Headquarters - 1st Combat Cargo Group - April 1945

H E A D Q U A R T E R S

1ST COMBAT CARGO GROUP

APO 214

HISTORY

APRIL. 1945

During the month of April, the location of units assigned to this organization were as follows: Group Headquarters, the 2nd and 4th CC Squadron, and the 345th and 347th Airdrome Squadrons, at Dohazari, India, while the 3rd CC Squadron and 346th Airdrome Squadron, were located at Tulihal, India, until 7April, at which time they moved to Hathazari, India, and for the remainder of the month operated from that area. The 1st CC Squadron and the344th Airdrome Squadron, remained on detached service to the 14th Air Force, and operated within the China Theater.

OPERATIONS IN BURMA

The war in Burma took on a completely optimistic aspect as the British 14th Army swept southward from Meiktila, along the Mandalay-Rangoon railroad and highway. During the month’s activities along this front, the 14th Army established a corridor, approximately eight (8) miles wide, which ran from Meiktila to Pegu. Some of the better known towns along this route of advance were: Pyawbwe, Yamethin, Tatkon, Pyinmana, Lewe, Toungoo, Oktwin, Pyu, Nyaunglebin, Pyuntaza, Payagale, and Pegu.

Along the Irrawaddy battlefront prospects of Japanese retreat became more than just a screening withdrawal, it became a route, and cost the Japanese much loss of time, materiel, and manpower. In this area they were forced out of the Chin Hills, and were rushed out of the precious Oilfields district. In this operation through the oilfields area, Natmauk, Gatthwa, Magee, Chalk, Allamnyo, Thayetmyo, and Prome fell into the hands of the 14th Army, and the position of the Japanese Military in Burma, became futile.

The aforementioned briefs of military operations in Burma are included in this history to show the scope of advance of the British 14th Army in Burma, plus the scope of operational backing, byAir Supply, rendered by the three (3) squadrons of this organization, operating within the India-Burma Theater.

These three (3) squadrons made landings at Myitche, Myotha, Ywataung, Ondaw, Thazi, Dwehla, Kumo, Mandalay North, Monywa, Akyab, Rumree Island, Tada-U, Myingyan, Taungtha, Thedaw, Meiktila, Sinthe, Taungdwingyi, Natmauk, Magwe, Maida Vale, Tatkon, Kalaywa, Tennant, Pyuntaza, Payagale, and Payagyi.

Supply drops were made in the Meiktila, Pyawbwe, Yamethin, Tatkon, Pyinmana, Lowe, Toungoo, Pyu, Nyaunglebin, Pyuntaza, Payagale, Payagyi, and Pegu areas, along the Mandalay-Rangoon railroad and highway, and the Letse, Kazunma, and Laungshe areas of the Chin Hills district. In the advance southward through the oilfields district and toward Prime, supply drops were made in the Natmauk, Taungdwingyi, Satthwa, Allanmye, Thayetmyo, Magwe and Prome areas.

Several dummy drops were carried out during this period. These dummy drops consisted of dropping contaminated food behind enemy lines. The purpose of these drops were to screen the movement of British troops, leading the enemy to believe the bulk of the advancing forces were going in a different direction, from the advance actually planned.

The greatest concentration of these drops were made along the rail line running between Pyinmana and Taungdwomgyi. Most of these drops were carried out under heavy enemy ground fire.

Probably the most outstanding of these dummy drop missions was carried out in early April, when Captain Terence C. Hartwell, Hq 1st CC Group, piloted aircraft #43-15880, to an area fifteen (15) miles east of Kyaukse. This mission was carried out at dusk and was followed up by a jitter attack by Gurkha troops of the British 20th Division. The cause for this dummy drop, was to lead the enemy forces defending Kyaukse into believing the escape road running east out of Kyaukse had been taken. Enemy ground fire was experienced in Ngodaw on the approach to the drop area, and all through the entire drop mission. The type of fire encountered was C/G (tracer) , 25 cal. Small arms, and what seemed to be 20 MM (tracer) fire. Although the aircraft was underinkense Firefox approximately fifteen (15) minutes while flying at altitudes of three to five hundred feet, it miraculously escaped damage.

