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HEADQUAR'JERS 755TH TANK BAT'lALIOlJ (PI.)
APO 464, U.s. Army
1 February 1944
SUBJECT: Bs.ttle Report for
THROUGH: Commanding Officer, 2nd Tank Group, A}'O 464, U.S. J,rmy.
TO : The Adjutant General, Vi ashington, 25, D.C.
1. In compliaDCe with AR 345-105 and letter Headquarters NATOUSA,
dated 8 January 1944, subject: "Historical Records and Histories of Organ
izations", file AG 314.7/322, and letter Headquarters Fifth Army, dated 22
January 191.4, same subject, file AG 314-AH, the following report of action
against the enemy is submitted.
MAPS: GSGS 4229, Italy, 1/50,000, Sheets 160 I, 161 III and IV.
2. General.
Disposition of troops of thifi Battalion on 1 January 1944:
The battalion, less the three medium tank companies A, B, and
C, was at HlOlC35 (vicinity of VAIRANO PATENORA, Italy). Canpany A was at
H066l88, near VENAFRO, with the second platoon at CR97274, near CASAl}.; sup-
porting the l80th Infantry, 45th Division. ComIl8llY B was at HI701)7, near
PRATA attached to EeadqU1:1rters VI Corps. Comrany C was at H076235, near
S. OL:-'JET'l'O, attached to the 2nd Moroccan Infantry Division, (2 DIM)
(French Expeditionary Corps)
E. Situation. See attached overlay for positions of supported
troops. The terrain laa very mountainous, precludir.g the use of tanks tmy
where except on the roads. Occasionally a spot large enough for tanks to
get off the road could be found, but for the most part the roads in both
2 and 45th Division sectors were cut out of the sides of mountains whose
slopes varied from thirty degrees to the perpmdicular. The weather was very
cold, with frequent rain or snow.
J.s the enemy retreated, he did a very thor0ugh job of de
structi0n on and necessitating much hazardous work.by the
E.ngineers befort-J the tanh could move forward. All tank missions were to
SUpf-ort the advance of the Infantry by direct fire cn enel:lY positions.
. Action Against the Enemy:
Period 1-4 Januery 1941.. Action at Ita]y. At 010600A
January 1944, the battalion (less ComllSl1Y C, attact.ed to 2 D:!!,:) , waf, relieved
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of attachment to 2nd Tank Group and attached to the 45th Infantry DivisIon
(U.S.). At 020800A January 1944, Company B left PRATA, Italy, arrlving at
VAIRANO PATENORA at 020935A Jan\.l.al'y whera a Provisional Infantry Company
of one hundred men was organized. Leaving the remainder of the company to
maintain and guard their tanks and vehicles, the Provisional Company and
the Mortar Platoon of Headquarters moved to H02520l. Here they were
in 45th Infantry Division Reserve with the mission of supporting the Pro
Company of the 645th Tank Destrqyer Battalion who were to prevent
the enemy reoccupying the heights above VENAFRO. They were relieved on 8
January 1944.
At 0730A on 2 January, the Second Platoon of Company A (1st
Lt. Ricks), in support of the l80th Infantry, fired 250 rounds of HE 75mm
at enemy positions on the northern slope of M. MOLINO (0974263). The exact
location of the enemy shelters and gun positions were revealed by the tracks
in the snow Bnri direct hits were observed. The tank crews reported seeing
blankets and other blown into the air. A prisoner of war taken
later stated that sixteen (16) enemy were killed by the tank fire. Lt.
Ili.cks kept two tanks hidden in buildings in CASAIE in case of counterattack.
The three other tanks reluained in defilade on the road at G996273, coming
out to perfom the firing missions.
On the third of January at 1400A, the three tanks again
fired 250 rounds at susp!lcted enemy positions on M. MOLINO but there were no
definite results. During these two actions the tanks received very heavy
shelling, both artillery and mortar, without casualties. Col. Dulaney, C.O.
of the IBOth Infantry, remarked that it was the heaviest he had seen. The
tanks were often completely hidden by the smoke of bursting shells, but they
kept on firing. The crews said later that it made the tanks rock occasion
ally and the gunn''Jrs had difficulties in seeing the target, but the tanks
moved forward or back to keep the enemy observer making new adjustments for
the precision fire required for a direct hit.
Upon the relief of the 180th Infantry by 3DIA, the Second
Platoon returned to Compe.ny A bivouac.
Action for the 12 January to 23 January during ad
vance from CASAlE TO S. r:LIA, Italy.
At 090900A January 1944, the battalion was attached to the
French Corps and relieved of attachment to the 45th Infantry
Division. The F.E.C. attached the battalion to the 2nd Tank Group. Coopany
C remained attached to the Second Moroccan Infantry Division (2 DIM).
On 11 January, A was attached to the Third Algerian
Infantry Division and at 121445A January the First Platoon (1st Lt. Teys
sier) arrived in vicinity of CASAIE to support an attack en Hills 960 and
1Q.QQ by the Third Algerian Tiralliers Regiment. At 1630A the platoon was
in position, one section at 0974267 under Lt. Teyssier and one section at
0987278 under Staff Sgt. Drew, to support by fire and overwatch the forward
section. The attack began at 1700 after a delay of thirty minutes. The
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3RTA advanced from M. MOLD-m to HUl 960, with the section under Sgt. Drew
firing at SUBIScted enemy positions ahead of them. The Infantry occupied
Hill 960 but were unable to take the crest of Hill 1000 and the tanks could
not reach there because of its defiladed position behind the military crest.
The rear section fired 300 rounds but because no targets presented themselves,
the tanks under Lt. Teyssier did not fire. Several prisoners taken sald that
on Hill 969 they knew the tanks would blow them to pieces if they revealed
themselves b.Y firing and so they had no choice but to sUTTender.
At 130300A January the Infantry again attacked in the direc
tion of ACQUAFONDATA and found little resistance. Craterfl in the road at
0976268 were filled in during the night 12-13 January. The First Platoon
follOl'led the Infantry into ACQUAFONDATA where they remained the night of 13
14 January. On the 14th of January, the French Infantry was held down by
fire from a bunker at G933286. They were too close for artillery fire so
Lt. Teyssier suggested to the French that tank fire be used. He moved his
platoon off the road and over difficult, rocky, terraced terrain to get them
in a good firing position. The first round was a direct hit and the platoon
put an even 100 rounds on the position and down the south slope to thoroughly
soften it up. The French were delighted, and the Colonel commandir.g the
3 RTA made Lt. Teyssier an Honorary Corporal and his tan}: commanders Honor
ary Lance Corporals of the Regiment.
During the night of 14-15 January 1944, the Flatoon
moved down the ACQUAFONDATA-S. ELIA road to a position at 0922266. At 151300
A January the First Platoon fired 5eo rounds at the hills at 0905258 and G907
264 assisting the 3 RTA in thpir successful attack on these hills.
On 16 Januar-,)" 1944, the First Platoon shot down one enemy
fighter at 1115A which exploded in the air. Another was shot down at l505A
and crashed at 0924265. 2nd and 3rd Platoon, Company" moved to G9l2254
at 1600A hours.
On 20 Jarruary 1944, the tank platoon of the 2nd Tank Group
(Lt. Shidler) was attached to Company A and moved to vicinity of J;.CQUAF01i
DATA.
At 202130A January, a warning order from the 3 DIA was received
that put the battalion, less one company, in the Bonjour Task Force (Lt. Col.
Bonj our, 3 RSAR). Bonj our Task Force had the ."i55ion of taking CAIRO and
ClEo !,:ARINO. However, the Commanding Gen8ra1 of the F.:!!:.G. had not attached
the battalion to the 3 DIA. Action by tpis Task Force did not take place
until the 25th action by Company C near.CA5DITO, Italy, on 23 and 24 January.
At 2.31440A January and again at 241530A January, the
Platoon, Company C, fired 65 rounds and 100 rounds resI=ective1y, of 75mm In!:
at enemy positions on SAN CROCE (0945334) from a position at 0971328.
French Infantry were very close to the targets but none were injured h'J the
tank fire and for "SuI=erior marksmanship" by his platoon, 2nd Lt. Carl H.
Ficke was awarded the Croix de Guerra on 27 January by General Henri Giraud,
near CERASUh.LO, Italy, in the presence of General de Division Dody, General
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l'Armee Juin, and Brigadier General Roosevelt.
Action near S. ELlA and CAIRO, Italy, 25-31 January 1944.
On 24 January 1944, Companies A and B were supporting the
3rd DIA, an(l Canpe.ny C support'd the 2nd DlM. A coordinated attack between
the 34th Infantry Division and the 3rd DlA (French) was planned for the morn
ing of 25 January using armored vehicles, light and medium tanks, and tank
destroyers (See overlay #1). Officers of Company B reported to Col. Bonjour
at 0830A hours at G893245 to make a foot reconnaissance of the area in w\ ich
they were to operate. Company A officers made a reconnaissance with Col.
Raux, Canmanding Officer of the 4 RTT, for their operation. Orders issued
by the 3rd DlA were sent by messenger at llOOA 24 January with verbal orders
for messenger to give it to a Company B officer or a Company A officer. The
message was also telephoned to Battalion Headquarter8, but never received.
Lt. Col. Layne brought message to Battalion CP at 1615A. Company B was al
ready alerted. The platoon leaders reported back to their Company CP at
1630A and Capt. Satmders, Company B Canmander, remained at the Assembly Area,
in the vicinity 0885255. Maj or Fowler, S-3, headed the convoy which crossed
the IP at POZZn.LI at 1650A. Due to traffic congestion on the ACQUAFONDATA
S. ELIA road, Canpany B did not close into their Assembly Area until 0700A
hours 25 January. The attack was scheduled for 0630A but was p08tponed un
til 0730A.
Lt. Teyssier, Commanding Officer Company A, was injured by
enemy artillery shelling the area 0923267 at 1500 hours which
also caused one tank to barn and injured five enlisted men. Lt. 01enberger
assu.d canmand of Company A at this time. The company then moved tOo their
Asselllbly Area, vicinity of S. ELIA, G890265, with the attached platoon of
2nd Tank Group at G908256, the night of 24 January. A direct hit by an enemy
artillery shell on the front slope plate of Lt. 01enberger
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s tank (G898254)
made the tank unfit for canbat, however it was still mobile.
Action 25 January 1944. See Overlay, Company A and Company B.
Canpany A's three platoons attacked Hill 382 (CIE. IELVEDEaE) at 0645A in
support of the Infantry of 4 RTT, using the 1st and 2nd platoons in fire and
movement with the 3rd platoon overwatching from position in the vicinity
of 0881264. The operation was successf'ul as the Infantry occupied the Hill
and approximately 100 Germans were taken prisoner. One tank was badly mired
in the mud, but was later recovered. In spite of heavy artillery and mortar
fire by the enemy, no one was injured nor were any tanks damaged. The com
pany then moved back to their Position at 1000 hours.
Canpany B, operating with the Bonj our Task Force, attacked
CAIRO and M.ARlNO 8Upportin8 the Infantry. The terrain was bad and during their
attack, they had to pull tanks through mud and ditches. Canpany B, after
supporting the Infantry in occupying MORINO, pulled back to their Rallying
Position about 1300 hours leaving four tanks badly mired in the vicinity
0071268. No casualties were sustained during this action. At l630A, Com
pany A, 2 platoons, moved out to the north side of the RAPIDO RIVER with
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some French tank destroyers to meet a German counter-attack, which never
came, so the tanks moved back at dusk to the'ir bivouac area.
Action 26 January. No combat oJ=eration, however foot recon
naissance across the RAPIDO RIVER was made by Company A and ComI;any B offi
cers end men.
Capt. Claude R. Hinson, Liaison Officer to 3 DIA, in mald.ng a
trip to A and B Companies, was stopt:ed by approximately 25 enlisted men of
Company B about two miles from where their bivouac position was located.
The men told Capt. Hinson that the Germans had counter-attacked last night
(25 January), and Capt. Saunders, their Company Commander, had told them
at 2000 hours to grab what they could. and get out. Capt. Hinson told them
to stop the supply trucks of gas and ammunition which were coming in about
thirty minutes and that he would continue on and investigate the situation
and would send back for them if everything was normal. Capt. Hinson I s in
vestigation proved that nothing had except that the caruna.nding
officer of Company B was unfit for combat duty. The men and supplies came
on to the company. Capt. Hinson reported to Lt. Col. Layne at the Battalion
CP at 1615 A concerning the situation at Canpany B and Col. Layne radioed
a message to Major Fowler to investigate the situation at Company B.
The comaand of Company A changed at this time, since Lt. Olen
berger, on advice from Capt. Iler, Battalion Medical Officer, to
the rear CP of A for rest. At 1100 hours, Lt. Hicks assumed canmand.
Action 27 January. Lt. Ricks with the 2nd :Platoon attacked
with French Infantry in the vicinity G862285, firing on targets of op:portun-,
ity and targets requested by the Infantry. The French Infantry requested
tank fire on a church located at 0863285 which they knew had 15 Germans in
side. The tank fire immediately neutralized the church strongpoint. In
this church, the Germans were holding 10 French prisoners, including Lt. Col.
Raux, the commanding officer of the 4th RTT under whom the tanks were
tinge The French prisoners were freed and took the Germans prisoner. Later
that afternoon while carrying some 200 German prisoners back, Col. Roux was
killed by a mortar shell. The tanks fired on houses whicr. were occupied by
Germans. One tank was overturned into a ditch and was unable to be pulled
out. The French Corps credits tanks with capturing 100 prisoners
during the afternoonI s mission.
Lt. Col. Layne went to Company Bls area to investigate Capt.
Saunder's condition. He relieved Capt. Saunders and ordered 1st Lt. George
Palfreyman to take command of the company. Company B had no mission this
date. Lt. Col. Layne returned to the Battalion Rear CP with Capt. George N.
Sevigny at approximately 1800 hours. The bivouac areas of both A and B com
panies received heavy shelling during the night of 27-28 January 1944.
Action 28 January. At 0530A, Lt. Ricks with the 2nd llatoon
of Company A, and tM attached platoon of the 2nd Tank Group, left the bivouac
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area for a in the vicinity of 08528 and 08620 and on up the lEI1WNTI:
VALlEY with a task force of F'rench light tanks, tank de strClYers , and French
Infantry. After completing tl:is wrich Lt. Picks re}:'orted as a
"Field Day" and "Open Season", he pulled Lt. Olenberger'a tank, stuck since
25 January, back to Canpany A bivouac. The French were well pleased with the
tanks operation, cl--aditing them with 100 prisoners of the 200 prisoners taken
by the 4 RTT that day.
Capt. Hinson, who was "located at the Battalion Forward CP one
mile west of ACQUAFONDATA, received enemy fire at ll25A kiJling Sgt.
Sinpson instantly, fatally injuring another enlhted man, and two other en
listed men badly wounded.
Action 29 January 1944.
The 1st Platoon of ComJ:6IlY A received orders to meet tr.e French
Infantry at 0700 hours at 0866267 to repeat the same type of mission as the
previous day--supporting the infantry in attack, on enemy positions on C.
EELVEDEffi, 0050260 and 0060270. Lt. Robert C. Thompson was in charge of the
five tanks and Lt. Ficks was along to observe. Enroute to meet the French,
the fourth tank overturned when a bridge gave way at GS6826i, causing the
de.ath of S/Sgt. Victor C. ,[eiss. Lt. Ficks returned to the bivouac area with
three tanks while Lt. Thompson continued the mission with two tanks.
Capt. Hinson reported to A and B C ompanid 1 positions to find
out the condition of their tanks and personnel. Canpany B was in better con
dition for combat, so it was agreed upon between Lt. Palfreyman and Lt. Ricks
that Company B tanks would take the next mission, since all orders were ver
bal and on the spur of the moment.
Action 30 January 1944.
Company B received orders at 0930A to report to attack position
G85J258 and await orders to attack W.ARINO, G852255. Lt. Palfreyman, with
two platoons, arrived at the attack position at ll30A and at 1500 hours re
ceived orders for the attack. The tanks attacked MORINO, GS52255, frontally,
running over slit trenches, barbed wire entanglements and setting Anti-Per
s anne 1 mines. The Infantry advanced in the tankI s tracks. At l730A, the
Infantry had reached the crest of MORINO and consolidated their positions when
the tanks returned to the bivouac area. Enemy artillery and mortar fire drove
the Infantry off MARINO the night of 30 January.
Action 31 January 1944.
Company B received orders at 05JOA to repeat the same op:!ra
tion as on the previous day, to support the French Infantry til retaking MORINO,
G852255, for the third time since 25 January 1944. The mission was success
ful and the Company was back in the bivouac area by 08JOA.
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g. Cf8!Anders:
Battalion
- Lt. Col. Clyde L. Layne, 020317
Canpmy A
1-16 JaDUal'1 - Capt. Jack (DI) Thanpson, 0296254
17-24 January - lat Lt. Roger J. Teyssler, 0398234
24-25 January - 1st Lt .Car1 .,. Olenberger Jr, 0405346
25- Janual'Y - 1st Lt. Charles L. Ricks Jr, 0456129
CanFMI B
1-27 January - Capt. Raymond 1f. Saunders, 0297827
28- January - 1st Lt. George R.Palfreyman, 0456000
CanFMY C - Capt. Charles H. Hiclalan, 0340989
Beadauartea Comnmv - Capt. Clabe C. Mackey, 0297041
Mortar Platoon - 1st Lt. Ewrt L. Huitt, 02046393
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Des:oratisms yd Awards!
2nd Lt. Carl H. Ficke, 01015781, was awarded the Croix de
Guam by General Henri Giraud, Ccumsnder of the Free French Al'IIies, for
precision firing on )IT. CROCE, without endangering lives of friendly troops
situated 7/Sths of the way up the mountain. The _dal was awarded in the
presence of General de Division Dody, General l' Armee Juin, and Brigadier
General Roosevelt, on 27 January 1944.
1st Lt. Roger J. Teyssier, 0)98234, was made an Honorary
Corporal of the Third AlgerfAn InfantrY Reg1aent for valuable aid giwn to
the Third Battalion of the 3rd Algerian Infantry Reg1aent for such firing frca
his tanks as to enable the Battalion to attaj,n their objectiws. For the
same reason, the following enlisted men were made Honoraty Lame Corponls
in the same unit:
S/Sgt. Lawrence Drew, l4OO5818
Sgt. Louis J. Schwamberger, 35202599
sgt. Ira C. Williamson, 38054355
Sgt. Clifford H. Schewe, 35121812
All personnel wounded in action or as a result or action,(enemy)
during this period are entitled to the Purple Heart Meda].
:.. CasUAlties Inflicted on the Enem:y:
Killed and wounded
By 2nd Platoon, Canpany A, near CASAlE. 16
Source - Prisoner of war.
Definitely ld.lled by Canpany A near ClE
m m ~ ~ 5
Undetermined numbers were killed or
wounded by Canpanies A and B frClll 25-31
January near CAIRO and ClE. m L V E D E ~
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Prisoners: (Taken in joint action with Infantry)
100 by Com}:6nY A and 3 DIA, 27 January
125 by Canpany A and 3 DIA, 28 January
2 by Canpe.ny B and 3 RSAR, 30 January
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by ComI8DY B and 3 RSAR, 31 January
230 Estimated numbers as by French
&. Casualties:

