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776th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (Semimobile)
The following is a PDF reproduction of the 776th AAA AW Bn unit
history that was edited by M/Sgt Fenton S. Roskelley of the
battalion's HQ Battery. The Liberty Bell derives its
title from the unit's patriotic numeric designation (776th = 1776),
as the organization had adopted the Liberty Bell Battalion as its
unofficial moniker. The history is well organized, easily
read, and peppered with interesting photographs and cartoon
drawings. A battalion roster and a listing of the unit's
higher headquarters is appended to the narrative.
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This PDF has been generously provided by Andrew Carpentier through
the courtesy of his brother Lawrence. The history is posted here in honor of
their father, Charles A. Carpentier (pictured right), and his good friend,
Corporal Lawrence J. Poirier. Both men were from
Battery A.
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This page is also dedicated to the memory of:
Pfc William F. Brown (Battery B) of Roxbury, MA
A brave young man who chose to
join the U.S. Army at the age of 17, to defend his country for
you and me. Only considered a hero through his son's eyes, as he
was an average soldier as most soldiers were.
He would want his dedication
to be for all soldiers past, present and future, men and women
alike to be remembered along with him as being a courageous and
honorable servant.
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THE LIBERTY BELL
Battalion History
Click on the
cover below to view a PDF reproduction of
the unit history.
(Requires Adobe Acrobat
Reader to view.)
For a statistical summary of
the 776th's performance under Third Army, refer to the
Third Army AAA history.
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Distinctive Insignia of the 776th AAA Bn
Although there was no Army authorized
DI for the Liberty Bell Battalion, esprit de corps and unit
pride gave rise to this unofficial version that was produced
during the war.
(Robert Brown
photo, used by permission.) |
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