Jeeper704 Posted October 16, 2007 Share #126 Posted October 16, 2007 Very nice patch, Jim!German-made or?I got a few items from that TD grouping; Sergeant Joseph Sowinski - 631st Tank Destroyer Battalion. It was turned into a towed TD Bn (they had M10s before the reconversion).4 wheeler TD patchTD collar discsTwo photos; one taken in France, the other in Germany V-mailUnfortunately, I lost on several others as it ended at 0200 hours my time and I needed to get up to go to work at 0500 hours. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share #127 Posted October 22, 2007 Hey guys, I'm glad to see you got some of that grouping. Here is something I just got off of eBay. It's a 4 wheel patch minus the cannon barrel. The listing didn't mention this. I think the seller might have gotten more if he had realised it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted October 31, 2007 Share #128 Posted October 31, 2007 Sgt. Joseph Sowinski - 631st TD Battalion.A common 4 wheeler patch.Nothing dramatic and hopefully it was indeed his.Erwin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted November 6, 2007 Share #129 Posted November 6, 2007 Did he by any chance know Sgt. Sowinski? Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted November 7, 2007 Share #130 Posted November 7, 2007 Wow, that would be great if your mother could confirm that Sgt. Sowinski indeed was in the 631st TD Bn. Thanks for checking. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted November 15, 2007 Share #131 Posted November 15, 2007 Maybe the 631st had its origine in the 114th FA? I know some of the TD units used to be artillery units. Small bore .... the weapons of the crew (pistol, Thompson, grease gun)? Sowinski was in C Company according to the V-mail I have of that grouping. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted November 16, 2007 Share #132 Posted November 16, 2007 Maybe the 631st had its origine in the 114th FA?I know some of the TD units used to be artillery units. Small bore .... the weapons of the crew (pistol, Thompson, grease gun)? Sowinski was in C Company according to the V-mail I have of that grouping. Erwin Smallbore normally refers to .22 caliber. The other weapons you mention have their own Q Bar available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted November 16, 2007 Share #133 Posted November 16, 2007 What does the "small bore" Q-bar stand for then? I know of "Pistol", "Carbine", etc. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellis Posted November 16, 2007 Share #134 Posted November 16, 2007 Your always one step ahead of me Erwin!! On a side note: I did some searching and found my Great Uncle was in the 811th TD Battalion. He was medically discharged before going overseas. This is the only info I could find. "Activated 10 April 1942 at Camp Gordon, Georgia. Arrived at Cherbourg, France, on 15 September 1944 equipped with M18s. Moved to Luxembourg in November and participated in the Battle of the Bulge in December. The battalion was scattered widely and pieces attached to many divisions into January 1945. Supported operations against the Siegfried Line in February and early March. Advanced to the Rhine in late March and crossed river on 30 March. Supported 80th Infantry Division in capture of Kassel and advance to Erfurt and Chemnitz in April. Moved south and crossed Danube River to Regensburg. Entered Austria on 5 May. Attached to: 17th, 101st Airborne divisions; 4th, 9th, 11th Armored divisions; 28th, 78th, 80th, 87th, 89th Infantry divisions; 3d Cavalry Group." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted November 16, 2007 Share #135 Posted November 16, 2007 I wonder if he knew Earl S. Peacock. He was a Major - Battalion Executive Offcier - and was in Waldbillig, Luxembourg on December 16, 1944. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellis Posted November 16, 2007 Share #136 Posted November 16, 2007 I wonder if he knew Earl S. Peacock.He was a Major - Battalion Executive Offcier - and was in Waldbillig, Luxembourg on December 16, 1944. Erwin I would ask him but he passed away 4-5 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted November 16, 2007 Share #137 Posted November 16, 2007 Sorry to hear that. Erwin I would ask him but he passed away 4-5 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellis Posted November 20, 2007 Share #138 Posted November 20, 2007 Welcome to the TD paradise thread!! Nice case!! Any markings on the inside? I believe I saw it listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellis Posted November 21, 2007 Share #139 Posted November 21, 2007 there are no markings inside. it has a very bright gold gilt finish. I am not a TD collector, just a WWII collector in general. I originally decided to pick it up to go along with my WWII black crackle zippo display. Now I think I am going to start seeking out TD items. I completely understand your new found enthusiasm for TD!!! A relative was in the 811th TD Battalion but was medically discharged before going overseas. His stuff got me started and now military shows and Ebay take care of the rest. I enjoy collecting patch variants. You shouldn't have much trouble starting your TD collection. