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(operations)
i. ThA-Th2MG AID ORIEITA2ION HASE:
Strike 1st to 5th
a. This unit stationed at Camp Lucky
Maarches, bayonet,
Feb. 45 trained in following subjects:
indirect fire proce­
mine and booby traps, intelligence,
uifteenth Army,
dure. Ilieeived orders 5 ifeb. 45 from
Corps not later than
move to BUa.INN, BELGITH control V equipment. ioved to
102400. Received approximately 70%
Received additional
and ciosed G,0fRVILL&, FHANCE 062000.
unit cleared I.P.
equipment and prepared for combat,.
march closed BULLINt,
(GODERV-.LZ) 092010 and by forced
inf. Div. 11 feb. 45.
BUGIUM 111830. Bn. attached to 69th 45.
.repared for combat 12th to 16th Feb. toads muddy and
cold.
b. Weather: Snow and rain, very
ice.
slick from rain and
Detached Units
c. Attached and
Assizned units
Co. "A" attached to 106th Inf.
None
Div. for operational purposes
only effective 16 ieb. 45.
__
70 enuipeat
d. Unit trained and received approxriateLy
.
TO
.AI.
,i
and GODWU V
while stationed vic. ST. VJLL
Attached to 69tn
BIIUt..
Forced march to BULLINGeN,
Div. for operatiol1
Inf.
inf. Div. Co. "A" attached 106th
purposes only.
16th to 26th Seb. 45 incl.
2. iiOLDING AND DEPISIVB PHASA: relief of 314th T. D. Bu. 161400
a. 661st T. D. Bn. effected
on line between
and occupied defensive oositions generally
GladtiY.
MILENT1AL (F055073) and 1D&MEAIfif (F046033)
310 rds.
and expended
missions
fire
upported
17 indirect
Unit fired
b.
illuminating.
at
rds.
3
APO
and
rds.
smoke,
22
rds.
firing
liE, 15
45by
21 Feb.
UAIESCS~fl), Q.&i~INY. Sncw,
Ln. Assault
#17 near
pillbox
done ofSquad
metal
itoads very bad. &rae Ly assrain, and freezing weather.
5
o.
DBTAn4±J WJY
Attached and!
Assigngd Unit s
vo. "A" attached to io6tn
aone
inf.
Div. for oper-ational )urposes
only 161400.
d.
f., 11400 in
.D.
661st T. D. BnE relieved 814th T. between
LE 2 - IL
ive positions, generally on line
direct
Fired 17 inerect and i rim&
jJ21,Y
d
Ih1i7K,
missions.
Il
One officer and one en.iste
A.. : action.
6)
, 0'-
.:! '-,'
5
;n
defons
SCD
fire
l±i
4
A
A
~FRAC2ION R1IWPRT (continued)
3.
ATTACK fIASE:
in support of attack of 69tn Inf.pro661st T. D. Bn. (i)
a.
elements and
Div. by direct fire on call of assault
which is high ground
tected reorganization on objective,
towns -rNNfNl,
generally on line between the following
GIS1h1ID, anA
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OBrRREIFFRSClEID,
BUSCIM,
RF.SCESID.
ron.
Ron. Co. Pits. attached to Cos. A, B3, and 0 for
b.
Ens. and
purposes and to act as liaison parties with Inf.
miles
6
Pioneer Alt., Ron. Co. cleared approximately
gun positions.
roadway of mines and prepared 4 dug-in of piflbox #17 in
Co. "B" fired 10 rds. A0 on metal dome Go. "C" fired 10
order that Plt. of Inf. could escape.
in DI0K$NGOmID and silenced
direct fire missions on targets
Weather ­ fog early
2 machine guns and captured 34 P.W.
Roads very muddy.
in morning, clear and cold.
Attached andD­
c.
nt
Dtce
Assigned Units
Co.
None
d.
4.
"a" attached to 106th Inf.
Div. for operational purposes
only effective 16 reb. 45.
and 273d Inft. Regt.