The Commanding Officer of 20 Div. expressed his sincere appreciation of the manner in which this mission was accomplished, and stated it had assisted in removing the Japanese garrison out of Kyaukse, which was the last block the Japanese had on the rail line between Mandalay and Meiktila.

Due to military necessity, a detachment of the 931st Signal Battalion, set up a radar beacon on the peak of Mr. Victoria (10018 ft.). A special supply drops set up for the purpose of keeping this detachment supplied with the necessary equipment to make this venture possible. Drops were made all along the route this detachment followed, from Laungshe to the selected site. When the unit finally set itself up on top of Mt. Victoria, it was supplied by drops made at required intervals usually under adverse conditions, with haze and cloud cumulus offering the major obstacles. This supply drop was phenomenal in that it was the highest altitude of any drop lever attempted in Burma.

The squadrons of this organization handled all major glider operations into Southern Burma. The first of these glider tows was performed on the 18th, when the 2nd and 4th Squadrons in a combined operation, towed eleven (11) gliders from Sinthe to Meiktila. This was a routine mission and was accomplished without incident.

On the 21st, aircraft of the 4th Squadron, led by Lt. Col Walter F. Griggs, Commanding Officer, 1st Combat Cargo Group, towed eight (8) gliders from Meiktila to Lewe. This mission from a standpoint of glider tow, was entirely successful. However, during the glider landings, the glider pilots had difficulty in locating the smoke signal, which was set up to guide them into the proper landing area. Two (2) of the eight (8) gliders landed in the proper area, while the other six (6) made their way in wherever possible. This difficulty on the part of the glider pilots did not in any way hamper the operation, as it was estimated that the accidental dispersion affected by these landings, saved several of them from destruction, when on the 24th, eight (8)Oscars strafed Lewe, knocking out five (5) gliders.

On the 23rd, aircraft of the 4th Squadron, again led by Lt. Col. Briggs, towed six (6) gliders from Meiktila to Tennant, which is located approximately twelve (12) miles north of Toungoo. This operation included the glider tow and glider landings, was entirely successful.

On the 25th, aircraft of the 2nd Squadron, towed two (2) gliders from Meiktila to Lewe. By this time the runway at Lewe had been properly constructed and this mission was performed without difficulty.

These glider tows played a very important part in the quick thrusts being made by the British 14th Army late into Southern Burma. Engineering, communications, and other equipment necessary to reconstruct and operate newly captured airstrips, were carried in these gliders, and this equipment plus the rapid reconstruction and reconditioning of these airstrips, afforded the 14th Army, a closer contact of supply than could have been effected, without actual supply landings.

Personnel of this organization commanded and operated the following forward strips during this period, they were: Tada-U, Myotha, Hume, Meiktila, Tatkon, Natmauk, Taungdwingyi, Kalaywa, Tennant, and Payagyi. For information concerning the operations of towers on these forward strips; see Communications.

During the course of operations in Burma, only one (1) aircraft was struck by enemy fire. This incident occurred while an aircraft of the 2nd Squadron, piloted by 1st Lt. Jack H. Dunlap, 2nd CC Squadron, was circling in a drop pattern over RA drop, located in Letse, Burma. This pilot had been briefed towrope north and south, but upon arrival at the drop zone, found that aircraft already dropping were using an east to west pattern, and was forced to follow the same procedure. The referred to aircraft was struck several times in the aft and of the fuselage and tail section, but returned to base safely, and was back in operation the next day.

The total tonnage carried by the three (3) squadrons within the India-Burma Theater, during this period, was 25,059,553 lbs., or 12,529 tons. The average daily tonnage delivered per three (3) squadrons, was 853,318 lbs., or 418 tons.