Rank
Ami
Canpany Date

H. Simpson, Tee 4 38029311 Hq Company KIA 28 January
Victor C. Weiss S/Sgt 6884122 Company A KIA 29 January
Stephen Serdula Tee 5 35020791 nGV 29 January
S8.J1llllY P. Clark Pvt 20811595 Hq Company DClV 30 January
Dinzel A. Clopton Tee 5 38029208 Canpany B
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29 January
Marcellino G. Fresa Tee 4 38053849 Canpany C Dcrl 29 January
iWU1IDED IN ACTION
Robert C. Anderson Tee
5 12041445 Company A 24 January
Hick Georgian Pfe 3502931] Comf.611Y A 17 January
William G. Kerr Tee
5 33118455
Canpany A 17 Janua17
Roland J Weidner Cpl 38028900 Canpany A 17 January
Horace B. Moretz Pfe 34176118 60mpany A
24 J anus17
Dewey Phillips Pvt 34703293 Canpany A 24 January
Roger J. Teys5ier 1st Lt 0398234 Company A 24 January
Louis J. Sehwamberger Tee 4 35202579 Company A 24 January
Allred P. Podneek Cp1 32082245 Canpany A 24 January
Robert E. Goodman Fvt 35725636 Canpany A 24 January
Roy E. Signor Pre 39154836 Company A 24 January
Joseph A. Roberge Pvt 6146324 Canpany A 24 January
Mahlon V:. Lambert Pvt 16042965 ComJ:6llY A
27 January
Thcrnas I. Thrasher Tee 5 38028972 CanJ:&DY A 28 January
Milton E. Vla1ston Tee 5 380542'75 A
28 January
Charles L. Ricks Jr. 1st Lt 0456129 Canpany A 28 Janua17
James L. MeAsldll Pre 38054739
Company B 27 January
Richard P. Buckmaster Pfe 12041851 Hq 30 January
Charles J. Reeder Pvt 35021671 Hq CanFfUlY
30 January
Thomas II. J obnson Cp1 38020781 ComJ:6llY B
29 January
h. Camnentsi
It has been demonstrated in every aetion that Infant17 sup
port is indispensable to action. The Infantry must advance elose
enough to the tanks 50 that the fire of the enemy machine gun nests will
disclose their eamouflaged positions and thus permit the tanks to locate
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and fire on these positions. If the Infantry does not accompany the tanis,
the enemy permits the tanks to advance without being fired on, and when the
Infantry eanes within range, the machine guns fire on them and pin them to
the ground. The tanks have then advanced beyond these machine gun nests and
in most instances cannot turn around and fire on them because of the narrow,
wind"_r.g roads they are operating on in this mountainous area.
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:3 Inels: Lt. Col., 755th Tank Bn (M)
IT l-J ournal Commanding
ff2-5 maps, 1/25,000
113-3 overlays
4 maps, 1/50,000
'l'HRUl.JGiU C_ndJ,. o.rn.o.r, all ... QroGIlp, A.PO u. s .A.ne'.
TV I 1be A4,3U'tu1't Oal, "...Id.l"_,, 2', D. C.
1. with All l45-lM ad letter Headq1auten MftUSA,
dated 8 JIilJlUIU'f 1944, _j-n. aeo-d. ud ., QrpB
l_tions", t1le AG 314.7/322, MIl JUth Aftq, dated 22
Jaauary 1<)44, __ -Jed, tUe AO J].4..UI, .. tel.lAftllc Nptft fill ..u.
against the 1. IIIbIt:lt.W.
',!J,.:'14'';:;, GSQS Q29, rtal.7, ShNta 160 I ud Il, 161 III aJId
IV
.I_ Diapoa1tl_ flit VNpe this 88.t.11aa _ 1 J'ebnu7 1944'
'!he "'tall., :t... the 'UlI'M ..u...... -pat.. A, I, C
anr', rear achele, .. at<H07623' (Yiob1t7 ., YEN.A.mO, 1a 1'1
Corp. reserve. C.......,. A, dthat.__ plau. r.. 2ad !uk a..ap, ..
at 0085253 (ricin1t7 SAN iLlA) .......'_4tIa I'l..,-.t '1'1.ral.l1en fII the
3rd ;,lg<JriaL IntDtz7 Dl...,... (bl' .....SU..,. C..,a). B
'A8 at 0882249 ('V1cdId. fW: FJ..D.) ....... te a..1our 'l'uk ,... .r 3r4
AJ.g.rlan Inf'aDt.r7 Di'I'1ata (rJ... C..".). C !"1M
platoon, __ at. CJ97lJaI .. CARDrro). Sd ad t.h!.l'd plaw..
ware at H043295 (YltdJd... au.;) _ppea ".llw 2Dcl Moroccan l.DtaJaV7 Dl.
iaiOlt (french Exped1t1e&l7 C."a). Leu' Mhel.Gll at H0663>' (fto1Jd\7
ViJIJ;,.I"F, C)
R. SiMtie. See attached ....l.a3" t_ pGttiUau et
treopa. The wmdll IIIf"ferad -1"7 11ttle ooport;wdty te tank acrt,ia Sa
mass _ t'he tank. __ 0CI1t1ned to raad. due t.a ",p mountainoua
slopes, -1"IIl'J7 ar.. ta Su l:lia Plainused b7 hed7 a1Da ad tlw
8kl1lfu:!, o:\eratlQN1 lIT tho 8II8JI.1 111 tum!., the CGU1"8e fit the Rap14e r1wr
at G8?1259 to tlood the 11'1 parte. 'lbe wather._...,. _ld, with
frequent n.1r. and _.
'l1le -8Il7 atubbemq defended hi_ poalUca by U81Dg hClUses
ahd well fortified pill bo.-s anl bunk." wtdoh prorid. eanceal.-nt. and
111111
protect101'l tor hi. au\olaUc .....y::JGDa. n. tant m1aa1_e were te, ::.it!pnort tM
Dtaut17 by direct fire cd protection agllinst .SIIIY coun'tt';r-,;,tt:,;cL The
."1111' bad dll..et obse:rn.tioR aD tra.tfic m098menta therefore trl;,i'J':! c Wl:<13 "
etrioted to niaht IlO'f8menta. &nemy hanasq fire was recelveG on
"rzW.ELLE naG aDd SAN ELlA pJ.aJ.nt. during this period of 0f'91'!1t;:ior
.a. Act!. W1lft tht
At 31()9O()A Jaauar:y 1944. Lt. Pal.tr81Jllm. CfXIt8t.titl.d.l1{; Cff:1cEtr,
Il, 7S5tih 'fank Battallera (M), receiftld 'ftI'bal orders fI"J"':.oljour
Taak 'one .. haw ale platOClft of' tanks report at the base ...,f ;:8rin\) ill
G8S424S to suppert recOJ:Waueance elements which were to vi, 'j';,l ;LlE
U.in, - TtREll..E rGId. 'nie tank platoon arrlftd at '.ill (;54,245
a" 31l.'llOA Jamtar7. A" 311SOOA. January, order...re issued tc> l.t. GANig,
tirst plateon leader, Bj that the platocm would be cf all .-nored
coluB who.. abject!... _8 TJ,f.LlL 0016Zi7. 'Ihe UJIOftd column cor.;sisted of
tift light tuat. liS, (Frueh), tour med1ua taaka MI., (company l ;, four tnl'Jt
dt.re,an, 1410, (Freach) and a tft halt-tracks a1I4 scout cars (F'rf>ncl}. The
&I"IIIIZ'eC1 oeluD reached tile vicinity G845273 at ,)13X)QA January 1941... the
rea1at&noe up te tbi. pe1Dt .... sl.igt:t and soattend. At th:ia pOiJ'!t orders
were " ..lwd to haw the ether platoon, wh1ah biTetl&.ced at CHS2249
(Ticin.1t.7 SAN ELU), Jcd.Jl thi. a.rmered group. Lt. Hoftan, secc'r,.J :)1atooa
lead.r cempuy B, arriwd at G84S273 at OlO300A February 1944.
At 020800A '.bl'Ul.l"1 1944, COmDlll.nding Officer F, ;'e- .
oe1ft<1 mer. to auppwt intantrJ in attack GIl Hill 831 G826277.P'ntl <Armor
ed com. iA the tel.l.w1q order, tiw (5) Ught tanks, t (E:) ;:k1dimn
taaka aDd teu' (4) tuk de.troyer. ItlC. :noved up the road tow{',I'd L to
peiat G8)2274. !be tift l1cht tank. ?IS and tw. -aium t.:.l.nks 51 tpport.ed
the b7 fire te ...-upy Hill 831 'n1e tankf': reached t..he
pe1at G82S2'76 .. the read cu.rin& the att.ck. The attack 'NNS and
the .aJ'MI'eCi ce1U11ft JIO'fed back to OS4Sm to bl.,..o at dum:. 1"he BTeti
0145277 prevlded defilade proteotion tor vehlcle
At 0J09001 FebfUU'1' 1944, COillllt8.nCing Off1ceI', CmltXl8.Jl,Y' L't reeely
ad orden ter ... plat_ ot tanks to pNtect 1nf'antr'J from (H)t;;n) counter
attack. ftle platoon arri"flld at G8J2Z'72. ODe tar.k moved up tv 0831,.;."74 to
....rntch t.he _lley 1D trout. happeaed tile, sot lcoked for
eH1I\Y. the tank platoon returned to 0S4S277 at dusk.
At 0411OO}. February 1944, COItlDI8ndlng Officer J recciwd
ardera to JIIOft beth plateens to GS3227J. Two tanks moved Ut, ro,;.u t(1
0831214 to overwatoh en .,.. poaiticms. They tired 75 rounds hlf,h I!!xnloaive
trea the 7... aDd 3m Z"tUta .30 cal1be1' trcm JlUh1nc goon i;;\t susrJ6eted
...., posit!... Iteault. undetel'l'liMd rtue to hhY,Y rain and poor v1s1bUity
at time of fir1. A PriseMr ot'Var td8Il by ITencb Ir..fantr.r \.h.lxir'-{;; this
uU_ atated that a COIIpU)' (enelV) .... practically wiped out he es
tiated 75-100 k1ll.ed or 'WCIIUDded. Both platocma returned to G8i,5';!l'7 at
duIk. '!be wather ft. oeld, w1Dd.y am rainy. 'l1le tank crews
.
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1a the1r t.arak8 oue to bed weather ud iDte1'!litteBt enemy sh&l1inc
J.a tbe1r biftUM area f1&45:t'f1. Two taI1b ,.oe1Yed. ci1rect hits by l1lon-r
..u. l:Iut .e de.... to ..... DOl' 1aJUl7 te par....1 occurred.
At 05l.lOOA l"ebft1u7 191.4, C---.iina ot1."1oer, Com,JMlY 1- 1'0
..lwei weier. te ead _ tuk te 0831274 t.o and t
1
-'ere
\Ul'Ul cIu*, u.a Ntua. At, OJOOOlA Febrwu7 19J.4, C-.pa1V C, was re
UnN trOll attaGh_nt te 2M Met 0C0iIJl IntaDtr7 ViTiale (:r'rench l xped1
" 17 Cerpa) aDd the ?S5th '1'aDlt 1m (It) _8 pu.t at the cUspoaitiOll of
31'd AlprJ,u Wu\r;y Dln.1_ (Frech Expedltlcmary Corps).
,... 06l.l3OA l'ebruar:r UDtU dwIk, .. tank oYerw&tehed
at 0831274 l.w7 ""1'11 tzoe. MaJ- Gaulet, C"""'1ag Ott1cer of
Group - 'l'EREW nacl. C411ipRJ17 A .8 attaebed to BaaJour Task Force.
ca 7 l"ebft1u7 1944, C.....Un' ott1eer COIlpUy L had received
--I'll W haw eM .. t;n at 08)l2'14 b7 06JQAto au.pport l..'1fant17
attaok. After arrlY1Bl the.. the .t1Iaot _lled efr. One tallk remain
ed at G831274 ....l'WatoblDl .ul _ak. 'l'be ether tank returned to
G&U277 at C71OOA.. C.....,., Oft1eer B.ajeur 1'uk rene ordered Com'1U7
B t. retum te G898268 (Yic1n1V SAl l<;W) d1ll'iJa& 0ftV at danO'less.
fheft teo IIUGIl anor aM We tew 1I'afaI1t.I',J _ te ...t the situ.&t101l.
2M tw platocma .r "P"'V .... te be ftplaoetl '" <ae phtoon of tank.
tr.. .11If8.1I7 A.. !beN po..lbiUty that. .-pu:y A would be used up
tile At1M -l1e7 G84Jl when fMMPUIl' A tard1 ar \vith the
telftJa due \e their prnieu. opel'8tlcna 1a that ..ctor. C&.pt. Cu-ude f.
Is.... 8-3 air, 1Ib.... ooord1M.tiJII the epefttl.. Ccapani88 r. und B
wlth 1IIae J"reDIh .....w, Lt. Col B-Jear UId It agreed tc ane
plat.. et C..... B "tun 'k OB4SZ1'7 .. 080600" The night at
7 rew'17 1944 c....,._ C 1>1.....0 _I' SEIROB reUand b' It 'lII&d1U11
otIIIpUT fit 7J1th fuJt h ud .wei te hi.... ana B0822lS !le&l" V:'N;:,ffiO.
!he plate. et tak. fit 2IMI Tuk Gr_}) reUned troa to
C..,..,. A.
At 080400A Febz0uu7 1944 Lt. PUllau with tour toAnks lett
ftoSait7 Q8CJ8268 aDd 01__ Y101IdV 08452?7 at O,3OA. Upotl arrival he
noel.... eder. troa Major Ga_1et Cr ..vU... ot't1oer J\r'I'IOred Grouf)
(PI ...) - ha... twe taDk. __ a .......u.no. with a French tnfuntr,r
Captd.a t.ftard TERELIE but thi...r ft. later ouoelled. The Coml11IU'ld
1Dc ott1oer B had tau """ plI'8eDJl81 r., three platoons and ca:Qr
.. plaw. fit toke epen tiJII under ad...ne o.aUti.e. Hie?lan was
M e7CIM... CNW' .,.,.._.1 ....17 th1l"Cl c1q'" keep the ..me t&nke oper
a"s.. ... te tatrio "atr1crU_ aDd the lWd beiJlc UDder enemy ob3er
...Uta. ""fI6JM1t fit auppl1e .c1e at dabt u1Jaa armored balf'-tracks.
!118 httalla C ad Peet .. ..... tzo. Yie1Jd.t7 SAlt MAriI;. 01. Nt1"l'0,
lta.q 10"16235 te 'flobd.t7 s. nn ltal7 0891253 in order to
prepare tft' the -SJc Pualt.
At O909.3OA rebruar.r 1944 Lt. Cel. B-3cm- (french) Command
lac otfS.oao 3l'd -..s-t SpUd. Io10N0CUl fc....laanoe brought order
.....1' 15 te Battal.1. c. at Peat. He wat 0ftI' the erder w1th the
eIII rJJd1lll ott1.. "5th 1'u1t ..ttall. (M).
,-,.,,'Y-. ...,.
IlRll.I
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'!be Offioer, 75Sth T&Il.k Battalion C). CZ":lcljted
the Cemmandir.g Of'ficer'. or cCIIIlp8Ilie. A aDd 1: wIth s1tuat1otl and tl1 l
epwati-. to' take place lIb_ the tir. and date wa_ announced. \..
13 taak. nre to operate toward T.dl'::.U. nth A. tanks ;;.ov U!,
CAIRO TUEtLE reed t. junction of trail CAPO tI CRIA, ther, t;lOl'klns.] up
tnil with tlna1 objective aa !IJXt:iE. For further details !"Nmch
.mer JlWIlber 1S attached to S-J Jcumal 10 }'ebruary 1944.
CotIIp6UQ" Hftd .rr- H076.us to H<Y1S2lS.
Lt. Pull_ll, platoon leader or II taaks Of)BI'tth}g on
TE'fELLE road mond twe tanka f'rom G845m t. G82827; dur1r'8 ilnd
afterneea bat _s unable te pick GUt allY eM.,.. trageta and. at
dark without tiriDI. Thi. practice MelDed to be putting u- -'" :1(-1.[ rJm'f'l.
At l20900A reb1"UJU.7 19.44, Me tank oompa.ny 1: mov('.;.;
G84527"1 te G8282'75 and ruaU1ed theN Oftrwatehinc UJlt11 l100i.{{ithout
t1r1.nc. turing the attel'Beal ODe tank at ooapany 13 carried Q ;"rel1cl":
intdtr,y otticer on recClDllaia_I1Ge on road tOlifU'd 'l'".!1li.Em. The cr:l'l'.0:tlon
.r tanka by oMpU7 ' dtt.r1Dg thla period 1. more w leae ti ()f fI L ke
and Seek".
Qa 13 F'ebru&l7 1944, two tanks of oatrpViy mowd frw;
Q84Sm te G8282'15 bl the Mrning 8.t!d the .:;:.f"ternoc::Il Oftrw" ter: but not
tlr1ltg.
Hevis1..s and addltlO1ft. te Freach Qrder numt)(jr 15 ;ard'leci
at Sattal101l C4MII1IU1d Post. For particulars see original .,.3
Jouraal 14 Februar7 1944.
Cia 14 hb1'\1&17 1944 _ tank or OOllp&lly L moyen f!'()!l! ('545269
t. G828275 &lid onrwatcbed _1ley to f"rorlt until lJOOA fh..tX1C.
Is7 NqUeat of French infantry o1"t1cer, one t>.nJ:; If;{;veC
trem 0845269 t. G828275 at l5ll3OA Februa.ry 1944 and tired 7C l'vtmds (.1'
7;" h1cb expl..lft at tIft enem;y lIaoh'.,. IUD Mat,. _ Hill 831 L'sS';.!S:tn
which had bee ,1nDg the ,"noh lntantry plenty of trouble. :'tIl; Fr-er.ch
ot:ticer _s ..11 pleased with the rellUltu, because he later stbteo thlilt
thq receiwd no 1I01"e tire from those positione. The I'etul'T: r' tv
G845269 at 1445A.
CD 16 Febl"'Wlry 1944, i'rench order IlUIIber 16 rl.:'cdv('(1 j,n
whieb we plat... of cOllfl8Jt1" J:.. would be used in Yic1n1t.y of ::111 1.3('
G884249 aDd Hill 60 in case enemy ade 6 OOUDter-etu.ck. :":01)lrygny
if. ottioera -.de a toot roccmna1Saal1ee Qt that area in regtill'da to !,'u cure
tank .ott_.
OIl 17 February 1944, OM tank tt4 B '!IOWU i.l8,:.5269
t. G828Zl5 and owrwatch.cl UIltl1 dusk without tir1hg.
18-20 F'ebrulU"1 1944, No tank eperatl01l8.
SECIET
rel1ev1Jl1 two tanks c_rpariJ b and bavirlg th6a retuITt to vic.L: 1. t,;_," :.llA
0898268 due te the eperatle.l situation OIl 'l'.c:ltELLI:. read. for uetIJUs
... carder l'IWIIber 17 attached to S-3 JOU1'lUll 21 February 1944.
Two tanks COIIp8Ily B let G845.a69 19i.4 imd
cloaed G898268 at O63OA thus leav:1ng two tanka at 0845269 oper,:l'_,: ,:c!,
part or the Bl.1.Jlde Groupe_r:t under Cemmanding Officer, .3rd
Tin11!.n l1'.eg1ment of' Jrd Algerian Ir.fantry T1Ttaion.
22 lebl"WlZ7 191.4, No tank operatic.
OIl 2) F.bl"UA1'7 1944, A warning order .... receiwc. 1)-(,'" 2r:d
tank Group COIIIpUlie. A and E wO\tld be rel1ewd from Lor:j("D:r Clf"C\H'
)rd AlBertan Intardir.r DiTisi. and re'turn te vichity Vi,:: .i<1..C, for
reorganlutlO1l. Order. f1"'8ll FreBch Corps receive..: t-H' night
.t 2) rebrual7 1944. F.. detail. see Pm1qu}er Oatr Humt.9r ,:rench
Expedit1-.ry Corps, 23 February 1944, attached te B-3 Journu} t ;21. ;'eb
1"'nary 1944.
At 24C)95O.b "ebl"\1al'7 1944, Lt. Ce1. ianJour PVt:' Dt>!.
to C....m1ng otf1cer 7S5tt Tank Battalion (.'A), thb.t the two U'trkn of
cOIIpaDY B 1I<:W.d 1e&ft 084'YZn at 1700A and return to ,;;
G898268 aDd ccapud.s Ii and B wClUld RIOV8 at .t.aDOA to vicirdty r;f \' H;,
f .. to rear see _SMp. 1, .2 1U'lt' J .ttbci'.eii t.o
J 0U1"IIal. 24 lebl'Ua17 1944. For pesi.t101ls of 8l1pp01"'Wd troops t t'i
Oftrla1 aht. SltuatlO1l as 01' 24 Febru.ary 1944.
At 25Q)15Al"ebruar,y 1944, companies I. ar.d Band T. a ttt: H on
Headquarters cla_ their respecti... blYGUac arMS Yicinlty V:.T" r, Italy
witb.*lt m1ahap although the road was .'JIUntabuNs with evrv,*s., swp
banks aJKi the st.reI:lg wind dId not help the drivers 11 l.Fck-oitt
dri'l'inc. The rec_nll1l1Giance phtoon neraorme1 aetec lilt.!
rurin, the peried 2(:-29 FaOl"'tUl17 the 'rank Hem (.I\ii)
wae UBder,olag reergam_t101l in Ticln1t,.- or VUrJRC, Italy 'rio
aDd E dat.d 15 Septellber 1943 wlth chance. IIWIber 1, 2 tU'f 3.
- Lt. Ce1. Cllde I . layne, 020317
Cerew ,
1-4 rebruar;y - lat Lt. Che..rles 1. : lckfl,.:'re0456129
5-29 Febnl&17 - Capt. Charles L. ;
- lat Lt. u.orge i r'.lfreyt'llQn,0450600
- 1st Lt. &up,. r. 'nlOrpe, 0307661
- Capt. Charl61s Ii. Hickrnan, OJ4098C}
- 1.1. Lt. \'{arren ,;. 0405,,16
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lln CO!PMY
1-29 Feb1"U817
- Capt. Olathe c. ,'t;ck4i:Y, Cm041
Capt. Phlllip J. Lir.ll. 0372342
- Capt .!Ted E. CulVt:rnJr.(l38'1m
P....t,1e eM AIv4t'
Flft Purpla Heart __18 awarded to merJ ,),' '.'1O'l..,mcied
1& _cU. durilag ,ebl'\'lU7 19.44.
I.. C,.illa. apt1tWd mthe eHR'
Ul1ed ad ...-..ct I
B7 coapeq B tanka, Yit.dD1ty Hill 831 G828Zn
Seurce PriMMI' et
Undetendaed DUIIber killed or .GUIldeci by tank j:'ire
.. 14 Febl'Ua1'7 in 'Y1crl.ldty Hill 831 Cii;2f!Q.77 1.n
ailaaclDc tift fmel\Y a.etdne gUll .Bte.
l\t;:Atl
....
....
11K
M11....
ree 5
Itorrt. D. st....,.
Cpl
CMfl"V A
24 Teb!"t.flU"1'
Su P. 11_
Cpl
C........,.B
1 Ff't1"Ual7
Graq t.. 0_1'
Tee.: 4
C-.paDT B
7 l'ebru&l7
J...ph Q. n __,
'l'ec 5

13 Febl'UU'J'
Le8t;e A. Challberla1a
Pfe
C8IIpIIJI;f A
28 february
lJl IICIUAtainlWl terrain ,mere tanks are eorJ:ine<l to rooe:
aDd l1a1te4 ii1"e&4 1t 1. et ut..t 1mpertanCt to haw 1ntantry-men :'Tccode
.. u...l;y teU. th. taU.. Also 8Dg1neer. auat clear tJ\e roads of anti
taU at._ Ql" -1l1li the operatic will be too conq.
VU:Lac the .rat.1. teward "..JU:I.U:, it 'ft. a 0Il9 of too
-- anw o..t1Mcl to the Ned ud teo few 1D.fantr;y-men O'Yt.'Ir a
1d.4....., t.: .re.r.... t.Ile ta.nke Wl"e uaed mostly det.n81"nly T!lClVtr,c nill
b....
CLnE L. Lt-ll:-::',
:3 lJlclaa Lt. Col. 755th Tanl! I;attI.: Hon,
11 - J-.nal C-.nding.
12 4 il.apa. :ftaly l/SO,OOO Sheet.
~ I and n, 161 III and IV
il3 - 2 o..r1q8
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Im:.iJJ 7)5TE TANK BATTALI0N
,I"
I APO 464, U. AiJ,iY.
\,
8 April 1944
SUBJ};CT: battle heport for March 1944.
THROUGH: Commanding Officer, Armord Group, AP() 464, u. S. Army.
TO : The Adjutant General, Washington, 25, L. C.
1. In compliance with AR 345-105 and letter Headquarters Hii.TOUSA,
dated 8 January 1944, subject: "Historical hecords and Histories of Organ
izations
lt
, File AG 314.7/322, and. letter Headquarters l"ifth i..rmy, dated 22
January 1944, same subject, file AG 314-Ali, the follOWing report of action
against the enemy is submitted.
MAPS: casus 4228, Italy, 1/25,000, Sheets rll-1 NN, 171-1 NE.
GSGS 4229, Italy, 1/50,000, Sheets 171-1, 171-11, 172-IV.
GSGS 4164, Italy, 1/100,000, Sheets 161, l'i2.
2. General
.!. Disposition of troops of this Eattbol1on on 1 1944:
The battalion was at H072220 (vicinity of V::::LiJi'H.C, Italy) in
French Corps reserve undergoing reorganization
.l? Situation.
The 755th Tank Battalion was relieved from c.irect support of
3rd Algerian Infantry Division (French Expeuitionary Corps) by 757th Tank
Battalion on 24 February 1944 and. reverted to French Corps reserve for re
organization.
The French Expeditionary Corps had gone on the defensive.
From 1-18 March 1944 basic trainirlg was carried on Ilith erJphasis on driving
and firing. On 19 March 1944 the 755tr. Battalion moved into the British
10 Corps sector and was attached to the 88th Irlfar:try Division (U.S.). The
mission of tanks was a defensive role.
Enemy harassing fire received in vicinity of Italy
(M849984) without damage to tanks or tank personnel.
The weather was cold ,'lith frequent rain.
Action Against the &lemy:
Period 1-18 l:1arch 1944.
The battb.lion underwent its reorganization under T/O and L
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17-25 dated 15 ,3c:)tnmber lQ43, witl, changes nUr.1ber 1, :2 and 3, and was
dOing basic train:i.ng at the end of the l)eriod.
Pe:-iod 18-31 Iviarch 1944.
At 1811l5J.. March 1944, a warning order was received from
Officer 2nd Tank Group that the 755th Tank Battalion would be
attached to the 58th Infantry Division (U.S.). The Battalion Commander
and his staff reported to the General, 88th Infantry Division at
CAHANO, Italy 181520 March 1944.' The 755th Tank Biiotta1ion was to close in
the 88th Infantry Division sector by 200600A 1944 and relieve the 50th
Royal 'fank Hegiment (British) which was supporting the .349th Regiment.
Movement from vicinity of VENAFRO, Italy, to vicinity of
Italy, was completed by 192000A lr'I.arch 1944. ;3ee overlay.
On 20 March 1944, "\lans were completed for two mediwn tank
companies of 755th Tank Battalion to relieve two squadrons of tanks of 50th
r:.oyal Tank F.egiment on nights of 21-22 and 22-23 March 1944.
On 21 II-larch 1944 arNIlgements were made to have the assault
gun platoon, consisting of six (6) 105mm Howitzers, attached to the 88th
Infantry Division Artillery.
At 220230A March 1944, Battalion Headquarters and Company C
started their relief of Regimental Headquarters and C Squadron of the 50th
Royal Tank Regiment (British), respectively, completing the relief at 0530A.
During the 22 of March 1944, officers and non-commissioned officers of Com
pany C made foot reconnaissance of the forward areas where their tanks
would be placed in defensive positions.
At 222l00A March 1944, Assault Gun Platoon six (6) 105mm How
i tzers closed :in the vicinity of SAN CASTRESE (M890950).
At 230l00A March 1944, Company C started occupying positions
of B Squadron, 50th Royal Tank Regiment, whom B Company, 755th Tank Battalion,
was relieving. All movements and reliefs were completed at 0545A. See
overlay for reliefs on nights 21-22 and 22-23 March 1944. Commanding Officer,
755th T&nk Battalion, assumed command of 339th Reserve which
comprised two medium tank companies and Company K, 349th Infantry Regiment.
See overlay of counter attack plan.
Feriod March 1944.
Defensive Role.
The 349th Regiment relieved the 339th Regiment. However, the
reserves remained the same. Defensiv>" plans were worked out for the AUSENTE
valley, and the 1:ine through DAMIANO (M837993), SAN ImENZO (M8499S4)"to
the GAHIGLIANO RIVER (M855977). See. \f'erlay for position of troops.
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Battalion - Lt. Col. Clyde L. layne, 020317
COIDllaIlY A - Capt. Charles L. Ricks, Jr. 0456129
Company B - 1st Lt. Eugene F. Thorpe, 030'7661
Company C - 1st Lt. Warren E. Baker, 0405316
Headquarters Company - Capt. Clabe C. Mackey, 0297041
Service CompNtY
- Capt. Fred E. Culvern, Jr. 0387378
Company D - 1st Lt. Roger J. Teyssier, 0398234
.!! Decorations and Awards:
Charles L. Ricks, Jr., 0456129, Captain (then First Lieutenant)
awarded Silver star Z7 March 1944, for gallantry in action, near S. ELIA,
Italy, on 27 January 1944.
Awarded Purple Heart:
1st Lt. George R. Palfreyman, 0456000
1st Lt. Walter R. Gerwig, 01010764
Casualties in!licted on the eneIIIY:
None

g. Casualties:
None.
b. Com.uents:
None.

