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Air support bombed and strafed enemy positions across Ruhr River. The 610th Tank Destroyer (TD) Battalion (towed), equipped with “obsolete” 57mm antitank guns, operated in direct support of the 80th. "After Action Reports: attached inclosures 1 to 5 inclusive is After Action Reports for period 1 to 30 Apr 1945 for this battalion. Closer liason between task forces under the same command is needed. Originally given the mission of advancing with zone towards Berlin, this unit reached Elsen, Germany and was assigned the new mission of driving the enemy into toe Ruhr Pocket in it's zone. 1350, Frondenberg was captured and occupied. Six tanks Mark 5 which were destroyed and left in place. Weekly arms inspections
I do wonder why he had both the TD patch and the "702" triangle if he was only in the TD unit. Salvage and Captured Material: Our losses for the month include seven tanks M4A3, 75mm guns; three tanks M4A3, 76mm guns; two tanks M4A1, 75mm guns; one tank M4A3 75mm gun; of these two tanks M4A1 75mm guns were repaired by Division Ordinance Supply and returned to service. III - OPERATIONS
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At 0845, Elsen was completely occupied, 1630 Task Force Walker departed Elsen, Germany enroute to Hirschberg, Germany with the mission of holding positions along Ruhr River and to repulse any possible counter-attack by German Armies pocketed there. Company B, 714th Tank Battalion followed Company A, 56th Armored Infantry Battalion in the attack, supported by both mortars and assault guns firing from elevated positions outside the town. Artillery laid on town and at 1410, Langschede was cleared. 12 April 1945 - One battalion 194th Glider Infantry12 April 1945 One battalion 194th Glider Infantry Regiment 17th Airborne Infantry attached to 80th Tank Battalion at 1000 and relieved at 1100. See change # 2, Administrative Order # 6,8th A.D. The casualties suffered by a typical American infantry regiment serving in World War II were horrendous. Hohenheide fired upon by enemy artillery at 1915. See more ideas about military insignia, insignia, infantry. It was early on September 1, 1944. Although the 80th AA's biggest gun was the 57mm, no match for the German 88, they were a very welcome addition to the lightly armed paratroopers. MG Hackett visits 5th Battalion of the 94th Training Division during time of transition March 14, 2018 Command Sgt. Stiff resistance consisting of enemy direct fire, artillery, small arms and bazooka fire was met throughout the day. 04 April 1945 - 0600 Task Force Walker departed Lippstadt, Germany enroute to Hirschberg, Germany. The units left flank was constantly exposed to heavy fire from across the Ruhr River where the enemy had excellent observation and fields of fire. See change # 1, Administrative Order # 5,Hq.8th A.D.
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Town was occupied at 0925. The 334th Infantry Division (German: 334.Infanteriedivision) was a German Army infantry division in World War II.Originally formed in November 1942, it surrendered to the Allies at the conclusion of the Tunisian Campaign in May 1943. 15 April 1945 - 80th Tank Battalion (plus) closed area Lamme (846-115) Germany and Wedtlenstedt (825-118) Germany. 62d Engineer Battalion 80th Ordnance Bn DUI: The 80th Ordnance QM Bn served in the European Theatre during WWII, and remained in the ETO as part of the Occupation troops after VE-Day. Thank you for doing such a great job on my mom's car! Infantry and tanks advancing in a narrow zone should be used in the proportion of at least one company of infantry to every company of tanks. 5th Independent Tank Regiment of Beijing Military Region attached to the division and renamed as Tank Regiment, 80th Army division. 1st Lt Stanley Omdal -
Enemy losses due to our action for the month have been three tons of assorted rifles and small arms these have been turned in to ordinance. At 1135 Task Force Commander, Major Austin E. Walker became casualty and was evacuated. C.P's were set up. The Moselle became a beehive of activity. Incl 2-S 2 Intelligence Par 1-4 incl
A large assortment of factories and works which contained food stores, engineers supplies, and critical metals and chemicals, all of which was reported to higher headquarters for their disposal, The food stores were removed from the factories and turned over to S-5 for feeding displaced persons. S/P J Connell
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Upon departure from Langenbochum, 'A' Company 290th Infantry Regiment was relieved from attached to this Battalion. Enemy left roadblocks and made harassing attacks on our outposts. Donald was part of the 610th Tank Destroyer Battalion, which was attached to the 80th Infantry Division. 23-30 April 1945 - Screening, guarding of important installations, avenues of approach including towns of Goslar (84-71), Langsheim (78-74), Lauthenthal (75-66), Hahnenklee (79-65), Oker (88-70), Astfeld (80-73), Bocksweise (79-64), Wolfshagen (78-71) plus all woods in area assigned by CCR. The tanks of the 8th Tank Battalion, which I was a part of, rolled through Vaucouleurs, France, crossed the historic Meuse River and moved into a bivouac along its bank. Executive Officer, Vehicle