Bn. in direct support of 271st
by
direct fire during attac: and protected reorganization
ilenced 2
aired 11 direct missions.
on objective.
clear, and
Weather,
.
P.
34
mchine guns and captured
Go. "A" attached 106th Inf. Div.
cold. Roads very muddy.
One enlisted man wounded.
for operational purposes only.
VAIZRY,
st to 5th Feb. 45 icF .
This unit stationed at Qamp Lucky btrike near ST.
FRAUCE for preparation for combat frQI
Feb.
Moved to and remained vic. GoDERVILLSh FrANGE, 6th to 9th
BUL.IEK,
Arrived
rirst Arny 8 Feb. 45.
45 incl, Assigned
to 69th Inf. Div.
BAZGIUA 111830 to control V Corps, attached
45- In direct
Feb.
Bn. 16
10 Feb. 45. Relieved 814th T. D. attack starting 270600 end­
sup3prt of 69th Inf. Div. during
and 12
tired 17 indireot fire missions
ing ist iar. 45.
.
P.
Silenced 2 machine guns and captured 34
direct maissions,
action.
iii
One Officer and two enlisted men wounded
(22
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HEANUATERS
4,
661st Tanc Destroyer battalion
APU,230, U. S. Army
3010054
March 1945
A$Ver Action fevort
In compliance with tne provisions of AR 345-105 and changes
thereto, the following is a report of the operations of the 8-I
Section of the 661st Tanic Destroyer ±attalion during the period'
1 February 1945, to 28 February 1945:
Strength
The authorized strength of this battalion is as follows:
officers ..... 00...p
Warrant officers
35
2
..-.
Enlisted 'en ........
kQ2
Total
....
644
The morning report strength as of tne 1st of February 1945
was as follows:
officers
35
2
..........
Warrant oficers
Enlisted Men
Total
*...
633
Taee morning report strength as of the 28th of February 1945
was as follows:
35
2
officers .....*...-**
Warrant ofricers
Enlisted Men
Total
....
629
Effective strength as of the 28th of Eebruary 1945, was as
follows:
342
Officers ..........
Warrant officers
Total
Enlisted Men
II
624
....
-Casualties
period
Casualties as reported by this organization for this
are as follows:
pfficers En4fsted Men
DOI
.
KIA .......
DUW
SWA ...----
'
LWA ......-
'
.
00
00
i
6
0
0
0
A.ALLK-4
After Action Repq'
(S-1 Secti-on
(
Contd)
Officers
MIA
Enlisted Men
0
0
*...........*..
1
±
Total ........
Casualties due to Non-battle Causes were as foilows:
Ufficers
1
Total .......
III
Enlisted Men
20
Replacements
Replacements requisitionea during this period were as
follows:
Officers
Enlisted Men
21
4
Total ........
-
this period were as
Hospital returnees received durin
follows:
f44cers
Total ........
Enlisted Men
6
0
Replacements received during this perioQ were as
follows:
Officers
Total ........
IV-
Decorations
None
V
Battlefield Promotions
rone
-
VI
Enlisted Men
i
8
Commendations
Commendation received from the 00, 69th tnf Dlv, commend­
ig the battalion f'or the support rendered the 69th Div in
-
their initial offensive operation (copy enclosed).
VII
Prisoners of War
-
Prisoners of war taken for the month were as follows:
Uniformed
Civilian
VIII
-
-
34
-
0
Miscellrneous
?as voic4
Paw quotas were not received until nearly the end of the
It was not possible for any personael to take
montn.
After Action Repc
(S-I Section
Cohtd)
advantage of the pass privileges; however, piars were
made for the maximum amount of men to go on pass during
the following month.
S-I Reports
S-i reports were submitted regularly throughout this
period.
It was necessary to estaolish a means of
liaison with the personnel section at the rear in order
to obtain .the necessary inlormation. This was accom­
plished and is functioning well.
emlacements
At the close of this period organization was short 15
EM and 4 officers who are authorized overstrength.
