Distinguished service cross wwii army air corps tz. Excerpt from the medical department of the united states army in the world war, volume ii. Army in world war ii, on the hislory 0 united stales naval operations in world war jj by samuel eliot morison, and on the army air forces in world war 1i edited by wesley frank craven and james lea cate. United states army enlisted rank insignia of world war ii. It was created as an auxiliary unit, the womens army auxiliary corps waac on 15 may 1942 by public law 554, and converted to an active duty status in the army of the united states as the wac on 1 july 1943. Prisoner of war records edit edit source for national archives sources and a guide, see the united states world war ii prisoner of war records wiki page. It lists name, state, rank, service, plot, and burial date. Army air forces in world war ii combat chronology 1941 1945 compiled by kit c. Listed here are the 762 air force recipients who received the air force cross, and their citations, alphabetically by last name. World war ii close air support, north africa army center of military. Effective may 1942, then, organizations, activities, and personnel became part of the army air force. The army university press books are traditional and interactive works relevant to the current interests and concerns of the us army. Volume i plans and early operations, january 1939 to august 1942. Its first director was oveta culp hobby, a prominent woman in texas society.
As had been the case in the first world war, when ground schools. Online world war ii indexes and records usa a genealogy guide online world war ii indexes and records usa. Like all history, the army air forces in world war ii reflects the era when it was conceived, researched, and written. Assigned to strategic air command and equipped with b29s. Distinguished flying cross air force historical research agency. Army field manualsworld war ii indicates pdf copy army air forces field manuals. Here you will find a collection of class books, manuals and pictures about the united states army air forces aaf during world war ii. World war ii army air corps military patches and pins. Free access to the collection is available at the family history library u. Volunteers are transcribing servicemen names and their awards from general orders that we are publishing on this website for enthusiasts, families and researchers of genealogy and world war ii history. Army air force numbered historical studies ibiblio. World war ii aeronautical and target charts created by the assistant chief of the air staff, a2 intelligence and several of the aaf commands, including th and 14th army air forces, 20th and 21st bomber commands, and u.
These men and women are our parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or siblings. The volume is the product of a cooperative effort of the chronology section first. Western pacific operations united states marine corps. Statistical summaries and other papers relating to world war ii combat operations of the various air forces, 194245. However, these books met the highest of contemporary professional standards of quality and comprehensiveness. Army, 19191939 appendix 5, and air force combat units of world war ii, both usaf historical research center. Air corps field manual 15, employment of aviation of the army. Carter robert mueller center for air force history washington, dc 1991. They contain information and experience that are of great value to the air force today and to the public. Marine seamen from world war ii should be submitted to the u.
Together they help to tell the story of eubanks twelve month tour during the aleutian. The army air forces had four echelons of maintenance during world war ii. Data from air force combat units of world war ii by maurer. The criteria for both the distinguished flying cross dfc and the air medal at the start of world war ii seemed straight forward on paper, but exposed to such variance of interpretation that many veterans of the army air forces view the whole medal process as inadequate, inappropriate, and indefensible. This resulted in two individual numbers for identical colors of paint, and orders being issued that often. Army air forces statistical digest world war ii published by the office of statistical control, headquarters, army air forces, makes available in one volume and on a uniform basis summary statistics on aaf personnel, aircraft, equipment, combat operations and other activities during world war ii. United states army air corps painting practices during world war ii the united states army air corps, and later army air force, utilized two different sets of color standards regulating colors at the beginning of wwii. Air corps newsletter significant operations usaf statistics commemorations. The 1939 air corps consisted of 26,500 men and 2,200 aircraft. Air force combat units of world war ii internet archive.
Army air forces statistical digest, world war ii dtic. When the united states entered world war ii, our nations small aviation force belonged to the u. Secretaries of the air force air force chiefs of staff chief master sergeants of the air force leadership 1947 medal of honor, af cross, silver star early history air corps newsletter significant operations usaf statistics commemorations. Finding information on personal participation in world war ii. Combat chronology defense technical information center. World war ii army air corps sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new filters. This action caused a serious decline in the warrant officer corps. Army and relied on the army medical system for support. Air force chronologies 1,415 pages of united states army and united states air force produced chronologies, providing day by day coverage of world war ii. United states army air corps painting practices during. Listed here are the 762 army air corps recipients who received the distinguished service cross, and their citations, alphabetically by last name.
This resulted in two individual numbers for identical colors of. Army air forces pacific ocean areascommander in chief, pacific ocean areas cincpoa, 194245 700 items. Dec 05, 20 this was also a popular song during world war ii. World war ii electronic army serial number merged file this database contains records of aboout 9 million men and women who enlisted in the united states army, including the womens army auxiliary corps waac, later wac. Intelligence and army air force operations in world war ii, john r. Jan 12, 2011 chronology of the army air corps to world war ii.
Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. This list of units is a snapshot of the air corps on the date of activation of the general headquarters air force. Selected finding aids related to naras world war ii holdings african americans records of military agencies relating to african americans from the post world war i period to the korean war, reference information paper casualty lists and missing missing air crew reports macrs world war ii honor list of dead and missing army and army air forces personnel. In 1939, warrant officers who were qualified pilots were declared eligible for direct appointment to lieutenants in the army air corps. There are 5,600 recipients of the distinguished service cross during world war ii.
