The 763rd entered combat Oct 20th,1944 supporting the 96th Infantry Division landing between Tanauan and Dulag in the Philippines (Battle of Leyte).
After 3 months rest and replenishment the 763rd followed the 96th Infantry to Okinawa,[2] landing on April 1, 1945.
Commanding officer Lt Col. Harmon L. Edmonson was lost to Mortar fire on May 10, 1945 and passed to Major Alexander A. Landcaster.
The unit was assigned to participate in the invasion of Japan but the war ended before Operation Downfall took place.
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