818th Reunion in WA DC and N. Virginia - 10-13 July 2025Hello 818th Family, Sorry it took so long to get the hotel finalized. I’ll send more details on the agenda as soon as I have them nailed down. We have until June 20th to make your reservations. I’m sending this to all the addresses on the 818th Roster in the Google Drive, using the BCC block, but please forward to anyone you think might not be on it. Also, if you are attending please let us know. WHEN: 10-13 July
WHERE: Washington DC and Northern Virginia
HOTEL: Sheraton Reston Hotel at $149 a night (11810 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20191)
- Here's your reservation link your guest can use to make reservations: Book your group rate for WWII 818th Tank Destroyer Battalion Room Block
- If the link doesn’t work here is the URL to cut/paste into your browser https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1740422194536&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink
- Room Block: WWII 818th Tank Destroyer Battalion Room Block
- This rate is god from Saturday, July 05, 2025 thru Monday, July 14, 2025, so feel free to arrive early or stay an extra day. Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: Sheraton Reston Hotel for 149.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Friday, June 20, 2025
- The hotel has free parking, but no pool nor free breakfast, however, it does have a restaurant and everyone will get a $15 meal voucher for July 11, 12 and 13.
- The hotel is near the metro and has a free van to take you to the metro or restaurants in Reston Town Center
- We will also have a formal Hospitality Room for 10-13 July and I’m working on getting a US flag for the annual reading of KIA/MIA
If you have any issues booking the room please let me know. I’ll contact the Sales Manager, Kelly, and we’ll get it sorted out.
We are very much looking forward to seeing you all!
Chris and Shyamali Hauth (571) 523-9021 hauthcp@gmail and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ethel Goeden passed 7 March 2024Dear Families and Friends of the 818th Tank Destroyer Battalion - With much regret I must report the loss of our dear friend, Ethel Goeden. Ethel passed away Sunday 7 March. She was the widow of Joe Goeden of B Company. Following is a touching tribute posted by her granddaughter. -Robert Bowles  818th Tee Shirts For Sale818th Tank Destroyer Battalion Tee Shirts are available in size S, M, L, XL. Make checks payable to: Please include the size desired and your shipping address.
About The 818th Tank Destroyer BattalionIn summer 1940, fast, hard-hitting German Panzer forces caused the quick collapse of France and demonstrated the offensive capabilities of the tank. This caused a sense of urgency, and stopping of tanks became one of the most serious problems facing the United States Army. In November 1941, the War Department ordered activation of a Tank Destroyer Center and Board at Fort Meade, MD. The 818th Tank Destroyer Battalion (less companies “B” and “C”) was activated on 15 December, 1941 at Fort Sill Oklahoma. On 6 March 1942 companies “B” and “C” were activated. After extensive training at various locations, the 818th left for Belfast, North Ireland on 21 October, 1943. The 818th was composed of 600 men and officers and 36 M-10 Tank Destroyers. The 818th fought courageously and fiercely through France, Austria and Read More.. In September, 2001 this website was established to preserve the history, provide information and honor those who served in the 818th Tank Destroyer Battalion. This web site is respectfully dedicated to the men of the 818th Tank Destroyer Battalion. We are continuously updating this site as new photos and information becomes available. We hope you find it both informative and enjoyable. My most vivid memories from World War II
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