1st Combat Cargo Group

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 1st CCG History March 1945
 345th Airdrome Squadron 1st Combat Cargo Group March 1945
 Headquarters 1st Combat Cargo Group History April 1945
 2nd Combat Cargo Squadron History April 1945
 3rd Combat Cargo Squadron History April 1945
 4th Combat Cargo Squadron History April 1945
 Headquarters 1st Combat Cargo Group History July 1945
 HQ !st Combat Cargo Group History August 1945

1st & 2nd Combat Cargo Squadrons

1st Combat Cargo Squadron

Lineage:  Constituted as 1 Combat Cargo Squadron on 11 Apr 1944. Activated on 15 Apr 1944. Redesignated as 326 Troop Carrier Squadron on 29 Sep 1945. Inactivated on 26 Dec 1945. Activated in the Reserve on 15 Jul 1947. Redesignated as 326 Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium on 2 Sep 1949. Ordered to active service on 15 Mar 1951. Inactivated on 1 Apr 1951. Activated in the Reserve on 14 Jun 1952. Ordered to active service on 28 Oct 1962. Relieved from active duty on 28 Nov 1962. Redesignated as: 326 Tactical Airlift Squadron on 1 Jul 1967; 326 Military Airlift Squadron (Associate) on 25 Sep 1968; 326 Airlift Squadron (Associate) on 1 Feb 1992; 326 Airlift Squadron on 1 Oct 1994.

Assignments:  1 Combat Cargo Group, 15 Apr 1944; Fourteenth Air Force, 16 Jun-26 Dec 1945 (attached to 69 Composite Wing, 16 Aug-10 Nov 1945). 435 Troop Carrier Group, 15 Jul 1947; 512 Troop Carrier Group, 2 Sep 1949-1 Apr 1951. 512 Troop Carrier Group, 14 Jun 1952; 512 Troop Carrier Wing, 14 Apr 1959; 912 Troop Carrier (later, 912 Tactical Airlift; 912 Military Airlift) Group, 11 Feb 1963; 512 Military Airlift (later, 512 Airlift) Wing, 1 Jul 1973; 512 Operations Group, 1 Aug 1992-.

Stations:  Bowman Field, KY, 15 Apr-1 Aug 1944; Sylhet, India, 21 Aug 1944 (detachment operated from Yunannyi, China, 15 Sep-2 Oct 1944, and Hathazari, India, 19 Oct-c. Dec 1944); Tulihal, India, 29 Nov 1944; Tsuyung, China, 12 Dec 1944; Hsingching, China, 29 Jan 1945 (detachment operated from Liangshan, 11 Mar-9 Jul 1945); Chengkung, China, 16 Aug 1945; Piardoba, India, 15 Nov-26 Dec 1945. Morrison Field, FL, 15 Jul 1947; Reading Muni Aprt, PA, 2 Sep 1949; New Castle County Aprt, DE, 1 May 1950-1 Apr 1951. New Castle County Aprt, DE, 14 Jun 1952; Willow Grove NAS (later, US NAS Willow Grove), PA, 20 Jul 1958; Dover AFB, DE, 25 Sep 1968-.

Commanders:  Unkn, 15-26 Apr 1944; Maj Frank S. Aitken, 27 Apr 1944; Capt Wilson Gillis, c. Dec 1944; Maj Timothy R. Johnson, 27 Jan 1945; Maj Joseph G. Manyo, 21 Jul 1945; Lt Col William F. Duncan, 19 Aug 1945; Maj John W. Chapman, 29 Aug 1945; Capt John R. Boyle, c. Nov-c. 26 Dec 1945. Unkn, 15 Jul 1947-Oct 1948; Capt George P. Lescanec, c. Oct 1948; Lt Col Ignatius Sargent, 4 Oct 1949; unkn, c. Jan 1951-1 Apr 1951. Unkn, 14 Jun 1952-c. Mar 1959; Lt Col Alfred J. Wood, c. Apr 1959-unkn; Lt Col James R. Morrow, c. Dec 1962; unkn, Dec 1966-Sep 1968; Lt Col Arthur J. Kiefer Jr. 25 Sep 1968; Lt Col Theodore J. Killian, c. Apr 1973; Lt Col Edward R. Graves, c. Jul 1973; Lt Col William J. Cox, 17 Jun 1974; Col Robert E. Kosikowski, 23 Jul 1976; Col Robert A. Fean, 1 Jun 1979; Lt Col David M. H. Sibbald, 23 May 1982; Col Leland H. Hoffer, 18 Nov 1985; Lt Col John M. Danahy, 24 Oct 1987; Lt Col Patrick J. Gallagher, 1 Aug 1991; Lt Col Jeffrey M. Bricker, 4 Nov 1992; Lt Col Richard W. Johnstone, 1 May 1993; Lt Col James E. Randby, 1 May 1996; Lt Col Edward M. Poling, 15 Jan 1998-unkn; Lt Col David Arthur, c. Mar 2007-unkn; Lt Col Robert P. Graham, 3 Mar 2012-.

