U.S. Medium Tank

U.S. Medium Tank (HM1JKV)

Location: Schofield Barracks, HI 96857 Honolulu County
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Country: United States of America
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N 21° 29.472', W 158° 3.078'

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In the spring of 1951, units of the 25th Infantry Division crossed the Han River to liberate the City of Seoul. One of the units that took part in this operation was C Company, 89th Tank Battalion. In preparation for their assault across the Han, they painted their tanks with a "Devils" scheme designed to frighten the Chinese. They called themselves "Rice's Red Devils" after Captain Clifford Rice, their commanding officer. This is are presentation of the artwork painted on their tanks.
1944

This exhibit was made possible by the following organizations: 25 Infantry Division Association; 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry; The Hawaii Historic Arms Association; The Military Vehicle Preservation Association-Hawaii Chapter; Project Teen 2000.
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Date Added Monday, March 16th, 2015 at 1:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)4Q E 598274 N 2376809
Decimal Degrees21.49120000, -158.05130000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 21° 29.472', W 158° 3.078'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds21° 29' 28.32" N, 158° 3' 4.68" W
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Area Code(s)808
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Waianae Ave, Schofield Barracks HI 96857, US
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