4 - Inc Is : Lt. Col. 755th Tank Battalion,
/1'1 - Journal COlllluanding.
If2 - Maps: Italy: 1/25,000, Sheets 171
I Nfl, 171-1 NE" 1/50,00 Sheets 171
I, I'll-II, 171-IV, 1/100,000 Sheets 161,
172.
ft ') - .3 Over lays.
ff4 - Counter Attack Plan with overlay.
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Lt. Col. r...-yrl9 - Command of ReservE's.
Reserve s - Two Cos. Med. Tk 11. ? j ,tl: Tar1k r.n. t, )T.k;:), Co 1\ 9tr,
Inf. heg't.
AAgernbly are.. - No. 1
Attbck right - See overlay
2 plats in readiness - No. 2
2 ;:)ections in readness - No. :3
Attkck left - See overlay
2 plats in I'eadilleRS - To be u:,ed to meet tte situ.ut i on.
Bn Hq 7,5th Tk Bn - 2 tks.
Co B 755th Tk En 17 tkc.
Co C 755th Tk En - 14 Us.
(1) Tanks III.re confiIled to the trails unless the turf Ilu;den:; cor.s:ider.tly.
(2) Co C tanks with support now front lines will stop
cnem:r attack.
(J) Co B with Co K infantry will push fOI'VI(,l.rd lost f:;rclUKi.
(4) Each of the two platoons of Co C now in front lirle h .. s a sect. i en of
two tanks as their reserve loc&ted at MS41
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HEADQUllliTERS 755TH TANK BATTALION '.
APO 464, U. 8. ARMY.
8 May 1944.
SUBJECT': Battle Report for April 1944
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THROUGH: Commanding Officer, 2nd Armored Group, APO 464, U. s. Army.
TO : The Adjutant General, Washington, 25, D. C.
1. In compliance with AR 345-105 and letter Headquarters NA'fOU.::iA,
dated 8 January 1944, subject: "Historical Records and Histories of Organ
izations
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, File AG 314.7/322, and letter Headquarters Fifth A.rrrry, dated 22
January 1944, same subject, file AG 314-AH, the followi.""lg report of action
against the enemy is submitted.
MAPS: asc:as 4229, Italy, 1/50,000, Sheet 171-1.
asc:as 4164, Italy, 1/100,000, Sheets 171 and 172.
2. General.
a. Disposition of troops of t!1is battalion on 1 April 1944.
The battalion, less Assault Gun Platoon, Companies B and C
was at M91079J (vicinity MONDRAGONE) in 88th Ini'antry Division heserve.
B and C and forward CP were at M846958 (vicinity S.
supporting 349th Infantry of the 88th Infantry Division. The
Assault Gun Platoon was at M890950 (vicinity SAN CASTRESE). One (1) tank
section of Company Cwas at G893032 with 4th Morrocan Mountain Division.
b. Situation.
See attached overlay for positions of supported troops. The
349th .Infantry Regiment was on the defensive with minor patrol clashes and
harassing Artillery fire. The mission of the tanks was purely a defensive
role. The Assault Gun P1atoon fired missions at targets in CASTEIFffiTE and
surrounding hills. The enemy was living in caves and only a fow men occupied
positions during the day. The weather was cool with frequent rain.
c Action Against The Ene lIlY
Period 1-2 April 1944.
Defensive Role.
Tanks were not moved during this period but all officers made
a reconnaissance of the forward areas in preparation for future operations.
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Period 3-7 April 1944.
At 0321l5B Company A, 755th Tank Battalion relioved Company
A, 760th Tank Battalion at M803953 near MTIJTURNO. One platoon Company A
was attached to 339th Infantry Hegiment and the remaillder of the company
attached to 35lst Infantry Regiment.
At 040l00B six (6) tank destroyers of 804th Tank Destroyer
Battalion were attached to this battalion by VOCO 349th Infantry Hegiment.
They were worked in with our defensive plan.
At 0422000 the Tank Destroyers were forced to move to our
area twenty-four hours ahead of schedule due to heaTJ enemy shelling
of their positions.
See overlay Tank and Tank Destroyer Firing Positions in S-3
Journal 7 April 1944.
Period 8-12 April 1944.
Effective 08000lB 755th Tank Battalion was relieved from
attachment 88th Infantry Division and attached to 2d Armored Group and
moved to new bivouac area at N005966 (viCinity The two (2) Com
panies in front lines were to be relieved by Company B 760th Tank Battalion.
At 081930B S-2, .349th Infantry Regiment advised there were
twenty-one (21) enemy tanks observed at M794998 (rear of MT. BRACCHI) and
all movements from front lines had been cancelled.
At 080935B the remainder of the battalion at (vicinity
MONDhAGONE) moved to new bivouac area at NOO5966 (vicinity TEANO).
At 082230B six (6) more Tank Destroyers were moved into our
sector and were attached to 755th Tank Battalion.
At 0920.300 four (4) Tank Destroyers of 804th Tank Destroyer
Battalion moved back to their original position leaving eight (8) Tank
Destroyers attached to 755th Tank Battalion.
At 092l00B Company B 760th Tank Battalion moved into area of
Company B, 755th Tank Battalion.
At 092400B Company B, 755th Tank Battalion moved to new bivouac
area. it' N005966 (vicinity
At 102230B Battalion Headquarters and CompaDY:C moved to new
bivouac area. The Tank Destroyers were attached to Company B, 760th Tank
Battalion.
At 1021300 Company C, 760th Tank Battalion moved into area
occupied by Company A, 755th Tank Battalion.
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At 1023000 Company A, 755th Tank Battalion moved to NOO5966
(vic inity TEANO).
At l22000B the Assault Guns were re'lieved from 88th Infantry
Division Artillery and moved to N005966 completing relief of 755th Tank
BattalioI'. from 88th lni'antry Division.
For above movements of the battalion see inclosure number
three (3).
Period 13-24 April 1944.
The battalion spent this period in a rest area cleaning
weapons and maintenance of all vehicles and followed a training schedule on
subjects in which the Eattalion Commander designated.
Period 25-26 April 1944.
The battalion went on CPX with the French 3d Morroccan Inf
antry Division at N059510 (vicinity TEORA, Italy).
At 2523000 three (3) tanks Company C at G89JO]2 were relieved
by one (1) platoon of 757th Tank Battalion.
Period 27-30 April 1944.
Usual camp duties and followed training schedule.
d. Conunanders.
Battalion - Lt. Col. Clyde L. Layne, 020317
Company A - Capt. -Charles 1. Ricks, Jr., 0456129
Comoany B - Capt. Eugene F. Thorpe, 0307661
Comnany C
1-15 April - 1st Lt. '.'Iarren E. Baker, 0405316
15-30 April - 1st Lt. Hamilton R. 0390092
Comnany D - 1st Lt. Roger J. Teyssier, 0398234
Headquarters Company - Capt. Clabe C. Mackey, 0297041
Service Company
1-15 April - Capt. Fred E. Culvern, Jr., 0')87378
15-30 April - 1st Lt. ':farren E. Baker, 0405,)16
e. IJ e(.! orations a..'1d Awards.
1st Lt. George R. Palfreyman, 0450600 was awarded Croix de
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Guerre with palm (army order) by the French for gallantry in action near
CAntO, Italy 31 January 1944.
Capt. Charles L. Ricks, Jr., 0456129 (then 1st Lt.) awarded
Croix de Guerre silver star (division order) by the French for
gallantry in action near S. ELlA, Italy 25-31 January 1944.
Silver Star.
Cpl. Edwin R. Scll!nidtgal1, 370781C5
Soldiers Medal.
Pf'e Arthur D. Strain, 35252606
Pvt. Benny (mill) Rimgaila, 36,302132
Bronze star l.:edal.
s/Sgt. Jose S. Barrera, 38029663
Sgt. Nix J. Daniel, 38028792
Sgt. William H. Young, 36310373
Tec 5 David (IDa) ':Veiner, 32013811
Purple Heart.
Pvt. Jefferson T. Harris, 38033862
f. Casualties inflicted on the enemy.
Unlmown.
g. Casualties.
None.
h. Cormnents.
None.
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Commanding.
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#2 - Maps: Italy, Sheet 171-1; 1/100,000, Sheets 171 and 172.
#3 - Overlay, Road Moverrents.
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In conpl1ance -dth All 345-106 and letter Kf'E'dq'l'l..?rtE'rs JtAK:,(;SA.. dated
...., .,. 1944. eubject. "Historioal Records and. R1stor! es .of ere, nizptions
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i;;.,.{1!6 '/I22.. ,au.r: letter Ke'.iqUE.rters Fifth Ar4". e.c.tce 2:"' Jenus.r'.r
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ttle..&G 3141-.AB, the follow1nt; r'!Xrt of -action the elle:.\V
KAPIl ltE>.ly, 1/50,000, 51,eets 160 II elld. l60 II!.
171 I.
172 IV.
GaGS 4164, ItF.'1.v, 1/100,000, Sheet B 160, '.71 e.:..f ]-72.
Ie . tee_ral.
.. Dieposi tion of trol)"e of thl.s bE,.ttal1on on 1 1944
. . !he battalion, attacllecl to the French :!P,Xp ci Corps, was
,'. at 1005966 n-.r PlL:."1!:A, Ite.ly trainilll!; with t1:e 3 rIA for f'\.lture
....+....' 'operations. .
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b. Iituai10n. '.
. pr.pe.rat1ons wflrE':be1ng :.:e.de for pn cffE-nsive sge.inet the Gust!"v
Line. !bill battltlion w,..s pprt of ai:' I-etach;'ent which was to exploit
a bl'Mlic through. AS the offensive t.:ct O?J. '? .,a:" the Armoreo..
.T break through Wat' et..-'neo.1ecl PJ-.cl orUng-the-ir.f';:.;, tz-7
tactic. Wfl.1 conu.:r.uee. throW;1-. out the OpE'l'.:l.'l:io:-s. J.ess
! we. part. of a !Uk Foret' under Lt Col d taiT.'hil"-Jr, G();;',.e.hding Officer 4 llSl; .
OOnpllT P Wal rart of it Ta.sk unde!' col Q.ui:!.lebauC:. cffi.cer
4- liT!!! (See ove.rls.y 11 of troo!, locE.tion Eno. front li,,'s 11 19
L
i4). After.
tl:e first two (2) de.y8 of figl.ting ill Or stc:!.fort.e A;rCf- the er:ei.y l"il1.t r. stiff
rear 'lArd ection E...nd there was little use for El.rl1Dr on a 'hig sca.le ;.:.r.til 2J. 11;8;r
in the PICO area when the ena;,\}" The .. was bfl.c:: so
that ti.. e tanks acivar'.cec1 on tl'.e-, ro:;.,ds : . .cst 0::' tl:..c
wa.. en.co'.mterec. ti' tanks would ('ef'lo:r wftllitei a:f'!'P.Ilk Destroyers
ac5.Tance by fire ant -,oveL1ent. - .' '; , '
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perioe 1-10 19{4.
1ndivi e..ual. . Tr".inirl wr."l e "'i th
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ooopere.tion during the co:.rtnr:; r'):ffensive. Close l1F.ison with the French wa.
:ua.intain.ed this period.. one knew \I!jJ.en the F.ttrc.k- Wr".s to begin. All
Task Forces had 'bean rrad.e up and. est;:bl1shed (aee Genel'P.l operat
ional Order 16. 7 Hay 1944. 3 mA in S-3 Journal 9 1944). All Taak: :roroa
COill.enders and their un! t8 wei ting for the 'word The aftemoon 10
orders recdved frOlll :3 DIA to aaeerrib1e fl.U forces in vicinity of LAUllO, Italy
(H91794?). The battalion :roved from bivouac, P:ElErA. Ite.J.y (NOO5966) to an aa
.senilJ.y area near LLURO, in two (2) serials. ::eattsJ.ion clo.84
bivouac at 1l043Q8 1944.
pf"rioG 11 Na.;v 1944. At 0230B Officers and key }.TCOts mad.,. a foot
recormais&nce of. tr-.e fOl"flPrC wrJ.ch tl.ey w01.ud attac!t anc .returned l45Qa
!.:a,y. :Bat talion 001<. ar.ceI' WP.S convoy- cO'l;:ander of tl:e Task Fore e to nove from
Vicinity of Ll'U'RO. Ita4r (!:917947) into an attE'ck position in the vicinity of
S. (E850982). one-hundred-fifty (150) vehicles were
to I,Dve in one serial across the U:lANO (pontoon bridge) (1.1859942) which
.the be.d knocked out several times previously. The J.2U"ch order was arrang
ed. so if the bri was out durine the cro saing sO le of all types of
vehicles would be across the GAP1GLIArO River. The bridge was hit by
shelling the crossing. However the engineers were rigLt on tha
spot ane. tllcir iIY'.ediate <.t<;tention all traffic crossed and in
the p.ttack posi tion by 12030')] 1944.
_ period 12 }tray 1944. (see *2, 12 '.944) At 1123OO.B
!94.4 the 1leaviest Allied Artillery b?..rre.ge ever laid down (rer-orted three
(3) tiLles grea.ter than EL A.T).: on onC' attl"ck beg-'n eIld did not cease until
tl:.e infMtry stpl'ted forward in the break of light on 12 The Tazak
Attack on CA&:'ELroRTE. Italy b egElll e.t 06 OOI.!pa!',y A using two (2) platoons
at:acked tOWE.rO S. COSHA e o..,.?'35) with two (2) platoons of French T8nk
re!'i7.::"o::rcrs in ::-osition viCinity (M85098:!) oven.'f'tching as tile tanks e.nd infantry
(2nd. !lat t: lion. 4: RTT) e.f..vanc ed. The ac Vl'-I1C e was slow c.ue to AT ano lIP :nines.
:B WEIS a tte.cking Ital..v from the rig:lt. ':'i:.e six (6) Assault
Gur.s (105 lilT'! SF) was in firing :r:osition at (M84-9,?58) to give direct supp>rt to
tr_e attrcI::ir:g tanks of A and:B. G and D in reserve. stubborn
ene..v resistellce WE-_S encour.tereo Sl'la. very heavY concentrr.tions of enellV artillery
ann ;;ortcl' fires was placed on our teJlks and infalltry e.t intervals throughout the
cay. At 1600.8 a. coorciinated at':acE. was :::ad.e on ::AS.:::-utR':l". r..nd by 181SB
tl:e infantry hao. occupiec' tr.( town. The t?_l'lks Cic not rnter tr.e to't.'n, but. gave
CI.il'ect fire sl1pJort from 50 to 100 yaros o]ts1de the tOWn. The Assault Guns fired
on rositions at the req'.lst of CO:1f;e,ny OOI!1!!P.nder, A. and silEDced
an ene.. y :.nrtar position behind Hill 335 (G941006). General De l>!Onsabe!'t, COm- '\
;;;andlng GC.11erp.l, :3 DIA saw the attrck on CASTET,KRT!:. prd he callec'!. the
Batte-.lior. to [O.1s OF ?..lid eXY',:-essed :hi8 for the r>ction
t?..nl:s ciie in Pi ria,"; tLe ?Tench Infe..ntry to take Italy and S. COSl:!
e ! . ;'-'0 0 l::a'.ny A 10st two (2) tanks. one (l) by AT nines and one (1)
by eil'ect fire from- AIr weE-pan m' ..d C0T-2ny :e lost one (1) tE'nk by 2.rtillery f1re.7
period 13 1944. The FrE'I:.ch Ir:fa.ntry we.s advancing toward ccP1'1:C.
(Go'3Y<009), 'but cc'te to rO:3.d blocks tanks coule not :>.dvance as as
tl:.E' inf,ntry. A he1:;eC' up a few strong points in CASTl!LJORTE.
Italy n:)t' "::l en O'.lt curing tl'e fig:ting on 12 }:ay. ApproxilllLtely
t:o ti:;.e road ti.l.!'c:gr. ULIAJ"O. Italy' rest'\8.ble to tanks.
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Md supported the prench !r.fFllltry- att; c.k on l-!. RE.o\:'-'!. (38::E:-;19). At:7003
C ttnks gave excellent fire suprort on ::. :E(lC'Cn:.c to L.c 88th
Infr-ntr:' tivision U. S. which wps on our left f'!.r:r-k. -':On:!p'l.;" A ..;)V E'c. S.
CCS:;1 e DA:1Al:C. ItE'ly to S. ItH'.:. At 2100B to ;et so ...e rest <,nd eo
r:o:c-pmy:!J l"nd two -;l:ctoons of :r \-!ere in reserve. Ti:
AS8A.ll.'.t Gun :u,o.toon reI!'6ired in firing' "!'Osition.
period 14 1944. 00u;a"'-:' C p.nd one r:,.<-.':o')7:. "'O ..7'c-lY D ccr.
the FTpcr. Infr.r.try e.ttp.ck toward :tF F.
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had taken ccmrr. It:;:.ly p.ne. 7!0vec.. "':.:.(; ;:.e: s (' t Le r.ig}t
wl'.11e t:lf' en6ineers 1;-. a criC'<e at (G8030S3) ",l..ici. ::ac' !:'::;",((, ',10' t t ;c..v;::...ce:
A Tt'sk :El)rc' "-ll:o.'r ::e.j0r :.'2.c.. ,,__:;: of .. : '0, Trc,c: ",::.o.... t ':!;c.MS, a
Squadron of TE.r.k Destroyers rnd Rf'cor.ne.iss r.c of t-, RS:; ..over, fl'c;:1 CAS':':I.:::r
Ita.l.v tl-;,roUtgh S. a:-.il '.lr t to
ward AUSC"!,A,. via 1:. (l.i819S.IJ) a.t 1100B. Coo..:.a;.c".er at
dus1t kovec" OO;upa.t'-Y A, two (2) 1) e.ne GtlL r-lat:::cn (six
g'\Uls 105 mi:" SP) fror.: vicinity S. U'T.:::ZC. (r-.35C;ij2) t:- of
ItaJ.y (aaroo25).
. period 15 1944. CO-:;::'E_r:.;:r C ant:. one- :tiLE'.t-Jo:' :"0 .. :r
til'1ued the e.ttack toward Italy. Ass!'u'.t Gun (six 1'j5 "
sp) re:IlE'.1ned in firinr::: pos1 tior. at (G8ro025:. co:..:re.ny.A 8.'1c. two
D UDved through Itf'.::'y 8."'ld l.a.lted on roe.Co et C=:'E' (::')
!,latoon A at 1300B .!.:oved to vicini (G790',j7::; to
he1:. Infantry mp enenv ""Osi tions 'A"i'.1ci; furces ::af ra.s
led up. co::..V..IlY C and, (1) n1.ptoon 1) . Itf
(G790058) MO. Ws.S A1'SCIA - S'.;iff "l1".7" r..ui:::
tance WaR :net along vicird.ty S. A,'T('''IC, 'Itely fire
disabled two (2) COr.1J)Any .C. Task ],,)rcf', \iFS
r .ched AUOO1jU,. Ita."y at w1U.:.aut :r:eeting ,(' ..::r !'e-d stc:..nce.
. period 16 I>1a.v 1944. Corrrpany:e ane one (1' n:.atoon l' was
u8edin the attE'.ck toward ESPmA. Itf'ly (G734090). The road junction a.t
(G77409l) was taken at 083Q:e ane the att?ck conti:rl.uee. ES}'!:?JA, .. with
one (1) platoon COIr.pe:.W p" as the adv:'Dce !'JOint. At (G763095) e. strorl:[; r-oint 'WllS'
fI.f result four (4) Elld (3) crews werc lost by
enenr AT '"T11e e.dvance wes un at this reint. Tl'.e Gun
platoon h8.d IIOvecrrnto firing at (G7840'n), ane. t".eliverec.. fire or. roae
vicinity (G789068). however the daLl8e bad been done. d es A ['!o( .. Me. two
(2) platoons !J "elje in reserve vicinity AUSP-IA. (G?90058).
period 17 ZvJl1y 1944. POIi1pmY A and two (2) platoons C'Oi.:;P:1Y :r went
into the ptte.ck at 0600! tOWard !SPERIA, co'"ye.d.es C and. :n p.nd one ("'..)
platoon D in reserve at AUSOrIA. Itp.ly 1l1'der co. 8.1.d of tte.lion Co':l
JIIUlder. Th!JEXecuti ve Officer Wf'8 at Lt col de' s CP wor\:irg' wi th the
attacking mi ta. BY' darkness Ji;SpERIA. \ Itel,v "P.S occupied A l'.!l.d two ..
(2) platoons COfJra.l1Y D IIOvecl b,eyond the town whe-re rOf.d. ar..d del.oUtior.
held. up the! Third. TI',11Y D joir.ed CO::1"1l!".oY D in the ncbi ty
of "SPERlA, Ita.!-y. Three (3) l.t Guns ;:oved fro vi cin:" of '!,A" I
to vicinity road junction
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perlolt 18 :.!ay 1944. Co:p:.ny A ?nc, two ..:Y:lr:r t continued
the fltte'ck on t Italy ane S. CLIVA. Italy. C :loved froTl vici
nit),,' AUSONU., Italy to vicinity !.()rTI""'''::r,I, a.t 190QB. IjO;llpany:B alerted.
to UDve forward, however plans were changed. ComranY D tp.l";"':s were usee. to aid
in lOpping up' infantr:T!!I8Il whi.ch 1ad been cut off by ertillery boy. bar.;'"
ra,ge in vicinity ((}695123). Three (3) Assault Guns ;;oved from vicinity ATjSe"!A.
I taly to ESPEP.1A, Ita,'x (G74JQ99; "
, .
, period 19 1944.: lJoxare.ny:a nDved fre::': ty Al:'SC'IA,
to vicinity 101'1'TICEL:JI , ItE1J.;<r at 030QB a.'1d WElS sC:.eoU1Ec. tc C'ttc:;r.:::: ir.. vicidty
S. OLIVA, Italy. However Lt col de La;1i>il1y, COm::eJlding officer of Task Force
was killed and nlane were so :P. took up e. re:e:'lsive posi tion near
S. OLIVA. Italy. L loonpecl up ene.y infF::!tryr.'len who had infiltrpted
the S. CUVA Valle,v vicini ty (Q690l20). A a,'ld C were in reserve.
Three (3) Assf.ult GWlB ;.nved to vicinity Itely ::Scnjocll"
Ta.sk ],:>rce relievedLt col de La ..billy1s Ta.sk ]'Qrce nigl.lt 19 i'rq. 755th
Battalion was to the TA.slc FOrce for continueo
period 20 I.jay 1944. (see oyerlp..;{ #3, sit-.w.tio.1 ?C
Bonjour Task Force \tU'l.s towfl.rf PICOt Ita.',:'. C0 1-..e. iu 21,(, D sll;pported
the atte.ck on g. LEUCIe (GC 7::'),79) and. Rilt e.nd C\;.t :j,gL... PIO(; - PC-:'TFI.KRVC;.
co;upa.nies A and :B were att' ('i'.:ing toward PICa. It'ly. sE:e:.. r,u ty 'Le COl.lfuSClO
from this on. It WF.S VCJ.;' difficult to' finel out,wt.at t; w::>uJ..(; be.
period 21 ;iia,y 1944. verbal orterB receiv(': fro .. col :Bor.jour B.t
21153O:B z.,J&.Y 1944. One (1) Rce;i"lent of R:!?T wilJ. fttt' E'.t 1700 with
an Ar ..lOred Group:nent co .yyJf:ec of COi".I!)rdes A. C and D, :r.s.nk :gattaJ.io:l. and
OOLp'.nies :B. C and D, e:..c. six 105 IJ.. 1 SF ':)f the 755ti. Te.r.k e.nd one (1)
Squadron of Destroyers, 7 RGA Wlder cO'..&lld of Lt col RObers. Lt Co.!. Ul-yne
cOLllIB.nding COrapRnies P, C I"nd D p.nd six 106 lllJC SP of 755th 'I'F.r.k :?Rttr "-ion. The 0
objective Was COLIErBhYDE. Italy ane: line of We S Ei '..l ;;2'7 (1;1 f st of
The rir;!:.t flarac consi sted of Co:;nu,y :R, 756th '!'ar":': fo1l':)WE!d
by CO:np'ny:a, 755til Tnnk: Pattalion, a..'1d D, 755th ,!,all";: :Be,t ta'.icm was to
nrotect the reC'l'. TLe left flank consisted of 75ct:. :; __ '0
foJ.lowed by Corapan.y 0, ?55th Tenk Battalion. 1:, 7;;6ti:
",.:.s in resEorve of L. L""'JCIO,. TWo (2) l)latoons of' T?nk wre to
follow aOlll'8-'1ies :a end. 0, 756th Tank :Bp.ttp,lion. One (1) :nlfttoor. of Ta..1.'k: :r;es
troyers we.s to fo"..10w COli'.:'.ies B l"..Jld at 755tr. T.?nk: Bntt:::lion. B ar.d
:, 755th Tank: :eattalion were to be ir. before the ;;.ttFC.< started. to
overwe.tcl: the t\-10 (2) cOl,panies cf tl:E; "56th Ter':: Al Sf,; tl'e T.l"J: Des
troyers were to overwatcl: ini tiaJ.ly ellG. t d)Ve fo;n.1E:rC in bounds. T:.e
finally got stp.rted at, 1800] under :mst conoitic:'s. 'i'he SUIl. an.d vir.d
was us ane the ene'y t!'"rew in a t errific of artilJ.er:
r
Tl:.e sun,
arid dust the visibil1t:
r
e.lost nil. '!'ne 1.nfantry sufferee.
casualties. :;:11e e.ttf'ck wi at
period 1944. P.!i8f orcE):-'" recd'Tee. ar.c. .er.ts
beir.,:, 756th T(ni: !;P.tt[:','c.ion to reliev?'J.r C'J.ife.1.ies ir. ti.e fror.. t liL.(s
.... 2fficer, Ta."lk Ba.ttalion re::eived. orcel's to

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ti_c ct:.rkJ.1CSS ":;C)' -'.' ;.;::, .prnics rc,'."..ec;. buc!c " hund.red yarcis to
r.d: :'e<'.e!lis. ';'11"-:--::':'8<;. Tr.e ener,\y stubbcrr..ly rlefendin.; ara
:. ,,;i tL t:'.r.kn, AT ,... <'.rtil' .3."lc. s:;all ar:.s fire.
period 22 lp.y :],4. A was ir. reserve. co"'parlies:B, C, sad
D attacked. to\-; rc T..L::''';-.?X. I (GS2'3".02). Assr-u'.t.:;.un fired ir.
froLt cd tl.e cidr...:; t:.ili:s. T::';'(. \'!:"s c.. stubborn
e.e::':ense ar,e" OLl.r tCl:'CS ' .... e':: :.l)ving wi th cautio::-Lo "'53rc. :-:.r":': .. V.. or. arrived
at 07':)')3 [ne:. at wOl"'d w s reC"eivef t::a.t T'nf. 3atta:!..ion was
"'eli rv(d JC.i.Ld "nO. for p. couple &.;:'--8 to rest a11c. do uainten
E'.llce. :-,ersol:nl ha.s f,:'!.tigued all ve:..icles r.eer' eo ain'j er'ar.ce. The
as" (' .'.J:.2G. in vic:Li t:r of ::. The A.ssLult Gun platoon
(s:'x 105 SF) re" uir'. c" i.l 1)(} s1 tio;1.
pt rioe a;I ::'9U. Col Bonjour sent er. (;ffic (;1'" to the :B.sttal1;)n
O} :'i as>::et'l. t;-. Assa:i.l.J.t Gun plato0lJ. to fir' a ;;1:'ssiv.'l. a;il.1'oxirD8.tely
hen :,'cli.f\'E:0_ ij:\lt we:ce ar.l.xiq.:..s to :!:'ire and aa::ihilate the
fOnt'.';". firer I'm !tr:.ly 8.<'lC a. of vehicles
P ..C ... co... :Tt.!".,' v ,,-_ f.;S w (;1' f cd 0 L:t includinG thr ee enentr tar":: Seven
(7)0) 106 ;i.:, !io'",it .... er werlO firer the r:fternoon. This fire
cro.(e "J.j) P ..e.n 'beforp it anc. CllI' troo!J8
to Ti.!;:i tCl: ens were bro'J.ght u!> to the fOI'W:'ro e.rea and the :B rations
to :a>:f' net." 0 i.l.t of the old.
Feriod 25 ;.;?..,:r 191'.r4. vehicles being rrerylrea for future cO!ibat.
1I:hat tanks could 5t to in tlie front lines. At
1250]3 Lt Jol S\'ictte, ALS, :3 DIA g&lve verot'tl orders to :Battalion that
the 755th Battalion was relieved from 3 DIA and to CEl reserve and
;.JQve to vicini t21 Italy (G713101).
period 26 to 20 1944. Reorgani zation, minten8llce performed
on all vehicles end in t[-nk platoon tc.ctics. crt tique on previous COlli
bE'.t ... s. School ctarted. for all replacements.
period :ay Verbal orders received' :trom 2nd Armred Group
1300 !-lOurS 755th TEI.nk BattE'.lion would reli eve 756th Tank :Battalion in
vicinity Italy (G230340). COmpallY:St 755th Tam cOnpJ.eted
relief of COIIJWlY A, ?56th Ta.nk :Battalion at CAllPI7El'0. Italy at 22308. '!he
less :13 cl.osed area in vicinity (()365227) near
Ital.y, at 2030:13. it>r details see overla.y, Incl .,,3, r:er
t
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:Battalion
Lt. CO 1. I,. Layne, 020317
Co ;n;:'E'I1Y "N!
capt. Charles L. Ricks, Jr, 0456129
Co ',many ":8 "
ca:!')t. Fl'li.:;ene F._ ;ru>rpe, 0207661
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1 - :.:ay
1st Lt. Hahil ton!.. C'e.tlin, 0390092
- :::.
1st Lt. Harold J. 0456030
Co '::')."1'.21 liD"
1 26
capt. Roger J. Teyssier, 039822'4
27 - 31
1st Lt. George R. palfreyuan, 0450600
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,l.t Lt. Botfmrm, ..lphW.
2nd Lt. "&teon, EYen\ v.
S/ Sgt. !ar'Z'8l'&, J08e S-
s/sgt. Drew, x,avreno. (lna:)
.a/Sgt. Mu.ell_. 'Oli.,er e.
set. Landor" JC!-epb. G
&,.<rt. Tschantz, Rull S.
Cpl. Howell, ]!81U'7 D.P '
Cpl. W1lker80n, !rho A. __
cpl_ BPW1!I.n, 1IaZ'17 o.
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pf'e JorUn. Wlni.. ]!
pt'a J'errone. LOuia elMI)
pte Deec1e. Richard p.
pte'Sla.ter, George s.
pvt Espinoza, J:lI.v1 d N.
pvt. Aldr1 dge, Hubert (Ina)
pte YOll.-, Sdwin W.
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T;rpe

.ru&re., Arturo M. pvt. 39077914
0 KIA.
1944

Robert y. pvt. 31283252- 15 Ml'-Y -;.944
C KIA.
.' aall, OlAtFton L., !eC4 38054123 ' .
13 XII.
16 1944
, "na. "..81"4 J. 16023l.ro 16 1944
tee "
13 KIA.
:reurr
1944 ... Martin J. Jr., cpl.
:B XIA
16
:(
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Qandell, J.e;ph G. pn.. 32191653
:B KIA 16 1944
la;;.:. ,. Gardner, pa\t1 W. pvt.
l3 KIA
IE MaY 1944
Helt, J'rederick H.' pvt. 33414941
:B KIA
16 *'1' 1944 .
Schult., Walter (m'l) pvt.
39154860
D 'KIA
19 Mq 1944
Ward, llobert p.
s/Sgt. 38029822
0 KIA
20 1944
Reed, Olitton ,.
Tee 4 ',38080211
0
ro f4i,y 1944
ni.
Linton, Roy J. Opl. 3806282'7
C KIA
20 1944
ld.Uer. ObaltJer M. Jr., "lee 4 13044232
D KIA
?l ,.Ia;r 1944
UisliDfj in .Action
. lrovn, 00'7 L.
s&t 38054463 :B
MIA
1 1.941
Imt (Ina) Sgt. 38029395 :B lC 1944
Bol1ine, !)eWer E. Cpl.
. !E 1944
n-1ceon, )l)rr1s Y. cpl.
38029471 :B
i;IA
16 1944
0ol:ier, De. T. Tee 5 6994578 :B
UA
16 Ma;" 1944
(JOlc1:n1ak, George i
1944
.. pvt.
35725490 :B
111.
16 l>Jl.y
orth, llar1 J .
pvt.
3M85213 :B
l-lU 16 1944
y. !IOOle, Stanley W.
er1 352021539 C
l!IA 20 1944
curti., William i..
Pfe. 35021663 C j.llA 20 1944
Tan .Alltyne, Elwood 7. pvt. D
l':U
19 }f3.y 1944

Wounded in i.ction, HOspitalized
J8p1noza, D&.v1cl N. pvt. 391'70926 Med tet
Dri. 13

]'errone, LOuis (NHI) pfc
:32192913
C 'La
l!% JliA.V
1944 .
Mcat '.;:-l"7", J,ngU.. K. Sgt. 38028842
D Sli. 19 M.eY
po at. :Burnap (N!1 ) let Lt 01015067
D StfA
!.944
pick:ms, Ho-er r.,.
C LIA
22 2.944
porter, ]Darl E.
". 2nd Lt 01014264- Atcbd
DlA 13 )f3.y 1944
EVans, Garland (tria) Pvt.
35636840'
:B VIA
14 1944
.Aldridge, HUbert (In.1I) ptc
A I)ii. 14 1944
r
1944
..nch7, Wesley. J. Sgt.
l3 llrli.
15 !11:{
Techantz, Ru.8sell J.
36020929
C LIi.
15


Sfarlu. Ho'Warc 1'80 4
C VIA
15

1944
CorBino, Albert i.. pvt
C Dli.
15
M3-Y
1944
Vollera, EdtJin w. ptc 38054733
D LIA
15 l-J3.y 1944
JOseph T.
Pfc 32193077
:B
IJ(A 16 }-;ay 1944
Slaugh'er, J'ii..:-:"i e L. Sgt. 39077835
i. DIll. 18 1944
7,ldon A. Tee 5
D StU.
19 :!.944
Harrison, Gerald S. pvt. 36"36166
0 SWA
20 1;8.y 1944
:Barrera, Jose S. S/Sgt. 38029663
D nti.
21 l-flY 1944
J.t,'Ueller, oliver c.
S/Sgt. 6833214 D nil.
21 1944
Rowan, Harry o. 15012558
i. DlA i'!lY
1944
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in Actio!:, Hospitalized Contlo..