Aircraft:  C-47, 1944-1945. Unkn, 1947-1949; C-46, 1949-1951; AT-7, 1949-1951; AT-11, 1949-1951. C-46, 1952-1957; C-119, 1957-1968; C-141, 1968-1973; C-5, 1973-2007; C-17, 2007-.

Operations:  Trained for overseas troop carrier operations, Apr-Aug 1944. Moved to Asia, and transported troops and supplies to forward areas in China and India, Sep 1944-Sep 1945. Trained in the Reserve for troop carrier operations, 1947-1951. Resumed training in the Reserve for airlift missions, 1952. Beginning in 1992, took part in various contingency and humanitarian airlift operations worldwide; flew global and training missions; provided presidential support. Supported Operations Allied Force and Southern Watch, 1998-1999; Global War on Terrorism after 11 Sep 2001.

Service Streamers:  None.

Campaign Streamers:  World War II: India-Burma; China Defensive; China Offensive

Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers:  Panama, 1989-1990.

Decorations:  Distinguished Unit Citation: French Indochina, China, and Manchuria, 1-30 Sep 1945. Meritorious Unit Award: 1 Oct 2004-30 Sep 2005. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 1 Sep 1971-30 Jun 1972; 13 Oct-14 Nov 1973; 1 Jan 1974-30 Apr 1975; 1 May 1975-31 May 1976; 1 Jun 1976-31 May 1978; 1 Jun 1978-31 May 1979; 1 Jan 1988-30 Jun 1989; 1 Jul 1993-30 Jun 1995; 1 Sep 1996-31 Aug 1998; 1 Oct 2002-30 Sep 2004; 1 Oct 2008-30 Sep 2010. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Crosses with Palm: 14 Feb-11 Mar 1968; 25 Sep 1968-28 Jan 1973.

Emblem:  On a light turquoise blue disc, thin border white, edged black, a caricatured, brown-and-white rabbit, seated astride fuselage of a caricatured, camouflaged transport aircraft, holding reins fastened about the nose of aircraft in left hand, and holding a riding crop aloft in the right hand; four saddle bags strapped about fuselage of aircraft. (Approved on 17 Jul 1944; newest rendition approved on 27 Nov 1995.)

Lineage, Assignments, Stations, and Honors through 23 Jan 2013.

Commanders through Mar 2012; Aircraft, and Operations through Sep 2001.

2nd Combat Cargo Squadron

 

 

(Unofficial designs for the 2nd CCS)

Lineage:  Constituted 2nd Combat Cargo Squadron on 11 Apr 1944. Activated on 15 Apr 1944. Redesignated 327th Troop Carrier Squadron on 31 Oct 1945. Inactivated on 26 Dec 1945. Activated in the Reserve on 29 May 1947. Redesignated 327th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium on 2 Sep 1949. Ordered to Active Service on 15 Mar 1951. Inactivated on 1 Apr 1951. Activated in the Reserve on 14 Jun 1952. Ordered to Active Service on 28 Oct 1962. Relieved from Active Duty on 28 Nov 1962. Redesignated: 327th Tactical Airlift Squadron on 1 Jul 1967; 327th Airlift Squadron on 1 Feb 1992.

Assignments:  1st Combat Cargo Group, 15 Apr 1944 (under operational control of Air Transport Command, 1 Jul-9 Sep 1945); Fourteenth Air Force, 10 Sep-26 Dec 1945. 514th Troop Carrier Group, 29 May 1947; 512th Troop Carrier Group, 2 Sep 1949-1 Apr 1951. 512th Troop Carrier Group, 14 Jun 1952; 512th Troop Carrier Wing, 14 Apr 1959; 913th Troop Carrier (later, 913th Tactical Airlift; 913th Airlift) Group, 11 Feb 1963; 913th Operations Group, 1 Aug 1992-.

