Combat history of the 128th armored ordnance maintenance battalion. The crucible for the ordnance department, like the individual fighting man, is the battlefield. The 3rd ordnance battalion was transferred to the 32nd army air defense command and the 41st ordnance was transferred to special troops battalion on 1 november 1982 then to the theater support battalion. History of 902nd ordnance heavy automotive maintenance company edited by. Battalion military history books there are 7 products. He was in maintenance company, 1st ordnance battalion, first marine division from 7 august 1950 to 10 september 1951.
It appears this unit was an hq for an ad hoc ordnance battalion which could be composed of whatever mix of ordnance companies suited local needs. Far from being behind the scenes or away from battle, the 57th ordnance ammunition company, an africanamerican unit, was often. Instead, it is the history of an ordnance company whose main mission was to manage ammunition supply points. History of the 73rd ordnance battalion us army ordnance corps. The ordnance men set up a roller conveyor and began to dig their way through the pile. The 3rd ordnance battalion currently styled as the 3rd explosive ordnance battalion is a unit of the united states army currently stationed at joint base lewismcchord.
The 105 officers and enlisted men were the only ones with the experience to operate the new m1841 12pound howitzer and the latest hale war rocket. The 3rd ordnance battalion history 11th armored division. Present 52nd ordnance group similar units 79th od bn active component 441st od bn alabama army national guard 3rd ordnance battalion active component 303rd od bn active component 501st od bn new york army national guard. Army armored ordnance maintenance battalion, 128th. Ww2 unit history and associations division, bomb group, uss. Shortly after midnight on 11 june the headquarters of the 177th ordnance battalion, the first army maintenance battalion attached to v corps, was ashore at 244. The 184th ordnance battalion eod accomplishes the explosive ordnance disposal eod support activity. Explosive ordnance battalion goes out with a boom dvids. The history of the 192nd tank battalion 752nd tank battalion in wwii 644th tank destroyer battalion in wwii 746th tank battalion 750th tank battalion the 440th troop carrier group 150th combat engineer battalion 44th infantry division 381st bombardment group heavy, ridgewell veterans 1st fighter group usaaf europe 78th division history. The hallmark with the institute of heraldry is s38. The 3rd ordnance battalion is a unit of the united states army currently stationed at joint base lewismcchord. The 59th ordnance brigade consists of a hq, sstaff, chaplain, hhc, and three battalions.
Dui0070g, 70 ordnance bn we keep the guns firing d3901 unit crest our unit crest are made in the usa to government specification. I was the battalion supply clerk and your dad was the medic for our battalion. Company c of the th ordnance maintenance battalion also may have been billeted in this same school house. The battalion with its subordinate ordnance units provides complete ordnance support for all adsec units, including approx. The book is in great condition and is one of the thickest unit books that i have come across, mainly because half the book lists the names and stateside addresses of all of the soldiers in the battalion.
Welcome to the 83rd ordnance battalions official facebook page for soldiers, family members and friends. American digitized materials rare book and special collections. World war regimental histories world war collections bangor. Combat sustainment support battalion the 17th combat sustainment support battalion cssb was a unique organization consisting of a battalion headquarters, 2 transportation companies, a direct support maintenance company, a chemical company, a finance detachment, an explosive ordinance disposal detachment, a public affairs detachment, the ninth us army band, and a parachute rigger company. By their mere presence they check an enemy column long enough for the bridge to be demolished. This website is only in its very early stages, aiming to give a full spectrum of data on world war ii fighting units, including details on organization, commanders, and literature. 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. The 70th ordnance battalion had three companies under its command and control during peacetime. It was responsible for storage, delivering, maintaining, nuclear and chemical control orders, and supervising the weapons of mass destruction special ammo of nuclear and. We feel presenting these books will open up a new means of studying and. A handful of ordnance mechanics manning a sherman tank fresh from the repair shop are seen at a bridge. The battalion conducted ait before its operations moved to fort lee, virginia, and elsewhere. The firing of old thunder, fort rileys ceremonial canon, signaled the beginning of the inactivation ceremony for 84th ordnance battalion explosive ordnance disposal, 71st ordnance group. The 21st infantry regiment has a long and noble history that goes back nearly 100.
