Name/Title
Historical Record of the 761st Tank Battalion from their Headquarters at Camp Hood, TexasEntry/Object ID
2022.2.48Tags
Camp Claiborne, Camp Claiborne Ruins, World War II, WWIIScope and Content
The 761st Tank Battalion was activated at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana on 1 April, 1942. The battalion was designated to have 36 officers and 593 enlisted men, but only had 27 officers and 313 enlisted men at the time of activation. This historical record lists the different actions the battalion took during late 1942.Context
This item is a printer copy of the original records from the 761st Tank Battalion Headquarters.Collection
Rhodes Brothers CollectionsAcquisition
Accession
2022.2Source or Donor
Douglas J. RhodesAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
*title of entry*, Camp Claiborne Collection, *Accession Number*, *Exhibit Title (if it's being displayed)*, Southern Forest Heritage Museum, Long Leaf, LA.Archive Details
Creator
Headquarters of the 761st Tank Battalion in Camp Hood, TexasArchive Items Details
Title
Headquarters of the 761st Tank Battalion at Camp Hood, Texas Historical RecordDescription
A historical record of the 761st Tank Battalion's actions during 1942.Date(s) of Creation
Apr 1, 1942 - Nov 22, 1942Parts
Count
1Parts
One sheet of paper containing an archive of information