Stations:  Bowman Field, KY, 15 Apr-3 Aug 1944; Sylet, India, 27 Aug 1944 (detachment operated from Yunnani, China, 11-18 Sep 1944); Imphal, India, 22 Nov 1944; Tsuyung, China, 12 Dec 1944; Dohazari, India, 1 Feb 1945; Hathazari, India, 16 May 1945; Bhamo, Burma, 1 Jun 1945; Peishiyi, China, 10 Sep-26 Dec 1945. Marietta AAFld, GA, 29 May 1947; Reading Muni Aprt, PA, 2 Sep 1949; New Castle County Aprt, DE, 1 May 1950-1 Apr 1951. New Castle County Aprt, DE, 14 Jun 1952; Willow Grove Air Reserve Facility (later, Station), 20 Jul 1958-.

Commanders:  Maj Maurice D. Watson, Apr 1944; Maj Gay S. Tuis, Feb 1945-unkn. Unkn, 29 May 1947-Aug 1949; Lt Col Alfred Wolf, Sep 1949-unkn. Unkn, 14 Jun 1952-1958; Lt Col John B. Boyd, by Apr 1959-unkn; Col Frances N. King, by Dec 1966; Lt Col Clayton D. Mullins, c. Oct 1968-unkn; Lt Col Charles R. Matthews, by Jul 1972; Lt Col Robert H. Holford, by Jun 1973; Lt Col Angelo C. Natale, by Aug 1976; Col Boyd A. England, c. Feb 1979; Lt Col Robert L. Kline, Jun 1982; Lt Col William J. Quinn, 3 Jan 1983; Lt Col Charles L. Stanton, by Dec 1985; Lt Col Anthony F. Stranges Jr., 3 Jun 1988; Lt Col Marvin J. Barry, 12 Mar 1990; Lt Col Robert T. Draper, c. 20 Jul 1991; Lt Col Peter Brown, Feb 1993; Lt Col Thomas V. Tamez, 3 Jan 1994; Lt Col Dennis C. Perry, 3 Dec 1994-.

Aircraft:  C-47, 1944-1945. Unkn, 1947-1948; C-46, 1949-1951; AT-7, 1949-1951; AT-11, 1949-1951. C-46, 1952-1957; C-119, 1957-1969, 1970-1971; C-130, 1970-.

Operations:  Aerial transportation in the China-Burma-India theater, 28 Aug 1944-c. 20 Oct 1945. Performed troop carrier training, 1947-1951. Supported airborne forces and performed worldwide airlift, 1952-. Deployed to Southwest Asia and performed airlift missions in support of the Gulf War, Jan-Apr 1991.

Service Streamers:  None.

Campaign Streamers:  World War II: India-Burma; China Defensive; Central Burma; China Offensive. Southwest Asia: Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation and Defense of Kuwait.

Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers:  None.

Decorations:  Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 1 Nov 1978-31 Oct 1980; 15 Jul 1984-14 Jul 1986; 15 Jul 1986-14 Jul 1988; 27 Aug 1992-26 Aug 1994. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm: 26 Oct-6 Nov 1972.

Emblem:  On a medium blue disc, border yellow, a dexter hand holding five playing cards spread fanwise, all deuces of spades, proper. (Approved on 17 Jul 1944.) Lineage, Assignments, Components, Stations, and Honors through 18 Jan 2002.

Commanders, Aircraft, and Operations through Dec 1996.

Supersedes published information contained in Maurer Maurer (ed.), Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II (Washington: USGPO, 1969).

3rd & 4th Combat Cargo Squadrons

3rd Combat Cargo Squadron

Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA) (328th Air Refueling Squadron)

Lineage:  Constituted as 3 Combat Cargo Squadron on 11 Apr 1944. Activated on 15 Apr 1944. Redesignated as 328 Troop Carrier Squadron on 29 Sep 1945. Inactivated on 20 Dec 1945. Redesignated as 328 Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium on 4 Aug 1949. Activated in the Reserve on 2 Sep 1949. Ordered to Active Service on 15 Mar 1951. Inactivated on 1 Apr 1951. Activated in the Reserve on 14 Jun 1952. Ordered to Active Service on 28 Oct 1962. Relieved from Active Duty on 28 Nov 1962. Redesignated as: 328 Tactical Airlift Squadron on 1 Jul 1967; 328 Airlift Squadron on 1 Feb 1992; 328 Air Refueling Squadron on 1 Jun 2017.