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Joro.an, lie pfc 31210921
DWlr1,
A 22 MB.V
(l:LI)
Pic
Ttl"
22 _
1944
1944
A SltA
't:e.tson, E\"e:-ette v.
2nd Lt
A StiA
22 1944
Tl"iolo, J.
Pic
A LIA 23 *'Y 1944
Hildge, :aill K. pvt. 3745q925
:B DiA 23 1944
ce.tl1n, F..a:li '.ton lie
1st Lt 0390092
n;A 23 1944
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1,., Action, ReWr...ee. DJ,ty
HIli t t, E"rE'rt L.
1st Lt
RCl
L'iA
13 Hey 1944
}>u.11 !1IP.n , : tOll 4.
1st Lt 045(11)1
:B DTA J.944 14
!!off::lAJl, Ralph
1st Lt 01013668
:B DlA 14 )JI.Y 1944
Conn er, Sgt. 38029406
:B DiA 14 V.a.v 1944
Rowe J.1, Henry D. Jr,
C"",:". M1951f4
:s D"A
14 ;;ey 1944
}.:ex w.
Tec 5 35232644 Hq
LWA 15 i.ffV 194.4
Sla.ter, George s.
pfc 14065773
F 1l'lA 15 1944
Drew, :r.,ewrence (mI)
S/Sgt. 14005818
A LIA 15 14lq 1944
Deece, Ricbard F. pfc 32193(3)
:B LIA 17 1944
:ua.ndor, JO Septl G. Sgt. 6144781
:B 17 1944
!forreC', Havard (lnl) pfc 342674(Y..
Mad :oet
IlIA 17 1944
Wilkerson, Thomas A.
Cpl. 34160086
.A. TtlA 18 Mt7 1944
ltobert c. 1st Lt 0456099
A LWA 18 Ma7 1944
Jenne, Burton J.
Tee 5 35280391 Det DU,
Sim1cek:, Alired J. pvt. 38054521
.A. ViA 22 Ma;r 1944
22 _ 1944
R.1cga1la, :BelW.y pvt. 36$()2132
A DlA
, Ricks, L. Jr.,
capt 0456129
.A. IlrIA 22 Mq lW.
]itZkie, EdWard L.
S/Sgt
38028940
.A. LIJ. 22 )N 1944
Tt1.rkalo, Henry (}T:cr) 2nd Lt OlD15671
A LlA
22 )fq 1944
J.
1st Lt 0456030
o ll4'A
22 __ 1944
Ficke, o.:-r1 H. 1st Lt 01015781
C DlA
_ 1944
:w3 r anan, James :B. 1st Lt 0361521 Hq DiA M IH 1944
Har-t 1 ey, pfi.rd S. pvt. 32724431 serv
LVA
25 1944
he 00lliilnt B:
The operations of this :Battalion during the IJI)nth ot MaT haTe been
extremely d1ffi cult. Tlle fortifiee,tiona of the Gustav Line and the Hi tier Line
were not the only obstacles encountered, the terrain val vflr7 lIOuntainoUi _4
rugged sr. d the road net cpnsi ated IOO stly of winding, narrow, IDUJI. tain roadB. .
Th1 a t1.on uacle it. imp>S8ible IOO st ot the time tor tanks to operate ott the
road 8. The att.!'.cks then were canal1 zed down road. which _de it -7' tor the
to deland against armred uni ts by placing J!! cans alone the ro84 _4 'b7
using roai'. blocks, blown bridges, road craters, .and_ JJd.ne 'allks ud
A!l guns WE're a180 encountered.. '!her .voul.cl'f1re fro. wel1-c..,,...
flage<" prepared ;.x> s1tiona and then wi to other p-epared pod .s,GDa. I' va.
i'i!OOssible in T:lOst eases to these guns or bn-. the ob.tacle. ui511
th'e enginp.erB came forward and redueed them.
After the penetre,tion of the' GutaT Line, the attack torward
BO rapidly tl:Jl',t co"municatione with the forward elelDnt. ,were TC1 cUfficult. It I
would bave been impoSSible to taintain contact betweeo elemente of the JattaUon
. ,
RESTRICTED
witbo'.lt the four SOR a45 rA.dio I thE>.t we vere temporari4" authorized by Fifth
In sone casea we used. tvo stations which would haTe beon 11ilfX) ible wi'bout
the extrr- radios. Al though supply' dW1J)8 were move". forward 8.8 lOon as po.dble,
the lillli tee:. road net Dr.de it neeeaa': ry to trevel I!8IIY luile. tor lupplie..
the E'.Xtre.. radio s vere used. for transmitting requelU to our SerT1ee tor
these supplies.
!he progresa WE. so rap!. d tbat DILI13" Unea intoruation ot the .e.
in our front and the concH. tiona on our tlanks were not received in time to be ot
'Value.
The a1x aelf-propelled l05mm guna were grouped into one bat
tery ano. gave c.irect 8UPrOrt to the leading elements ot the :aa.tta.l1on. The fire
El1lP.P>rt rar.dared by tl.esc wel.'l.pons cannot be praised too highly. I consider the
fire fro1l1 these the best ;dethod I have at llV d1sfX)1a.1 to clestroy AT guns and
8elf-pronel'.ed. AT gU118.0n one occasion the fire alone froi.1 these guns broke up
a strong counter-a.ttt"c.k consisting of enenu tanks, Infalltry. px:.d self-propelled
AT guIls. defini tely destroyed tvo !!t>zk V tanks and. severF..l other vehicles.
The tank oo'!Ip8Jl1 was used to DDp up grou:rys of Q.c.uan.
tr..at had been out off. The:v also followed the med1Ul1l tanks Clestroying resistance
that the med1Ul..i tanks _d y-e.Sled. In IOloe instanoes, light t!U:'ks were used to
;"'roteot the flanks and ree.r of units engaged. .
It was found in this oner::-tion that it is eBsential that every tIdIk
be eo.\l.1rped. with a This :!3pttalion lost at leA-st three tanks and
:mat of the crews in them because ff!Very tank vas not so _
It is also very urgent tnat a truck, either a ton cargo or an
:--:arts be Su.T'.ie.d...to trw.!.sport radio repair equi ..tie t and
A':. ::resent I ;;;ll:->ttec one of ..'{f l'lPPl.v trucks 01" this purpo.e
t..E ::'09l'l of tl1is truck rre.]{es the sup:oly rro"Jlem !..ored.1fficult.
'.r ;,E' nl'::nred., traU.er s wer e fc>'.l.UC to be un satisfacto Tl".EI,Y are
too :.. eFV' ar.. c. 'r.i:f:f1oult to tow with F'. ton truok. We found that it wes DUCh
L ..
ore b
1
.e to add the 45 r')\1nds to tl: ' load of t:'le truck ratl".er than fow tl::.e
t r!'i :"er.
It is bel1evee:. tl:E.t a 3/4 ton truck should be supplied each
truck woule solve t1".e proble:il of S'J.Prl1es to the different units of
Cl \'!L:,.e-:1. it is not a.s one
11..'" :"f-tucck .... nee nrovec to be ul1sstisfe.ctory in
wounded E!>.:tre:.,ely rough :!"icl1ng the womdec1 oomplained
of tl-e unneCE'sss.:r;r j?rrille- r;ncl jolti:-.e; tl:.e;" receiveo.
Tl..E' IiDSt criticaJ. '!)roblf'ili f!',cir-,; tHs :Battalion is the failurE' to
tr?1'1e-c'l .a,r:rorect replace:!e.'1.ts. TUB :r:att&lion has been
ov,,:::, nt-ver been aille to bet treinec ArllJred replace:nents.
X:ien iE ,c(';::'(" it can tr:".in otb',r branches of
tl:..e SP1'vicE'. tr.::,s C')l;.(j tion 'l:-ut in
t; e t:o:.heo }.ost in cu.h't carmo)t 'be rer>lpcf:'c-,
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to I I !be OeDlral, ...1DctOD, 2', D. c.
1. Ja 0'",,_ witll. 345-105 ... latW:r b!aJ8A, c1at84
J..-, lCJ44, .".etl Beoarcl. aacl B1ator1e. ot OrgaDuat-iOU-,
,ila M 'J14.,na,.- J..tteI' ,1nb clated 22 1..., 1*"',
- ... .., ftl8. 'J144, the tel.l.eIdaI repart . ___ _"i. ap'a. the.....
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1Id111 .. 4l64, l!Q, l/lDO,ooo, Sb..u 120, 121, J
128, 129, 336, l37, 143, ]44, l5O,' 151. 159.
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a. of th1. bat.u. aD 1 111D8 1944. 'bped"i_ fill ..,.
. .' 1M Wtau. _ at"..... u.. haaIa C..,..
!lie J._ 0 I (m-.), Aua1l1" CJaa Plaw. aDd _ (1} plate.
'.1 a.'.. C .. D _ t.atecl at 1365221. 'CMpe1J7 B (1IiDu), AaD
..Plat....... (1) ,a-- of 0.....'. C alii D _re Sa YJe1a1t7 fit
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.a.s. ltd... .. enr2q 11, 11..'1_ .. .r 1 J_ ltU
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ll' 117 tile _ fit I'_ ad-"7 n"'DI ana. Due til., .oal4 4epltr
.1........ " II" ... fta1I'iwc a nitt nazo .... _"]a 4e1'''''...
__ tM IIlal at.", ,_. ,edU.... __ NI4 1Iri4ae.,
" u.... 111-.... .. 81w .. tile ...,.,.. .r ear ...... _!ala
, ...., If ... (At) ......... III ..... _0atere4'!a ..leoW,
... ,..s.u.., -.. .. en" ...... tMt!a.. !be tazb ...
.... _M7 _._- u.., ." ... te tIl.!IItaa\17. Oa IIJI80kl .s..i_
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Perlccl 2 JUDe 1944. .lt 053(11' the l8t Platocm of C e B .owd
out d_ a1a ra.a te COLta'IIIlO (Gl69489). ,t O2OSCD the 31"4.llcer1aD
SpUilleo....' ..... Be.s-t l"8lJ.ne4 the 4tb SpU1"'oan
.lt 02081' the .lault ClaD PlatOCll, _ (1) plateoA 0Jt Ce C aD4 .. (1)
plat.. fit c. D were araere4 to .on t. IIOBrIUIlCO (G200390) rr.
DTO (G24025O). 0.. .(1) fit C re.'necl Dear .CII'l'KUIlCO GIl traU
to SIGII (Gl.8S46O). 0. (1) platoca of c. C att.ctecl 1I0Z'th tr_ Gl984S1
at l2OCB. -Gla platOClD fit C. D 5a re.ne .lt 021SCG C. B reache4
1t .., COIDr.EBO (Gl69489). OM (1) plat.. f4 Co. C .t laeav zoe
.1ataDce b7 arliille1"J" aDd j! t1re 1A tbe YkDlt7 fit COlD 'IBSO (crlOO480)
aDd wi'thdNw at Q2l83Ca. 0. ta1lt cl1aablec1 'tv D hit .. tract aD4 ... b7
4Srect art1lJ.eq hit.
'erio4 3 JUDe 1944. Ce B with e!&bt (8) tanb left 1a op
c..sltle'" Gat 1a dltt__ no__' ", taM
t1lO (2) tuta per tuk tOl'Oe. 0. ..... 1IP h1&bwq 16 to YAlIICIIl'CIII .
(Gl.OlS30), nachq there at ()3093QB. !be other 1iU'ee .wed lortIl'17 814e
r..u taard twl(&ZWO (Glt"') .. PAJaTRIn (Q080600) t. Coni' the r1&bt
tlaDt .r the diY1aSa. al
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..e.r et tU battali- .". it7 COlD- . I'
J'D&O (0169489) at 0312CXB. !wo taDb reache4 ZAGAJlOlA) dUK.
1'00000tdb rtIIIChe4 na1D1t7 fit at duk.
Peri. 4 Ja. 1944. Ce B ac1YallCe4 tbrou&h ZAGABDlD aid pro
oeeded t. tb8 do1ldt7 or 1'960963 _ere aati-taDt t1re ... ncOUDteN4 lat.
h the c1q.
.er104 , Jae 1944. Co B a4TaJJCec1 .._ral.:q letbweet, t.
the kat of aa. aDl &1'1'1.... at "8,." GIl Bi&hwq 14 after 8ft'8nl IIw'p
.t1rId.lhe. ,.ita the ....,.. .ere thq tocat up det_iTe pcNIltlca _ :rna
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1UIt1l rel1end OIl the 8th Ja..
'er1ocl 6 JUDI 1944. !he batt.H .....s trGa CQIUIURO t.e
r952640. !he.aft.... rout1lle :ro.a -.reb.
Peried'1 J_ 1944. !he batt&u.... ordered to .,. to a
".. blTOUAC po.itlO1l at 1'8lO66" wh1ch ... aboUt 6 til._tar. tr. RCIII.
Perl04 8 Jm. 1944. C. B ... :re11..c1 at 1'&1"... u4
the battal1e wh1ch blTOUaced at r&l2664.
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Per1ecJ 9 J1ID8 1944. Orders were received troa 3m DIA to
aon CID8 coapev ot ..ul1ll to vlo1n1t7 of VETR.II..Ll (.&392150). There
cmter. were liven bT Chiet of Stat:t of 3rd DIl to bivouac at A3352Cfl. Co A
aDd Bq Ce cleaed !a this position at 09183m. At 09203m orders were giveD
CO 3 BSa to lIOYe Co A to tOlt'll of TUOOABU (J.2,8259) b7 dark. the order
... iIIpouib:a. to execute because of distaDCe and tratf'io j Ullleel on the road.
Co A aDd the J.G Platoca were 1D ro9:.ABU at 10043CS. At 1007()(E ODe platoon
..... 'lIP tile Y.AIaI'l'DO road with two platoons moving Barth across country
alq the 25 .orthiDa grid l.1De with VAIUl'ANO as the
e."eni.... !errain was ftr'7 cU.tt1cult and ene..,. resistance was strong at
PIdBjIO (ul5372). R_
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nder of the battalion aoved trOll ReIIE to TU9:ANIA
- 10 J.... !he '.eault Omls (rIla) tired on crossroads 1D VAlENTAlfO with
1IIIboa result.. Co, bivoqaced three (3) kUOIMters due West ot IIARl'A
(2'4388) D1aht of 10-11 JUDe.
Period 11 June 1944. V.AID1TAHO was entered without
re.1st..e. Co A passed through the tawn, crossed the large flat vallq
.arth..st at YAlDl'dO aDd established the iDtantrT on the high ridge running
We.t tro. LADR.A. U2l8493). The re..iDder of the battalion IIO'Ved to 1'220400.
Peri. 12 J1ID8 1944. Cos B aDd D IMJnd te v1c1n1t7 of 1'150490
with llisai_ o:t -ppartiDc the 4th Tunisian Regiaent :lD cutting Highwq #'14
at 1'16(52). Co C aoft4 to 1'230470 to suppQl"t iDtaDtry of the 3m Algerian
BecDat. ne .beaut GaD Platocm aond iDt;o po.ition at 1'20,3436 and fired
_ LI.TDl (&2l.8493) with excellent results Companies B, D and A attacked
tenr4 B1&hwq "4 aDd aat IItr., resistaDCe with mch anti-tank fire. Both
.l &IIIl B C ....n1 lost .. tank each b7 anti-tank tire. Tanks of COIIIpaDies
B aDd J) repell. an eDelll' counterattack with mch 1088 to the enellT. Co A
repellect thr.. (3) "pc"ate cOUDterattacks in the rlcinit,. of ll8>500.
Peri. 13 June 1944. Ce C :lD a defensive position
_ the road :bl the Y1c1nit7 of M. IlAGlO (.&229475). 1at Platoon of Co B
jeiMcl Co I) GIl B1ctnrq 174 at W,,19. At 210CE, 1st Platoon of Co B .aYecl
te Jleacl J1IDCtiCID Ll ROlTA (.U6OS23) .. eccl1piecl it. Pulled back at clark
te biftU&O at WS519. Ce A attacked the aarJliDc or 13 June with two platoons
1a the directi_ of ..,.1'14 trca llSOSOO. At about 13l43CB, Capt; Charles L.
Rick. 11', CMpM7 C I mer ot C. A aDd hienior LieuteD&llt, let Lt Robert
C. !h...,, were tilled b7 Mortar tire whUe -.king a toot recODD&188aDCe.
At about 13183QS 1st L1ntaant Robert Paltre1Uoll, CMp&D7 C"...nder of
C'OIlpUlJ' I), ... tUle4 'b7 a IlDiper. !he 1e of these three tine atficers,
all apers.... taDt tighter., .a. a .evere one. fhe7 were officer. ot the
t". that oannot lie replaced. l)ur1Bc the dq, the ..sault Qan Platoon tired
204 1"OIIIIIla _ (.&218493) aD1 100 rOUDd. '. fthicle. Dear GlW>OLI.
Pwie4 14 JUDe 1944. One (1) platOOID of Ce I) and 3rd Platoon
et Co B ....a out trca LA. ROftA thrOU&h S. QUIRlCO (1163543) to SOlUIO (J.l28S58).
latut17 U4 taken S. QtJIRlCO ad ltal1an Partisans were in SORdO when
t-..n ele... UTi.,. there. 1at and 2ad Platoon. of Co B aDd 3m Platoon
Co D were t ... te S. IEOlURDO "(ll58564) b-_ S. QUIRlCO but the tr&U Deeded
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(UoH64), t .... 1apualUe ...liti... tlwr., returned to s. Qt1IRlCO
... 'ft1"" tw trdl w be repdrM.C. A .as rel1ewd. C. C aoved to the
&W"7 Iff ltftII.l. .
PerW 15 1... 1944. 0.. (1) platoom: of Co DaDd 2Dd PlatOOD
et C. I ..... flo.,. a. Q11DJCO toward CjSJ.'IU, I AZZARA (.Ul.S655) ria 1IOI'l'0000
(.a17e62J). 1ft &ill 3ft PlatMDa C.'I t.at ... route to JJ.65590 where
I'la.... teot the tork tflr CJSl'ILL'AZZARA ria CjSTIL Ol'TlERI (ll59612)
PI ... 1l!OUO (Al23628). In CJSDLl, I AZZABA s_ r.s1staJJCe s _t aDd
tM plaw. et 3ft Platooa, Co I, bad the 1pIUU1 uperiuce et turD
1Itc sharp o...r 1a the t ... aDd haviD& a 7_ J.'t pn tire aDd IliBS hia at
rap et 15 JUde. lis tatrk tired at th. .... iutaDt aDd did net II1ss.
Sal,... wn _ W 1a tile ton tbat th. taus had t. pull back to MOIft'B
..... Jl!ght. !h. Ut Plateaa Co D IIOY8d trOll SORAlO (.U28558) ria
S.AI QUbo t. A]6,,90 ....t 1ate res..Te. 2D1 Platodl Co D lIOYed .troa
T1e!a1t7 A14051? te sa GIOfAIII (Al68636) npport1J1c the 1Df'antr.y. Th
.l..&1I1t pM -..4 to position on th. outak1rtaot SS QUmlCO ami tired
.1P'tea (18) roala at C.ASDLL'AZWA.
'.ri04 16 lUDe 1944. Th. 1st Plat.. Co B and 1st Platoon Co
D IIGftCl ".. CJSDLl,'J.ZZAR1 to road 1DtersectiOll AfII]/)71 to receift orders.
!Iae plateODs wre split siDe. no taDt destroyera were present am their Ilia
81_ wer. It.. J..ti_ .1030'712 aDd A(f'f71:JJ:,. Lt Hughes coaanding the tanka
"i. nppert et _ oMpa'V' ot 1Df'antr7, r.ached their objective BJ AO'JO'l12
.ithout tDc aflT resietaDC.. Lt palla command1J1c tanks .ith ODe ccapalV'
.t 1IIrallt17 advUlCed to Aa'lfII14 where heaT7 "lIT reaistanee a -.t aM atter
bitter filbt:lDc tor aenral hours their objective .as not accoaplished. Lt
h11.- biTouaoed at Artl6714 tar the n1Iht whereas Lt Hughes pulled back to
Bl Af1IlJII1 t .. biToaao. C supporting 3 RTA adTaDCiDg toward PUll
CmAGlAIO (AJJ27042) troa th. South .at stitt resistance trOll artiller.y aDd
AIlti-tallt tire aDd loet one taDk aDd two ere. I18J1bers b7 anti-tau tire in
T1e1Dit7 at W3'71,. Th. beault Ckm Platocm aoncl 1Dto position at A654l48.
. 'eriecl 17 IUD. 1944. The attack was re8Ull8d. So stitt was
the resistance tHa South fit PI.lII::ASTAGBAIO the plaD of attaek .aa changed
t. tlut th. ton trca the West) however, RJ ArtI'.f126 JIU8t first be secured.
Th. Th1r4 Plat.. Co B 30iaed 1st Platoon Co B at .1(1'12712, howeVer, the Jl12IIber
ot taus dK not aat. a:r ditterenee due to the terrain liJI1tatiOJls. Armor
..s road boaD4. !hie 'area ..a ideal to deteDd. Lt Hughes repeated aa_
atssion as of the 16 lUll.. Lt Gebbie'. 2Dd Platoon Co C II098d troa vicinity
.0I'1'ORIO (ll70623) te .1080681 where hiB platoon remained tor the day due to
the taU1Il'e of ecoupJiDg BJ AUl'.f126. Yel"J little progresa .aa ade, however
the ...,. withdrew dur1Dc the Dight. The Assault Gun Platoon tired 455 rounds
10,.. 1D tt. T1c1Dit7 at PIAJl:ABTAGlAIO (.uJ.2742). All tire ..s obaerved and
, "'r7 ,ooci renlta were obtained.
Period 18 June 1944. The adTaDCe continued on two uss lead
t. te SJlI'I<Il1' (Aa23?26) and P:wt:ASTAGNAIO. Lt Gebbie with 2Dd Platoon
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jo1M4 Itt f1ot1e 3ftPlat... Co c .t IJ A1II7'" *' l4OCB. u CIenSc 3d
Plat_ Co B aid L1i ..... 3ft Plat_ Ce D .,.. to 8. rIal w nppert tile
0... ".1" Col WlaDa _.&ICIDQUO (I99CmV), h....., th1a .ttuk De
.teppea 17 h.av _.,. art1l1.17 &Ill ..ut1_ of read at .""".
ABC DeasO ... GOoup1e4 b7 1Dt..,. ."1DI IdPt 11-19 J...
. Peri_ 19 .r... 1944. Lt Botftiu 2al Plat.. C. fa (4 t ....)
&JIll W &114 31'4 PlatOODe Ce D aon4 te .AR) m0880 (19907'10) wbari 1 ...tioa fit
aed1_ taDb .,.. to C.&S!IL ..1 PIdO (1989796) UMl 1 aectloa to 1"0770
where a b1_ brJ4&e halted th.ir ad....,.. !be two plateau at 11Ft taIIb
aupperted. th. SataDt17 att.ok _ MCII!SLADRCIII (196"90). J) rel1ne4
tfr NOI"IaD1at1cm. The"'" hacl bee. oaJllCleu.ct iD whiml til. "5,tIl 'taU
Battal101l"oul4 'be }'8l1necl, hewnel" qre...t wa. -.4. to ...... ...
aecl1_ 1IIItU .u.at.lI&DCe could W pert..-d _ fthlola.. .\ th18 t1ae
COIIpGJ' B had .qtour (4) tuk. optrat1q. 'file 2DI1 a1I4 3M Plateau Co 0,
aona to T.lc1D1t7 of ABBADIl SjJJ'A!(D (.Uom,). 'fIl .1..-1t CIa Plat..
a0ve4 h1te peeition at AO'18842 to npport Co C. !be7 t1rec1 .. 1d.u1_.
P.Z'104 20 Jae 1944. CCIWpdl' A rel1e'nd .le.... C.....,.!
B aD4 C 'llhoae fth:lelea "'1". baclq 11l _ed fit ..uteDallC.. CapaD7 I
Y101D1t7 BARBDI (10'12'104). Ca.pan1.s C alii D a.ellbled :ba v1aiai\7 PIlI
C.ASrAGlIAIO (j,lDC7145). Lt 'furka10, 3r4 Platoon Co A, re11e,,", 2DIl PlatOClD
Co C at ABBADU sALvATCIUC. Lt D:rw with two (2)tuta jo:l.Dld Lt 1Ioz'all'
ArIlared arous-Dt 111 Y101D1t7 CASTEL d.l.IdO (1990'1'10).
Period 21 JUDI 1944. lit Dr.. GroIlp IIOn4 tbroa&h DCliIAlO,
(.00683'), __ omact with trieDllq ele..-ts at IV A020Ba) at l53C1S &D4
their .bwJred withdrew to .ocmc:aso .. .,. to SAU.IOI..l (1956'1'10)
to bi"fOa&C tor the mpt. Capt T..,.a1er with ..... tub .... flo .lElDmso
to IIOIrlCELlD (1939189). lit Pepper uiDe tbree taw aupported. the 1Dtaat17
in occuP.J1Dl IICIrlIDRO (Z9)4852). One tuak troa Capt 'f.,...1er I s Group joiM4
Lt Drew at SALlIOLl. !h. I.aeaUlt Oma PlatGOD retUl'll8d to rear area y1c1D1V
PUlCABl'AGUIO.
Period 22 JUIle 1944. l;I; rew'. GrRp ...a to aASSa de c.lCIII
(181'843'. !heu ad.1aDC..a. halted clue to the blowD br1clp acroes
OIBRcam Capt 'f.,.a.ier with a1x tanka I'..."med m MorrIeILID a.
reeene.
Period 23 JU1'le 1944. Lt Drew'. Grollp IlOftCl acr08a the )11011
OJIBR<B to &T 1'198863. Lt Turkalo' a 31'd PlatOClll Co .l Mftd tr. Tlo1D1t7
A 052875 to y1o:ln1t,. SEGGIABO (.1006835). Capt 'fe7Hier with six tanka II09'8Cl
trca MCI1T]cELLO (1939789) to CDIGIdO (1870'795).
Period 24 June 1944. 0J1 24 JUDe, Lt Drew' a GroI1p aow4 to
CIVrrELLA (E783913). Lt Pepper with three taDks .awd to CAS.AIB at 2130 B
to 30m Jlajor Dcclel1er'. _iD tarce. Lt Turkalo re.'ned 1D ric1n1t7 SlGGUlO.
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Capt. Roger J. Teyssier,
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Capt. lugene F. Thorpe, 0307661
Capepy S'
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1st Lt. Harold J. DeBrine,
0456030
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1st Lt. Frank H. Watkins, 03'n218
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let Lt. Kilton A. Pul'_n, 0456101
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1st Lt. Ja_s B. Branan, 0361521
Aerrlcl gOJIbIQI
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Capt. Warren E. Baker,
0405316
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lprplt B'ID
1st Lt. Jaaes B. Branan 0361521
1st Lt. Carl I. ricke 01015781
2Dd Lt. I. ThOliPSOJl 01016165
let Lt. Hem'7 'lurka1. 01015671
S Srt Edward L. B1tsk1e 38028940
'lee 5 Burtcm J. JeDD8 35280391
ftc land Norred 34267404
Ptc Patrick T. RUe), 16051166
pyt Idwarct S. Bartley 32'124431
P9t B.Dn1' R1ItpJ.la 36302132
Pro Altred J. S1a1cek 38054521
Pre J_s L. IIcAiIldll .
38054739
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Capt. Charlas L. Ricks, Jr. 0456129
Cp1 1&rr7 o. Rowan 15012558
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Per1ed 2' .1'1DI8 1944. Lt Pepper with tbrM tanka aoftCl hta
CASAlB t. TicWt1' U04894 where read bleck halted their _ftIlCe. Lt !ark
aleI. !h1rcl Platoon JIOY1Dc tc.ard CASTBlIUOV.l (1976907) halted .t Y033878
t. ...it farther arder.. Lt Drew aoncl tr_ C lV11'1LLl (1783912) k rio1D1t1'
113'912 operat1Bc 1a ..817 rough terr.1n.
Peri04 26 .1'1DI8 1944. Lt Drew'. Group .oncl tr_ riciDit1'
K'13'912 t. L&IIA (r16094O). Lt 'hrtalo
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!bird Platoon IIOYed through CjS1'JL
novo (Y98l838) aDd l.o.t two tW. b7 e 1ft tire 31lst lIorth of the ton.
Lt r1Gb'. !h1rd Platoaa Co C rellewd Lt !artale'. Plat... lit Pepper with
three taDk .and tr_ CJS.&IE CY'1Cl4886) te IJ Y808928. h ..... et jnar
w ftr1' .lw' d1l8 to the .._l1ti_ u4 JI tiDe
Peri" Z1 .1... 1944. C.pt 1'87.111 aDd Lt Pepper with tOur
taDb ..... tra. BJ Y808928 to riciD1V V'191JfT10. Lt t .. witb tbrM taU.
aOYed tr_ Y83494'1 rieUity smo to ..1c1ldt7 M. (Y834947) where _
(1) taDk w ai_led b7 .l'l JI1De. Lt Dr. with three t8Dt. aovecl tr_ I.UI.l
(V'1619)8) t. &T l'79S981. ne Artilla17 Cub PlaDe d1rect1Dc .rtUle17 tire
OIl e SP Qaq rel1nec1 the taDt. tr 1IJI.t Spot- ill the T1c1ll1t7 Y804946).
1'he !bird Platocm C. C WaDCe4 te demit,. CjSTIGLIam (Y9OO9l7).
- PerW 28 .1'1ID8 1944. lit Wat.em. with thrM tank. lICWed w
CAS:ldO Lt Drew'. Qroup re-.1Be4 1D y:lc1D1t7 'fOOCBI (V'7'14974).
Lt Peppel' with tb:ree taU. ruaJM4 ill aD .,...toh1Dc po.itiOD 1D y1cDit1'
Y'19896, flo. 060CJ)-2QOCIt . !he ft11"Cl Plat.. Co C IMINd '" &T Y9Q4CJ80.
Period 29 .1'... 1944. U Drew'. Group IIOftd tr. 'fmcBl te
...:mmo (9'10'198'). Lt W.t with three taBU IMWed t. CASdOl.l (1824814).
" Peppel' .-n4 tr_ y!A1D1t;r "9896' til I.T Y993992. Ba Bq aDd Bq C. IlO'NCl
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!he operati-. et thi. batta110n dur1Dc the .mth of June haft
twthw 3ut1tW the acJe :IJl the Battle Report tor the ..til ot
1aT, 1944. ' .
It wa. al80 t0UD4 that lt ls e..ential that 'rank Destra,.r.
(..10) -.- SIIo1llle4 !a tile faDk-IDtaDtZ7-ArtUle17 t .... !he ,. gun _
...te4 _ the --4 tat OUlllot sacoe..tulq cGllbat the Geran SeU-Propelled
.,.., If, IIaZ'k 1', aDd lark VI taDks. It the terraiD perll1ts, 'raat De
tr.,... ahoulA onzwatch the tuts a. tbq 110ft tOl'Wari.
hriJII thl. .cmth'. operati_, we bact aD Jrt,1l.l.er7 Liaisoa
Off1cer trOll the Jrt,U1.17 Group s"Ppart1Dg us attached to the Battal1oa.
fhe pr....,e fit thl. ott1cer eD&bl.e4 the Battalion to haft the use at the
Artille17 Piper ClIb PlaDe to .pot e.. taDks .. atrcmg pe1nts as well
a. 4Jreot the t1n of our 10,.. SP Gau (11-7). !hie L1a1eon attloer aleo
,aw the ru14 ArtUla17 tirst bud iDtonation on 'the position ot the
1Dt&Dtr7 aDd taDb thu pel'll1ttlDc the artille17 to tir. aJV'
111..1-. _ 'fth1cles u4 iDtaD1ir7 that were. los. to our trout l.1Des
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9 JaDIIa17' 1944, sub3eata -.Istorical Recorda and Histories ot Organizationstl,
rUe AG 314.7/322, _ le"er Headquarters Fifth Arm7, dated 22 JaDUa1"1' 1944,
.... _".ot, tile AG 3l..4..lB, the tollowiDg report of action against the enelV
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!be battalion .s .ttachecl to the henoh bped1tiOD&l7 Corp
!h!t l!ia\tal1oa .. COIIpaJl1e. C and Service was located at V798961ne&r
taJeU, l!m. COIIpaIQ" C operatm, UDder Duval Groupe_ut of the 3cl DIl
. _ iIlthe Y1c1a1V of JW)1 (Q861P63) glY1Dc direct support to the Prench
1Dt1llliU7. Se1"Yice Ca.p&IV' .... located at ARCD>msA .985767), trALI.
1M bdtallon wa. IA1pportiq the 3d DIl in the &c1vance CD'
IlIIIl (.,'115), rrALt. S.e OYerlq 11, SituatIon as of 1 Jaq 1944,
... OperatlODal Order 123 tor 1 Jul1' 1944 bQa the 3d DIl tor det.ued
u.tNCt1C1lSe A. the. acivuce lcrth1rard proceeded, the eDeIl7 rear guard,
Ma1ataDoe be_ stitt_ eapeoiallJ in the .ctor. where the terra1D .
othrecl _twal ...... tar the JaDllUftZ' of Armor. Several strq po1nts
were encoUDtere4 oa tJae patten 'ot aall araa, _chine sun, aartar, artUle17,
..It..pl'opeUecl aacl &e, IIlPPlaentecl b7 extend" use Jlines ..
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'lap .1Sbre fire. oaea.a1onal cOUDtel'attaak1Dc to holcl 111
,..taDt road.Bet.... h1&h poouDd tor ob...rvatlcmJ honnr, by the steaa,
.rel.ItI*:a._ pre..... __ the IDled the ..., .... toroed to 11
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Period 1 - 22 Juq 1944. The 4 Dill relieved 3d DIA and the
batt.lion' wa. r.l1e'f'.d trOll .tt.chment ot the 3 DIl and .ttached to the 4 DIIII.
The 894th Tank D.strcyer B.tt.lion was. .ttached to the 4 Dill. The co-a,ncUn,
General, 4 D* two Armored Groupe_nts ot tanks and !Ds under the
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tro;rer Battalion to giv. c11rect support to the Bondis and Cornet Intantl"J'
Groupe_nt.. S.e overlq 12.
Period 1 .1'ul.7 1944. C supportiDa DUTal Groupement, 3 DU
in advance CD SlENA (Q835185) had occupied RADI (Q864063) meetin, stitt res
istance ,.peoialq trom artil1'17 tir.. Battalion less Company C was located
in vicinit7 'V798961 awaiting orders trOll 4 DIOI who was in the process ot re
lieving the 3d DIl.
Period 2 Jul.7 1944. COIIlp&D7 C encountered ditticulty due to the
terrain, .mad areas and demolished bridges in keeping up with 1n!antr,y as the7
slo.q but st.adi17 adTanced on SIENA (Q835185). Companies A, B &n4 D per
tormed _:lDt4naDc. CD vehicles aDd weapons. Lt Col. .ttanded Staft
.etiDg at 4 . !C .t TroCRI CV774f116), rI'ALY to receive plans tar fUture
operations. Lt Col Bevington, CO 894th Tank Destroyer Battalion in command
ot two (2) platoon. Co B 755th Tank Battalion and one (1) platoon reconnaissance
894th Tank Destroyer Battalion, to support the Bondis Groupement on the di
vision lett sector and CO 755th Tank Battalion in command ot Co C 755th Tank
BattaliCD and Co A and one (1) platoon 894th Tank Destroyer
Battalion to 8l1P!'01"t the Cornet Groupement on the division right sector.
See Field Order 12!J !"rca 4 D. 2 Ju:q 1944 and lIovement Orders 3 1944.
Period 3 Juq 1944. C supporting the inf'antry- ot 3d
DIl reached Q842l70, the outskirts ot Sm:A. The C .G. 3d DII. was very anx
ious to occupy the town ot SIENA (Q835185) betore his division was completely
reliev.d. See Special Instructions tor Occupation ot SIENA, 3d DIA 1 Juq
1944. Executive otticer 894th TD Bn contacted CO 755th TIc Bn to coordinate
plans in the use ot tanks and TDs and work out means tor supply and evacuation.
Company B moved to vicinity RJ t;fI06089 where the 1st Platoon came under com
mand ot CO 4 RSII and the 2nd and 3rd Platoons j oinld the Bevington Groupe
.ant.
'eriod 4 July- 1944. The layne GroupeJDant composed of Comp&r17
C, Ron and Assault Gun Platoons 755th Tk Bn 8.nd CompaDiY A and Ren Platoon
894th TD Bn assembled in vicinity ot S. COramA (t;fI53lc;o) working with Cor
net Groupement, comprising 2 R'1'II ot 4 DO in their advance toward COLIE d1
VAL D'ELSA (Q673304). The Bevington Groupement reached the line Q650220 and
Q688238. Companies A and D 755th Tk Bn in reserve at V798961 near TOOCHI,
ITALY. II. MAGGIO (t;fI35226) was occupied by Cornet Groupement and
parations were made to move on the town of COLIE di VAL D 'EISA (Q673304).
The Assault Gun Platoon is firing position at Q759l95 near S. COLOMBA, TIALY.
The Bevington Groupement was advancing toward MANSANELLA (Q663254) where
they were stopped by a blown bridge at Q678259
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ot BELVEDEr1E (Q698292) when approxlmate:q 100 e118JV Wantr7aen supported b7
tour (4) Mk VI tanks counterattacked One platoon ot TDs and one
platoon ot tanks went into at Q69828> to aid in repell1ng the eDeIV
counterattack. I.yne Groupement assembled :In vicinit7 ot Q'715265. Assault
Gun Platoon IIOVed to r:(162249 Southeast ot 1I000000IOOICltI, rrALY. The Beving
ton Groupell8nt reached points Q652265 and Q66127l where the,. encountered DI&D7
AT mines, road blocks, cleao1itions and heav,y arti1ler,y tire.
Period 6 J'uq The layne Groupe_nt supported the attack
ot the First Battalion of 2 RTII in occuWing HU1 238 (Q6<J1304) and Bill 289
(Q699311). See Operational Orders IIZ7 attached to Journal 6 Jul;r See
overlay' #3 for approximate tank and TD positions. CompaD)" B tanks
under Bevington Groupement reached Q651290 and Q632200. Assault Gun Platoon
supported the I.eyne Groupement in the attack.
Period 7 1944. The Assault Gun Platoon moved to S. CAS(Jm
(rtl20267) and fired CIl enelll)" positions at Q698313 and Q689314 with good re
sults. layne Groupement remained tor the day at Q695305 and rtlCl13lD. At
lOOOB, two (2) tanks and three (3) '!'Ds were nushed out to repel a counter
attack near Vla PINI (Q705313). The enelll)" was resisting especial
17 with artillery and mortar fire. The French infantry occupied the town or
COLIE d1 VAL DIEIS! during the night 6 - 7 J'uq. Mines and demolitions held
up the advance of the Armor. Bevington Grourement supported infantry in tak
ing EORG_:,TELLO (Q646306) where their tanks were rorced to take cover due to
intense enemy artillery fire and tbe difficult7 in maneuvering due to the
rough terrain.
Period 8 July 1944. The leyne Groupement remained :In' defensive
position in vicidty Q7C'f1')W since the right flank of the Cornet Groupement
was open due to extrell8q stubtom re si: : ce in the 2 D IK sector alcmg BW7
/12. Three (3) tanks from 2d Armored Group were attached to Comp8Il7 C of the
Layne Groupement. Bevington Gro'..lpcr..ent moved to Q6493l3 to fire on enell)"
tanks which had held up the infan:'ry adve.r.C'e; howevt:'r, before our tar.ks and
T1:5 got into firing the enemy tunks withdrew.
Peried 9 July 1944. The Cornet Groupement had J*shed forward
and had occuried Hill 218 (Q668332). Layne Groupement remained 10
defensive position in r..1073lrJ. Bevington Groupement moved to Q648321
where intense enemy artillery fire sopped their adVance due to
the limited road nEts and rugged terrain.
Period. 10 July 1944. The Cornet Groupement was holding force
on tbe high grwnd North of COLlE d1 V!..L D'EUi.IL (Q673304) in a double flank
ing movement on the town of POOGIDONSI (Q69lJS1) using the Bocdie Groupement
on the left f1..ank and elements or the 2 DDl on the riGht flank. The
Groupement sent one (1) platoon of 'I'Ds. to vicinit7 RJ Q691.3l8 to protect the
infantry in the event or an enemy counterattack. Bevington Groupement made
preparations for the attack on SAN Gn!IGI:ANO (Q608355)
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Pe:dod 11 July 1944. The enemy was *tubborrll7 resisting the
line SAN GIMIGNANO (Q608355) and POGGIBONSI (Q691351) and had fierce:q coun
terattacked in several points succeeding in driving the Wantr,y troll Hill
218 (Q668332). No change tor the layne Groupement. Bevington Groupement
advanced cross-country to vicinity Q61032> in support ot the Bandis Groupe
mente
Period 12 July 1944. Cornet and layne Groupe_nte reained in
defensive positions while the Bondis and Bevington Grol'pemente attacked the
town of SAN GIMIGNANO (Q608.355). The Amor of the Bevington Groupe_nt gaw
the intantr,r supuorting fire trom vicinity Q5952.38. Bitter resistance was
encountered and the intant1'7 was unable to take the town before darkness; how
ever, they consolidated and held the ground gained.
Period l.3 Juq 1944. Cornet and Le.)rne Groupements attacked BID
218 (Q668332) and MONTEMCRLI (Q675340) using OIle battalion ot inf'8I1t17, 0Il8
(1) platoon ot tanks aDd one (1) platoOll ot TDs. The attack belan at 150m
and both objectives were occupied by 1700B. The Bondis and Bevington Groupe
menta occupied the town ot SAN GIMIGNANO (Q60835S) at 11000 atter a hard,
long battle. At J.6<Xm the Bevington Groupement had elements of Armor at
Q605357 and Q595356 in support ot the advancing intant l"7. An enElll1' counter
attack was repelled at CASAIE (Q610366) at dusk with heaV)" losses to the eDeJIYe
The Allied' artillery rendered excellent fire support in repelling this counter
attack.
Period l4 Juq 1944. The French held a Review at SIENA (Q840190),
rrALY in celebrating Bastille Day. A small group from each unit working with
the CD' was represented. Generals J1l1n, Clark and Alexander inspected the
representatives before a huge crowd who had assembled in the of the
historical tOlm. One platoon or '!'Ds trom the lqne -remained 111 aD
overwatching position at MCtn'EI4au.I (Q675l4O) while the remaining ele_nta of
the I.eyne Groupement moved to vicinit7 ot B<F.GATELW (Q6463Q6). Col De181188
assumed cOllllllllLlJd ot the Comet Groupement.
Feriod 15 1944. The Assault Gun PlatoOD moved to
West or COLLE d1 VAL DIEW. The advance during this period had been slow
due to mines, demolitions and heaV)" artillery tire. Plans tor an attack OIl
.OOOIBONSI (Q69lJ.51) using Armor was anticipated, however, after a toot reoOD
naissance b7 the taDk and '!'D otricers, it was decided iJlpractical. One (1) pla
toon or tanks and one (1). platoon of TDs tra. the Bev1ngton GrOl1pe_nt. advanced
to po;fnt Q576395 while the remainina elementa re_1ned 111 the vio1n1t7 of
CASAlE (Q610366). POGGIBONSI (Q6913Sl) waa occupied b7 the French intant17
supported by' arti1le17 tire since it was to aet Araor into the
ton because ot demolitions.
Period J6 July 1944. The t..yne GrOl1pe_nt cr mated to Q6663Ql,
COLIE di VAL rrALY. 1st Platoon Co B relieved tra. attacm.nt 4 ISM
and attached to layne Groupement. The 4 D* went OIl the det.nai_ aD4 __
preparations for relief b7 British units. Farticular emphasia _a placed CD
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out successThe tOllD was a total wreck trcm Alll8d bOlllb1Das" IU.Des and
demolitions prevented Armor trOll enter1ng the tOllD untU BDc:lneers cleared
the entrance. One (1) platOOll TD. and one (1) platoon of taDks fro. the
Layne Groupement aOftd to vioinity at POGGIBttiSI (Q691351) in read1ness to
repel en8117 counterattacks. llement. at the- Bev1Diton Groupement reached
BJ Q57',7398 and toot up tir1nc positions to protect the roads fro. ene.,. uae.
Period 17 Juq 1944. The siiuatlon 1D the 4 .

