739th Tank Battalion (SP)(ME)

Campaigns
Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe

The Battalion participated in maneuvers in Oregon, the firing range at Yakuma,
Washington and special training at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

From January to April, 1944 the untrained at Camp Bouse, Arizona with the CDI
(Gizmo tanks, then returned to Fort Knox.

The 739th embarked to England in August 1944 and after further training in South
Wales, shipped to Le Havre, France in November 1944.

In April, 1945 L.T. General William Simpson, 9th Army Headquarters, issued a letter
of commendation to the 739th BN for its actions in combat involving the CDL,
mine exploder, fighter and flame thrower tanks.

The Battalion was deactivated in December 1945.

This monument is dedicated to those members of this unit and to those who
gave their lives for the freedom that we now enjoy.

This plaque placed by the veterans of the 739th Tank Battalion and the Lost
Dutchman, Bill Holcomb and Squibob Chapters of the Ancient and Honorable
Order of Clampus Vitus with the Cooperation of the Bouse Chamber of Commerce

13 Februaruy 1999