Eight replacements were received.
As soon as a man was
lost either as a battle casualty or a non-battle casualty,
a replacement was immediately requisitioned, as the
battalion has at all times been more than 2 understrength.
The 4 officers are an authorized overstrength. One
replacement officer was received to fill the vacancy ot a
battle casualty.
The G-1 section of division informed this
section that as soon as replacements were available we
would receive them and that they could be expected in the
near future.
Sickness
In general the health and hygiene of the battalion has been
excellent.
During the early part of the month and after
arrival in the forward area, a number of the men suffered
from colds and frostbite. This was due primarily to the
fact that overshoes were not issued to the men until after
arrival in bullingen, belgium, 16 February 1945.
After
issue of these overshoes there was a noticeable improve­
ment in the command as a whole.
Finance
Troops were paid on the 8th of tebruary 1945, at oervilie,
France. Immediately thereafter the battaiion moved to the
forward area. Many men found they had too much money and
increased their allotments, purchases war bonds and sent
money orders
home.
Troops were not paid for the month of
February due to tactical situation.
Red Cross
The organization received one issue of stationery from tne
Ried Cross and 27 woolen sweaters.
Other contacts with
the Red Cross were made by men of the organization who were
able to visit
service centers while traveling on temporary
duty.
&PecialServices
Special service activitles at Camp Lucky btrice, France,
were very limited. A dance orchestra was obtained who
played for each company on the 2nd of February 1945.
After the move tt Goderville, France, movies were shown
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to alleap8ionFthe8th
to
*how
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SOPs
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showieis..A' te
theesparate
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sall to compan at
e
reOW
possiblet
was
it
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saw the Shw
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-atd men
the_
at
p
setat
S
ose
•wa set
th evendngs
A rest billet
companiesWe
line
t
whiresthe
and in
and write letters
&
ea~i
Infantry
69tghuntil.
ivethe
"
va
ed. Yths organizatifon
Se
treet
te-ail was
tjAPUtoothae9
1945 afte Prior
postleaitwas
th of February receie
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mi
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sendinupith
se
servinCi
telS6o started different
ptersOnn th; t
times by weie
oDind at two
wered tere ona
whenthey
prs
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wilOate
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btaed
was also recevdti
brcalbsinss.mail
Apo 279.w All mail ordliSare
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mail-got
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well
possible.
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CommendatiOn
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661sTank Destroyer Battalion
APO 20, US Arq
3 March 1945
010054
AFTER APTION RVORT
(&W2 Section)
I -Training
and Orientation Phase$
a. While this unit was stationed at Camp koky Strike, Franoe,
24 January 1946 to 6 February 1945, the ITO orieltation lecture
was given by representatives of the camp 84. Also, while at the
location, instruotion was given on eneo mines, booby trips and firing
devices. This instruction was given by using the actual German
Additional instruction was given in censorship. After
equipment.
arrival in Bullingen, Belgium, 11 February 1945, the S-2 and the
Se2 sergeant contacted the G-2 at Division for instructions and
orientation. Instructions and maps that were received were passed
Prior and during the relief of the 99th by
on to the companies.
the 69th, this unit relieved the 814 TD Battalion. The S-2 section
made frequent contacts with S-2 section of the 814th TD Battalion.
aI
Holding and Defensive Phase:
a. Enemy held a thinly manned pillbox line generally Hennigen,
Dickersoheid, Geischeid and Kamberg when we arrived in this area.
Reconnaissance Compancy was used for route, bridge and position
reconnaissance.
b. Weather was generally bad with numerous rainy days. kost roads
in the Division area were muddy and mainly impassable.
c. Numerous reports were received confirming. our estimate that
the enemy line was thinly held.
III.- Attack Phase:
a. Division attack jumped up 0600 hours 27 January 1945. Numerous
Eighteen in-.