The cause for decline in the amount of tonnage carried during the month April, as compared to that carried during the month of March, could be attributed to the fact that glider operations and the length of runs into Southern Burma, reduced the number of sorties flown, from 9604 for the month of March, to 7504 for the month of April.

Operations within the India-Burma theater were accomplished without the occurrence of a major accident, or the loss of a single life.

OPERATIONS IN CHINA

In China, the 1st CC Squadron and the 244th Airdrome Squadron, primarily operated in the same manner as did the other units operating in the India-Burma Theater. However their problems for most part differed from those of the other units. In the India-Burma theater, the contact of supply was much closer than that being accomplished in China, and this condition effected the hazard of enemy ground fire, which was almost never experienced in China. The main hazards in China were weather, which washed out fourteen (14) flying days during April, and the rugged terrain that had to be flown over. Other drawbacks in China, were lack of key parts, and periodic gas shortages. In the face fall these, the record of the 1st Squadron’s achievements during this period was outstanding. They carried a total of 5,262816 lbs., or 2631tons.

The 1st Squadron’s major contribution for this period was to the Hsian area, in North Central China. As had been expected, the Japanese commenced their spring offensive on schedule, and advanced on Hsian from the southeast and northeast. These advances were being made in sufficient numbers to overwhelm the Chinese forces protecting this vitally important air base. Hsian, it may be known, is one of the few remaining Western China bases within fighter range of primary Japanese targets, therefore it had to be held at all costs.

Thirteen (13) aircraft of the 1st CC Squadron, operating out of Hsinching, and under the operational control of the 312th Fighter Wing, were burdened with the supplying of fighters and medium bombers, that were to be utilized as the major defensive and offensive force, in the Hsian area. In response to this need, each aircraft flew double sorties to Hsian each day, in an attempt to keep the tactical aircraft based there, well supplied. The results of their efforts are borne out in the eventual halting of the Gap threat in that area, which was accomplished by unceasing attacks by tactical aircraft.

The deaths of 2nd Lt. Charles D. Johnson, O-822597, and T/Sgt Cecil E. Wilson, 34450009, occurred during this monthly period.

T/Sgt Wilson, died of injuries sustained in the crash of aircraft #43-15901, which occurred on take-off from Hsian Air Base, on 29 March.

Lt. Johnson was killed on 19 April, when the L-5 aircraft in which he was making a reconnaissance flight crashed soon after takeoff, from Luhsien airstrip.

The full complement of twenty-eight (28) aircraft assigned to the 1st CC Squadron, operated throughout this monthly period without the occurrence of a major accident.

INTELLIGENCE

The method of briefing crews remained the same, with the Squadron S-2 sections handling all landing missions, and Group S-2 all drop missions, for the two (2) squadrons operating out of Dohazari, India. Difficulty in securing up-to-date information concerning enemy ground activities, still remained a problem during the earlier part of the month. However this problem was adequately surmounted, by a new policy set up by Group S-2. This policy required a member of theIntelligence staff to accompany the first mission to a new DZ or landing strip for the purpose of obtaining pertinent data necessary for the proper briefing of crews. Special acknowledgement is made to the 14th Army for the assistance rendered by its officers who were commanding units responsible for the areas in which forward landing strips were located. Due to the cooperation of those unit commanders it was possible for Group S-2 to know where the Japs were at theme and (as results proved)anticipate the location of enemy troop concentrations for the next twelve, twenty four, forty eight hours or longer. The above information was obtained through visits to these area commanders. British Air Liaison Officers, assigned to each the 2nd and 4th Squadrons, and the Group S-2 section, greatly assisted in the securing of up-to-date information, through British situation reports, which were received from 14th Army, 4th Corps, 33 Corps, and 15th Corps Headquarters, concerning the latest developments within their commands of operation. Through these methods of securing information, a clear-cut picture, never more than a few hours old, was always at the disposal of anyone concerned with the activities of both friendly and enemy forces in the war on all fronts in Burma.

