The Apache sentinel., 1944-05-12
Battalion Stoff News

A hint to the wise should be suf-
ficient. Upon the completion of the
FTP test, the 827th Tank Destroyer
Battalion will be few steps closer
in helping defeat the Axis.
Functioning under the efficient COM
mand of Major Harry r. Lyon. for
merly of the Unit Training Center,
Camp Hood. Tex, the Battalion is
rapidly gaining the reputation of be-
ing the best I'd. Battalion that ever
emerged from the Tank Destroyer
Center, Camp Hood, Tex.
While officiating as school troops
for the Tank Destroyer Center, this
organization has gained world wide
reputation for their contributions, in
helping to train officers and enlisted
men.
1t is an old saying that no organi-
zation can function without efficient
non commissioned officers. which is
true. However, non commissioned
officer to be efficient. must have or
ders to do so, they have to receive
orders through channels.
Particularly vital to the Battalion
is the staff. some of whose members
are:
Battalion Executive Officer, Capt.
George w. Hartung, has a job (which
calls for the knowing of his personnel
and officers, the job of the executive
is a hard one. He not only must have
fortitude and initiative but also the
ability to make decisions in the alb
sence of the Battalion Commander.
Capt. Hartung, formerly of the 168th
f. A. Battalion. came to this organi
zation from the Tank Destroyer
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Capt Paul M. Burtis, formerly of
the RTC-Pool, Camp Hood, Tex, is
the Bn. So, his job is to Keep down
all subversive attitudes or activities
that might occur at any time, also
assist. the SD in training and opera
tions.
The job of supply is a compliated
one. Food, equipment and clothing
are the things that help keep the NOR
ale of an organization up. without
these essential items, there will be
no functioning at all. This job comes
under the heading of S4. Our new
Supply Officer, Capt. Louis c. Cox.
came to this Battalion on March 3.
1914. Many improvements have been
made in the Supply Rooms of the
Companies since he joined the organ
ization.
The Adjutant is Capt. Leo ]. Schass-
berger, formerly of the 657th Tank
Destroyer Battalion, Camp Hood,
Tex, who Joined this organization
April 18, 1914. Stepping into a posi-
ton that requires the knowledge of
all the technical as well as admins
trative aspects of the organization
was done with such zest that he rap
idly won the good will and respect of
members of this unit.
Assistant Adjutant is 1st LIT. Adolph
Holmes. formerly a member of the
cadre that helped to organize this
Battalion. Upon the completion OF his
training at O.C.S. Lit. Holmes was
summoned back to the. Battalion as
Personnel Officer to iron out all the
rough spots in the Personnel Section.
Practically a walking Army Regula-
ton himself. 1t. Holmes is definitely
an individual who thinks of his men
first.
Energetic Capt. Douglas n. Sulli-
van, formerly of the 657th Tank De-
stroyer Bn.. joined this Battalion
April II, 1914. He was assigned to the
job of So, upon his arrival. Capt.
Sullivan is the man who is supposed
to keep the battalion rolling forward
at all times.
Assistant S-3 is Capt Lester D.
McMillin, who is more than efficient.
He assumes nothing but seeks facts.
Due to his planning and operations,
on Corps and Division maneuvers,
this organization, gained wide rep
utation as being second to none in
Tank Destroyer operations.
The job of motors and maintenance
of motors has been handled by 1st
1t. Brescia, now attending a mainte-
nance course at the Tank Destroyer
School, Camp Hood, Tex. He should
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