Assignments:  1 Combat Cargo (later, 512 Troop Carrier) Group, 15 Apr 1944-20 Dec 1945 (attached to Air Transport Command, 23 Jun-20 Aug 1945; 69 Composite Wing, 25 Aug-10 Nov 1945). 512 Troop Carrier Group, 2 Sep 1949-1 Apr 1951. 512 Troop Carrier Group, 14 Jun 1952; 349 Troop Carrier Group, 16 Nov 1957; 512 Troop Carrier Group, 25 Mar 1958; 512 Troop Carrier Wing, 14 Apr 1959; 914 Troop Carrier (later, 914 Tactical Airlift; 914 Airlift) Group, 11 Feb 1963; 914 Operations Group, 1 Aug 1992-.

Stations:  Bowman Field, KY, 15 Apr 1944; Baer Field, IN, 5-11 Aug 1944; Sylhet, India, 30 Aug 1944 (detachment operated from Yunnani, China, 16 Sep-2 Oct 1944); Tulihal, India, 18 Oct 1944; Hathazari, India, 7 Apr 1945; Myitkyina, Burma, 1 Jun 1945; Luliang, China, 25 Aug 1945; Kunming, China, 4 Sep 1945; Kharagpur, India, 15 Nov-20 Dec 1945. Reading Muni Aprt, PA, 2 Sep 1949; New Castle County Aprt, DE, 1 May 1950-1 Apr 1951. New Castle County Aprt, DE, 14 Jun 1952; Paine AFB, WA, 16 Nov 1957; Niagara Falls Muni Aprt (later, Niagara Falls Intl Aprt; Niagara Falls IAP-ARS), NY, 25 Mar 1958-.

Commanders:  None (not manned), 15-23 Apr 1944; Lt Col John K. Moriarty, 24 Apr 1944-1945. Maj Robert F. Strayer, 2 Sep 1949-1 Apr 1951. Unkn, 1 Jun 1952-1958; Lt Col Maurice R. Patterson, by Dec 1958; Lt Col Salvatore A. Mauriello, 1 Sep 1959-10 Feb 1963; unkn, 11 Feb 1963-1967; Lt Col Philip L. Serafine, by Dec 1967; Lt Col Norman E. Friedman, by Jul 1969; Lt Col Blake W. Schultz, by Jun 1971; Lt Col Robert L. Shannon, Jan 1974; Col Edwin E. Mench Jr., by Oct 1980; Lt Col Thomas A. Wooster, by Sep 1981; Lt Col Robert J. Zale, Jun 1982; Lt Col Peter Evans, Sep 1983; Lt Col David M. Hall, Nov 1983; Col Richard W. Shine, 15 Jan 1988; Lt Col William H. Weiss, 1 Mar 1990; Lt Col Richard J. Quiram, 20 Dec 1991; Lt Col Christopher M. Hayes, 1 Oct 1993; Lt Col Sandford E. Way, 9 Sep 1996-unkn; Lt Col Samuel A. Bellia, 8 Jan 2008-.

Aircraft:  C-47, 1944-1945. C-46, 1949-1951. C-46, 1952-1958; C-119, 1958-1971; C- 130, 1971-2017; KC-135, 2017-.

Operations:  Transported personnel and supplies, primarily to forward areas, and evacuated casualties in China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater, 16 Sep 1944-11 Nov 1945. Received a Distinguished Unit Citation (DUC) for transporting supplies, equipment, and personnel in French Indo-China, China, and Manchuria, 1-30 Sep 1945. Reserve airlift operations, 1949-1951 and 1952-, including to Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War and in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War. Supported Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, 2007-2009. Converted from an airlift to an air refueling squadron in 2017.

Service Streamers:  None.

Campaign Streamers:  World War II: India-Burma; Central Burma; China Defensive; China Offensive. Southwest Asia: Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation and Defense of Kuwait.

Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers:  None.

Decorations:  Distinguished Unit Citation: French Indo-China, China, and Manchuria, 1- 30 Sep 1945. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 30 Apr 1972-30 Apr 1974; 1 Jan 1983-31 Jul 1984; 1 Aug 1984-31 Jul 1986; 1 Jul 1989-30 Jun 1991; 1 Oct 2002-30 Sep 2004. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm: 26 Oct-6 Nov 1972.

Emblem:  On a light blue equilateral triangle, one point up, the two upper sides bordered Air Force golden yellow, a stylized American eagle in upward flight Air Force blue, his head white, his beak and talons Air Force golden yellow; in base two white parachutes dropping, flanking the eagle's tail one on either side, cords Air Force blue. (Originally approved on 28 Jul 1944; reinstated on 23 Sep 1998.)