The 105 officers and enlisted men were the only ones with the experience to operate the new m1841 12. Whether youre interested in a particular battle or battalion, or researching a family ancestor, battalion histories provide a. The eod battalion operates under united states army forces command 52nd ordnance group eod command and control with several companies eod strategically located within each control area. Army ordnance corps and school, 59th ordnance brigade, fort lee, virginia. Most of us had few duties, so we spent a lot of time playing volleyball, table tennis, getting to know the neighborhood children, and trying to become acquainted with the czech girls. Click on the pictures below to find a printable pdf of the books. The 70th ordnance battalion was deactivated in september 1998. The ordnance department us army center of military history. Commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1952, he served with the 1st cavalry division in korea as a rifle company commander and again with the 1st cavalry division during the vietnam war as an infantry battalion commander.
Welcome to the 83rd ordnance battalion s official facebook page for soldiers, family members and friends. It is assigned to the 71st ordnance group at fort carson, colorado, which is under the 20th chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive cbrne command. Far from being behind the scenes or away from battle, the 57th ordnance ammunition company, an africanamerican unit, was often in the thick of the action during 1944 and 1945. Our headquarters and our headquarters company were billeted in a school house.
My father and mother divorced in 1970 when i was 5 years old, so i dont know that much about him. This auction is for a wwii unit history book for the 612thordnance battalion. If you have any stories or thoughts on the subject, please contact me. He directed the military history program while assigned to. Aug 20, 2015 the battalion conducted ait before its operations moved to fort lee, virginia, and elsewhere. It is assigned to the 71st ordnance group at fort carson, colorado, which is under the 20th chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive cbrne command, aberdeen proving grounds, maryland. Installations and macoms do not have a direct area support eod responsibility. During the months of october, november and early december of 1944, the eleventh armored division was assembled in the salisbury plains area of england, engaged in the feverish task of equipping and preparing itself for combat. The 187th ordnance battalion was constituted may 1, 1936, and activated april 1, 1942, as 3rd battalion. Soldiers work long hours with little rest to provide ammunition for units moving down range. History of the army ordnance services three volume.
Wwii unit history book for the 612th ordnance battalion. Combat sustainment support battalion the 17th combat sustainment support battalion cssb was a unique organization consisting of a battalion headquarters, 2 transportation companies, a direct support maintenance company, a chemical company, a finance detachment, an explosive ordinance disposal detachment, a public affairs detachment, the ninth us army band, and a parachute rigger. In previous volumes in the ordnance department subseries of the technical services in the series united states army in world war ii, historians have told the preliminary stories, the complex, often frustrating saga of planning munitions for war and. This sop applies to all units supported by the 6th ordnance battalion. Photos 4th armored ordnance battalion 12th armored division. Bn place of publication le mans, france date published 1945 keywords. Abmc headquarters 2300 clarendon blvd, suite 500 arlington, va 22201 phone. The 3rd ordnance battalion transferred back to the 59th ordnance brigade in june 1985 and regained the 41st ordnance company. Army ordnance training command, aberdeen proving grounds, maryland, dated 14 april 1960. The 79 th ordnance detachment gmgs hawk was activated at redstone arsenal, alabama on 22 april 1960 by general order number 48, u. In its previous iteration, the brigade had more than 6,500 soldiers. In addition to the vehicles, the battalion repairs all weapons and ammunition. In addition to its support role, the ordnance department established the rocket and howitzer battery, the only unit in ordnance history raised specifically for combat duty.
A decals are adhesive backed and very simple to install just peal and stick. History of the 73rd ordnance battalion, eglin afb, florida, u. Ww2 unit history and associations division, bomb group. The casualties suffered by a typical american infantry regiment serving in world war ii were horrendous.
Motto readyrapidreliable the 79 th ordnance detachment unofficial unit patch in vietnam was, a red triangle outlined in yellow, with a hawk missile and an ordnance bomb centered in the inner triangle the 79 th ordnance detachment gmgs hawk was activated at redstone arsenal, alabama on 22 april 1960 by general order number 48. Dvids news explosive ordnance battalion goes out with. I was a t5 technician 5th grade with headquarters of the th ordnance maintenance battalion. History of the 79 th ordnance detachment gmgs hawk. Building and maintaining the most complete and sophisticated reference on the world wide web for the u. Whether youre interested in a particular battle or battalion, or researching a family ancestor, battalion histories provide a wealth of primary and secondary information. Ww1 australian battalion history military books online. The 59th ordnance brigade is a military unit of the united states army. Miners battalion a history of the 12th pioneers kings own yorkshire light infantry. A our decals can be applied to any flat surface such as vehicle windows, windshields, bumpers, walls, finished wood and much more. Combat history of the 128th armored ordnance maintenance. Property book accountability is not required for training ammunition. I am trying to determine if any chosin or inchon veterans knew my father, tech sergeant george samuel williams.