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The 2022 Membership Coin commemorates the M26 Pershing Tank
1.5 in polished gold
The M26 Pershing was a heavy tank/medium tank of the United States Army. The tank was named after General of the Armies John J. Pershing, who led the American Expeditionary Force in Europe in World War I. It was used in the last months of World War II during the Invasion of Germany and extensively during the Korean War.
The M26 was intended as a replacement of the M4 Sherman, but a prolonged development period meant that only a small number saw combat in Europe. Based on the criteria of firepower, mobility, and protection, US historian R. P. Hunnicutt ranked the Pershing behind the German Tiger II heavy tank, but ahead of the Tiger I heavy and Panther medium tanks. It was withdrawn in 1951 in favor of its improved derivative, the M46 Patton, which had a more powerful and reliable engine and advanced suspension. The lineage of the M26 continued with the M47 Patton, and was reflected in the new designs of the later M48 Patton and M60 Patton.
The United States Army Brotherhood of Tankers, Inc., (USABOT), is organized for the purpose of preserving and publicizing the history of the United States Army Armored Forces and other related services that are within its capabilities and resources. Related services may include, but are not limited to, collection of artifacts, living history activities, and public education. The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Membership and services shall be provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The use of the terms persons, applicants, members, individuals, personnel, he, his, and him shall apply to men and women, unless clearly applicable to one gender. The United States Army Brotherhood of Tankers, Inc. is a non-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Kentucky of The United States of America.
Barry Burke
President
USABOT (pronounced "you-say-bo") is the living embodiment of the Tanker Brotherhood, a fellowship forged in steel, strengthened through service, and united by a shared commitment to the heritage of the United States Army Armor Force.
Our brotherhood honors every generation of Armor Soldiers who have served our nation, from the tank crews who fought across the battlefields of World War II to those serving today in the Active Duty Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve. We proudly recognize the crews, mechanics, maintainers, recovery specialists, and support personnel whose skill, sacrifice, and dedication have ensured the readiness and success of America's armored forces throughout history.
We care for our own. We preserve our history. We share our experiences and knowledge so that future generations will understand the legacy of the Armor Force and the sacrifices of those who served before them.
We are committed to collecting, preserving, and promoting the history and heritage of the United States Army Armor Force through education, historical preservation, living history, and public outreach. We honor those who gave their lives in defense of our nation and those who continue to stand ready in its service.
The Armor Force has stood as a symbol of strength, courage, and determination from World War I to the present day. Its legacy lives on through those who wore the black beret, the Armor branch insignia, and the crossed sabers with pride.
United by our past, committed to our future, and dedicated to preserving the heritage of America's armored warriors, we proudly stand together as one Brotherhood.
Above all, we remain TANKERS.