THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
CHARLESTON, S.C. 29409
GEN. MARK W. CLARK. U.S.A. RET..
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
12 June
1975
To the Men of the 755th
Tank Battalion:
It
has been nearly 32
years since your battalion joined the Fifth Army in Italy, during
what became some of the most intense fighting of World War II. I
can recall that I could always depend on the 755th, particularly
when the fighting got tough along the Gustav line and many of the
engagements just to the south of Rome (e.g., around Naples and the Arno
River).
As we moved north in ITaly, the 755th Tank Battalion distinguished itself in the decisive fighting in the Po River valley. By this time, the axis forces were pretty well beaten.
There are very few tank units which have won as many honors for courage and Battle Honors you men won were richly deserved. I know the French Expeditionary Corps and the British were indebted to you for the support you rendered them. Your Battalion's unselfishness, greatly facilitated my unified command.
may all of you enjoy the best of health and much happiness in the future.
As we moved north in ITaly, the 755th Tank Battalion distinguished itself in the decisive fighting in the Po River valley. By this time, the axis forces were pretty well beaten.
There are very few tank units which have won as many honors for courage and Battle Honors you men won were richly deserved. I know the French Expeditionary Corps and the British were indebted to you for the support you rendered them. Your Battalion's unselfishness, greatly facilitated my unified command.
may all of you enjoy the best of health and much happiness in the future.
Sincerely
singed
Mark W. Clark
General, USA (Ret.)
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singed
Mark W. Clark
General, USA (Ret.)
This page was last updated on August 26, 2007
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