-- reports received from COs on enemy information.
habited areas were captured. These inhabited areas and the
Divisiqp objectives were all taken w~ith only a moderate amount
of naly arms, artillery and mortar fire. 3rd plt, "C" Go,
capture& 34 EWe. Tanks and SF guns were reported at various
Tm nachineguns were knocked out
times but never materialized.
Co.
NCR
by
in Diokerecheid
i
IV a
ConclusionsI
a.1, was found that information was not being reported quick
enough to be acted upon. To correct this, direct telephone
lines were laid from our own switchboard to the two infantry
anies were supporting, and a company
oNim
regiment CPu that o.
j 4 4nta n liaison.
officer remained a
*
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HEADUARTERS
881 TANK DESTOYUBATTALIC
APO 230
U.S.
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*DATE,
ri11945
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2 April 1945W­
AFTER ACTIQIREOR
I,
II
ATTAC
. 010001-
P
082400 March 1945.
a.
Teak Destroyer oempaies were in direet support of Infantry Regimnts.
The Battalion reoeived timely information thru direct liues fret
Compaq zooutive off loers in RegimmU OP..Coordinated 0Ps N and
3 of ollerath were maintained by Battalien 8-2 seeia.
be
N
a.
infermatiea received fret higher headquarters and ad~ae t
hay
nit.
was seat te the ompales in a daily intellipace canar
35 Ms wore takes during the periede
patrelli ige
SECURITY & TRAINING PHASE.
090001
a
210700 March 1945
lariese
a.
5-2 issued daily Intelligence
be
All persennel reeived traini
ing, and oetater-latelligence
c.
Mulhela (19-22
The Battalien was the enly unit eccupying the te of
aintained with the Burgermoister. Civ­
March). Clese liaise. as
ilians were screwed, ourfew enfroed, and fire-ats were turned in
and evacuated to Ordaanoe. During this period three Ps wro sent
and three questienable oivilians were turned over to IC.
te P
d.
1. Companies were kept inferned of the enwa situation at the
Available Information on bridge saboteurs
Imagen bridgehead.
was oempilod and ives to the cempanies in preparation for the
defensive mission e the West bank of the Rhino
in nines ad beoby traps, map read­
equres.
C
2.
All persennel wore inferned of the ne-fraternisatis
e orders.
One SM was tried by oeurt-martial for vielationeof these orders.
3. On 13 March the Battalion 8-2 was evacuated t. the hespital.
.
C-
Liaison efficer Ne. 1 assnd duties ef 8-2.
III.
DEFUNSIVE PHASBs
210700
-
312400 March 1945...
.k
a.
Prepared reonnais qance plan of read net west of the Rhineoi
Division secter. Pla executed by Recennaissance Cenpany. After
oreosingK Rhine en 27 March, sectien prepared reennaissance pla is
Cerpe senter as far as Linburg. Executed by Romeais saueompay.
On 30 March, prepared recennaiscacoe pis in Cerps zone as far as
Plan executed by Reconnais canoe Capamy en
Schweinsberg-Ha~burg.
31 March.
b.
N
ce
Personnel reooeived additional training in map re
booby traps, and osunter-intelligence measures.
patrelling.
mnes and
Igm,
d. From 23 March to 27 March occupied town of Kenigsfeld vth DivIsienal treeps. Had
eoccasion for screeoing of civilians. Fret
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
28 Maroh to 30 Marok eoutidfiermr Germas bakrks at iodor-
Lahastei . All firearms and apos were turmd in ad oevouated
te Ordnanoo. Evauated 15 No to FR and 2 civilians to CIO*9 e
orillm was fozuor Durprister of liodermLabastein, possessgt
nM
0rous pletos.,of hisetltin peWuifera officiating at Grnm
military revintse 0oupied Isohau 30 March 31 ank*h. Fire-mas
were tuned In-ad evated 'to terMOO.
Wacuated - oivilia
wi.thut proper idOetitoatia to CO, 31lanko
Jgs
Me wre take
Sm Useheaw.
*
IT.
