669th Tank Destroyer Battalion (AA)
Unit History: Formed on Jun. 19, 1943, at Camp Hood, TX. Disbanded on Nov. 15, 1944, at Fort Huachuca, AZ. The 669th was one of the few African-American TD units.
Combat Equipment: N/A
Commanding Officers: Major Jesse H. Turner (Original CO); Major Theodore R. C. King (1/3/44); Lt. Col. Asa C. Black (8/7/44)
Code Name/s: N/A
Campaign Credits: Continental U.S. Service Only
Awards: None
Additional Information/Materials
1.) Unit History Journal-from the National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, Maryland.
June 19-Aug.3 1943....................................6 Pages (Includes officer & NCO roster)
Aug. 4-Oct. 5, 1943.....................................6 Pages
Oct. 6-Nov. 30, 1943...................................5 Pages
Dec. 1, 1943-Jan. 30, 1944..........................6 Pages
Jan. 31-April 5, 1944...................................7 Pages (Includes officer & NCO roster)
April 6-June 2, 1944....................................5 Pages
June 3-Aug. 4, 1944....................................7 Pages
Aug. 5-Oct. 7, 1944...................................10 Pages
Oct. 8-Nov. 15, 1944...................................8 Pages (Includes officer & NCO roster)
NOTE: The above records are the only ones available from the National Archives.