Task Force Hogan Sherman Tank Memorial
Details:
Located directly in from of St. Lambert church. Combat Vehicle The tank is dedicated to Task Force Hogan and has several dedication plaques attached to it.
Task Force Hogan was commanded by LTC Samuel Hogan. Task Force Hogan played a vital role during the Battle of the Bulge.
This M4A3 76 Sherman was assigned to C Company of the 771st Tank Battalion. It was disabled on 8 January 1945 after hitting several mines and catching fire during advancing from Magoster to Marcourai. It was abandoned in that location until 1984 when the town of Rendeux moved it to it current location and dedicated it as a memorial.
This memorial was dedicated in 1984 by the town of Rendeux.
Monument Text:
In dedication
to the officers and men of
Task Force Hogan
Now designated-3rd BN 33rd Armor ("Pickles")
The Battle of the Bulge, 22 Dec 1944. Task Force Hogan repulsed repeated attacks
by overwhelming enemy forces. Low on supplies, the TF fought through enemy lines from here to
Marcouray, on 25 Dec. Out of fuel, ammunition and surrounded by three German Divisions,
TF Hogan destroyed its equipment, infiltrated enemy lines, and rejoined 3rd Armored Division.
TASK FORCE HOGAN
HQ 3rd BN, 33RD ARMD REGT 1ST PLAT. CO. C. 83RD RCN BN.
A CO. 33RD ARMD REGT A BATTERY, 54 FA BN
A CO. 83RD RCN BN SECTION OF 486TH AAA BN
Second Plaque:
NO MORE WAR
Aux Américains, Courageux Libérateurs de Janvier 1945
La Commune de Rendeux Reconnaussante.
Juillet 1984
NO MORE WAR
To the Americans, Courageous Liberators of January 1945
The Municipal of Rendeux Grateful.
July 1984
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
33rd Armored Regiment
33rd Armored Regiment, 3rd Armored Division
3rd Armored Division
83rd Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Battle of the Bulge
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