S en
of oivliatsha be WWoes, of nuerou
foreip wrkors who lack idat difficult
oat"m. BeirnGm ivills
'have boarenoeatorod who clai0 idR tifiostlem pspers have boa
lost through babiug raids ad tires.
GQEOWSlCt
a.
Wile operating vit omaios attled
to or m diroe suppert of
tatasty Rgim ts, o -flowif timely informatJin usbest oh­
*tained throug
bo
a campay offloer preset at the reglmantal (9.
A- ablod 84 ad 84 .*nal was kept by t'wit.
this
rnal is attaod to the 34 After Act
Ror
oopy of
For the Omad~~gOfficer,
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661d
ANK DBTRYER BATTALZO
Ary
APO 230, U;
2 May 1945
In compliance with AR 34-105 and changes theroto, the
following is a report of the operations of the 8-1 &ntion ofto the
6618t2.Destr5
T
for the period 1 April 1945,
tfi
The authorized strength of this organntion:
Officers ...........
Warrant Officers
Rnlisted Men ......
Total ..............
...
35
2
64
Morning report strength I April 194:s
Offiters ..........
Warrant Officers
tated
en
...
34
2
....
627
Total
Morning report strength 30 April 1945:
Officers .. •......0•3.. •03
Warrant Officers
hklisted Ken
...
*.....
jfl
I
-
Total ******..**
607
Effective strength 30 April 1945:
Officers ...........
Warrant Officers...
Enllsted Men .......
Total
I
30
I
*esee..eee.e..
600
Casualties were reported by this organization for this
period as follows:
DOI
KIt
0
*......*..
........
DOW
...--;WA ...-...
BIA .sese...
0.
MILA
....
Ta*@e#9
...
pTotal
4
:r
..
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
-_644
a
26
Replaceents requstltaontd during the period were as
HosAptal ret.sres
follews
flceived dururig the period were as
otL&Scgx
s Hil A, Ine
6
0
ilaws:
Replaements reaeLved during the koriod were &&
0
0
£ awards have been published by general orcers
* fl
of the 69th Infantry Division; however, formal presentation
will not tae place until the results of other recomenda­
tions are received, at which time a f£rmtion will be held
to makoe the formal presentations:
Captain Robert L. Doupe to receive the Bronze Star for
merltorious service In connection with mflitary operatians
Janucry 1945, to 14 April 1945,
against the enemy from 25:
in Franee, Belgium &nd Germany.
Captain James A. LaDu (then 1st Lieutenant) to receive the
ith
for meritorious erviceIn conaect.ol
xStar
Bronze
multtary operetians ag&int the enemy from 21 1ebruary 1945,
to 14 April 1945, In Belgium sac Germany.
Captain Wifllam J. Kin; to receive the Bronze >tar for
meritorlous service in connection with military oper tions
against the enemy froa 25 January 1945, to 20 April 1945, in
Frence, Belgum and Germany.
the Bronze kotar £or
lat Lt. Herald A. Uolln t. receive 1th
attary cojer'tioim
meritorious service in conaection
agains(, the enesy from 25 )ebru~ry 194 , to 21 April 1945,
in Belgium
snC G3ermany.
ttr .tor
Syrgeant BurneUl T. Scott to restive the Bironze
heroic achievement in conneetton with.aLAitary operationAs
against the enemy on 7 April i94>," in Germany.
Pfc Henry G. David to receive the B~ronze Star for heroic
achievement in connection with military operations a&inat
the enemy on 12 April 1945, in Germany.
Copies of the citations are enclosec.
P.
.4
. -.
.
. .,,£...
'7
A-
Ah
None
Commendation to 8/Bgt John H. bohoeenberger, dated
15 April 1945.
Comteindatton to sergeant Sylvanus.
April 1945.
Baker, dated 15
Commendation to the 2d Platoon Ron Co, commanded by
1st Lt James . Carlin, dated
i5 April 194%.
Commendation to fergeants Albert Poolan and Ralph A.
lenablo and Tee 48 Thoa 3. SapfaL ad Richard A. fe
Knon.
