759th Tank Battalion in Iceland photo

[bellasilva]

I got this neat little photo in the mail today. My wife likes it as she was stationed in Iceland while in the Navy around 2003.

 

The 759th was sent to Iceland in 1942 as part of its garrison force. They moved to the UK in 1943 and landed in Normandy on D+10, June 16 1944. There they were attached to the 2nd ID and fought in St.-Lo. The battalion was then attached to the 4th Cavalry group and eventually fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Their main equipment consisted of the M3 Stuart and the M24 Chaffee.

[Brig]

Interesting image. The Army relieved the USMC 1st Provisional Brigade in Iceland in spring of 1942

[Allan H.]

Perhaps it is because the 759th Armored relieved the 1st Marine Provisional Brigade that they took on the unit nickname "Devil Dogs" or "Devil Doggers."

 

Thanks for sharing the photo Bellasilva and for the history lesson Brig.

 

Allan

[501stGeronimo]

Speaking of the 759th TB, I have a theater made blue and red tab that goes below the AD patch. Has Devil Dogs on it. Pretty cool!

[Brig]

Perhaps it is because the 759th Armored relieved the 1st Marine Provisional Brigade that they took on the unit nickname "Devil Dogs" or "Devil Doggers."

 

Thanks for sharing the photo Bellasilva and for the history lesson Brig.

 

Allan

I didn't know that was their nickname, quite interesting, and perhaps quite right

 

My turn to thank you for the history lesson!

[Pip]

Great photo

[JoeBeeJo]

Hi bellasilva. Is there any chance you have this photo scanned in better resolution? I am investigating the whereabouts, history and old barrack locations of the 759th tank battalion in Iceland and would greatly appreciate if you could help me here ☺️