sector -had
reached a stand-still as the intant17 had dug 1n Uld preparations completed
tor their reliet. The Groupe-.nt remained :fi:l position without ohanp.
Warning Orders received that this battalion would be relieved on 23 1944
aBd move to asaembq area :In vicinit7 SALDE (Q23)240) SOl1tb ot H1I7168. S-2
S-3'wlth Recmme.1ssance Platoon selected bivoUao area near POOIGDOO
(Q3502lO) and left the Reconnaissance Platoon to clear area ot mines and guard
area pending future movement. First Platoon Co B joined I.e1ne Groupe_nt at
Q683326. Elements of the Bevington Groupement reached QS69401 and Q623402
to await further arders.
Period 18 Juq 19,44. The en81ll7 had llade a quick withdrawal and
contact. with the enam;y was temporarlq lost, so the French Want1'7 took. up
the chase in place ot being relieved as -previOl1Sq scheduled. 10 cbaDp in
posit'ions of the Groupemant and the Berington Groupement. Ca.p&1V'.1
relieved trom attacm.nt to 4 BSII and aoved to v101Dit7 S. CHDlEHTO (Q686208)
to join the Layne Groupement which was supporting the Deleuse Groupement.
_ Period 19 Juq 1944. The Layne GroupefJ8nt, less COIipaDl' A
755th Tk Bn, moved Borth POGGIBONSI to vicinity Q694371 where the Araor
took cover ott the road since the advance furtaer was impossible due to a
blown bridge (Q6W372) which the Encineers were repairing. Eleaents of the
Bevington Groupement reached VARNA (Q5S8465) and S.LUCIA. (Q6l3418). There
were not enough Engineers to remove the AT ll1nes so crew members trom the
tanks and TD s dismounted and gave the .g:1neers a helpiDg hand in order to
speed up the armored advance.
Period 2) Juq 1944. Elements ot the Bevington Groupement moved
into CERTAIDO (Q605443) and the vicinity of CASTEIJ'I<m:NTtlfO (Q554S08). The
LQne Groupement asseJibled in vicinity at PoPPIAllO (Q670391). Two ms trca
the le1ne -GroupeJDBnt .oved into an onrwatch1lJg position (Q666422) at dusk.
Period 21 Juq 1944. Two (2) platoons of the Bevington Groupement
set up a road block at Q6034'!l1 while the remain1ng elements were in an over
watching position near CASl'EIFlmENTXNO (Q554508). All UDits ot the 894th
TD Bn were relieved f'rom 'ittachment to the CEF aDd at 190tE moved to the IV
Corps (U.s.) sector. Britlsh':uidts had completed their reliet in
the 4 DMM sector. Co a and two (2)Rcn platoons of 894th 'I'D Bn lett th.e
Groupement and joined their battalion. The I.eyne Groupement comprised the
755th Tank BattelioD with ODe (1) platoon Company B at CASTEIFI(EDTmO
(Q554508), or.e (].) platoon at CERl'AIDO (Q60S443), COllpaDies .1, C
and ane (1) platoon Co B in vicinity POPPIANO (Q6?0391), Company D in reserve
at S. COUI{.BA. and the Assault Gun Platoon in tiring position at
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Q657301 now in support ot the Bondis Groupement wh088 mission it was to main
tain contact with the enelQ' untU reliet coaplated b7 the British units. Re
liet Orders trOll ritth AI'II7 received and lovement Orders issued to all COII
panies.
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Period 22 July 1944. Since British ArIlor and intantrJIMn had
moved into the 4 Dill sector, no turther action b7 the Bondis and Groupe
ments was anticipated. Arranpments ware completed tor aovement ot this bat
talion to bivouac area in vicinity at P<!n'EGINatI (Q3S02lO), frALI. The COII
manding Ofticer attanded a meeting at CEl Headquarters near SIENA (Q835l85)
where General Ju1n, Prench Corps Commander, presented the Croix de Guerre
avec Vermillion (Corpe) as a unit cit'ticm.
Period 2.3 1944. The battalion IDoved troa vic:1nity COLm
di VAL D'ELSA (Q666.30l) to vicinity p(Jfl'EGmmI (Q.3S021O). Closed area and
opened C 01llll&Dd Post at 093C13.
Period 24-.31 July 1944. This period devoted to -.intenance ot
all vehicles and weapons, care aDd cleaning ot personal equip_nt aDd basic
training. Critiques OD Combat I.sSODs during the Italian Campaip.
d. Co.Mere:
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Lt. Col. Clyde L. Ieyne, 020317
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Maj or Herbert B. Fowler, 0350231
Comoany 11,11
1 - 31
Capt. Roger J. Teyssier,. 0.398234
Company DB"
1 - 31
Capt. Eugene r. Thorpe, 0.307661
Company nCR
1 - 31
Capt. Harold J. DeBr1ne, 04560.30
Company liD"
1 - 31 1st Lt. Milton A. PullJ!l&ll, 0456101
Headquarters Company
1 - 31
Capt. James B. Branan, 0.361521
Service Company
1 - .31 Capt. Warren E. Baker, 0405.316
e. Decorations and AWards:
Purple Heart
Tee 4 Wallace L. Jackeon 3a>28701
Pvt George A. Ram.ir!!'z W419.32
Tee 5 Thomas' IC. Burgess 381.65115
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Pte Leonard (NJa) Dunn 34268885
Pte Michael J. Triolo
Pte Melvin L. Busa .37lJ.2lO6
Pvt Dona;Ld B. Benson .3667'1n1

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Pvt Benny WI) Rimgaila 36302132
Bronze Star
Pfc Ray E. Signor
39154836
Pvt Albert J. Perles
33494639
Pvt James D. Jordan 34160255
Tec 4 Howard (ma) Sparks 38080227
Citation for heroic achievem.2nt in action
Sgt Ray G. lewis 39229808
Unit
Croix de Guerre avec (Corps) from General
Juin, French Expeditionary' Corps.
f. Casualties Int.JJ&ted on the EneIllY:
Unlmown.
g. Casualties;
RA COOE DATE
Pvt KIA 13 July 44
MlSSING IN ACTION
None.
WOUNDED IN ACTION, HCSPTIALlZED
38029685 Rojas, Ralph C. Pvt DfA Co. liB" 9 July/44
38029621 Fojtik, August (NYI) Tec 4 DfA Co. "B" 13 JuJ:i/44
33494686 Hostrander, Harold E. Pvt IiVA Co. "Bit 13 July/44
38.465115 Burgess, Thomas A. Tec 5 DrA Co. "C" 13 JuJ:y/44
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WOUNDED IN ACIION. REMAINED DWX
32585688 Diodato, James F. Pvt LIA
Co. aBn
12 Ju1y/44
010]3668 H01"f'1llan, Ralph ". 1st Lt DfA Co. "B" 9 July/44
Morris, Wilbur W. Pvt LIA Co. "B" 13 Ju1Y/44
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h. Commentl:
The operations ot this battalion during the month ot July have
fUrther ju&titiecl the previous comments made in Mq and June Battle Reports.
It is essential to have close liaison with all units in the In
f'antr.J' Combat Teall.
Tank;, Tank Destroyers, Infantry and Artillery with a Cub plane
liaison proved a suocesstul combination when time was available to coordinate
the plans. The Reconnaissance Platoon is not large enough and ioes pot
adequate equipment to clear mine fields and oonstruot by-passes
f'or the tanks. The Mortar Platoon was .sed in stlppl.y1ng the front line
tanks as the halt-tracks were more suitable than the 2 1/2 ton truck. Dur
ing an enemy delaying action as was encountered during this month, itis
essential to have ample Engineers to assist the Armor advance. On two
occasions the crews trom the tanks and tank dismounted to aid the
Engineers in removing AT Mines.
In rugged, mountainous terrain the tank oommunication was not
satisf'actory. The SCR 245 proved to be an asset in keeping liaison with the
units since the tanks were dispersed over the entire Division tront.
Recormaissance is of' utmost importance

HEltBERTB.. FCM"IER"
I,iajor, 755th Tank Battalion,
. Commanding
3 - Incls:
#1 - Journals
112 - Overlays
#3 - Maps, rI'ALY, 1/100,000

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AG 1st Ind.
Re B/EJI:jrm
FIFTH ARMY, APO #464, U. S. Army
24 August 1944
Through: Commanding General, NATOUSA, APO #534.
To
: President, AGF Board, G-3 Section, Training, AFHQ.
APO #51 2, U. S. Army.
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1. Forwarded in compliance with directives quoted.
2. YJhile nothing unusual has been brought out in the enclosed
reports, it is believed that the following points should be e;-;(pllasized
in training activities:
a. Nothing can replace direct personal contact bet"c';een in
fantry and tank ,mit commanders prior to combat. Advance planning to