Lineage, Assignments, Stations, and Honors through 19 Jun 2018.

Commanders, Aircraft, and Operations through Dec 2009.

Source:  AF Reserve Web Site (914th Airlift Wing)

The 914th Airlift Wing traces it's lineage back to the 3d Combat Cargo Squadron, First Combat Cargo Group, which was activated on 15 April 1944 at Bowman Field, Louisville, Kentucky, flying the C-47. They were known as the "Lucky Third" by their sister squadrons because of an outstanding safety record. In August 1944, they deployed to India in support of combat operations in Burma, moving to China shortly before the end of WWII where they transitioned to the C-46. On 28 September 1945, the unit was redesignated as the 328th Troop Carrier Squadron and it's parent unit was redesignated the 512th Troop Carrier Group, respectively. Prior to being deactivated in December 1945, the unit earned a distinguished Unit Citation and four campaign streamers. The 328th TCS was reactivated in the Reserve in 1948 at Reading, PA, again as part of the 512th TCG. They become active duty during the Korean conflict from March thru April in 1951. Beginning on 14 June 1952, the Squadron flew C-47 aircraft at New Castle County Airport, Delaware. On 16 November 1957 they moved to Paine Field, Everett, Washington and then to Niagara Falls, New York on 25 March 1958 where they converted to C-119 aircraft. On 28 October, 1962, along with it's parent wing, the 512th, the Squadron was recalled to active duty at home station during the Cuban missile crisis. On 11 February 1963, as part of a Reserve wide reorganization, the 914th TCG was created and activated as the new parent unit for the 328th TCS. The 914th emblem includes a horseshoe, which presumably represents its link to the original emblem of the "Lucky Third" and the 328th. On 1 July 1967 the 328th Troop Carrier Squadron was redesignated as the 328th Tactical Airlift Squadron and converted to C-130A aircraft in December of 1970, which they continued to fly until June of 1986 when they converted to C-130E aircraft. The unit then assumed command of Niagara Falls Air Reserve Base on January 1, 1971. From 4 October 1990 to 11 April 1991 the 328th was recalled to active duty and deployed the United Arab Emirates in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Shortly after returning to Niagara Falls, in September of 1992, the Squadron received an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and also converted to new C-130H3 aircraft, which it presently operates. The Squadron has supported numerous "real-world" airlift missions at home in the United States, in Somalia, Bosnia, Haiti, and in Central and South America. The 914th is assigned to the 22nd Air Force, Air Mobility Command, under the Air Reserve Command. To date the unit has amassed over 130,000 mishap-free flying hours.

 

4th Combat Cargo Squadron

Lineage:  Constituted 4th Combat Cargo Squadron on 11 Apr 1944. Activated on 15 Apr 1944. Redesignated 329th Troop Carrier Squadron on 29 Sep 1945. Inactivated on 8 Dec 1945. Redesignated 329th Troop Carrier Squadron (Medium) on 4 Aug 1949. Activated in the reserve on 2 Sep 1949. Called to active service on 15 Mar 1951. Inactivated on 1 Apr 1951.

Assignments:  1st Combat Cargo (later 512th Troop Carrier) Group, 15 Apr 1944-8 Dec 1945 (attached to 69th Composite Wing, 5-24 Sept 1945). 512th Troop Carrier Group, 2 Sep 1949-1 Apr 1951.

Stations:  Bowman Field, Ky, 15 Apr-1 Aug 1944; Sylhet, India, 3 Sep 1944 (detachment operated from Yunnani, China, 11 Sep-11 Oct 1944); Tulihal, India, 30 Nov 1944; Chengkung, China, 21 Dec 1944; Dohazari, India, 1 Feb 1945; Hafhazari, India, 15 May 1945; Liuchow, China, 25 Aug 1945; Hankow, China, 14 Oct-17 Nov 1945; Camp Stoneman, Calif, 5-8 Dec 1945; Reading Muni Aprt, Pa, 2 Sep 1949; New Castle County Aprt, Del, 1 May 1950-1 Apr 1951.

Aircraft:  C-47, 1944-1945; C-46, 1945.

Operations:  Aerial transportation in CBI, Sep 1944-C� 20 Oct 1945.

Service Streamers:  None.

Campaigns:  India-Burma; China Defensive; Central Burma; China Offensive.

Decorations:  None.

