Infantrymen of the 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Infantry Division, along with an M-36 from the 893rd Tank Destroyer Battalion, move up to clear the Germans from a sector near the Roer River.  Jan 30, 1945.  Signal Corps Photo #337933 from the National Archives.

A photo provided by Eric Allegrucci, son of Anthony Allegrucci, who was a member of B Company of the 893rd.  Anthony is not shown in the photo but is believed to be manning the camera. Note that the men had named their M10, "Buckin Bum".  Obviously the name reflected the not-so-smooth ride provided by the TD.  The three men in the photo are not identified.

Here you can see David Golub standing on far right with his arm around Anthony Allegrucci.  Both men have been identified as belonging to B Company of the 893rd.  It's probable that the rest of the men are from B company also.  Photo provided courtesy of Eric Golub.

A camp site, possibly from the early training of the 893rd tank destroyer battalion.  Provided courtesy of Debbie Palmer Reiber.

A street photo with troops in the distance and transport vehicles. Provided courtesy of Debbie Palmer Reiber.

A group of soldiers meeting, or playing a game, while on board ship.  Not sure which ocean voyage this may have been for Robert E. Palmer whose daughter Debbie, provided. Most of the voyage to Europe, troops remained below deck.  The ride home was obviously more relaxed.  When soldiers returned home, many did not returned home with their unit but came back as individuals or small groups.

Robert E. Palmer (left) of the 893rd tank destroyer battalion poses with an unknown soldier.  Photo courtesy Debbie Palmer Reiber. 

Robert E. Palmer stands in front with arm extended.  Behind him stands what were probably other members of his company and or platoon.  The unit utilized M10 Tank Destroyers throughout the war.  Photo courtesy of Debbie Palmer Reiber.

An early photo of Robert E. Palmer while on maneuvers or training somewhere in the U.S.  Photo courtesy of Debbie Palmer Reiber.

A few soldiers and some civilians in an unknown location.  Photo courtesy of Debbie Palmer Reiber.

Troops along a roadside, very near a body of water.  Photo courtesy of Debbie Palmer Reiber.

A column of M10 TD's of the 893rd tank destroyer battalion.  Photo courtesy of Debbie Palmer Reiber.

Another shot of the tents that the men used during training and while on maneuvers.  Because of the earlier shot, the legs may be those of Robert E. Palmer.  Photo courtesy of Debbie Palmer Reiber.

A shot of a soldier, of the 893rd, sitting on the front of his M10 tank destroyer.  Photo courtesy of Debbie Palmer Reiber.

A small ship welcoming home some of the troops.  Probably taken by Robert E. Palmer of the 893rd when he was arriving back in the U.S.  Photo courtesy of Debbie Palmer Reiber.