At end of period, Task Force remained in position. 1st Lt, 80th Tk Bn
The 80th Field Artillery Regiment is an field artillery regiment of the United States Army. That 80th Porsche Ottocar has collected is a brand new Boxster Spyder in beautiful Miami Blue. 1005 Bentrop and Warmen Germany occupied. 20 April 1945 - 0700 'C' Company 58th Armored Infantry Battalion relieved from attached to 80th Tank Battalion. Thank you again! The 80th Battalion was activated at Camp Clairborne, Louisiana and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne on September 3, 1942.. U.S. Army Reserve 80th Training Command - The Army School System. 09 April 1945 - Task Force Walker continued on mission to seize and hold ground north of Ruhr River in zone. The Bn was located in Esslingen during the Occupationa and inactivated there on Jan 20, 1947. Heavy fire received by our elements, coming from Hohenheide, Germany. Vehicle Medical Kits
The combat efficiency of this unit was excellent. O555543 Inf
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to surrender town. Upon arrival at Borg, Germany, 2 Platoons Company 'C' 53rd Armored Engineer Battalion, 1 Section 'C' Battery 473rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion were relieved from attached to this Battalion. Screening of assigned areas started, also guarding of vital installations and all avenues of approach. $29.95. For the Battalion Commander:
Code: Description: Code: Award: BC POW KIA o p x: Battlefield commission Prisoner of war Killed in Action Oak Leaf Cluster Posthumous GO record for award not found yet This unit plus attachments successfully completed all missions assigned by higher headquarters. Warrant Off - 3 EM - 679, S/F J PersonsF J Persons 1st Lt, Cav Adj. Gas Mask and Assessories
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For example, by the end of January, 1945, the 47 th Infantry Regiment (which fought in France and Germany) had lost well over 100% of their strength to battle casualties, where men were either killed, wounded, missing, or taken as prisoner of war. Artillery placed on Rhune (155-241) Germany and town was occupied at 1915. O555990 FA, Officers - 35
21 April 1945 - 1500 Company 'C' 809th Tank Destroyer Battalion relieved from attached. 10 April 1945 - 0700 Wickede (08-22) Germany entered by 'A' Company 58th Armored Infantry Battalion, supported by 'D' Company 80th Tank Battalion. Armored units should be assigned zones sufficiently large to allow for maneuver of elements. The “A”, “B” and “C”: as anti-tank company with each 8 guns of 37mm later replaced by 57mm guns … 70th Tank Battalion First GHQ medium tank battalion in U.S. Army. One Platoon 'C' Company 809th Tank Destroyer Battalion relieved from attached to 80th Tank Battalion at 2330. Heavy fire encountered throughout this period, coming from across Ruhr River and town of Echthausen (across river), Germany. Gains7 27
During their 277 days of combat, the 80th Infantry Division had 17,087 casualties: After regrouping of the unit, the mission assigned was to clear the enemy resistance north of the Ruhr River. 1 of 2 copy photo of Floyd Dade next to a tank in WWII. Resistance encountered in this zone (Hirschberg, Lippstadt, Ebbinghausen, Horn, Schmerlecke) consisted of medium and heavy artillery, M4 and M5 tanks, self propelled guns, and small arms fire. The 80th's didn't serve together as a cohesive battalion. Given the mission of screening and posting security. 'C' Troop 88th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mecz) attached to 80th Tank Battaliom at 1645. 80TH ORDNANCE BATTALION. 24 Apr 45
Aug 27, 2018 - Explore Dan Larke's board "Regimental Unit Crests" on Pinterest. At the end of this period, the unit was holding the Oker, Goslar, Langalsheim, Lantenthal, Hahrenklee area, engaged in cleanng out scattered pockets of resistance. MIA 4. Incl 4-S 4 Supply par 1-5 incl. Regimental Headquarters and Headquarters Company, and 2nd Battalion as 68th Tank Battalion. II - INTELLIGENCE
The division was reconstituted from the 80th Infantry Division, which had only just been formed a few days prior.It spent the remainder of the war … Period 29 and 30 April. Following the signing of the armistice in July 1953, the battalion stayed in Korea and once again assumed the role of a garrison force. Enemy fought delaying action and fired harassing fire across Ruhr River against which we could do nothing. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time. There are still large amounts of enemy equipment in our area but this is being rounded up and placed into use by the Military Government or turned in to supply channels. Moved to Bork, Germany closing into new area at 1645. 16 - 19 April 1945 - 80th Tank Battalion Plus 'A' Company 58th Armored Infantry Battalion carried on screening of area, guarding of vital installations, maintenance of vehicles, radios , … Period 27 and 28 April. Battle Casualties - 66
Official Army Reserve Website Period 1 to 30 April disseminated information received from higher Headquarters and forwarded information received from Companies. Incl 3-S 3 Operations par 1-4 incl,
08 April 1945 - 1130, orders received to move out, seize and hold Bremen (155-230) Germany. Information of Adjacent Units and Supporting Troops: a.
