WWII US Army 817th Tank Destroyer Battalion Ike Jacket Uniform & Dog Tags. Army 817th Tank Destroyer Battalion "Ike Jacket" Uniform & Dog Tags: Personnel Identification Disc "Dog Tag" to Ralph J. Damcott T-43 who was Ralph John Damcott b. 31 May 1917 - d. 12 Aug 1988 of Clymer, New York. Then Staff Sergeant Damcott Served with the 817th Tank Destroyer Battalion in the European Theater of Operations, was given a field promotion to 2nd Lieutenant before returning from Europe, and Subsequently Served in the Korean War with a Military Police Company of the 25th Infantry Division.
This Fantastic Grouping Consists of His Jacket Field Wool OD "Ike Jacket" Size 40S Bertward Clothes Inc. Dated June 10, 1944 - United States Army ADSEC Advanced Sector SSI Shoulder Patch, US Army Tank Destroyer SSI Shoulder Patch, Staff Sergeant Rank Insignia Patches, Four Overseas Service Bars Denoting 2 Years Overseas, Ruptured Duck Patch, Army Enlisted Tank Destroyer Branch Lapel Insignia, Ribbons: Good Conduct, Europe Africa Middle East EAME Campaign with Four Stars (Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe), American Campaign, World War Two Victory, American Defense, and Army of Occupation (Ribbons are out of order of precedent), Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle & TD 3 Inch Qualification Bars (S/Sgt Damcott is listed in the 817th Tank Destroyer Battalion Roster as serving with Company A Third Platoon M-20, the M-20 was the Early Recoilless Rifle 75mm / 3 Inch or could be the M20 Scout Reconnaissance Car, his name is misspelled in the roster, the 817th also had towed 3 Field Guns), 4th Annual Reunion 817th T. Pittsburgh PA June 4, 1949 Ribbon / Name Badge, and 6th Annual Convention 817th T. June 2 Elmira NY Button. Wool Enlisted Shirt, Khaki Tie, Wool Enlisted Trousers Pen Measured 29 x 31 Tailored, US JQMD Jefferson Quartermaster Depot 1943 Khaki Web Belt, and a small grouping of additional items from Lt.
Damcott's Service Including Two Tank Destroyer SSI Shoulder Patches (different variations) along with pieces from his time as an MP with the 25th Infantry Division in The Korean War: 2nd Lieutenant Bar, 1st Lt Bar, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Military Police MP Officers Branch Lapel Device, Ribbon Bar of Army of Occupation, Korean War Service with One Star, and United Nations Korea Service, Brass MP Whistle, Korean War 1951 Tetanus Booster Personnel Identification Discs "Dog Tags" along with a WW2 Era Ruptured Duck Tie Bar - Overall Good Issued Condition as Photographed with some wear as seen - Recent Estate Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Very Rare - Warrants Further Research (See History Below & Photos 21 - 24 for Reference). Unit History: Activated on 1 June, 1942, at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas. Converted to a towed battalion in June 1943.
Arrived at Greenock, Scotland, on 31 July, 1944, and landed at Utah Beach on 25 August. Guarded COMZ 8/44 to 11/44. Entered battle in the Hürtgen Forest with the 8th Infantry Division on 9 December. Shifted to Ardennes in February, 1945, and then back to Roer River sector to fire as artillery. Participated in advance to Rhine River with the cavalry.
Crossed river at Remagen on 15 March-the only towed TD battalion to enter the bridgehead. Began conversion to M18's on 26 March. Joined the 104th Infantry Division at the Ruhr Pocket in April. Two companies joined the drive eastward from Marburg in mid-April, fighting in the Harz Mountains.
Helped capture Halle and advanced to the Mulde River where offensive operations ceased. Attached to: 8th, 9th, 78th, 99th, 104th Infantry divisions; 4th, 14th Cavalry groups.
History text from the book The Tank Killers by Harry Yeide. Combat Equipment: 12/44 - Towed 3 Gun; 4/45 - M18.
Canlett (6/1/42), Major William H. 16, 1944 to Jan 25, 1945. NOTE: As far as I know, they were not officially given credit for the Ardennes, but each of the men that served in the unit have credit for the campaign on their discharges.
22, to May 11, 1945. Location August 1945: Warburg, Germany (Tank Destroyer Net 817th TD). Check back often - we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed - further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask.
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