Copies of the above commendations ealosed.
Ft
inerswar
m
captured .and evacuated duing.mu
hforuod-636
Civilian
1
vii
-
as uomuay
Due tothe-rapid moving situation during the past
month,
higher headquarters was unable to allot pass quotas
this org asation. A quota of one enlsted man to gothe
French tivIera was reserved, however. The need for pass
quotas as a morale factor wll incro e if the situation
remains stable. This section has been assured by the 0-4
section of Division that we will receive prompt attentaon
when future quotas are allotted.
-I Resorts
Reports were sultted regularly throughout the period;
however, extended commnication lines often Tesulted in
the reports being a Lttlo late. Our tan destroyer
companies were
attached to the infantry regiments through­
out most of the period and it was difficult to get the
company reports in promptly. fany member of the Battalon
staff or any messenger visitn& the companies pieced up what
reports they could. Radio relay stations nere aso
utlized.
Nepleemntswere
received by this Battalion during
0
this period. Six men returned from tho hospital; howver,
this was not sufficient to counterbalance the lossos through
battle and non-battle causes.
If the Battalion is com­
mitted to further action in the near fut r , replaements
will be badly needed in the destroyer companies. All
#.PY*rout
or
dvr~in~the presmit khase so tht thy
they LacLt posstible beluoreir
trainslnttt*.
roeosmt
aoajr
isr
althe physical 4oa~itiOC of taa co'"'"ad i
thi
tJ@ oflmAuS than ocurred vi.Wrt
lotsasofbt
exeiOst
a
aft
duty
to
retprned
were
Throe
the Uattalton.
, Two of tAO men appeared'S?
CoarLn
the
at
rest
fn&"*
onvened under t
before a Do"ed of Otfitr
Lo
provisiois
troops was conductedover a perLod of
10,000
The agent off Leer lostporsons
&f mtt*ly to dayso
by
rifled
-was
bedroll
his
when
francs
e h
oiJfficet of
xeeU and
Geray.
lRen4atire
In-C' SoolE,
Cospmy
ucknom
lost the
payroflM of the
and 3rd
Theajorit
Platoons of Company 'C' 4during a otCoattermarc.
&iberatod
a
this payroll Was Later recovered
and
erman twuso
e
britLh P1 tomd.thO sOy Ln a bed
suure
FLnance OJfiicr. tn the
turned Lt Is to the V-Corps
lUe condtlon*.
under
ph1d
be
troops wll set
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HEADQUARTERS
BATTALION
D!BSTROYER
661ST TANK APO
230
June 1945
AFTER ACTION REPORT
I.
DEFENSIVE AND READJUSTM1iNT PHASE,
010001B
-
090001B May 1945.
Operations for the Period:
A.
(less A,B,C, & Ron Cos.)
On 3 May 1945, 661st T.D. Bn.,
(282865
moved formNAUNHOF (390085) to vic. BREITINGEN
from GRIMMA
closing in area 031235B. Ron. Co. moved
in area 031200B
closing
(289899),
(475042) to vie. DEUTZEN
"A" moved
Co.
lst Ron. Plt. vic. BREITINGEN (282865).
(234828)
WINTERSDORF
vic.
to
from ERDMANNSHAIN (372098)
Jrj
(217826);
LUCKA
vie.
Pit,
1st
closing in area 031300B.
from
moved
"B"
Co.
3rdPlat. vic. BUNAURODA (204839).
= ALBRECHTSHAIN (365105) to vic. REGES (296871), closing
oh
..
r
P
in area 031300B.
,E.2z?
..
1r
vic.
!
r
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3rd Pit.
vie. DSUTZEN (289898).
Co.
RAMSDORF
'C" moved from AMMELSHAIN (411105) to vice
responsibilit
of
zone
in
(245879). Bttalion remained
mainten­
patrolling and securing the area, performing
May 1945,
9
until
ance and following training schedule
respon­
of
zone
new
to
moved
Battalion
at which time,
to
moved
Cos.
sibility. Battalion CP, Hq., Rcn., & A
A'.