meet all contingencies is undoubtedly the best answer to smooth func
tioning in combined operations.
b. Thorough training in mine and :Jooby tr'lp cleClTance is es
sential for all personnel of all combat units.
c. Sufficient tilile must be allowed for the dissemination of
orders and information to permit proper reconnaissance and preparation
for the offensive.
For the Aill'IY COL AIWLR:
/s/ Edward J. i.lcAllister ,/
/t/ 'ED:IARD J '[cALLISTER
1st Lieut., A.G.D.,
Asst. Adjutccnt General
(There is no objection to rectection in classification to
RLSTRICTED provided names of individuals, unit designations and
geographical locations are deleted.)
HEADQUARTERS 2:D ARI.{)HED GROUP
II.m/dGC/ jaw
APO #464, U. S. Army
Ae 334
21 August 1944.
S1.'3JCT: Combat Lessons.
TEROiJGH: Commanding General, Fifth Army, APO #464, U. S. Army.
Commanding General, NATOUSA , AFO #534, U. S. Army.
TO President, Army Ground Forces Board, G-3 Section, Training.,
AFHQ, AFO #512, U. S. Arn;y.
1. In compliance with letter, Headquarters Army Ground Forces, AG
334 (17 Dec 1944) GNGBI, subject: nCombat Lessons':, dated 17
1943; ),cmorandurn, Arny Ground Forces 13o"':rd, AFHQ, undated; and pursuant
to verbal instructions of Colonel G. B. Devore, ldember, Army Ground Forces
Board, AFHQ, fOrYiClrded herewith a co!::pilation of material rel2.tive to the
tactical employment of this corr,nand during ti18 month of July, 1944, and
the IICombat Lessons" derived therefrom.
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/s/ Vi. G. Cronk
/t/ ,\-. G. CRO.JK
Colonel, 2d Arnored Qro'np,
Corru:landing.
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HEAIYjJjJUERS 755TH TANK
APO 464, U. S. AEljy
Combat Lessons for July 1944.
COITlI'landing Offi cer, 2d Armored Group, LPO 464, U. (].
TO
In coupliance to paragraph 2a, lilemorandum Headquarters 2d i,.r"lored
Group, 20 Hay 1944, subject: lIAdministration", requiring the rendition
of a report of "Combat Lessons" to Headquarters 2d f\.rmored Group on or
before the lOth of each month, the following report is submitted.
HAPS: GSGS 4164, Italy, 1/100,000 Sheets 113, 119, 1208: 121.
THIRD PLATOOn, "BII, 12 July 1944.
Objective: S. Donato (Q586323).
Units Involved: One (1) platoon medium tanks.
One (1) platoon Tank Destroyers.
One (1) battalion infantry (French).
Location: Vicinity Cinciano (r;5953
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Orders received at the infantry battalion CP at 1119003 July for a
coordinatE:,d attack on the encmy strong point S. Donato to begin
at 120530B July. Platoon leaders of the tanks and TDs ITalic a route recon
naissance to Hill 380 (:586315) which was selected as the attack position.
The platoon leaders returned to i:'1fantry bat tal ion CP and reported their
attack plans to the infantry con1F.candcr and briefed their cr8V'T me;-:loers
.Armor attack plan as follmvs:
One (1) section of TDs in position v_Lcinity Cincinao
("'595308).
One (1) section of TDs ann oaG (1) platoon of m(;dium tanks and
one (1) platoon of infantry as SeC1.1rity would move at 0230B to attack posi
tion Hill 380 (Q586315).
One (1) section TDs remain at Hill 380 (Q58631 5) 'Hhile the tank
platoon and infantry advanced.
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attack began as scheduled and after tyro hours of COl.-bat the
objective was occupied and consolidated. The tanks used fire and 1110vement
with the infantry mov:ing close by the tanks and pointed out to the tanks
Enemy . gun nests. Ht:2vy mortar and artillery firt; was encountered.
Lessons learned by this operation:
(1) Orders must be given to th(; lowest units in ampls to allow
for reconnaissance and explanation to all crew members the situ2tion.
(2) Infantry is m.:cessary for tank stecurity at night.
(3) Operations in close country: each tank should have a SCR 528
radio.
(Signed) Lt. "iI. h. C'lR\HG
Co. B 755th Tk 13n
PIC'toon kCidE;r
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i.PO 464
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On thu recent drive from Castt:lforte to Ol8na, I was,a platoon leader
in 2.. medium tank company. 'v'ie were working in ciirect support of the French
inLcntry. A platoon of French tank destroyers VlCrc ",';i tl1 ,:ach of
our toems. Our 0 bj e: ctive on8 morning VIas Fico. All r.lOr
nin
i:, vrc h::,d be8n
receiving dire:ct fire from tanks and anti-tank guns. By noon the fir8 of
our t::nks, h';-7's, French tank destroJTcrs and artillery had cit;l(:;;' knock8d
out or driven back all immediate opposition. In this area the Gcr"lan tanks
were firing from behind ::md \;h8n VK located one VI(. concentrate
all the; fire :1 t our disposal to demolish house and tank. In mOl'ninb I
m:::de a l'cconn2.issance Vii th a french tank destroyer officer cmd v;c sch;cted
some, excellent firing positions on the side of a mountain ovcrlookin? a
v211ey .ht th<"t tinl\.; lelY t:mks had sr;:ooth ru'-:;bcr tracks. It
to climb SOrle steep grades so t},C; tank de,stroycrs steel tr2.cks v,ent
first. I could not get eC10ugh traction, i.'ound it was ir;'possiblc to follow
thE-m and had to selEoct other firing positio!lS in tlis ClreCl.. Our forces
t":sre credited vlith four t?tYlks, t,::o ('lC1ti-t,cnk f'urlS and one a:::nmi.t2.on dump .
I believe we could h2Vr3 cotten at l rc 2cst :mothcr taDk if 'fIC 112cl :,ad
(1 more, powerful sight in our ti:1nk. Iii th the aid of my g12'-Js8s I cm:ld see
2. Eark IV leaving the scene of action, my gunnd' could not see
his si[;ht. I direct8d the fire by using the corner of ::l hOU38 2s ::.n ilil'1
ing point and toe mill sco.le iC1 my glasses, but the taC1k.'.2::: in vic:: Cor
only a seconds and it Got 2'.:ay from us.
In the afternoon Ely cOT:lpc:my COr'.rnandcr orden:d me by redio to join 3.
French tank destroyer officer and follo,; his orders as he h2.d Ec ll,ission
for me _ I ';;as told ViC hOld lost contact ni th the ener:1Y and iie; r(; to pro
cUcd illonb a road which h2d been by this 1"8COD'laiss:'!1CEo for
tv'iO ::nit:: s ahe ad. Our sis sion 'iJas to makE; contact with the cDemy 2nd to
c.1.tch up ",,ith the inf2ntry vihich had gone ahead. The V"tl1k d,.:;si,;roycrs over
tC:1ed our o.dvc:mce and Oell' m2rch order 'iiQS tvlO s, one
one H-4, one tank destroYE:r, e::tc. I used the tvro LC'-4
f
s in the o.dVi'[ICe ::lS
due to l?nguage difficulties my radio coru:lUC1icc:tion with my o':n t::nj,s H::lS
i'::r superior and :i,t is very to haVe COi.u'1unicCltion i1ith t;K
covering thE.. advo.nced (;ieme,nt
. ie procced8d doven the; roo.d " fCVI hundred T'rcls v:hen a ilL'!;. VLlc ci ty
clirE;ct fire, vlcapon op8ned 1.1p on m;'l right f12nk. There :l 0C1 thl;
ri[ht of the roctd which gaVE:; us SOtRE.: Drotcction. The shells ;;issi:lg
the turret by a fr..;w lcil1ding 50 YClrds to our lL:ft. I knc.'.: thL
djr<vction they';[ere: coming fro;'l but could oni y guess 2t thL I
directe,d the 1':-4's fire, into 'J. house t'.'JO hundred to our
2fter ']. fc".! rounds the house VJJ.S torn dm':n and I rC:11iz,,-d fir(; -,;,'28
cor:1ing frorl a ttl' distanc(;. I informod CCFl;",'lnrircr :;-,cl he
told me to send th\:. t:lnk dc:;stroyE..r arol;nd JO put dircctlir(; on this gun.
I dislTlounte;d :lnd met th(; tZ"'nk dcstroye;r officl-r Y;,'ly b,-,tl!(;Cn Ollr v...chi
c12s :'.nd :,old him the Re sa.:Ld he Y'ould try to get one 0:- his
vehicles in a position to neutralize this gun.
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I rotllrned to my t2nk ::md Vias about to climb up into the tUl"rC t "hen
2. B2.chine gun open(;d up ,at my gunner ';,'ho '.K'.S closing the
Just then Cln l:xplosion ',rcnt off -and I felt,:. pain in l1'.y h.ft".rm. I r't'lliz(;d
it 'Vns 2. hand grenade ond dove under the t:onk. I pounded on the [',ottorn cs
C2pC: h:ctch with my helmet 2nd just 2S J.ssistant gunner droiJped tlk door,
explosion went off. This hit me in the rcrcr :',nd 2.11 I . S2'1Y for Cl
fl;Y.; seconds HClS a flash, blC? ck smoke 2nd dust. I cr:,v!lcd up t'lroue:
h
th.:: cs
C2pE.- h=:tch 2nd bJ.ck into the turret. l"Y [uymer Clnd ny nu:rJ::>er t',iQ t:,nk openl;d
IIp with their c02.xial 30 cali"l-:lET rl2chine Qlns ':md 2n occi"lsion;.l high
:c-xplosivc;, but the; Gt:xfiDns vl'cre so ',;ell dug in V!l:- only killed :0 fL'Yl. I
c211cd for more infantry 2.nd in a fC','j minutes tVicnty ';\'orc I::2.rch
ing do-vlD the road.
Ti1G coordin2tcs of thE; gUll sent b2ck to our 1\'-7.'s
and 21so to thu French artil1Lry silenced it in " after
they st2.rtl.d firiq;.
I Iv:rncd th2t it is better not to r1c;iJc;;ld on anoth"r
sence .Aftl;r thc:t d::ty, "Nhl.l1 2.11otrkr unit told me to "Go ;:lli;c'-:.d,.v,-rytl1ing
is clear!!, I first pGrson21 foot I borroITcd 3.
when possible ClS it is OftL.i1 quid::c.;r 2nd morL thorough to m2kl: ':' tion
vchicu12r 2.nd foot rc..c0l1n2i5s211C6. E:::ch should h::,v(; ::t for rc
conn2issancc work and li2.ison. In this Ic.st I oft"n h:"d ;T.y pl2.
toon or just one scction fiftc(;n to t';[snty miles from my closGst
LICllL.nt. Re:dio comm.unic,'l.tion sLldo:,. got fiC; in touch v:ith 2ny of :elY unit.
I hc.d to send a tank milL.s to thL r0::-,r to ;J.'1Jcc contact vri th ::ly suppli(JS 2nd
often it ",as most inconv(;nicnt.
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At 0500 hours, 2 July}944, lIBII Company plc-.toen Vl2S ordc.:rcd tc gc into
2. firinf posi tien in the vicinity ef Nuova to support the of
ssc:mcJ, light tanks and inf:mtry '\'Jorking tog(;thsr 2.fter -which VIe;
';,d'C t, follo','[ o1os.:.;ly to lend fire and support until the obj-.: ctive, Cas2.
Lucicc, -,ms cbt2.incd.
For the first several kilometers the advance was i)side i'rom
sli[ll1.. skirr..ishes bebwen the French infantry and Ger::.an paratroopers act
ing as infantry, resulting in the obtaining of several German prLsoners of
vvar.
DJ.ring the advance, the Flench infantry took to moving along the ridges
while the armor took the valleys where possible but it soon became necessary
for the r.,ediums to move along the ridges so as to be iwr;;edi3.tely aV2ilable
for reaching enemy strongpoints around the: !:',any in our sector.
-,;hen the infantry YlaS set to ac1wmce or:. one of points, thE:: Y'lcdiuIns
wc)uld co into position and fire on the point until the French CO;'lmandcr was
satisfied that it Vias sufEciently reduced for the safe advance of the in
faf1::,rJ. At that tin:e th;.; liGhts lflOuld dost;in on the area il!:'c'2:ii
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by the infantry and as soon as the point was gained the mediums
vrould mOVE: fOr'.io.rd and Gaku up a position to fire on the next point. This
tJPe of mov8!:'.ent ,1:.\S carried out all riuring the 2.ttack and v:orked both
smoothly and with benefit to the infantry.
The only example of peor judsrne:nt l,;rl.S outrunning th, flank units so
that ',[hon our objcctj-Je riElS obtainc::d at about 1430 hours, 'lrtil18ry
cross fire lias terrific and took hC1vy toll of the inLmtry -'[l1i C11;:c.:S in
uc:'nd to h2nd combat with D.H.. eDi.;my. Both friendly and e.;ncmy ';rt.illLry '.Jere
supportinG th(;ir troops 2.S close 2S 100 and o.t timl's our ovm o.rtil
ler:)" rnbing in sr:loke ::;11-::11s lit 8rlOng the tanks.
It 'iiClS the Fr<:;ncb cOLr:::,ndcr's v[j.sh th:1t the nediums occupy (jile ridge
bctVlLUl us and thte but this 1;12S imposciible.; due to clir'-.;ct
fire. One t"nk lr12.n2[;i:.;ci to g<.- t up to the.; ridg'" behind '1 heuse to :C;'. j..lort
tilt.. ini':.mtry's lc.,ft -,:hilt:. thrcc othvrs woved up to tn", right cr s1., to .lire
2nd b2.ck dovir: but not until late.. in the o.ftLrnoon Vias c:my tank able; to get
to the crest of the rid[';u to thl. front. (The 2rc3. ',[8 'i:l:rc.. in -,[2.S :., perfl...ct
bowl)
T1H.; inf2.ntry, aft<.-r th" Occup2.tion of the 3.rC2, \';3.S un'lbL" GO oust the
Gcr:n.::m snipersvlhich 'I[(;r(; naking things PI'", tty for con
c<.-r:Jcd. The flanks still h2dnft up "t 2100 hours th'C:t nL)lt -,n,(;n
th<.- t2.nks HLrL ordered bccck to th,-- ru,1'. Our ;"1ission VP.S co l"pl,,, t\Jd 'l t this
point .
1. All during the movc;,1cnt liaison 'N2.S c2rried on by foot vThich
ci;used much dclo.y 2nd 'dork.
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3. Tanks should have 3 steel deflectjcr plnte with a vision sljt in
front of tik or SOi:'.8 bet Lc.T indirc ct vision device or :'8::,c:mt
shuuld be provided for tank One pcriscopL is not aDOU for
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4. A cutter, c3imilar to tnclso on pE.:C:ps should be; :mG on Lurr,-,t
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5. Large qU:l.:lti tL,s of C!.rnL,uni tion should not be carri(;c. loose in
:)::-:skt:.t C::XC8pt in (;ntl.re;sncies b(;C::-:llse of Lre: hazard 'Nhen a hit,
c;,lsc amrruni tion gets damagc;d (dente:cl which ciJ.US(; ::1j.s-L,rc,,,s.
6; BOG gun is ust:lcss '.vl1,,,n in close support of fri<.;nclly
Tn\; virong man gc:ts shot.
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1. Movement Orders.
2. Preparation of bivouac area.
3. Placing of guides.
4. Explanation of work to be done.
5. Remarks.
1. On the morning of 22 July 1944, orders were receiv8d by thE.: re
connaissance platoon leader to make a route reconnaissance from Colle di
Val D'Elsa to Ponteginori, in the vicinity cf which the battalion Y;CiS to
bivouac.
2. Inmediately upon recelvlng orders, the reconnaissance
half-track, with its crew, ,idS taken to the new area to search for nines
which had been reported to bG in the arl:a. Trails were first SW(;pt and
then the company areas 'were cl e::ared of min8s. Two types of mines
found, tellt.,r and box Elines. ThE., tl:;118r ;;:inss werl:; r(.;adily pickL,d up by
thE; detectors but not the box type. HOVI(Wer, they were readily loci.,t8d,
both by observation and pro'uing, and w(;rc then removtJd. Most of mines
were found in the vmoded a.rl:as along the river bank and othE.,rs 1!l;rL found
in the rivcr itself. Still othl:rs W8ro found in the wheat fields liJhE.,ro
vE.,hicles VJere likely to cross or bypass trail junctions and crosbings.
3. Aft8r outlining the necessary work to the platoon sergumt in
regard to marking and taping roads and areas to be used, thL platoon
lecador returned to thE; battalion area for thl: night.
4. Next morning, the r8conno.issance platoon lead8r prcc8dod the bat
talion by 30 minutes to place road guides at points along thl: route
vlhich the battalion was to move. As somE., junctions were not cll,::crly marked,
guides vvere 18ft there to dir(;ct battalion "'1.;:;hiclc;s in proper dirl;ction and <
to rc;gulate traffic. were held at the entrance to thl: bivou2c area
to disp(Tse the various cOr.lpanics to their proper areas. Upon comph;tion
of the movement, thL platoon lCQder picki:;d up the guidl;s 2nd CJrocecded to
the new bivouac area.
5. R8m2.rks :
3. Can,ful rl:connaissanc8 must be made of routLs to be travLled
for prop8r markings and direction si gns.
b. Guides must be left at critical points to control traffic.
c. Bivouo.c ar(;as must be carefully SLarched for minGs 3nd Lnough
must bl: allowed to sc:arch the arc;as.
d. Posting of siGns o.nd taping off routc:s and ::cn<lS in '.ihlCh the
battalion is to bivouac must be prompt ilnd cl(.;2r as to m(;?ning.
e. C,lrc must bE) taken to detect and remove sncako;r locinLs placed
in fields 2.t random to c2tch thE; unwary.
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On tht: morning of 22 July 1944, orders were r8ccived by the; rc;conn:lis
S2nce officer to make a route reconnaissance from di
Ponteginori (Q350210). The rout8 was prowptly
cmd found to be suitClble for tanks. The most sui table bivouac 2.rlc'. 11E.;3.r
PontLginori 'il3.S found to b8 h02vily mined ,'Ii th both teller 2nd box mineS.
The pL::toon S8t to vlOrk. tcllcrr;',in8 ':las (;2.sily n,movcd but,
of th0ir :1on-mct21ic construction, the box nine '\[Cl3 much wore difficult
to d8tCCt. The probing wethod v[Qs found to bc morc; t11211 thL
d", k ctor for this type; of mine.
All appro2chcs to the an<:: were s"\'Jept of r1incs 2nd for ac
c<:;ssibili ty.:j(; have found tlnt our min" removing cquiplT',l;nt and pLY son
Dcl is inadequate and that thlT8 is a neces si ty for r10re pioneer tools.
After thE:; bivouac ,'TIc;;} ViaS prcp?rcd, guides were sent out 2nd t,l'L
comp::mil;s ',;crlJ pl:::.c(;d in thcir respective :lrcas upon arrival.
P"lJL L .JlL,ILS
1st. Lt., 755th T2nk
RcconnaisS2nc<:; Or;iccr.
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Ttfu Rt,CONNJ-I.ISSiJ\)CE PLJl.TOON

On thl;; morning of 22 July 1944, ordcrs Y[(;re r(; ceived by tlK rcccnn=.is
sance officer to make a route reconnaissance from Coll(; di Vnl ]'11s2
(:66u:L:)to Ponteginori (C::350210). Th", route was promptly
2nd found to be suito..ble for tanks. The nost suitablE; bivouac n'-:;3.r
Pontq;,inori Vias founa. to bE.; hG2.vily mined vii th both teller cll1d box mines.
The pl=.toon set to -work. The tellcrmine vias (;2.sily rlomoved but,
of thr::ir non-mct2.1ic construction, thE.; box nine \[o..s much nor(; difficult
to d(;tecct. The probing method VIas found to be morc; ,--ffEoctivL tilo..l1 the
detector for this typo of minc.
All a.pproachcs to the 'N8re s,rept of nines and irprovc:;d for ac
c",ssibili ty havtC found tlnt our minE.; ru,lGving cquipr;.Lnt 'md Pc! son
nel is inadequate and tila t the;r8 is a neces si ty for norc pioneer tools.
Arter thl: bivou2.C :en,;:: V,2S prcp2red, guides ywre; scnt out and tl'L
companius plc..ccd in thcir respuctivG upon arrival.
P.,UL L.-J ! .L..Il:S
1st. Lt., 755th T2nk
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COMPANY "C"
755TH BATThLION
APe> 464, u.s. ARMY
SUBJECT I Combat Lesson for July 1944.
TO : Coml!l!nding Officer, Tank Battaliol'h "1U'O' 464, U. S. Arrrr.f.
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In vi\ th your verbal order of 23 July 1944, the following
Combat Lesson is subndtted for the month, July 1944.
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On 6 July 1944, at 1500 hours a coordinated attack was made with two
platoons of medium tanks, each with two tank destroyers in support together
with infantry and artillery.
The first objective of Q707305 was reached at approximately 21 hours,
due to darkness we werE::; unable to r-:ach our second objE:ctive of the day.
We remained in a defilade position in a corn field that night with infantry
giving us protection. Patrols wer<.; scnt out in taree gcnE.:rol directions.
The following morning we back before daylight to refuel, to a
position approximately a milo to our rear. Fuel was unable to r0ach us at
our forward position. After rc.fucling we were ,given orders not to rEoturn
as an route to our left sector was boing prepared for us by the
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engincors. During thE; refueling pyriod the infantry reached the second ob
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At 1230 hours a messenger from the French requested ,us to proceed im
mediately to the second objective, as a counter-attack by tanks and
infantry was Two tanks and tank destroyers were immediately
dispatched to positions to prevent this counter-attack. We were successful
and with our appearance the GernJ8;n tanks withdrew and we were able to en
gage'them. I did direct artillery fire upon them with our assault guns
which were in support, They registered in upon the target, but the damage
inflicted is unknown.
, ;. , The combat lesson derived from this incident is asfoliows:.,
the occasion arises and it is necessary to pull, back, part of
the armor should remain in a,favorable position to engage the enemy in
case of.. counter-attack. This tends to confuse the enemy and leads him
to believe that all vehicles have pulled out the area; -If all the
vehicles were to pull.out, and it was later found ne'cessary to,x
eturn
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the element of surprise is lost, as was in our case. '
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COlvi?AlIT "CII, 757'1'11 TANK l':3ATfALIOli
On 1 July 1944, lIClI Company moved up to hiont,_roni to rclilov,u "A" Corn
v:ny ,vi th thE.; Dis sion of Q t tacking o.nd coctinuing to move.; up Hif:11V'li'Y NumblJr
2 v.ith the primry objective of the forcE.; at Sien:::..
At dc',wn of the follQ1;ving d:::.y Vuo toons movE.;d fOr-/rardi,'i th 0. Fnmch
C',rmorcd Clnd infcmtry unit ,:md consolidatud 211 thl; ground in our St; ctor north
of :::.nd more; th:::.n !-1:clf-v:2,y to Sil:no.. At this point VIC ec:t our first
Ll1Cmy n;sistancL. The t"im plc,toons of mcdiuF.' t:::.nks WE;r(; put in d,fil:"dc bl:
hind SOr'IC high ground 2nd thE; lco.d'.:;rs 2nd te',nk ,,',j\"'rt; brought
forth to c,n 0 bS(;rv2tion post to be shown cn(;my gun empl:::'cUT',l;nts,;hich Vlcr8
firing upon our infc'ntry. After th(" tccrgcts h:ld becn identified the:; tcmks
brougnt up to ,:;, turr8t ch:.fi12de posi t,ion 2nd fired upon the; enemy em
plcc ct::ec..:i1 ts. It 12 tt;r rGl')ortt.:d the, t thnx; of thE; gun posi tions h:' d '\)E.;en
wiped out o.nd possibly 0. fourth :::':lj th:,t the infcmtry w?ts ,'lblc to o.dv- nce
to higher ground. The rest of thr, d:..cy .:JI)l;nt on sirnil:'r firing prC'blems.
0Y1 3 Jul;y 194/;., th<:, cor:p:::.:-\y !:loved uri HiCh-.r:y#2 2nd by 0730 hC1.Jrs h2d
mcvE;d into the outskirts of 3i'_n::. Frcnsh rc:co:1Y1'iss':':ncc p."trolf' n c;n-
tcrE;d thl; ci ty:c.nd found th:-ct th,.; l.r'st Gcrm:.n troops he,d left".. fen hours
c:.rlit::r.
The.: follov,inb d2y tIl", force procc;cdz..,d to St2[gio. but .:.t this pcint
r:'n into fire from s\..,lf-propL,lll;d C'c.:l':'K1Yl guns. Un'}blc to
loc:::.tc..; them thl; tvlO pl:'t()ons pull\"'cl. b'lck undL:r cover of th",
At d::,-.,T! thE; n0xt the> fol'c(; pulled fOI"ii=.rcl occupi-"d "itjleut in
cidi..:nt thl; tOvlD of Lccchi. For the., rL:l.t.:-i;;ing dc:ys tv;o pl,tcons ;:;t::.yod
in this vicinity 0.3 the en8my defensus VJer8 strongly enpl;' cud ,'1nd j t 'dQS
impossible.; for infnntry or 2rr.1orcd clu:,u1ts to move.; o.heCl.d. Jihilc :.clding
positioY1s in 2nd :::.round Lccchi, it ":[",3 fkcessc:ry to sst up posi
tions north of thE; tovm J.t 'iihich '.Ii to, i;-,l':-r:try,
one plcctoon of light o.nd one of ne.:dium tRnks; 21so to protect
thL right flcmk "hich ','19,S 0xposl..d due to the f2ct tho.t thL units o;Jlor:'.ting
en cur right had not adv:::.nc\..,d as r:.pidly. hLld thLSC positicY1s until
r\,liLvc:.:d by tlB"
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During thLS(; opcr.:-:tions it V;2S obse.:rvcd th2t :, cc::,p2ny r c::.n
bt.st m',into.in cc.ltrol GVc,r his cG::,p,my by using thL cor:1r..:md pC''';P i:1::;Lc::.d
of his tcmk. Often it w:c3 impc::.;coiblc tc r:1CVC during d,'}y1i"ht
be urs ':Ii thout dr:wiing fire.; fron th, e..n(;my dire ct-fire VIC' j:)(lnS but the..
U1U;1:r -,ic.uld not expose his pC'si ti' ns by firing :-,t ::. f:<,st mrving
During this p...riod no tViO cp_r:::.t'Jl tct;cthLr J.nd the (nly c::ssiblc
wc:y to n2int2in li:,iscn through personal ::.id(;d by th<_ pCL:p
radio, 0. 510.
V,lith the tC',nk r::.dios b(;ing ted continu::lly lil::.ny of 'vhLr1 ;1l;l...dud
oCC::,"iCI1l211y '"'" ,.',lJ",'< tr' J ntJ '''0 tl'l 1 ..... t. ,l.i... p- 'r) rl ":""r ..J.. \I \ ... _ , ..1. . ;s _'"........1o.J I 1..., rc,''l"r . v I 1 , - I. , .. I.)'
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had a radio on its 518 repairs on radios
i1'. tanks '/;8H: made with c' of tank pl" teon, sGction
&nd individual to.nk 'Nas visited o.t L.:2.st once 2.. dc:y c,nci t'.c or thr8u
timeS d2.Y.
GEORGE H.
Cnp:':'., Co. IICIl, 757th B!'.,



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SUB.'rlETa Bat.tle fieport tor October 1944.
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Ou.r o...lUea were extremely lar. Road blooD ..... eet tip at LSSS1'19 8114
L859182 tor rdcht. CCIIIlpany A Walt attached to IDteIrtJ'1 lleg1.aeat iD
prepuatiCll tor \he etta_ on the f'0n.1Dg day. Sarric. COIIpIIIly moved to Yid.1d..
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1Od :3 Ootob.. 1944. One SeotlC1'l tanks frcra lit Platoon.
Comparq 13 an-e4 troll MCllGUlDOF.O (1S58180), lTW to a po1Dt lZI2207 to tift on
tom ot LOtlNO (J.8642)6), l'lH. Y in support of Inf'aJ'Jtl7. !he Seat1QD ot tallke
fired 50 rouMS 7. II: in this action,. let Platoon or A _. CD alert
to glve t1Jte _pport to 2nd Ba'tNil!OJl, 363rc1 Intalltl7. .. til. ad-.-ed
from ltONfBPIAOO (L846186), l'l'Al3. toward ROJ:CASl'AWO (J.SS8al8), 1'IJ.Lt, lloIrwer,
little re8ista.noe enecuntered. C attached to 9l6tb "-14 ArtUleq
Eatta1ion tired 525 roanda 7. HI 111 hara'lirlg ftre. COlllp8:nJ A (-) .ttaaMd to
91.6th Field utU1a17 B.ttal1on tired 700 1"OUJlCD 7,. EI ha!a1lldJll ftre. Aaaault
Gun Platoon (lOS- Sf) attached to 3I.6th to'ield Artiu.ry t1red goo rounds
HE in dfl'ect npport of 362nd Inrantr,y Hegillent. C (.) to D9W
positlon at t868192, olosb1g at
'er1od 4 Ootob.. 1944. !he weather was 00011114 ft tot
reduc1nc v1atbl11t7 to alIIoet sero. At a coordil'lated .tiL. til 81'dlle1'7,
Brmor and Intant17 was lennohed OIl CL864236), rI'ALY. OM (1) PlatOOD or
tanKs trcn Company A advanced to South-lut edge of tmm wheN ... tiro leed1Dg
tanks were destro1ed (baud) by AT weapou. 'l'he attack 1 .....aful but
sortened up the enefill' tor the nat da;ra ad"'ance. At 1800A ...... C .. attached
to 361st lnfaJrt,1'7 Heg:1mbt for the e:t:.tack on the rono.me .... '1M Battal10n
lee. Compan1 C ".s attacbed to 362nd tnftU1trJ regment.... PIel4 Order' 22,
91&t Intantr,y D1"f181on, attached to S., Joumal 4th '""'
Period' Octch..... 1944. The-attack 01l1DX. ,eM..".), am
.t 0600 hoars w:lth the weather agairl ra'aving a tOl"dle. ....... tub an4
Tank Destroyers In detUaded poe1tioNi. '".......,.,. ... til.
1neftect1ve. Despite all acner.. oClll41t1on the tGIIiIell_ .. at ()e(K)
houn.
...104' Ootobe 1t64e O..,..s. & .'1 ..... tabillte UW,O
(J.864,?36), ltAR. 1M Iftct- .... II "' ... _ tile ..... fII ... While
the ...., ba4 1d.t.lIdna bt\L'" .all....... ...... leather
had :IapIow" .u.atr'lF. AlII V ... nat",1.10111:_ ...... ,... fteld
Aftm.., ,attaU.. .
' .... '1.'''.19.44. !Ide..,. ............"' .......that and
the pr_ce. fit. 1".&1ltect Plan... ... to Ddr........ Hdirta1'1Ce aDd
cl1fN.ault ttndB, ....... tor the aa:, ... e11ght.
'.s.04 8 Oot.ober 1944. !1M tank .ttaok "'.7 ,.. the dq ...
ocoen. been.. fill UII1ted visibU:J.t,.. ..11;8 _ 11M or Armor,
the 9l1t Inralltl7 Divi.ion cont:lnued to PI&Ih ahead. C.,.rClIIPP.ortlng 36l1Jt
lntutl7 Rec1Ilent t1re4 CIl 8'1.,- atJICIDI pcd.zJta v:lc1nlty II.... (J.886a69) ,rtAU.
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Period 9 October 1944. CClllP8D.1 C taW ft.zoed GIl LlYEhGlWJO(L87Q36),
l'ULt dth ..ell_t l'e8t1lta. Assault Gun Platooa SJl poeS1dOlll Mar ....mo
(1.858180), rlALI supplementing tire of 146th J'1el4 Al't1ller7
, ..10d 10 October 1944. CODIPIDI' C conmaeel to 8Uppm 36lIIt
lDtut17 Redad b7 n.r:1ng on en.,y atl'Gllg pe!aU iD 'Ylo1D1t1 LDfl.QlaNo(lB14296),
lfALYL latt.lion ..., cOIll!Pitted accordinl '1;;0 9lat Wanv, Division Field Ord.ar
.23 .,.. S-3 JourDallOth October 1944). A larp seale attaat was laacbed but
natttKl Uttle poouncl. Inem;y rcs1Bt&DCe was utremel1' b:ltter.
Pdod 11 October 1944. Little occurtd an th.iI clq. COII-pat':.ies
A B .ere att&1her1 to 9J.6th aJJd 347th Field ArUlle17 Bat1iali
ComPdJ C oontiQ;Lecl to Rpr. ort 361st rntot:&7 Aat8'lllt Gaa rlatocn(6 MJ1.
attached to l46tb fte14 .lrt11lery :eattal1on.
Peri- 12 October 1944. Two (2) Platoou of C-""7 8 took up
i%ldSreot firing poa1t1ca v1oiD1V CASa.I (L8'7426C), rlltl% aD1 tUoed
7(x) roaad. 7,. BE f1Ite dIu::lD& nSaht October 1944.
C (-) three (.3) tanka oorzt1mled to .apport. 361ft legtaet b7 t1I':I.ne on
..u..,- occup1ed houe.., .... and nzoong patat, SD ... D dc1Jdty LIVDCIWIO
(U114296), rrm. Three (3) \aBb of C aoved to U (LSS5Z7?) ,
ITtty a,M f'Uecl app1"OX1Itatel7 300 l"OI:lDda 7,. Oll 8817 positions Y1c1Dlt7 H1ll
57S (836288) 1n support of 34th Want17 J1'flai0l'l. Thi8 tire was coordiDaterl
'with 7J1th 'l'aDk Eattalion. The GaD Platoon attached to l46th Field
Artlllery Battalion displaoed to .. positi_ at l&J2221.
Period lJ Oetober 1944. Cmtpani.. A " f. .u4 4aaaul' Qma Platooll
fired bara..1ng lIi.ldona thl'ougbout the period. C01IlpWll' C OOI&'tt.t __ t.o give
4trect tin 8Upport to 36lst Intent" Iteg1mlnt __ t1l'1%Jg GIl .., poe1t10118 ad
SP Owls vic1n1'b7 LlVHGlANO(t&'74296), riA-LY. ... ,_ttl. or Ll1IRGIW40, 1IA1Z
had become 11 aaj OJ" problan.
. PeriOd 14 Oot__ 1944. Cf'MIPdIiM A.B, AllIIlDl'h Qrm Plat.oe
ocmt1nue4 baaaa1.Dg . COIIWJY c .......,. .I. cUftet -ppcri b7 tlriDa
em LIVarwxo C"",""",'&", atte..... to 362D4 w.nt.z71\.....
C.,..,. i .. _"..'ed ... a;t:_t u4 c....,.. C diuehecl to 36let
Wan"" .tet.... . W...,. 11Y1a1oa .t_emeel 'to Orc1er' 24,
I., JOUDal tew ""on.... 1$44. . . . .
,t .... \he c....d.... IIrtioG' otlt' ... , ... a
recotmda....... tDl ., to mOft to ..s"'''7 J61Ia9'1. ..... a tCMftd
to be ,.....Del the plaa ............... At Co.ud1Dg
Otf.lce:r err eCG=, or6Ired ........ W 1iaDU .. "Q) __
4NtJlOfers to to ...... :.. 3ft Battal1 JUre Jdantry
Redact. fit tJd.. A Oft" .....IY, 65 ...
tmtU i;he f"ollcdDl. hll. .
PerWU Gotcber 19W. A Ctt.loeN ada a reocm.1aa&!JCG
tor poa1t1G1lS to emplAr.. (1) pJ.ateilf fJl taMs in direct. support of" 362D4
lDt8lltr,r f...f-.ent. file W Platoons .ere to give 1Itdtrect. tire
support tr.rough 346th Field Artw...,adtal:l.on. B nlt7V'ad tour (4) tab
to kat or nAIl ... EPPort 3631"4 In:fWTtzoy heliMrlt. two(2)
Platoona of: C B were in :!Mirtft tiring ooait1cme TlcWty ce. (1)
Platoon of COIIIpaI!7 C in LlVL.G....ANO .... haltacl due to l'OGd anten. 1be Asault
(hm Platoon tired m rounds HI :1n lIaIuaing t"11"8. httalloll cr .wed 1lrom
J.866194 to I11424S. See Onrlql 2. 8tt.uatiaD as of lSUl Gotobe 1944.

