60th tank co fort knox ky

The 60th Tank Company, based at Fort Knox, Kentucky, was established as part of the U.S. Army's expansion of armored forces in the early 20th century. Activated in the interwar period, the unit trained extensively on early tank models and played a significant role in developing armored warfare tactics at Fort Knox, the home of the Armored Force. During World War II, soldiers from the 60th Tank Company contributed to forming larger armored units, supporting U.S. mechanized operations overseas. The company's legacy is remembered as part of Fort Knox's pivotal role in tank and cavalry training for the U.S. Army.