LUTZEN (075045); B Co.
and C Co.
.
to vic.
to vic.
ALTRANSTADT
KITZEN (132010)
(095112).
All Companies
are now performing maintenance and following training
Rcn. Co. is patrolling entire zone of res­
schedule.
ponsibility.
S
Over 68 PW's were processed during the period.
B.
Assigned Units:
None
C.
Attached Units:
None
D.
Detached Units:
None
E.
Summary:
/
During the Defensive and Readjustment Phase, 010001B­
in
090001B May 1945, the 661st T.D. Bn. was utilized
responsibility.
securing and patrolling their zone of
Maintenance was performed and training schedule followed
in preparation for future operations.
CONCLUSION.
661st T.D. Sn. secured and patrolled assigned areas of res­
A.
Registration of civilponsibility in an excellent manner.
of responsibility.
zone
present
in
accomplished
was
ians
Road check points were established and are functioning
properly.
1.
II.•
For The Commanding Officer,
Jro
WI LIIAM A.
V
is
Captain,
3)
Infantry,
HEADQUARTERS
661ST TANK DESTROYER BATTALION
APO 230, U.S. ARMY
3 June 1945
AFTER ACTION REPORT
I.
II.
ATTACK AND MOVEMENT PHASE:
a.
None
b.
None
c.
The S-2 section issued a daily intelligence report.
Companies were instructed in the various correct iden­
tification papers that should be in the possession of
German soldiers and civilians.
d.
None
6.
No civilians were screened during the period i- 3 May
as the battalion was in Naunhof, Germany with the
Division Headquarters. From 4 May - 9 May, in Breitingen,
Germany, the civilians in the battalion area of respon­
Of
sibility were screened by the Battalion 3-2 section.
six Nazi party leaders sent to CIC, three were interned.
CONCLUSION:
a.
Six civilians and twenty eight P.W.'s were evacuated
during the period.
For the Commanding Officer:
Gapt.,
3-2
FA,
0,
mIQUARTERS
661ST TANK DESTROYER BATTALION
APO 230, U. S. ARMY
3 June 1945
AFTER ACTION REPORT
In compliance with AR
and changes thereto, the
following is a report of the345-105
operations of the 3-1 Section of the
661st Tank Destroyer
9 May 1945:
I
Battalion for the period 1 May 1945,
to
-Strenth
The autTorized strength of this organization:
Officers..............35
Warrant Officers....
2
Enlisted Men...... .. 607
Total
.......
.......
644
Morning report strength 1 May 1945:
Officers ..............
32
Warrant Officers
2
Enlisted Men.........574
Total... .
.... 0.608
*..
Morning report strength 9 May 1945:
Officers.............32
Warrant Officer...... X
Enlisted Men........581
Total.........
.....
.0615
Effective strength 9 May 1945:
Officers ...........
29
Warrant Officer.......1
Enlisted Men. ...... 574
Total. ........
II
III
. . .
. 604
No battle casualties were reported by this orgenization
for thig period.
-
-
Replacements
Replacements requisitioned during the period were as
follows:
Officers
Enlisted Men
1
0
Hospital returnees received during the period were
as
follows:
Officers
0
Enlisted Men
6
Replacements received during the period were as follows:
e
Officers
0fAes
EnlistedMen
Else
-F
IV
-
Decorations:
decorations were awarded
During the period the follf
members of this battalion:
B. Miller received the Bronze
Lieutenant Colonel Donald service in Germany from 11
Star Medal for meritorious
February to 1 May 1945.
the Bronze Star
Sergeant Elmer S. Ehrhardt received
and Germany
Belgium
in
Medal for meritorious serviceApril 1945.
from 15 February 1945 to 25
the Bronze Star Medal
Sergeant Richard Furman received
and Germany from
for meritorious service in Belgium
15 Nebruary to 25 April 1945.
received the Bronze Star
Staff Sergeant Ralph W. Bragg in France, Belgium, and
Medal for meritorious service
1945.