.
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11111'1
Period Ih Cict,()l;er 1944. tittle ct'..8nge in actlTit)' on thta 1.18.y. It
r;ae decided six (6) ph.t.OOD::) ""ould ramai.!' in 1ndil'eot fir tnt? position."3 and
three (3) pht,cons in tl1reet IiUPPO.t"'C. of' egir:!s;ta to whlch ....t 1400 HourllJ
;vord. 'Has ;:eoeived to )re )nl'S t(;r ccunter-nttack.
i'eriod 17 Cetober 19M.... " tank attack up Eirhwa:! It 65 North ot
I lVK Gt:llJu, Tri,lY "18 caDed f'or by 36lst InfslJt.ry Eegir,I3.11t. Three (,3)
tanks of tc;!tt,t1any C were emr,lo:-t w:tt.1alJy, two (2) of which '!rare destroyed by
sTemy ,\'J.' Jle,',otLs. j, of Company C *IlS taken out of indirect flrinE; position
8lld senl to vicInity Hill 474 (1877314) wt,t're it joined the remaining tank.
G01"!ltlllY C relieved frCll'l 3f1st ; egtmeYlt and attached to 362nd Infantry
; eglme?t. COr,'!panies A &. ! fired mifsio"s expended 2100 rounds 7SIIll1I H1,:.
Period lB Octnt;er 19M,. One (]) DlatoOl'l of CO,:1"8ny (.. fhed
'Tleinity Hill (l..8mll.) on nrarry and truS'rHK:ted er.emy Armor.
Or!e (1) :\lct.oor: , firoo on ?re"'v ir,;3"'-111ations u) (Ld50J15),
ITJ,LY alta vic1l'ity. Platoor:s tn lrdi!'ec't :t'! dr.g T>OfJitiCl'lB cc,ntiJ:ueci hE,ras:sine.
miS:3ions. Gull Platoon (13:tx (0 f.\.7c.) 'fi.l'ed 1042 roUnO.8 l05rmu on
erlemy stl'oug :)t:lr:ts, p('rsor:nel fnd
Period 19 Octoter l('Mf L'Ti p,tE;! day 11:, JibS Lb; t t.". enemy
r:: e01!r.:t.r-,r-attack of div:lsloT' dl)fI.o fiLth-wfitit If Tanks.in formaX'd
areHS W(;l'S in Oel'f:!"!!.!,v >' (1) oi'.Compa.r:,.
i.. contir111ud firu'E on ; hEln'o (U5031,), E . .l1 from a fGsit:tor. ,t a: crcx:.:l J
n<.y. ('rll. (1) olc>tOon of Co.ny t loceteo i',orth-aaat of J
If leY tnt cc<J.d rIot sUr.'''1ort an 'tbe .. rJ:3,c,ult Gun Platoon
haG "',eir exnend1 tures. 'L':1e ffI.l:pTjly of lG5Ut.'!l A_unit1on had
teco'r.e critica1.
Pnriod 20 Octoile!' 1(/,4. Ji fired OE and (.ut
Posts on MT .i...;l.U; (1845)15), ITt".,! j 'i :J.(; (LB50,315), rr,,:. ' P1atoof)s in
secorlde.ry role expended 2520 7t;r:rm I-:.:c; in 1.a:r8ss1n m:Ls::lons. Restrictions
-}fere placed on 75m ammunltlon.
Period 21 \.l(:tol:'!:n:' 14M.. i re:-:>(;tl'atlons fOl' cour;i.. -alit,ack atres;.>ed.
:... :o.:;it!Otl::J were (s.. CwnteJ:-Attack Plan attached
to s .. ,;; 0ctOt'0r \tUI to be executed on five (5)
nc.tice. '1'anks in sox:o:odal""j' rO.l.e continued fIre expending 1587
rounds 75mm HE.
Feriod 22 October 1?1J1-. A ";)tand-b7" alert he.1rl between 0,50G and
07JO hours. The f'ivision on tre defensive. A role whiah itS!! initially
intended to last five (5) to six (6) dall. The Battalion \'taS att.Gchoo. to
91st Division A rU.llery. I;)ee 91st tntaat17 J)lrlaicm Pield Order ;I attaohed to
3., Journal, 22 October 1944. '
Period 23 October 1944. One (1) plataon or Company II flf-a
to 135th Infantry ;'egiment D1Id arrang8llentl were -.de to IIIOYI them to
L848284. GOII'Jf:nies A & C were attached to 362n4 lDtut., Reg:illeot &00 36,3rd
h . .t'antry tor ccuDi...ttaek 1"0.1... DuriDg th1a ceriod
Companies }.,B.'= C espeddad 7f!5 round. 7. III td"h atlltaoW17 2'e8Ulta.
- 4
I
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.. .. "

l)eriod 2.4 rl(toLt' 1':'44. Further prGp!,ratiOll.8 ".,ilre made tor .
counter-attack, (See Cot-:nteI'-Atteck P1.en attached to S-3 Journal, 24th October 191.4).
COIfIpnr:ies were In following ions. Company A bad one (l) platoon in direct
suppert. viciIllty lB63;2f:2 ai' (, two (2) In indirect tiring at
Canr.lI:!ny E hsd one (1) nlctoof1 (attached to 135th In.fQfltJ"1l eg1mer.t) !It
L848284 (2) platC'<lrs in 1nt:! rect -positions at 1877257. Compeny C
had (1) pl!o<toou il! direci; SU:'flOit Hill 474 (Le7?314) Bl d two (2)
i.,,: i:acb-ect. firinC posit-loro at L867Z74. ASSault Gun !'htoon WE.S &t
Lte3ZUr iIl 8U7'!',JOri of field I.rti.lleyy E&ttaJ ion. Lurine this !:'!'11iod the
Tank C t5C l'OUOOS 75!'lm iil.. sc.tlsiccto lY results. Tr.e
was allot.ted 1"<:'mtL 75:F..fli af1:>lun.!.t.lon l'.tnd r.c l05r.tm a.r'!!'lltm1t:lon for
the Pi :-:1cd 3118001. OctoC:l?T :91.4.
POl'lod 25 {,ctob.l.' 1941.. Or, t',is dey a Defense !.ole over
Iny (attnched to 3-3 Journal, 25th October 1944) was SVbmiV"I.J to qat Division
.".:"til1 l'y showing tarlks in r'tnti-'fsrk role. '!'fa;:; ",'t".cr.oc to 125tt field
Art:1l1e!'Y Battalion and the 1'.&fl[;'UJ.t Gur! . 18toon os to 347th Field
.'.rlll1:ry (:":ee ".:rt111er;y Al'mex to 91;:t r lvision field. Urder
d :25 atta.chad to ;;3-3 ,TouI'l,,;l, 25:.h Octo1::er 1?1;4). r c.rti :le1')1 fire had
cor:s1derarly. 'J.';,d"s 1r. seccndary role (11)0 rounds 75M H.to... or:
hnr&sf.:U:'G
Pf)riod 2( t:'TU 313t OctoblJ' 1944. .!'h1 s ','fes a :1er1.od of alaost
ra1n .s.r.d foe. 'Th.is tYr''!! of }:oHaver, ;rov lrle<1 excellent OCRIII"
for m::r defOIlse preparations, A, E, a1:':' C he;.c t}/O (2) ph:ocna
in roles and one (1) p18t;c-or: .b ;;rimlir;'i r lJle. 'l''r,e Gun Platoon
did :rot :f'.-tre durir:.;Z tris time duat-o lsci.c of lC5rnm 8,.'ill!'ur4.tion. l'he tiv1.ion
: (ftlnC:a:cy Wf;\'J IT,od.1flad (Sse ehaDg8 'If 2. to C)l:Jt Infantry Divia1.orJ
F'ield Order if at.tached to S-3 ;;'urnal, 31" Octobe::- 1944)
. u-ring t, is t.bJl--::::rary detew;ivo period, time ns devoted to
reg:roupi.Dg, rool"&a:t1on, re.:;;t, b .. t!Ul al'Id clothing achanC6 and comp improvements
for per,scnn.al comfort SilCh '1D dry sleeping quarter. 8Ild serving hot meal8 in
adtH.tlon to carrying on pre:3ent m1... s1.ons 8'l.d alerted tor counter-ettack.
(Se6 werla,y If 3 for 5itul:lLiol'l. as of 31st Cctober 1944).
d. ggwaMnI
IUt,llQ,A
1-31 Lt. Col. Clyde 1:, 1.QIl.,
020317
Cear itA"
1-3
1st Lt, H8M'7 (NU) Tvb.lo,
01015671''
0..,7 T
1..,
In 1.'t. Walter n. Geni"
010107(4
3-31 Capt. ilUton A. Ibllllan,

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Capt. Hare1! oJ.
OL;.5(-O,30
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1st Lt. rulteD A. Pullun,
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1st JA; -.n.. tt. Gebbia,

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03(; 521
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1-31 Capt. I. Eaker,
0405J16
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Capt.
l.st Lt.
Pvt.
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Sgt.
PTt.
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Bc.eU, Bauoy D. 51'.
1'7181", C)"ril D.
lackeyI Clabe C.
'l'hompeoD, C Ii.
Porter, isz1 X.
Dicldato, JUloe F.
Gr1ersonI Dale L.
AD!larecn, D<m L.
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Cpl. KIA
Capt. KlA
1st Lt. XIA
1st I"t. III
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at.
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Pvt. Dr.
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1'1 Oot.;.4
17 Oct."
17 OctJ.4
17 OctJ.4
17 Ocrte44
17 Oct.44
17
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17 Octe44
17 Oct.44
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and AWlNI:
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Capt.
Thorpe, Eug811e r.
0)(17661
1st Lt.
Peul I.
OJ/::3m
Pvt. Edger, AThert
36165060
Sgt.
NOl"rilr!n F'.
392m2':':

larl(lry, EeeJey J.
38053193
Pvt..
O'Lrien, Job!' T,
31323920
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918:1tle,,

NU,
2WI Wl
PAll
3419164 n09lell,
&;;17 D. Jr.
t:pl..
II!
100tJ4
34(J;}CRlO
Tyler, C,rU D.
Cpl. IIA
.l
4 Oot.44
0297041
Mackey, Clal:e C
Capt. KIA
Bq &: Hq
15 Oct-44
01016165
Thompson, C lytle t!.
1st Lt. taA
B
15 OctJ.4
010142t4
Porter, Earl K.
1st Lt. l;L
C 1S Oct.J,4
32585688
f J rune:!! .,.
Pvt. KIA
!
15 00te44
17033290
Griel'son, i'ale L.
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0
18 00'-44
14014214 tinder-son, Don r...

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)100te44
3[';0:)4212
Holland,iallace R.
Tee 4 KIA
l'
3lhte44
MISSING n.. i"l;1':tQ1
01014882
l? 08, J ohD II.
bt Lt.
e
17 Oct.I';'
1<)C172(..JJj
..

Jones, Drirht R.
C
17 Oet.44
380287%
1\8!it, IerJon ii.
'i'ee 4
C
..
17 Oct.44
380294.39 Horton, J. 'X. (to)
Cpl. ('
17 0at.44
37112032 Daniels, Lest-E.!" Ii.
C;.l. I",
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17 Oet.44
37
J1
:?224
ADela, lobert
Tee 5
IIZl C
17 Oet.44
20630'142 Ch11man, ,111) tam C.
Tee 5
C ID.
17 Oct.44
38029582
Granado, -.nne1 o.
ptIC
III C
17 00;.44
35756233
Bqle, x. Jr.
fort.
Ul C
17 0at-44

CCI'la7. Franc1s M.
Pvt.
IlIA C
17 0at.44
laID IN 1 Tl(I. HCPn:6L1a>
01695745
Bit..., .Uwud 1..
2nd z.. DrA ...
4 Oct.44
3802947.3 htbrJAh, ArtJIur A. sgt.
DrA
A
4 Oct./.4
32672c)<}1
l.aDb.. Idard Ii. P!C
aA
A
4 Octe44
36165060
Edgar, AlMrl (B1)
Tee 5
SIi B
2 Oct.44
35:,47.345
G1npoWl, D. PFC
lW.l
It.
8 0at.44
371.32222
J ohnt'lClll, IiIdD L.
PIC
LIl
It.
4 Oct.44
.32396978 Tillaano ..,10 I.
M.
LtA B
13 Octe44
12041634 r.rask:1, AlIth. (NU) PJ'C
lJ.l Hq & Hq
140etJ.,4
3805319'
LandryI '-187 J.
sgt.
twA
L
l.50ete44
J1J2.3920 O'BriEl1, Jolaa !. Pvt.
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20366129
Johnson, Jaok B. Pwt. a.
E IS Oote44
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Cpl. B
1S 00t.44

36l.64967 Edd:!, ia:x A. Tee S SIA E 31 Oct.J.4
14015468 TitlOZ1, : 11r., C.
Pvt. SfiA 11
310et.44
fOON!W Ilj "AIOi. fiEt1AIllEI! pm
385,$761 }ioloonlb, J. D.
Pvt. LIA A 4 Cicte44
b. 1 Ter.ra:ln is the moat im'[101""tcmt i'actor ocmsjderinf; too UiJ8 of
tanka. During the ltalWl the enemy bas used t.eI'I'81n maetert'Ully in hie
dafena1vo role l\l'ld it has t,een the experienoE!) at this Battallorl that whe the
tanks adftnoed dead of the Infantry aD the log!cel tank ayproachea it has
provcm VfIr'1 It the tarJcs tr.J to defeat the terra1n obstacles it also bas
proven oost17.. ll!J other words the tarlks do not have at", wen rJl'eak. The P<'l"90nnel
a re aware of the_ 1'act1cs and the Morale is affected accCI'4.i.ngly. The CerT\1
ia vC"Y ahrwd. with I11s "Hit and Run" tactics. Th", defends cmly tbe ground
which or:rara natural defense facilities.
The sca 300 has proven VC'Y suoceae1't1l. i!J.A3 tarJrr, aeea to be the
answer with the 76mn gun. The J)eaonnel object to t.he hugo blast beoau.
it. blinds CODIIf.I!'lde!' ;;er:-lng t.he ta!";;et and it 18 also
00.19181' for the enemy to locate tIMJ gun position. IT;,:rtnll fUel fUtArs ca eDgin_.
i'he one filter provided at base or tnQ]. taYJi:: :La not cc.na1dered sut:t!c1ant. A
dra1J1 plug shculd 'be provided on the 1Ia1n fuel tanka to facilitate cleaning ot
tank.
CUDI r'e
Lt. Col., 755th Tar:.k Battalion,
Conmar:ding
rebrue,.y lNI
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.. COaaandlnl <1enel'el, 81th Dl,'f,J..lon .A.PO ."',
-" " " V. 8. Arm'I. . .
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n_dqaI11",wr8, 'te.c,he4 to the tte' Infantry .Dlyl.1on A,'
CO_tlll"" A ..aad B an4:bovl.1onal , ,attao.4'...
Foro-'ll an4 to 107 Anti A , . "At-tlll..,. Cr... " ',. .,;
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.. . COtlJ,p8nl A and Band Pro.1.1__1 a dqulr'.1'8. ,1.1'_
looet.d ill the vieil'llt,. ot san Keroell0 (IA.Ol.'tI'AtT.' 'lhei.r pri:.:
mar, aI.aion wes \0 r"Alte the prestllce of 4l1'Il01"t.& 'be 8 reekllOwa. .
\0.... and.!ll",.... 0,,1"11 .topped \),
tl'1e 8n4otDecemb4sr duelargell to t'Yl"084 0,,1'l.on8. III "
.eto!' oeo,'er-attaek plane 'lito...la 4rhtn tIlne
tlolls end othet' instAllationQ for4.,enleenre,;ro8l'ade Hr. Mine
'.bll.had by tront 1ine unit: . .lo.-tica ot A 4 B
and Pro'f'1aiAtnal Head,-'U8l"tera .oe o"erlay I, a "S1_,.,tlon.8 of 1 .'
:anu&r1 ,1945. . '. . .' .., .'
. Perlo4 I - '1' laJl\larr 19'6. "in th.
lalonSee'er. On a 1946 plana Qr. made '0;\lM 'he AiIl,
Gun Pbtoon or HeedCiuarters p0llpaJlY ( elMA' tanlta w/1O"Uo1tj;t.er.,
tar ..o' fir_.apport 'tbe infantry!. flase ot tne.., ...... ....
the San_ vell.y SOll'b an4,.s' ot ltOlft'!Jt1ktCI. t'h' Plat.... t,.r.- <
ing i114ir80' 'broush the 34lth '1e14 Artillery Bat-te lion bf.,,.Ji
tlon,. at 8lt08A7, ,.e. 1488.11y 100at.4 :(0.7: .\lOp, a miasion .l"'l'."
was OIl the Int.rme41at. nereno Line..Direct tire .po8itlQU ..... .r,'
reonnoltal;"ed and .e1ecte4 an4,pl_u,liere .ma4e for the clO.....a\ :pt
Headquart.rs 001;18111 -(.tnu8 tu'.A.ultOWl PlAtoon and tbe"...,.. '
sau', 8rttmunltiQn ,...'... t.ar ifnecesaet')'.,'httrp1&l1....
",.r...4e .tor BHAq___ oomplete to dlspltu!$ . .
Me'b. "".lin ,. previously reconnoiter'" .,.al'lou
int .,.o1tat\,.t IIOI'OBIDOIO It 1t sbould be 80 de.ir.ct., ..
,'.t ..'" t,.*h. ' Jchrce 45 ZOne (IV corpa)thla ... .
01
1
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. . '. '11., ',0, r.,.\1l". we. all 10t8 11a'10u, A
':":."11'''' ..1 of snow fell in the 1.1"', '.....) 4&Y8 of the ,.1'104,
!' "l1t.ll SOM restr1oiion. on. . " <'
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a10aal ' \Ulr.t.ta ,...
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"', ". .
... ' .. ',:' .... ,.rle. ..,.."*1.. thia 'he Se06A4 .
. . "la'oo,. ot Compel1$'. B ad Pl.'.. 0' Oompal1., A rell....4 .1..
...
118 J
.... ;
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.,
,..
.
nt. ot the "'h VOWl\B1a IntantJlf Re,SLrte,,';:-:'oa ,.,or, peuol aa4' . " A'' ':\'
bridS_ guard 011 1'084 taLlMA. POPIGLIO (ta...OI). OOCCIOLl.O (QUI"') '. t
end. J":ABBRICHE .,... hoed PlatcpO' A u4 .........
'. qlMl1't8.re Personnel relle...4.1_.n'. or ,1.,.n., ..'.
Reel_fl' Oll brldp' @1la1-4 dettdl.' tAl. U ..,e.n4 4.. ,t.thlelat'r.. '.'
bller. were compl.'.' b, 1S$O hQuHi ,cent.4oft ....l ,,"ltai' ,
'bJ'O\I8Jlout the period w1\hOUl 'At 1ISO}.loare, tY 'fill"
Plat.oD Qt Oompan1 B me'. all toa h-oa yl01l1l'l
J'OUB OPPlO. (t."GOOS), th!'o_'OAltP POIfT>&P&ftl'
(Q._19'S). \0 l'RAOCBIA (LGIIOU)' ,. re.ln overnlSM .,.tiaD Pet_a: '0
. tat,..WlO,rU a* ),30900A '. ," :',>';',;" " :.;: ,: .
'., :r:-. " ..... I'., be ..11 to __ th.t
hat eh8Dp4,. during thi,' ,,"'04. . n .a. .
If. 'COrp- to' hold the pr.... t.1'Qt 11_ end u: 'pua dII. be prt
per:e to 1l!uIDeh Itnd.te4 ob.1,.O'I' . in or4u S,..,. po.i- ,
. '.'loa'. '{S.. ... Ill. Talk ..ot,I.D"''''.h.4 ..
. .'. lounal .1-8 Ibuar1 .' .' .' ,,' "":: , >. '.
,.' ';";.. ,".' . '. . >r. r_"l-'p lhe t1 D1
...,.. ;"Ih o--J.,.1.' 'lntantl'"1 \1 ttl ... ...:.1h.' tbe .
",:,t'. Alit and . Pr<).,S.aUuml . . . .. '.'1-....... ;';.:
:. 1)i,\,l. An. and.' '. '...
..;; '.' 'J!M4quan.wa 6oJI.lpall1) ...,r. t. ?.-lJl ...n\l"ol:,4";:
' . tl.t. Intatitr1 D1... 1,10n ua'll. __ 'lM es .1>1.1. ..10.. ....,.:;
. ...., Perl041S.
aec
1Mn
' .'.-. . . IV' ewp... ,; ;".
to \b.tf .')tll\ the Pro'Y1'''ODal, . .' A _t": ',;i ",
_ ......0 wdt (a'tt ., Dl'IlitOJl)., ",',
_tU,4 be nlS:.".4 trom IV CorP't' .84th .u_1a ' .. -'.
.Jlf)$tmenton 1a vlo1nl', ....... ... __
: "<- ..
, Perl04
iln4 . Jilra.laloae.l Bet1l4Ql.'ar1lft1.,:
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4."!

1145 two (2) tank ore..s of 76Ot11 1.'aDlt, Bltt.tallon were re11,'''' b,'
of this battallon makins a total of , (10) '.nka ,.Jr " '
'lhe looat1oJl ot the 188t two tanka w Q'M'I&6.. Th. ml10a ot ,he.. '
ten (10) tanka was to support the Intaatr1 lasl...te in 0 ot
counter-sttaCk. At IMSA, 17 lanuerl 1941 8-31'...1"
atel.phone 0811 trOll 0-3
1
8Stb I atentr'y Dl"laloll this 'Bat
tal10n to mon e1dlt (8) tanka to 1lldlreo" f1.1'lns posftlooa.t .
end to tir. under oontrol otl>lyl.ioA Uti11ctr,.!'he 81gb'
(8) tank. lett trom Q830000 at lBOOA and d 1n at Il30A.
'our (4) ot the 'a.llka were trom A aDd tol,lr (" from oompan,
s. At l'.OOOA 1anu&rY 1145 Pla1d Order otvtaloD
we. reoelv.. 85th Intantry Dlvls10n prevloua
la, Dl,ls1on sector 170700A Januar, 194'. Diyi.ion
. ,o ..m:r
1ete
relief of tbe 1st British Dl'Y181on In posltion (Onnde .
...tor not later thaD leo.OOt. lallusry 1941i. All Tanke now 1n tor
,w.j4 poal'lona were to suppert Infantry ieliment. whose slor. tbeT
... locetecl ill. Me.x1.11t'll!l number of 114 91Sr:ua tRck. Viera to support 4.
.t.A by i841reot tIre uneler 85th Intantr1 DiVision Ar'ille",: ooa
Vol. (See 'leld order 11 "tib.ed to 8-3 Journal, 17 laa......., It.(.r.
" :'." 191300A lecua.1'
y
1945, .1 Instructions }6, ..., latent", .
. 1)111110n, .er. received. The. I".':ruotions refld as f'ollm... Thr.e .
(S) 1'D'. of 8O.5thTIlllk De.tto;et Battalion vie1n1ty 997118 undel'.
operatIonal oOntrol ot '105\h feAk Batt8110n eff:jotlve 19 lanua.. ,
Ott,leer of. SOlth TD BAttalion ,d11 oontlaue to pro
... ide neceslSary crew. tor the.e 'l'D's. The.s TD's wl11 oQntlnue
.ent mission in plaoe, in aupport of 337th Intent\l'Y a.gu..... t... .
Operational Instruot1on.s 1& attached to . J'ourAel. 19th ,.Jlu., ..
Headquarters Oon.pany moved li .
LlM'088, olosing at 1200A. . .. '
On the 20th January ..
8$\h Dl,,111on, was reoeived, whl '
Corps and 13 Corps. (Sea
3-1 lournsl ao laaua1"1 lNI'.",
. oa 11.' I .
. Corp.. . , 'hl. .
'.O'h TUk Ul.i.
t10na
boundar1 of .
Intent:r, U1J'DlL ,U'__>M.G
2&09SOA
tallk. (,...,.0.rNIIII....
taaks of
1n AD.l-'....
atOll Art1ll., .
"81'1'1, 01081 .... : .',' .
'00 tile .....-......:It'D a&
Y trOll l.83402aa, '0 ,
'lonal 'Inatruotlou 17.
b.'w. It ..
" et'taehed .
\.,
,....... ",1.aJt. ' OIl
''''(1)
(I,
-_J..o10.84
n\r1 Diyl
B m&re '0
moved from yle$ul
tl_'ADA 'Q.HQOotr :'0' ..
___
OI.IAIO ( ',' eel Closillf! At
08OO/.. '01&1'
am. Ho.l' of !he A.laul' IuD
,., '.Ike
PlnoOll 110".4 trom t,M91
7802'1le, 010 at 1100A. OIl. (1) ,
.IS.E'
..................
-"
I
'.
tank (7'Ith1l) Company B moved from 9762" to 'flc1nlty
(994588P). closed at 1300A in Ant1-tank role in edditlon to two
() ('lema) tanka alrea.dy in place. The one' D.) 'aWe (Hmm) Company
a vIcinity 975177 wasln oolJ118 reaen.to support tenks in
Anti-tank defen... ' .
. ' Ont.he: "'h Jp.nuary 194.5 t1fO (2) t.nt. (M4AZ w/105mll
Howl tael"s) A8sal1lt Gun Platoon move.cl from 1647088
o10.ing at in an indirect tiring tour tanks 01'
ASSIH.lli Oun Platoon alrGedy in pl&4e. Aau{'u.lt GWlPlet..ocn _s un4er
the tiring oontrol ot the 328th Fl.1d. Artl11erlBa"ftllon. '1'h.e to'lr
(4) tanklot Company A and the tour ,t) t . nka ot':Oo.paAy B in l11dl"!"
ree" tirinl posi1iion at. 0751!71."._ u.nder firing qon'rol of the
4:Q3rd Field 'Artillery Bettellon. Company B J:1OY" PANNA
1to LS470ea vicinity COVIGtV.IO,e).oa1qtl' 1700IJ lenuar1
1945. One tank ot Company A and two tanka C..... B wer:t re
".1
lap-sed to ?60th '1'ank Battalion a.nd floved to i tna1r Ba".1!ODt8 seo'or.
on 24 Janua.ry 194&. . .. ' .... '. ; ','. . ...
1.t 251S00A January '!'raln:1rig.lf8JIab,cn4we ,'t, If.ad
quarters 34th Infantry 01vision was 1'8001vo.. ""'.,40owaent oelle4
tor (j C:PX condueted by the Intflntry l the sound
n$SB ot.tho Corps Counter-Attack Plan. It .a., ....... 'hat an
eneruy stt8ck wad made alld tlntllly stopped at 1'.5
(see 'I'U ;fl. llq 34th InfAntry .01"ls1on' attache.' ,IOLlrrreltor
20 January 19(5) end thet at that time 363rd Int
antry Regioent with one cornpftny ot this to (loun
tsr-attnck trom the vtc1n1ty ot P'OIC.''rCfrlt!, . no.
"'as mada by this Battalion for th1s Cl'X. ' '" /!. .
On 26 January H14:;, Como.", . rr.- vicinity
(L867274)' to '9'101n1ty ( '..., . .. I"OSlJ)S at'. 0930A.
The d1aposl tlon of troops ot' Battall.n '. .ththrouf,h tbb
31st 1945 was efj tollow.: AII.l4UX:\_)tle""'(aLX (5) M4A3
w/105.mm HO\\l1 1.n an ..ct .. *.' ,.'a'. Q9?20!718 lnd.lr .....
under the control' of ,he. "hll 71.1. ..,Ie Ia. two
(I) tanka (78mm) of COC!pen1 A ... t 1n an
anti-tenk roleJ one (ll vicin1ty
ot s. .llt aa. a..... ....1. .. l ll' ...,'... rUc (76ram)
of COtlpany B was at 9'1517'1" . "tle three
(3) tftnk8 in an."i-.'811k de.tt.n.. 'O.1."........ ,It":.er Co.mpsn,y
A end tour (4) tanka ot Com.J)aIl1 ... .. .. pos1tion.
8t 976277, under tiring A,r,tlller1 Bet
.allon. the Uat'ta11on coa\izu184 '0 Ma. , ... ill' forward
areaa. Their 10cat1olla are, '!We ,a,' ;..... ,1'101n.$.t,'__i two (2)
tanka 'r10inity 997388; two . (2) t",,'1.1.J"."AitNft.O (Q8'1318);
. two (2) tAnks (Cdn) vioinity ,e:S89th TD aat
talion violnity 997328 continued pr 11\.: p].a aupport
of S3Vth Infantry Hep:iment. !.t cloae 'Of IJlIeaatry Div1s
lon . continued defense of asstF,ned sector and lI.Il'ot positions
1n depth. On tile Front I.. 1ne eo t 1ve patrolling by tbelllt,ntry pre
.,,,'-led. Tanka oontinued to support deteUfI. by indireot t1re under
_____ 1
1.
- 5
1- 1
Servic!
. - 1-1. .
13-22
23-31
Detaehmen'
i-31
0456042
03"8"