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kutzburg Posted November 23, 2007 Share #140 Posted November 23, 2007 I want my mama No seriously, these are great patches. Thanks so much for showing them to us TD buffs. If I ever get my hands on one like those I would be so happy. I do wonder if the exists a scroll for the 704th TD Bn. Erwin Erwin Had a close friend who was with the 704th TD. his uniform has a 704th stiched into the top of the patch.He died this past January and I don't know what has happen to all his "stuff" He is mentioned in the book about the 704th, SGT Joe Schedivy Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted November 23, 2007 Share #141 Posted November 23, 2007 Hi Bruce, I had the honor of having the following Veterans as my close friends; Richard Bowman (Medic), Harry Traynor (M-18 driver) and Walter Righton (fuel truck driver) of the 704th TD Bn. I would have loved seeing a photo of that uniform. What Company was Sgt. Schedivy in? Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellis Posted November 28, 2007 Share #142 Posted November 28, 2007 Hi Bruce, I had the honor of having the following Veterans as my close friends; Richard Bowman (Medic), Harry Traynor (M-18 driver) and Walter Righton (fuel truck driver) of the 704th TD Bn. I would have loved seeing a photo of that uniform. What Company was Sgt. Schedivy in? Erwin How did you manage to be such good friends with American vets? Mail, Phone?? Just curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted November 28, 2007 Share #143 Posted November 28, 2007 Hello curious , Yes, I had contact with them through snail mail, telephone and even had the honor of meeting a few of them as well in Belgium or Luxembourg. To name a few Veterans I met; Richard Bowman (704TD Bn), George Ruhlen (CO 3AFA - 9AD), Kerman Sheckler (506PIR - 101AB), Jim Ferullo (26ID), James Demopoulos (26ID), Bart Hagerman (17AB), George Kelling (Viet Nam Veteran). Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellis Posted November 29, 2007 Share #144 Posted November 29, 2007 Hello curious , Yes, I had contact with them through snail mail, telephone and even had the honor of meeting a few of them as well in Belgium or Luxembourg. To name a few Veterans I met; Richard Bowman (704TD Bn), George Ruhlen (CO 3AFA - 9AD), Kerman Sheckler (506PIR - 101AB), Jim Ferullo (26ID), James Demopoulos (26ID), Bart Hagerman (17AB), George Kelling (Viet Nam Veteran). Erwin Haha, Thanks for clearing that up!! My father is a Vietnam vet! He loaded B-52 bombers in Thailand!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted December 1, 2007 Share #145 Posted December 1, 2007 I was looking thru old regs for something else and spotted this. Thought you might like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellis Posted December 2, 2007 Share #146 Posted December 2, 2007 Hey Craig: I like it!! Thanks for posting! Do you have the complete manual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted December 2, 2007 Share #147 Posted December 2, 2007 Yes, I have the 1941 and 43 copy of AR600-35 and the 41 and 44 copy of AR600-40 with all changes for all 4. This is the manuals that describe the uniforms, how to wear them and what is authorized to be worn on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted December 6, 2007 Share #148 Posted December 6, 2007 Latest addition to my collection;Shirt with Corporal stripes and a very nice 8-wheeler TD patch.Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellis Posted December 7, 2007 Share #149 Posted December 7, 2007 I really wanted that shirt! I'm glad you got it though. I bought this off Ebay a couple weeks ago. Just nowgetting around to posting it. Card shows the main building of the Headquarters of the Tank Destroyers,Camp Hood, Texas. Card was mailed in Temple, TX in 1943. 7-19-1943 to Los AngelesCard reads:"Dear Mother, We've had a fine week and had such a nice visit with Bob. He looks well and enjoying theradio school. He will finish the first part of August. It has been hot but we must expect that in Texas. Yes,Bob received(??) the dollars you sent and says another thanks. "EDIT: Picture is lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted December 7, 2007 Share #150 Posted December 7, 2007 Very nice postcard too. I got outbid on a bag with name and ASN of a 634th TD guy yesterday .... by one lousy buck! I wonder who won it, someone here at this forum maybe? Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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