Emblem:  A leaping, black, caricatured donkey, winged orange, carrying a large, tan pack on its back, held in place by two straps of a like color. (Approved 17 Jul 1944.)

Airdrome Squadrons

344th Airdrome Squadron  

Supported 1st CCS.

Source:  Mr. Bernie Shearon

Lineage:  Activated 10 May 44 at Baer Fld, IN; deactivated 23 Sep 45, disbanded 8 Oct 48.

Assignments:  I Troop Carrier Cd to Nov 44 (attached to 1 Combat Cargo Gp), 1 Combat Cargo Gp.

Stations:  Baer Fld, IN 10 May 44, Camp Anza, CA 12 Sep 44, at Melbourne, Australia about Oct 44, Bombay, India to 28 Oct 44, Sylhet, India 21 Nov 44, Tulihal Airstrip, (Imphal), India 12 Dec 44, Chu Hsian Alfd, China to May 45, Hsingchiang Afld to Aug 45.

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345th Airdrome Squadron  

Supported 2nd CCS.

Source:  Mr. Bernie Shearon

Lineage:  Activated 15 May 44 at Baer Fld, IN; Active to 10 Sep 45, disbanded 8 Oct 48.

Assignments:  I Troop Carrier Cd to Nov 44 (attached to 1st Combat Cargo Gp), 1st Combat Cargo Gp.

Stations:  Baer Fld, IN 10 May 44, Camp Anza, CA 12 Sep 44, at Melbourne, Australia about Oct 44, Bombay, India to 28 Oct 44, Sylhet, India 21 Nov 44, Imphal to Dec 44, Chu Hsian Alfd, China to 30 Jan 45, Dohazari, India May 45, Bhamo -unknown.

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346th Airdrome Squadron 

Supported 3d CCS.

Source:  Mr. Bernie Shearon

Lineage:  Activated 10 May 44 at Bowman Fld, KY; Active to 29 Jun 45, disbanded 8 Oct 48.

Assignments:  I Troop Carrier Cd to Nov 44 (attached to 1st Combat Cargo Gp), 1st Combat Cargo Gp.

Stations:  Bowman Fld, KY 10 May 44, Camp Anza, CA 12 Sep 44, at Melbourne, Australia about Oct 44, Bombay, India to 28 Oct 44, Sylhet, India 21 Nov 44, Hathazari, India (Sentinel Hill Airstrip) Apr 45, Mytkyina East Jun 45, Kunming -unknown.

 

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347th Airdrome Squadron  

Supported 4th CCS.

Source: Mr. Bernie Shearon

Lineage:  Activated 10 May 44 at Bowman Fld, KY; Inactivated 23 Sep 45, disbanded 8 Oct 48; Reconstituted 15 Aug 88 as 347th Air Base Operability Sq, activated 15 Aug 88, inactivated 1 May 91.

Assignments:  I Troop Carrier Cd to Nov 44 (attached to 1st Combat Cargo Gp); 1st Combat Cargo Gp to 1945; Tenth Air Force to Sep 45 and back to the 1st Combat Cargo Gp. It was disbanded on 8 Oct 48, reconstituted on 15 Aug 88, redesignated the 347th Air Base Operability Sq, activated and assigned to the 347th Combat Support Group (late 347th Support Gp) at Moody AFB, GA, and inactivated on 1 May 91.

Stations:  Bowman Field, Kentucky, 10 May 1944-17 July 1944; Atterbury Army Air Force Base, Columbus, Indiana, 17-21 July 1944; Bowman Field, Louisville, Kentucky, 21 July - 14 August 1944; Baer Field, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 14 August 1944 - 4 October 1944; Camp Anza, Arlington, California, 7 October - 19 October 1944; Departed for Overseas on the U.S.S. General H. W. Butner (AP-113), 19 October 1944; Melbourne, Australia, 8 - 10 November 1944; Bombay, India, 23 - 25 November 1944; Tulihal Air Strip, Imphal, India, 3 December 1944 - 1 February 1945; Dohazari, India, 1 February - 15 May 1945; Hathazari, India, 15 May - 23 August 1945; Liuchow, China, 24 August - 9 October 1945; Hankow, China, 9 October - 12 November 1945; Shanghai, China, 12 - 17 November 1945; Departed Theater of Operations on Adabelle Lykes (C-1), 17 November 1945; Arrived in San Francisco, California, 5 December 1945. Moody AFB, GA 15 Aug 88-1 May 91.

 

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283d Medical Dispensary (Avn) 

Campaign Credit:  Central Burma

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