US WW2 813th Tank Destroyer Grouping 'William H. Carr'

In a very good condition a stunning US WW2 813th Tank Destroyer Grouping on the name of Technician Fifth Grade 'William H. Carr' from Iowa.
William was a member of the tank destroyer field artillery and saw action from 1943 till 1945 in tunisia, sicily, France and Germany.
The grouping contains his tankdestroyer patched wool service shirt, his (named) M-1941 M41 Combat field Jacket with original sewed patch, his 48 star US sleeve armband and his garrison cap with crest of the 813th Tank Destroyer Battalion.
And last but not least the original wartime portrait picture of William with other papers.
A very stunning grouping and great set to make a mannequin from!!

813th Tank Destroyer Battalion:
Activated 15 December 1941, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Arrived in North Africa on 17 January, 1943, where it supported British, French, and American troops in Tunisia. Re-equipped with M10’s after end of hostilities. The battalion sent six officers and 400 men to Sicily to handle POWs. Two platoons served briefly in southern Italy before battalion sailed to the United Kingdom in November, 1943. Disembarked at Utah Beach on 27 June, 1944. Joined drive to Le Mans and then north to Alencon at Falaise Gap. Was first armored unit to cross the Seine River. Entered Belgium 2 September, 1944. Moved south and fought around the Foret de Parroy in October. Supported advance to Strasbourg in November, where Recon Company actually preceded 2d French Armored Division to within one mile of Rhine. Battled German Nordwind offensive in January, 1945, partially re-equipping with M18’s after heavy losses. Shifted to Belgium in February, re-equipped again with M36’s. Crossed Rhine River 24 March, participated in reduction of Ruhr Pocket. Conducted long road march south to Ulm. Took on military government duties in early May. Attached to: 44th, 79th, 84th Infantry divisions; 106th Cavalry Group.

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