765th May 1952- Nov 1952

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D/A 19 January 1953

21. The 765th Transportation Railway Shop Battalion (second award) is cited for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding actions in Korea during the period 22 September 1951 to 21 March 1952. Responsible for the inspection, maintenance and repair of most of the railroad rolling stock in use in Korea, the members of this battalion consistently carried out their multifarious duties in an exemplary manner. One of their most outstanding achievements was the introduction of American production methods which resulted in a tremendous increase in efficiency in the shops operated by the battalion. Periodic and extensive salvage drives by this unit made possible the saving of a large amount of money during a period when economy was the keynote. The superior technical proficiency and tireless effort of the members of this battalion earned them the deepest respect and admiration of all those cognizant of their fine work and contributed immeasurably to the success achieved by their organization in accomplishing its critically essential mission, thus materially furthering the cause of the United Nations in Korea. The 765th Transportation Railway Shop Battalion displayed such outstanding devotion to duty in the performance of exceptionally difficult tasks as to set it apart and above other units with a similar mission. The great skill, esprit de corps, and unstinting devotion to duty exhibited by the members of this battalion reflect great credit on themselves and the military service of the United States. (General Orders 468, Headquarters, Eighth United States Army, Korea, 17 August 1952.)

QMGRH 424.2 & 421.4 765th Trans Ry Shop Bn

29 January 1953

SUBJECT: Coat of Arms and Distinctive Insignia for the 765th Transportation Railway Shop Battalion

TO:

Commanding Officer 765th Transportation Railway Shop Battalion APO 59, c/o Postmaster San Francisco, California

1. The coast of arms for the 765th Transportation Railway Shop Battalion is approved. The blazonry and description are as follows: BLAZONRY SHIELD: Gules (brick red) a railroad track in bank or, between the top of a castle tower with embattlements and an “A” frame of the like.

CREST:

None.

MOTTO:

Maxima Potens (Great Power). DESCRIPTION

The colors brick read and yellow are used for Transportation. The railroad track symbolizes the functions of the organization. The castle represents the battle honor awarded for service in the Rhineland. The “A” frame signifies Korean service, especially in its transport phases. 2. The distinctive insignia for the 765th Transportation Railway Shop battalion is approved. The distinctive insignia consists of the shield and motto of the coat of arms for this organization, which is described in paragraph 1. TO BE WORN: As prescribed by current regulations. 3. The approved drawing for use in the manufacture of the distinctive insignia will be forwarded on or about 13 March 1953. 4. This approval letter is in accordance with “Official Statement of Lineage and Battle Honors,” dated 26 August 1952, copy of which, it is understood, was furnished your organization by Office of Military History.

FOR THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL

ARTHUR E. DUBOIS Chief, Heraldric Branch Research & Development Division