Battle of the Bulge- 393 Anti-Tank Company Scout

Hello everyone, I am new to the forum and am the grandson of a WWII vet who passed away in 1999. He never talked much about the war, and I am looking for anyone who may be able to shed some light on his company and role in and around Krinkelt during the Battle of the Bulge.

From his discharge papers I know that he was a S.Sgt. in the 99th infantry, 393 regiment, and believe he was assigned to the Anti-tank Company and was a scout based on the info pulled from the record.

Organization: AT CO 393 INF
Military Occupational Specialty and No.: RCN NCO (761)

In addition we have one newspaper clipping that indicates he was with the anti-tank company of the 393, and provides a coarse summary of the 99th's role in the Belguim.

What I am in general looking for is information on what the Anti-tank Company did, where they were located (seems like in or near Krinkelt vs. right on the front line), what a scout for the AT CO would have done, how many men were in the AT CO, etc. I have found bits and pieces of information but much of it is related to the 1-3 battalions. Any good resources or first hand accounts from the 393 would be much appreciated, or where to look for other official records using any of the info that I have as a starting point.

 

As Reconnaissance Sergeant he was not a "scout", but was responsible for assiting the Company Commander in finding and designating firing positions and approach routes for the company and its platoons. See http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/ref/FM/PDFs/FM7-35.PDF

For the 393d, see https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1058&context=ww_reg_his

 

Thank you both for the information, I had seen the pictorial account but the field manual for the AT CO is new to me. Also the Bronze Star information is new to me. In addition to things listed on his discharge papers he also had a Purple Heart, I'm not sure why that didn't show up there but it was the only medal he actually had with him his whole life in his dresser drawer.

 

It's not unheard of for a discharge paper to be missing an award or medal.

 

Hello
I will look for any newspaper clippings on him for you.


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