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"11'1111
J

Artillery Qontrol. T6nka Bssembled in r.ar 01 ,Dtvle1oB otor
vicin1ty COVIOLIAIO (L8470Be) were prepared to move on short notioe
to repel counter-attecks. (for as of 31st Tenuary
soe Overlay #3 attached this report).
t. Casualties Inflicted on tho
Unknown
.' .........
... 4 ...
d. Oo.cunandlh,l.
Batt!l11on
1-9
10-25
26-!1
Comr.n{ "A"
-!
lie!49j8rters C,ompa!!l
e.
Major Cleud.s 'R. Hinson 0342320
(lap' .Cherlss H !Uckman 0340'89
"'ajor Claude R. Hinson 0342310
capt. Henry Turkalo
0101H'11
Oapt.-';11ton A pullaan 0456101
Capt. lI::>rold J 045&030
3 Incla,'
/11 .. 30urnal
#2 .. . I.

g. Ca!\!81t1 :
IN ACTION,

RANI: CODE

DAn'
341'16192 Zdward., Orman D.
'reo e SiA
Norred, Revard (NUl)
Teo I L'lIfA
V."
K.a Det
Det
:s&766620 We11Ioh, ',':'alter A.A.,
Jr,' ht. LIA
Co "D"
WOUND:ED IN, ACTION. DlJ"rY
None.
h. Comment.:
1. It 1s my opinion tl.nt there ttlI've bfl.n too many
engaged in forward arees dlU'ixul; periods ot a static deten.l...
nR'ture. It 1s very :llfficu.1t to perform .tn.int n"e when
tenkl ere performing dutie
2. It 1, poor to ol.ohrnge cr.,.1 wIthin a
unit or ere'ftS of different un1ts and expect pr0p,8;'- _l,ll'.nsDce and
sunply dieolp11ne be kept up toettlclent , 0
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V
1i5 - O'Jerlaya
1/50,000
1/25,000
11 2_ i
a-______________________________________________________ _

J 75sxn 1'iJUC JAT'l'ALtat

APQ /J:d. U..i. ANlY

UtIDJZL"'T. Battle R..,ort tor 1945.
'l'lmWQB. CCWMD<H."B o.ere.J., I'1tth AJ.w3, APO 1J>4, U.oS. Aa.v.
':'CI The AclJutent General, Wuh1rlgton 25, D.c.
1. In ooapl18DC8 w1tb.u 34,.105 ad lett_ Headquarter. NATOUSA, elated
9 1944, .abject I "B18t.orical RecoMa ad H18to1'1u of Orgu!.t1cme",
rUe '0 aDd lett. a-dquart... FUth AIfI:I, dated 22 1944,
.8tH ftlbjeot, me AQ 3l4..&Jl, the follow:!.D" "POrt of actlOll agaJ.ut the
18 suba1ttad.
MAPS. 0600 4228, ltal7 1/25,000, Sheota til II Si, gg In sw, 98 1 t:&,
99 IV m. .
2.
a. J)lepos1t1on of of thtt lJ"tallcm 011 1 7.....,. 1945.
See i3, owrlay eubJect. "Slwau.-; .. of 1 February
191.5.. The l"_lnder of the &ttallon E8 in reaene III , ........t7 or COVIGLUIO
(850<) - (l'JJC()'1). . , . ,
b. Situation.

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-
,
"'\,';
..
litlrlnn the 1."-;,00, t",;,::-!
on " ,,'.,1,>;:,:. FfJ",,;::rc, 1:;.,(1 !l-t. (: ... 1.4"'';',('1 C t,4.kcr. (!VOl reee1i'l't, f'.!"':Jflj the
"Teeth 1':'U'..:k !;'ntttiHu' fr,:r:: u G1ll'1aJi..n 'tJgtITlQl.ltu
three c,t :J'.1t' .-4..... ) ?6r:.,'J taor:s 111 cefenaive pcslt1.c118 :hl
v!cin!ty of .0.>. .f:: W)jj }"4 '(;i.'Z.I:o; "arlcj: in 1ncUrt)(ft podti.QIUI
:!It i'/15ii.77 rAnd u-.e i.ri4A: ?6l1d11 t',nk .tie;) :r. t!',e
i.e.:i6ult Qun f'U.,t,:Ci1 (six "4A) t;;at.k3] \Ta,' iIi jl!iC!rect )I,),;-;iticn ut
1f1'7 rouooe of '. of 1051= f1.;",:d fr.:n ttl'i al>'JJlery
'1""""'1'10.-. .. .. t., t:'a F'1 , '.... .. 12,.. .. .... ,..................". ,,,.,,,,,, " .. 1, , ...t
Jl
i
1
......".
r',g. w...... "c
u
;. ...... ;;.. .&,). ",!tI41...:,,,,-.J. ......... .....:-......... _'"Q-.";: ",_'1 Co ..... ..,.,. ......
&ttaUao, of th6 85th L'li'dLtry liivia!co
On Ie l
C
U..S. .. b-'Ai ... II COl",j,
"In,; (Jpet'bttor.eJ IX:'Jtructiche vl?, tSUI ilvlid.ca (,jft dU'C';:;,j
to S-J J ,-'UrnEl for 18 l"ebrual',Y fe. the reUe! (';>1' of
t.hls Satitcllcz ty ;llli', :r81'..K al&tt..l1ca. rfcolved...
trur 't.:4id 76,.tank."l l'Qli.e"t1d. PUlOfl 'by 4 !\,t (;J' th:: Ta:1k
;,;.;;;.t':'.ii.Han. ...,t oil <JuJIl Pl;:;tt'c)!( !"ill8'ft!d trom
<JJ." thr: aSth D1v1atcn u:;c ",*-t. t.e ., ",;,
(:".:?trlil. 1, ''i.'.f', 'I'tlIf\Jc 5I.!ttt.lli.:M"l rel:'eVt4 tile ar... af:.:i :'V';;ll'
c:l; the ..:::i;;;:ht;'4 75m tanka iT ;l1tiir!.ct. firtnc.JlDN,tit:C. ..
cr;/..',,", t.al '!n ::eUevod1:i p!4ce en;: thf}
:"JI:i:s or: C'V(\r en L"!$:l"C:;U:ct\::"'! by Cmt't fi;- ?;:;'!.!t.:, fUll,s.tt.llCft 6t
l(i' ,. ,i. t t' ol ,.1 t:5 the :tISs ot t: ,""'5th ';:
tc, UJ11t oper&tianal o(;lltrf.:.l. ,\, .).
Ttel::\l1" 114AJ '7t.lmm (t=:IC of t.n4.o ct
laft ti::<) 1nf&r1tryl;1Y1lJioo 5'C:tOl' &'.t lSlc;QOj.- Ul their
.:-eapoctlve crr.:-;tmy sn;(lS in tl-:e r.e1rl!t.y ,-.17' ( '. iilctI... aCat, l8id:3Ct...... Assault
Ciun r-:.1I at 1('09<.'(,,', in
t1.t cOllI',letiTl.!? tl-:0 t'!IL!;lCV!.>tlterit back to al'e8
'''-t t,(",. reUet.tbe .. "w,tiClIlJ
t1:o :;U:i<>tI aJ, lr.J(Jlo3lJr\} r13, OYOll., ...' .". "tlbruaq 194,5'; ..
. At lQ12i-.oJa ..e ":-' ....... 1)111e101l
to 11 tC1ltMl.. '. .ar.t!
tc AJ'r, "lthln.dluo\iCD., that. .,...C.r .. .......,to: '.....ct 'It.e
Officer of "-firth. .. ,'" .' ,:,''':.' ,
,'. The &""-11. 62 I aad' tlQftti-.lf flDV!Jd f,' m
C'f Covtgltata 2fX1OU to Vlc.!.Df.\7ot closir:r ""t.
.' . .
aCt1Y1tt.. this 10.;tl;.ity are of.lftttnfd "'''e
.... ",h uXlph.lb.1olllJ operat,la2a Col G::'''''ds. o!' the :th bJieasbot t
, "")"\'.."
.
(,; cmpw:';r ;1E1
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,
0450100
Ccapafty "D"
1-13 IstU Carl If. Ftoke 01015181
lJ-28 Capt CIaofle a. 8..".., 0372634
Jle&dquartere
1-14 1st Lt 101m ft.. \fest 04S6042
154 llo1:>ert I. Schloeder 01289636
Sel"9'1ce CaaPllO'
1..- Capt IU':I'Gn .I..' Baker 0405316
Battal!ca Surgecn
l.trd.15 Calltn . 0411994
.. ..
IMl1
. 14J.t Lanen.. __, 0l68_
... 1'4 OUrtord B. 01S40646
S'-' L .... c11UI.scm, J805453'
'ct Louis J. 3chwuabezp:r, 352C2'79
... ,:e
. .
..... '

f . :
f. CISSa,,- In,cUc1;td CI1 \h, EPW'
Unknown
e. Casyalt1u'
lane
,. R. BlaU.,
.x<lJ or, I8Dk 1m,
3 Incls.
Or: 1"1_.
#1 .. J 0Uftlal
1/2 - !'S, 4 - 1/25,000
#3 - OVerlays
I";'
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if
k
F
I
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I
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t ~
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7 .wl..., naauatica wblol-, .. ..s-er _t l.q:btr
. aID_ tb. .... jo1nt. Bnt.18hrtiMl't... __ it ..
lleous817 to eqatp _ or t.be 11II snd wldolea ctih BriM. .ad
l"Id1oa, ... to -..1 1nolwUee .padre, or c -.:f d
naY.lp.ton (a.. I.'"", ;3 - CC8lUll1caUcm."J.
c. AoUcm ap1n.st tM .."
.u Apdl 194' tIP the ....,.UGrl of OP&W1'l\.Jt; mPACT
(Gee IDd.oaun Ji J - x.paet .aJllpaot. 1i.crJal"). The 755tb
the 2/, and t.he 2/6 Qaeaa, "aft of til. 169 tafantry
(In:t.!ah) Ml'N8 t.lte llood8d ara south 01 Wi: CQ.:Jf.':CiUv t"l'cIta 8.
1... dJlIII ...te at 11492556. 'the ....... .-4TTS; (M418_> and
IAltlMTJ-rrwo (\1142>'73). The 2/7 1Id.tia11y 1n 'llIrQ C8M"1er.l
18 the "I'etatorolac
U
.. bu11d-up, 0 the op6t"l"t{Gll
n. treat lIMa _n _ ..oed. \We to t.ar.o ail.., priSOMl"8 ftl., tak., aDd
lICplt,...t
. . 13 Aprll 1945, the Battalion C!lrt>led
D'lCl" f{OYM. (ae. Iac.l.orNft if) .. "Opuatl. laIpaot ad hopl.-J. The
.....OID aqrlIec.. lIfHI4 ..... tM __, the l.auncbiu;; &l'9f;la ttfJI"e the __
n. oar:rled .we 'Pari. 01' tM ;a.:.th C'au-da h:t'i ;"'&tht. '1'11fl3' " ... t.bil
... 9 c: ___ Batt.al1CIIB ad the 1at hutt W8l''S IJOida 1.. tk
.c!1dtr oI135f6lJ and lri)44621. The plaa 'IfU, t:etore,to
hcnt U,," e(} to O8l1M " d1wnd.Oft or tftll the lan,
tl.-.k of the MaUl h.rII.;' 'lo til. riDlt; b7 Uaia "ri&bt. hook.:t tactto. The
Gcm.<Ulil btI.d to d1Yert ad this 8ecced oper.oat:\.m .. 1.11te.:ieG
to haRM tile It _8 suecetlGfal there.tore. oppodtlcm
to * 880CIId he&V, fd.neethe ..,. as prepated \0 us aI'.I
kU 01ID ...... Tho] aJMliJlg afte tor ODe " ........ tM bt4t11't1'1
battallealt .. _. 80 UIat lIllMU.....GIpl1I11J11Lt
UO'tJHi:r place. m.at of the secq'ld eel .le. of tile IIIlIIPMldows O}.."f!V:'8t:l1a:J
... to ..... tM __ t.o aWl"t tIWCIpI r.. ....u.r _ .udt a .oale
.. t. taeUlkte ad.J... alae ...... tar.
,. ,.&II. JftJca D 'f!F PO YAUd.
A. ..,....u. ...... ., IeMIU- -21 April 1941
... x.2..... ,2j .....lq..,..........v.. ii, of
2' Apr.U 1945.
I. Iltaad.lte.
'ne Ba'WJ.oo Niel Men reqdppecl -ttJa .u:-. TanKS I'
an4 \laUl, 0Iap8.D7 17 Potaden (Jrlt.lab .-.) .ad ...ap""tt:f of l!It24
14cht teDke and iD tM Y1dnit,. or .:orrSlA, Oft H1ghn,. 9,
r-.dy to .,port tho attack of lJ:h'1atGD c1cwa thet t1:1ghw,J.
'I'll. aduiClft we to eat oft UJ"1 tore.. 'to .... the PO
_ :reuH...th. 11M lstANored lilY.1A1_ .. _ the rlPt ..oj the tl'l.!d..U.ats

Fon:e at tIM lett n.k. The odia11Gr! (lua " otffCtn'S ..s
Ita " ..lng )"_taU. on the PC Ii!V.:li orosltlPf.:) .. to the JI.th
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24 iqiril 1945. COIIp&Iq,.." ... by platocoa,
aa'tr19 9 t.ow.rd in or t.M< 13lrc1
tfWl1.q i, ;ae ftl,lported t.h. 34th boap
1 tJ'ift D111!.elQn l..rt natU:-, an4 .. pl.atoDA tllpportad toM 1&'" t1fMt.a7
Wi t.he nuk. {Jppoa1U_ ... _t;tIl'e4, ,IDlraU)" lJ.e;bt,
I.rl ,x. llt'ieof:WU -..... em the lane
25 April It;i45. COIIJ!PI'B7 u"t, 1..... ,letGa:t, 1ll
.tppM"t of th3 16clth Ird'utry tbawgh \he l'Jra, tkMm
Lehfi' 9, .tat of $1% 1.n.tcka, .. aotez.G7el
t: <it by tAnk fir., .Jl7 ot the ..., ftft 8M
"Cere t.s.ka. Ci;u: patton Cit CGIp&Il)' Ilj.u, tbe .34t.h
in (I. <il'id, 1"Md ('ponrtit)!l
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Jh :.prU COIIpIIIJ.7 1a .,.,t or t.he j'\.
.t'ADtry 1n a l"&p1d ;,)dftnM up ,?" lS.&Mo OpJMtttcr.
'.S C "'5" Q.ovee in .upper.. ,A' tll9 t:atant.r,.
\R'> the nb'*1t tl.M.k r4 11"11d8ll. 1'G 1rAo & tll'td'!,Jrt,
&n<i evlt-PJ'OpeJle4 anll.!.::)" t.1wt ct
CO'ApaQ':i'>'" ..._wa_ "Ptd, xttlhf ()1--t ..... cu.
:.ilC?liZJ., 1\ aDd It U:i) !">;r eepture.
27 Apdl COl!tP!Ul1 II . ,with ... platocn or
-e" ant! t.be 10_ Howl'_r ;.;.? .. S6Cticm, mlJIiPO". tbe 13Stb
hegha:a\t. SI!1l.11 arms auG .,a;:.ollec ta..rtUlc:T fire "'!'it
""U:v.d. two of 0"Ul' t.a.ks emit 10_ ViWfi lmHke4 -' '" if ft." 0
l-:l'lOOked ooe @Sm' ",.m. ftB>t l111b cr"le platoIa et c....".,
in 5\lppOrt t:Il the lJ)rd ;'.'1 ." ...... eu\ ...
ark If{ rec1$tA4cie &1"l.!! taki. 1{jO tit
.;as Apl'1l 1945. :ll_. nw....u.. til. 133..:1
to aop 'If .... I: ...u.. 15.&" l"M1.d.uce
lI'th of fl!Pca7 9. MIl' .. PO una Sa ...'W10tDD7 et JlUtllJW.
........ 1;0 Ill' ....' JtOO92). tile "JM'. of' the
,ttallaa lilt..,,, .. til ........111" or "" .. rcvw
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29 A:pd1194J. CHZ I II' -,- .......... 'o1ta
/Ip!)Ol"tlag the F...ss a.1 C..... 7.. b .........\7., JitE3Cll.
410lled ir the ncllli.,. ., BlNaO .......1165 .... bloek.
, flt."pcrt of the 13;:rd c__ r.... 'Ie1M. of tb. la'tJ1lan
lfl 1'-' b th(p nc;tfl1t,. or n:JS5i ..
;(1 April CMprJX;1 'fi i'." r..d blMlts
HUn l:;)tb f:.C': t:..; ,,'be Yic1.Y'-.it.1 ..t GII.LLUt;.n ..
the lJJrd f'(:r, 'l the 'deln!\J" at BOS1(
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J:lfth ....,. IngJn.... he4 as apectal eqaipaea"t
Yeb1ole, 'l'ftcked, :tar aupld.blOU8 opunUcas ac:N88 the J!O RlVIR. F.e.rq 1n JIbe
apl"SJlg, the ",. Taak Ba'ttalion was rel1ewd f14take and gl'V'IID lro "I'GtaU,
for 'trathdD,. J.s elsewbfll"e 1n this battae ld.8't.aI7, the B3ttallon
carr1ed em CllSRA'rIW .PACT ad OP.Ii:R.Ai'ICIi lIIPAC'f ltO!A.L. ut. these two
GpeI'aUCIIl8, 1IId.ab. ware ocabt.Ded operat1au w!th the 1r.!:t.111h Elghtb ADq tONee,
CCllpalQ""C .. o1"C1e:Nd to IlIiDl 3} 1IJ'anta:U.- ror pcaalble use ." the PO J.Ul'liRI
in the 1"oz'tboca1. o.tf'ena1w of the Amer.loan 1":1.fth A.ftI3, launohed 8OII1f) dtqe
lata than the akrt of the Ilghth Axwy dr.!:ve. A. related, W7!3' few of the
total -.ber of a'ft1lab1e 1IJ'a:nta11. ware ueed-- 3) o W afti 1 able.
B. .tat1aD. aaaU.at the erMII'I.1'
" 24 ApzoU 194'. fort7 men of Caupany C
n
, manning a
total of a> Lmdlng Yeh:lGl.e., 'I_abel (Wa'Mr Bu.f'felo), aarried t.he
RcS..,-t, th. 35l.stlJdUu,r RecS.-rt., C1d unite of the 85th IDtaatry
Di-d.a1GD 8Jld the 9la\ across the PO RIYlil\, launching .floaR
a lilt. la 'd.cdId.t7 o uvaE ,"413) near H:1ghway 12. The fb1rt
01'0aadl2g _8 made tmder art1l.le:r7" and SIdpel' fire at l!OOl3, lIT' 8
n,1"8t the 1n.f81'.l\r7, thaD peeps, t.l-&UerB, and suppU.e.. .l BID1lll bulldoll8r
_8 al8D bome 8Cl'O.8 the po. I'a1rtaU OPe1'8Ucma for rainf'orc:lng and 'btdlcUng
Up azt!auad 2.5 Apr.ll 1945, c1q and Dight. ..aaation of ouualUee,
do., aDd ztU br.ldp ae ocm.stJouated aero. the PO RI'VliR.
26 .lpJ'll1945. Six FataU8, maned by the .. of
OC"J""IQ' "0., oarded the IDt"8IIt17 R,.:'weJOrt &0:1088 the .wIGI RIVlIB.
8CftltJI. of Y.lRca (r6",) a't lJ1SB. reeps aDd tNUera W8I"e ...,.. at 2lOOi,
aDd ..ntH,. \1p .-oeaiDp UDtU the ,.au. ratl.Jrea4 bztdce was
4t..lw.noed aDd put to ... at approacbaatel7 2'1ZiIXE Apr1l194S.
4. CcaIUR)ms, DEClLlrICE jN[)" AWARDS, CASU.urW,
.t. I smderal
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' .,,01' ..ben B. !'owle
0,.,231
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I.o'be.rb w. aelllvecJat
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lapt. BsDs7 tUJ'b.la
01015671
QsnaIl: It
1-.29
0456101
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OlD]J66S
SllPI8l "C"
1-3
1st Lt. Carl H. Ficke
01015781
4-30
Capt. Harold J. DeBriDe
0456030
CCl'PIP% Itl!"
1-,30
lat Lt. Walter R. Gerwig
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1-30
Awards and Decorstims a
Capt. {Jarrm :t;. Baker 040'316
Capt. um.8 Cohen
8471994
ftuyle Heart
lia1R)1'JI8ll, Albert
Laoey, Martin J.
MeCk' ')Jligle, Lyle E.
FOjUk, August
Cobbs, Hobert V. Jr.
Hanry liS.
BoltOl'l, Ralph O.
Mom.s, Wilbur W.
lledlin, J._ h.
Ho1cQlb, J. L.
Bradley, Harold S. Jr.
Pel'lea, A J.
Hindman, Willard C.
Eldreci, .Tames H.
P1okeDe, Bcaer L.
'Ie4eJdAd, Jo..,,& S.
3802890<;'
36369118
393)2801
.38029621
7033491
3J084942
35679880
384142JB
38029268
38528761
37'29397
334946:W
37445.442
37lOJS99
180lf.,88)
3452'583
T.o.4
pre
PTt
Sgt.
'l.'eo 4
Te<s 4
Cpl
Cpl
Tee 5
pre.
Pre.
Pc.
Pre.
P'e.
Pfc.
pre.
Co "I-
Co "B"
Co ItJ!ft
00 "B
00 "A"
Co "Aft
Co ABo
Co "Btl
Co "Btl
Ce ".A"
Co "Au
Co "AU
Co "1,,"
Servioe
Co ''C"
Co ".itt
Roj as, F.alpb C.
C. C&.lrUslt1ee in.rH.cted 011 the EnH!I'IlY'
Undetermined.
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JeIID_,. G..sl,.
Caw, Jf111111tJ8 _. .
Vladoll, .....
Co "B
u
Co "It"
c....
Co "Bit
CO "D
C. "B"
PtIlbert.hyJ Phil1p S.
lel17J IeJmeth J.
Haftl'lllalUl, Albel't
Kerfoot, Carl L.
t.cey-, Kart1.n J.
SwanaCl'l J Jam.. A.
Jobneon, William J.
Gilbert, J.tlchard O.
MoGurm1g1e, i.
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laDtDer, Clifton B.

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Wiorgu."'l, Lo:nzo
38053229 Sgt. lJ,'fA
2.7 Apr 45 Co",,"
Johnson, Gordon ". :.4968425 Pvt. DlA 27 Apr 45 Co "1lft
KurirOlYs'ld, Chester J.
32666'966 Pvt. lW!
25 Apr 4' Co "B"
John D.
01010936 1st t,t.LWA
26 Apr 45 Co lIB"
Harris, Franv. E_
39154850 sgt. LtA 27 i6pr 45 CO M8"
Webber, Ha:r()ld L.
37101729 Too 5. IlJA
28 Apr 45 Co liB"
!OQRls in Ig\1W, ;mne'ntd qua
Duncan, Francia L. 3760'3579 Pfc.
LU 13 Apz- 45 Co "I)"
'ebber, Harold L. 37101729 Tee 5
LV! 13 Apr 4.5 Co "Bn
Martinez, Juan ft. Cpl.
Uf.l 13 Apr 45 Co nil"
il!arous, James Ti. Jr. .37500l88 Pvt.
lilA. 13 Apr 45 Co "D"
BrermG'l', h.alph L. 369?S166 Pyt.
D'fA 11 Apr 4S Co 1tBIt
JUslpe' in Acttpn
Corley, John P.
20223933 Pvt
Co "B
n
Bailey, Hue! C.
'4SS7628 Cpl. Co "B"
Klu&. Qilbert 1'.
37474450 Pre.
Co "Ii"
6. CHEN'l'S1
11'.'1. the amphibious opel"at1cne conducted OR Lake CQlaeoJdo it wu dec1decl
tlaat the Optll"ation W88 to be lIlade in daylight or as soon after tint l1ght .,
J*NII.ble. The tlClOd.ed fields ir. "hich the operat,tl was to tab p:taee bad
....roua a..n;aolee and much shallOllr "lfater where preuQlS eJ;per:1meP, had showa that
1,11". WGtlld have difficulty if the bottOOl. was sort. So to 1Beu.ft thO eantNl we.
!Ildata.ined 1a this first operetta!. and that the *ed-...,.. of t ....pa
tile beac.h ia thatr proper OI'IaDlat1aa, the. ,:rip ... ...... lJa 4a7l1a". 1UId.. eO98'&'
of .... the bl'WR was 111:14, not JIt.We tIaIa 2 ..... bt.ba tGhrd the
ftd'. Jlal'allel to -.racl'-.aoa. fId.. eelw" ..... ca. lAft I'leak.Lft
0U'J71Dc --pot. JII'...4.."...... eel.. I........,=..... laJId ba.eel
-nlll.er7 tinct..en., tht ............... '-_1__ 1ft ud_
.......eat aaboft aaaiut lttu. ...., .
0.....50 Tl'OOptI W ...... CU.,..... attaoir '0 tide 1nUp
to the Borth, earlier "arne atII'IdItC ... the ""'.
en tba.
fbi. operation Was det1a1.tel:r Ii Ialceese, aot cmlI' t.M'Da .nw.ral.
hundred pr1aOllera aDd gaining abotlt :3 ..u.. em the _..,. Idt tJeak, but alflo
drew hi" reserves away trClll the Argenta Gap, where the IIa1D eftGr't the I1gth
Army wee to be made. AtJ 8 consequence, the at tack by 1:1.,. .u.:, t1"OOp& the ...
cla7 III the Argea.ta Gap Was wry td'ul, and, acoording to the E1gth .Arm7
CCJllllaDCl, aade possible the rapid ad'ftllce of the Eigth /<..rIfITe
The aecond operation, !let 80 llUoceasfnl from a laMing point or dew,
wa. SUOC8Safttl strategioally tor l' drew the 26th Panzer D:1.v181c:tl fran the .bpnta
ar_ to the uciDit;r of the 1end1ng. Smoke c owrBl6 wu poor due to strcmc rind
bl.cwiJlg from the enemy toward us. The firllt Wa'Ve or L'ft'1I "we met w1th heav
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