WWII 80th Tank Battalion DUI DI UNIT CREST INSIGNIA pin. 16 - 19 April 1945 - 80th Tank Battalion Plus 'A' Company 58th Armored Infantry Battalion carried on screening of area, guarding of vital installations, maintenance of vehicles, radios , weapons and personnel. 07 April 1945 1045 - Task Force Walker departed Westernkotten Germany enroute to Soest, Germany closing into new area at 1245, and remaining there for remainder of period. S/Eugene Gottesman
14 April 1945 - 80th Tank Battalion plus 'A' Company 58th Armored Infantry Battalion departed Bausenhagen, Germany at 0640 enroute to Heiningen (93-90) Germany. These assignments changed throughout the unit's history. They ended the war with 80th Infantry at Regensburg. On Marc… "Forward 80th" is a small booklet covering the history of the 80th Infantry Division. The weather for the major part of the period was overcast and cold with occasional days of fair but cold weather. LWA 26
Artillery laid on Wickede (08-22) Germany, during night in preparation of an assault on that town next day. IV - SUPPLY, HEADQUARTERS 80TH TANK BATTALIONA.P.O. Redeployment occurred in 1955. WWII US Army 80th Tank Battalion 8th Armored Division Crest DI DUI Do Something. Geneviève. 1700, Battalion departed Strobeck, Germany and closed into Goslar (849-712) Germany at 1945. Adj. Maj. Darlington Hands Over Reins to Command Sgt. You may be dreaming of one day owning a Porsche, but a man named Ottocar has now owned 80 of them, having acquired the last one for his 80th birthday.We can’t think of a better way to celebrate such a momentous milestone.. photo credit: Porsche. See more ideas about military insignia, crests, insignia. It fought in the Hurtgen Forest in November, and moved to the Ardennes in December, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. Upon being relieved on 13 April 1945 by the 377th Regiment,95th Infantry Division, this unit was employed in screening and security missions. EUGENE GOTTSMAN
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Stories published by the Stars & Stripes in Paris in 1944-1945. (9th Battalion inactivated 15 June 2008) (1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Battalions relieved 16 September 2008 from assignment to the 80th Division [Institutional Training]) (6th Battalion inactivated 30 September 2008) Hq/Hq Company, 80th Ordnance Battalion was reactivated at Karlsfeld Ordnance Depot in Munich in June 1949. Artillery and small arms fire encountered by Task Force (source Bremen) but all resistance ceased at 2045. The guiding principle in 1947-1949 seem to be "do something' and was often arbitrary. Every tanker in the 8th knew that if one tank could do it, they could do it, too. Enemy fire received from Wickede, Germany causing slow progress. Location of troops: See overlay, Inclosure Number 1. It was not necessary to follow the first tank’s path across the river. 11 April 1945 1945 - Major Phillip J. Connell relieved of command, Lt. Col. William S. Crittendon assumed command. O1019352 Inf
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13 April 1945 - Outpost at Langschede forced to withdraw due to heavy enemy fire. Supply:
The Battalion, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Jack Whitfield, was composed of a HQ unit, a medical detachment and 6 batteries of about 80 men each:. If you’re looking for something to do this 4th of July, chances are you won’t have to look too far. Anderson, for example, is listed on the roster of the 505th PIR w/ the notation that he was assigned to the 80th. APO #258, U.S. Army. F. J. This is one of a series of G.I. Unfortunately, he has passed away. At close of period, Task Force Walker was closed into new area Ebbinghausen (372-357) Germany. During the 1970s the division act as the general reserve force of the Army in northern China. Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment activated. No enemy contact. 0800 Battalion (plus) departed Lamme, Germany and closed Braunschweig, Germany at 0900 to relieve 58th Armored Infantry Battalion in outposting in guarding of hospitals and valuable installations. 2225 Task Walker closed into Lippstadt, Germany. 'A' Company 80th Tank Battalion reverted to Battalion control, 'C' Company 809th Tank Destroyer Battalion attached to 80th Tank Battalion. ... Be the first to know and let us send you an email when 8th/80th Quartermaster Battalion posts news and promotions. History of the 81st Tank Battalion Monday, 10 September, 1943 may have been "just another day" but for a lot of guys, it was their first day of a long journey that, one way or another, would change their lives forever. The 1st Tank Battalion remained locked in battle with both North Korea and Chinese Communist forces for three years. Redesignated 70th Light Tank Battalion 7 October 1941. S/ William J. Gregg
