James Hawkins

Brick Line
28
Brick Section
A
Rank
CPL
Branch
Army
Dates of Service
1943 to 1945
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Creation of the 753rd

The 1st Battalion, 77th Armored Regiment was born on 16 December 1940 when A company, 73rd Medium Tank Battalion, GHQ Reserve, was constituted in the Regular Army of the United States. It was re designated as Company A, 753rd Medium Tank Battalion and officially activated on 1 June 1941 at FT Benning, Georgia. The 753rd continued under this designation throughout World War II.