06-15-2007, 12:57 AM
Hello Reg,
This weekend, I'll check my files.
But aren't you refering to the 705th TD Bn when you talk about reinforcing the 10th AD at Noville?
During December 17 - 18, there were only the Airborne troopers of LaPrade and Tankers of Roberts holding that town.
Both commanders got hit when an artillery shell struck the command post (nr. 15 on the main street there).
If I'm not mistaken, LaPrade got killed and Roberts severely wounded.
The 704th TD was with 4th AD that broke through at Assenois on December 26, 1944.
A few TDers went with Bogess's group as the first to establish contact with the 326th Engineers.
I have a lot of photos of TD and Armor, so I'll see what I can do to help you. 
Erwin