242nd Armor

The 242nd Armor was a tank battalion of the United States Army, first constituted in the Army Reserve as the 242nd Tank Battalion in 1949. Activated in New York, the unit’s lineage traces back to post-World War II restructuring, providing armored support within the Army Reserve’s combat arms structure. The battalion underwent several redesignations, becoming the 1st Battalion, 242nd Armor as part of the 42nd Infantry Division. Throughout its service, the 242nd Armor participated in numerous training exercises and contributed to Cold War readiness before its eventual inactivation and consolidation in the late 20th century.