The world war ii growth of the army air force resulted in many new badges. Covers army and air force events in africa, europe, the middle east, southeast asia, the far east, the pacific, and the western hemisphere. The womens army corps wac was the womens branch of the united states army. Army in world war ii series the armys official history of world war ii commonly referred to as the green books are listed in the following sections. Although incomplete, the records contain data for a majority of. World war ii maps perrycastaneda map collection ut.
Organizations and operations in the corps, army, theater of operations and ghq fm 1122. Actual download times will vary according to your internet connection. A pictorial history of world war ii in alaska and northwestern canada. The nations air arm in world war ii was the army air. Administration american expeditionary forces, chapter xx, the veterinary service excerpt from the united states army in the world war, 19171919, reports of the commanderinchief, staff sections and services, volume 15, history of veterinary corps, a. The color scheme used for the insignias chevron design was defined as either light olive drab shade number 3 on dark blue stripes for wear on the olive drab winter uniform or medium olive drab shade number 2 on dark blue for wear on the khaki summer uniform as seen in the charts. After july 1940 individual training of flying personnel was chiefly the function of the three air corps training centers, operating under the direction of the office of the chief of the air corps. Army air forces medical services in world war ii this history summarizes the army air forces aaf medical achievements that led to the creation of the air force medical service in july 1949. It traces the lineage of each army air corps and u. Ii corps attack on the gothic line, 10 18 september 1944 from the north apennines campaign brochure by dwight d.
The bureau of naval personnels official list of the navys world war ii casualties resulting from enemy action is a 1947 ibm printout arranged chronologically by the campaigns as listed in the secretary of. President coolidge signs a bill authorizing acceptance of a new site near san antonio, texas, to become the army air corps training center. Fm 115 army air force field manual tactics and technique. A comparative look at airground support doctrine and practice in world war ii csi report no. World war ii casualties naval history and heritage command. Army corps were actively engaged in combat operations at some time during world war ii. Army enlisted rank insignia that was used during world war ii differs from the current system. This page is over the subject of world war ii and its related issues. Combat units of world war 11 serves a very special historical function. World war ii air bases in kansas by susan ford historic preservation consultant demolished in 2008, the b29 hangar t304 at the former pratt army air field was the catalyst for documenting what remains of world war ii bases in. As a professional researcher and world war ii historian, bill beigel provides research services to genealogists, historians, authors, and civilians who are looking for information found in ww2 military unit records. The nations air arm in world war ii was the army air forces. Sources of information on us navy casualties in world war ii.
Distinguished flying cross air force historical research. Distinguished service cross wwii army air corps home. The army air corps to world war ii air force historical. The 8th af was primarily engaged in the bombardment of strategic targets in europe. It went by various names in the early years, but the dividing lines between most of these eras are clear enough. Chinaburmaindia theater transportation system 19421943 from stillwells mission to china by charles f. Kreis, general editor photo details download hires 4 of 12 first in the air. While army and navy records for the world war ii period are dispersed across a number of record groups, smaller branches like the marine corps, army air forces, and coast guard, are generally limited to a single record group each for the wwii period. Army general officers commanded these corps in battle. World war ii air bases in kansas kansas historical society.
The full list of studies is shown, although only those relevant to wwii are available here. Wwii field manuals the following are authentic archival copies of actual wwii field manuals, happily presented to you as pdf files. Alphabetical list of all veteranscivilians featured in the experiencing war web site veterans history project of the library of congress. Listed here are the 762 army air corps recipients who received the distinguished service cross, and. Army in world war ii series the army s official history of world war ii commonly referred to as the green books are listed in the following sections. President coolidge signs a bill authorizing acceptance of a new site near san antonio. World war i field manuals world war ii field manuals world war ii technical manuals korean war field manuals vietnam war field manuals military field manuals 17921899 military field manuals 19001917 military field manuals 19201940 military field manuals 19541962. Csi press publications on world war ii army university press.
Marine corps operations in world war ii volume iv by george w. United states army air corps painting practices during world. After world war i, as early aviation became an increasingly important part of modern warfare, a philosophical rift developed between more traditional groundbased army personnel and those who felt that aircraft were being underutilized and that air operations were. Home world war ii operational documents report of medical department activities in south pacific area. World war ii corps commanders army university press. Technical manual 14502, pay and allowances of enlisted personnel. This study summarizes the airground support doctrine and systems employed by both the allies and their adversaries in world war ii. Visit our 8th air force honor project with rosters of servicemen who served in the groups of the 8th. World war ii army air forces army air corps library and.
Air force combat units of world war ii by maurer maurer isbn. The army appointed warrant officers against vacancies from this 1936 list until the beginning of world war ii. The united states army air corps usaac was the aerial warfare service component of the united states army between 1926 and 1941. In july 1973, a fire destroyed 85 percent of the army and army air forces individual personnel files, but the nprc staff often is able to locate basic information relevant to a persons service from other records in their custody. Distinguished service cross wwii army air corps home of. The us army air force in world war ii publication series. World war ii technical manuals us army combined arms center. Records of the army air forces aaf national archives.