What responsibilities did George S. Patton have in the U.S. Army Tank Corps during World War I?

In November 1917, George S. Patton became the first officer appointed to the newly formed U.S. Army Tank Corps during World War I. His primary responsibilities involved the foundational development of these units, which included organizing and training the personnel, as well as designing the uniforms for the new tank corps.1

During his service, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel. His leadership extended to the battlefield, where he personally led the first U.S. tank units into combat during the Saint-Mihiel offensive in September 1918.1