Bryn_Hammond Posted 3 September , 2005 Share Posted 3 September , 2005 Is there anyone out there who could tell me who commanded the 301st - especially during the period from September 1918 to the Armistice? I have seen a reference to a Lt.-Col Henry E. Mitchell as the 'commander of the American heavy tanks' but I'd like to confirm whether or not he is the correct guy. Thanks, in anticipation Bryn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Jones Posted 3 September , 2005 Share Posted 3 September , 2005 Good morning Bryn According to Dale E Wilson's Treat 'Em Rough, Mitchell was succeeded by the 301st's tactical officer, Major Ralph I. Sasse, on 9 September 1918. Mitchell left to observe the 1st Tank Brigade's participation in St Mihiel before taking command of 2nd Tank Bde. Regards Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn_Hammond Posted 3 September , 2005 Author Share Posted 3 September , 2005 Simon Thanks very much. Hope you're well. This allows me to complete one of the orbats I've been working on, so I'm very grateful. However, if you or anyone else can confirm whether this gentleman was still in command at the end of the war, I'd also welcome it. How's life otherwise? You should work in a national museum - you know lots of stuff Bryn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Jones Posted 14 September , 2005 Share Posted 14 September , 2005 Hello Bryn Wilson says Sasse was in command for the 301st's last attack on 23 October and so it looks as if he was in command at the Armistice. I am well thank you, I shall look you up when I am next in your area. Off to France tomorrow, a walking holiday in the Vosges. best wishes Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnS3rd Posted 18 August , 2015 Share Posted 18 August , 2015 Does anyone have photo’s of the US 301st Tank Battalion during it’s operations in the Somme Offensive. From what I have seen the unit had Mark V’s (Male and Female) at the time. I’m also looking for the unit rosters, histories or logs as well . I’m in the process of trying to track down one of its unit members. His name is Ira Lee Engle, he started out in the Field Artillery with the 10th FA until April 1918, he was eventually transferred to first the 302nd and eventually to Co C of the 301st where he participated in the Somme Offensive. Any Subject Matter Experts advice or information on US Heavy Tank’s would be greatly appreciated. It seems not much is written about them because they were attached to the BEF along with the US 27th and 30th Divisions. Thanks in advance! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Davies Posted 18 August , 2015 Share Posted 18 August , 2015 Try these: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205084664 http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205238961 http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205238960 https://www.flickr.com/photos/7700258@N05/936742683/in/set-72157601074581465/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/7700258@N05/937607770/in/set-72157601074583035/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidearm Posted 21 August , 2015 Share Posted 21 August , 2015 John For the written word I'd recommend "Treat 'Em Rough: Birth of American Armour 1917-20" by Dale E Wilson. Gwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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