53rd Armored Infantry Battalion

The 53rd Armored Infantry Battalion was an element of the United States Army that served during World War II as part of the 4th Armored Division. Activated in 1942, the battalion trained extensively before deploying to the European Theater, landing in France shortly after D-Day. It played a crucial role in the rapid armored thrusts across France, participating in the liberation of towns and the relief of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. The 53rd Armored Infantry Battalion continued its advance into Germany, contributing to the eventual Allied victory in Europe before being inactivated after the war’s end.