are:11 items tagged 76th Anti Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery available in our Library. Are you looking for someone who is or was in 76TH TANK BATTALION? The scout car was probably a Kurogane Type 95 belonging the commander and armed only with a MG. 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