Pfc. Max E. Sowders, Pfc. Marion A. Duzy and Joseph M. Fisher standing beside the company area name post in Aldersbach, Germany. Fisher had been transferred to Company B of the 771st Tank Destroyer Battalion during the summer of 1945. Photo was taken on August 5, 1945. Photo courtesy of Ball State University.

Another photo standing beside the company name post for Company B, 771 Tank Destroyer Battalion. Sign was positioned at the entrance of our area in Aldersbach, Germany. Shown in the photo are Joseph Fisher on left and his driver T/4 Eugene Blanton. Date was August 5, 1945. Photo courtesy of Ball State University.

A view of the south end of 771st TD Bn camp area in Aldersbach, Germany. Photo taken from the hill above. Notice the multi-basin wash stands to the rear of the tents. August 5, 1945. Photo courtesy of Ball State University.

A U.S. tank destroyer and a Sherman tank are placed on street corners commanding main streets in the town of Krefeld, Germany. TD units are of Company C, 771st TD Bn, supporting the 102nd Inf. Div. 9th U.S. Army. Mar. 3, 1945. Signal Corps Photo.

T/4 Robert Freego shown on left with Sgt. Joe Migliori, from Brooklyn, on right. Photo courtesy of Bob Freego.

Group shot of second Platoon of C Company. Shown on TD, sitting L to R is John Benedict (VT), John Martinelli (NY), Ira Lowe (PA), unknown, Arnold Polans (NY), George Yago (PA), and an unknown soldier. Middle row standing L to R is an unknown soldier, Jim Neal (AR), Stanley Bernstein (NY), and two unknown soldiers. The two guys kneeling in front are unknown. Soldier's names provided by Joan Martinelli with photo courtesy of Bob Freego.

Group photo of members of Company C, 771st Tank Destroyer Battalion taken while in New Jersey, just prior to shipping out. A full list of men is available on the Unit Page. Photo courtesy of Bob Freego.

Moving a Tank Destroyer from one place to another was done much more quickly by using a transport vehicle. It saved fuel, and wear and tear on the tracks and clutches. Two crewmen would ride in the tractor while the others remained in the tank destroyer. This particular trailer was also carrying a flagpole, but where it came from is a mystery. Photo courtesy of Joan Martinelli.

Tank Commander, SSgt. John Martinelli is shown on far right with his crew. Courtesy of Joan Martinelli.

An M10 of the 771st Tank Destroyer Bn. Photo courtesy of Joan Martinelli.

A few men of the 771st sharing an Italian food package sent from the home-front. Photo courtesy of Joan Martinelli.

A New York Guard unit now federalized is part of a convoy to Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont, where they would be part of forming the eventual 771st Tank Destroyer Battalion. Photo courtesy of Joan Martinelli.