Germany form 24 January 1945 to 25 April
the Bronze Star Medal
Sergeant James L. Hogan received
Belgium, and Germany
for meritorious service in France, 1945.
April
form 11 February 1945 to 26
the Bronze Star Medal
Sergeant Romaine F. Repair received
18 April 1945.
on
Germany
for heroic achievement in
the Bronze Star
Sergeant Mark J. Ringelstetter received on 18 April 1945.
Germany
in
Medal for heroic achievement
Star Medal
Sergeant Louis A. Tyree received the Bronze
1945.
April
18
on
Germany
in
for heroic achievement
Bronze
Technician Fifth Grade John W. Roth received the
6
from
Germany
in
service
Star Medal for meritorious
March 1945 to 26 April 1945.
the
Private First Class Ignatius C. Alletto received
Germany
in
Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement
on 18 April 1945.
Bronze
Private First Class Arthur D. Crager received the18 April
on
Germany
in
Star Medal for heroic achievement
1945.
Private First Class Jack C. Mucia received theon Bronze
18
Star Medal for heroic achievement in Germany
April 1945.
Bronze
Private First Class Henry Newetein received theand Ger­
Belgium
in
meritorious
Star Medal
to 26 April 1945.
1945 service
from 25for ebruary
many
Bronze
Private First Class Floyd L. Smith received the
12 April
on
Germany
in
Star Medal for heroic achievement
1945.
Technical Sergeant John Gramata received the Bronze
Belgium,
Star M~edal for meritorious service in22 Prance,
April 1945.
and Germany from 24 January 1945 to
First Lieutenant Guy -I. Nowels received the BronzeandStar
Medal for meritorious service in France, Belgium
Germany from 25 January 1945 to 25 April 1945.
-oV
received the
'dward S. Teixeira
private First Class
in Germany
for heroic achievement
Medal
Star
Bronze
on 12 April 1945.
Star Medal
received the Bronze 1945.
Stevens
E.
April
Sergeant LeRoy
in Germany on Is
for heroic achievement
the
Schoenenberger received
H.
John
Belgium
in
Staff Sergeant
for meritorious service
Bronze Star Medal 15 February 1945 to 22 April 1945.
and Germany from
the Bronze
N. Kent received
Ralph
Belgium
Lieutenant
First
service in France, 1945.
meritorious
for
April
Medal
24
Star
25 January 1945 to
and Germany from
the Bronze
K. Matlack received
Howard
Lieutenant
First
Germany on 18
Star Medal for heroic achievement in
April 1945.
received the
Charles W. Wilkins
Technical Sergeant for meritorious service in France,
to 25 April
Bronze Star Medal
from 24 January 1945
Germany
and
Belgium
the Bronze
L. McNealy received
Verle
on 27
Lisutenent
First
achievement in GermanY
Star Medal for heroic
February 1945.
Battlefield Promotions:
V -
VI - Commendationse
one
vii
-
were processed
ofwWar:
and twenty eight pW's
Tians
c
V IIeraf
during the month.
Prisoners
- Uiscellaneouss:
VIII
use of all pass quota was made by this battalion.
wHimum3
Additional quotas are needed however. Enlisted men were
riviera.
Kingdom and the French
United
Paris,
to
sent
throughoflt the period.
enrts
GM-I orts
were submitted regularly
II!1 of
emflt5s were received as listed in Section
Re p4lac
the battalion
epacements
close of the period Officers. Due
3
this report. At the
and
men
26 '?nflsted
had iessened, this
W15 unierstr'r th
requirements
combat
that
organization.
to the fact
the efficiency of the
effect
not
did
shortage
stayed
well being of the battalion
Sickness
general
illness
and
serious
health
No
The
during the period.
at a high standard during the period.
nv kind occured
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N. tENT
RALPH
Ist Lt., FA
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