Unit History: Formed on March 30, 1942, at Camp Chaffee, AR, as a Heavy Self-Propelled unit. Deactivated on Apr. 14, 1944, Fort Ord, CA. Personnel transferred to 539th, 540th and 720th Amphibious Tractor Battalions.
Combat Equipment: N/A
Commanding Officers: Unknown
Code Name/s: N/A
Campaign Credits: Continental U.S. Service Only
Awards: None
Additional Information/Materials:
1.) Miscellaneous Documents-from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home, Abilene, Kansas.
General Order #41, Unit Reorganization, May 15, 1943……..1 Page
General Order #72, Unit Assignment, July 21, 1943…………2 Pages
2.) 539th Amphibious Tractor Battalion-from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home, Abilene, Kansas.
Historical Summary, April 14, 1944-Nov. 1, 1945…………….4 Pages
Historical Summary, Nov. 1-Dec. 1, 1945……………………….3 Pages (Includes promotions)
Medical Detachment, Annual Rpt, Dec. 31, 1944………………3 Pages
3.) Photo Gallery