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How do you find out who your grandad served with in world war 2 - 3rd army - 4th armored division - 704th tank destroyer battalion - recon company - 3rd platoon?
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I found a reference to a Veteran's Association of the 704 TD Battalion. However, the date was a few years ago so they may no longer exist. You can try this info: http://www.Amazon.com/Men-704th-Illustrated-Destroyer-Battalion/dp/188585112X Here are books and references that may mention your grandfater. The Men of the 704th by Richard Buchanan, Saint Vincent College Center (Jun 1998), ISBN-13: 978-1885851123 Reluctant Valor: The Oral History of Captain Thomas J. Evans, United States Third Army, 4th Armored Division, 704th Tank Destroyer Battalion
by Thomas Evans, Saint Vincent College Center (Jun 1995), ISBN-13: 978-1885851055 CODE NAME: HARPOON THE COMBAT HISTORY OF THE 704TH TANK DESTROYER BATTALION (SELF-PROPELLED), paperback book, Publisher: La Puente, CA Baron Publishing Co. 1982 http://www.allbusiness.com/amusement-recreation-services/miscellaneous-amusement/4045059-1.html The 704th Tank Destroyer Battalion was formed in December 1941 at Pine Camp, New York, departed US 3 September 1943 for England. They arrived in France 13 July 1944. Credited with Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland Campaigns. They also served with the 101st Airborne, 26th, 87th and 94th Infantry Divisions and the 6th Cavalry Group during the war. They used the M-18 Hellcat during their service.
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World War 2 H company was in the 2nd Battalion Korea H company was in the 3rd Battalion Why?
Every Battalion can have an H company, it isn't a unique name.
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a lot