Period 4 and 5 April. The 80th Training Command (TASS) develops, educates, and trains Soldiers, Civilians, and Leaders by resourcing and conducting specified Military Occupational Specialty reclassification, Non-Commissioned Officer Education System, Officer Education System and functional training in direct support of stated United States Army Reserve Command and Training and Doctrine Command missions and objectives. Enemy tank fire, and mortar fire met prior to occupation of Waltringen (13-23) Germany. Aug 9, 2018 - Explore Randy Mckeehan's board "unit crest", followed by 120 people on Pinterest. Air Force Units Army Units Coast Guard Units Marine Corps Units Navy Units Become a VetFriends Member Site Map. Artillery concentration laid on Hohenheide (031-210) Germany at 1200. It fought in the northward drive to Cherbourg, and in the breakout from St.-Lo, through France and into Belgium, entering Germany on September 13th. Four 20mm Multiple mounts these were destroyed in place. By 0915, Horn, Germany was completely occupied by Task Force., also Burgomeister from Schmerlecke (35-30) and Seringhausen (34-31) (Both in path of advance) surrendered without resistance. 01 April 1945 - 80th Tank Battalion (-), with the following attachments - 'A' Company 58th Armored Infantry Battalion, 2 platoons 'C' Company 809th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 1 section 'C' Battery 473rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, 2 platoons 'C' Company 53rd Armored Engineer Battalion relieved from defending positions east of Langenbochum, Germany at 1130. The 80th Division returned to the United States in January 1946, after spending time in Europe helping to restore and keep peace after the war. Formed from 67th Infantry (medium tanks) at Fort Meade, Maryland, on 15 June 1940 under Lt. Col. Stephen G. Henry. His Son, David has been so kind as to share his memories of his father, along with his dad’s mementos of the war. Losses7 101, 1st Lt Neil E Harlan -
Personnel (clothing and equip.) At 1030 April 19, 'A' Company 58th Armored Infantry Battalion was relieved from attached to 80th Tank Battalion and 'C' Company 58th Armored Infantry Battalion was attached to 80th Tank Battalion. As with most American infantry divisions, the 80th was provided with several attachments. TRADOC Homepage Hohenheide also taken. As for the 702nd Tank Battalion "Red Devils", as far as I know they were mostly with 80th Infantry Division and were attached to 79th Infantry Division for a while too. 258 U. S. ARMY, SUBJECT: After Action Report for April, 1945. 1st Lt. Inf. At 1100, Task Force Crittendon received orders to hold present positions, vicinity Langschede, Germany until relieved. 80th Engineer Battalion 305th Eng Bn - Moselle River Crossing - 05-12SEP44 - Interviews with Major Charles G. Croker, Col Lovett (1117 Eng Grp), Major Brooks (Hvy Pontoon Bn), T/Sgt Lucus (Hvy Pontoon Bn), Major R.R. The 80th Division had been one of the stalwarts of Patton's Third Army, but it cost them dearly. Battalion concentrated in Bausenhagen, Germany. You went above and beyond and made her 80th birthday even better! Front Lines at end of period: See overlay, Inclosure Number 1. 02 April 1945 - At 1030, 'D' Company 80th Tank Battalion was attached to Division Trains. Right behind his platoon came the rest of the company, then the rest of the battalion. So kind!! It was their first day as members of the 81st Tank Battalion. 22 April 1945 - 'C' Company 80th Tank Battalion attached to CCR. See Administrative Order #6,Hq,8th A.D.
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