The 3rd CC Squadron operating first out of Tulihal, India, and later out of Hathazari, India, were under the operational control of the British 342 Wing, and received all their briefing from an assigned British Air Liaison Officer.

In China, the 1st CC Squadron operating from both Hsinching and Liangshan, handled their own briefings, with the use of detachment S-2 sections.

Security problems were nil for this period Spot checks were made by the Group and Squadron S-2 sections, and all these resulted in negative findings.

A new base defense plan for the Dohazari airstrip was devised by the Group S-2 and Group S-3, and this plan was never put to test as no enemy aircraft or ground parties get within striking distance of that airstrip.

Violations of censorship were of a moderate nature, and all minor infractions noted, were brought to the attention of the personnel concerned and the proper corrections made.

PERSONNEL

The return of excess crews to the Zone of Interior, based on the number of combat hours flown, physical condition, and the military needs of the various organizations continued, throughout this period.

The Group S-1, Major Clifford M. Cryer, formed a Unit Personnel Section. The formation of this section brought about the utilization of squadron clerical personnel, to the numbers of one (1) from each Combat Cargo Squadron, and two (2) from each Airdrome Squadron.

The formation of this Unit Personnel Section has already proved its merits in raising the standards of administration throughout the entire organization.

Plans were made and conferences held with squadron personnel, concerning proper compliance to the War Department Plan for Readjustment after V-E Day. All possible preliminary work on this project has been started using a majority of the clerks in Unit Personnel.

Awards of Air Medals and Distinguished Flying Crosses continued. Special efforts were made to bring these awards up to date prior to V-E Day. The Bronze Star Medal was awarded to M/Sgt Robert E. Harris of Group Intelligence, for meritorious service in connection with operations against the enemy. Several other recommendations for the award of the Bronze Star to other Group personnel were disapproved because of a change in theater policy.

The slogan “The Show Must Go On” might well be applied to the Group S-1 section, whose office was wiped out by heavy winds and rains. File cases, desks, typewriters, other equipment, and even personnel, were buried beneath a completely flattened mass of torn and twisted bamboo. All this equipment was recovered, and the S-1 section was back in operation after an hours time.

SUPPLY

During the month of April, the 392nd Air Service Group had become organized to the point where the Group S-4, this Headquarters, felt that a combined Group Technical Supply was no longer necessary. Accordingly, stock on hand was evenly divided between Airdrome Squadrons, and each give the responsibility of operating unit technical supply sections. For historical purposes, it is noted that from August 1944 to April 1945, it had been necessary for this operation of some type of Group tech supply, although no provision was made for this in the T/O. The 1st and 3rd Squadrons, with associated Airdrome Squadrons, had operated independently for a part of the time and had necessarily assumed the tech supply function. The necessity of a Group tech supply is not a reflection on training, but in each instance was brought about because of a scarcity of parts.

The tactical situation during April, was such that it became necessary for the Group S-4 section to procure and furnish much of the equipment necessary for the operation by this Headquarters of several forward airstrips. In addition to furnishing equipment; there was a problem in rations for Group and Squadron personnel manning these forward strips, and a great many attached troops. This problem was solved by the stockage and issue of “10 in 1” rations and the emergency British “14 in 1” ration arranged for in March. Stocking by a tactical Group, of rations of this type is not normal, but it had to be done because the nearest Service Group could not furnish them. Calls from forward strips for rations to be flown in or dropped, together with water, came at every hour of the day and night; this mission could not have been accomplished if the need for such had not been anticipated and advance procurement accomplished. The Combat Cargo Task Force accepted commitment to feed many types of American detachments all over Southern Burma; the Group S-4 section, took on the job of furnishing such rations, since it was not done by higher operational authority.

During April, a redistribution of vehicles throughout the entire Group was made by the Group S-4 section, in order to equalize transportation.

Routine administrative functions were carried out during the month, plus showdown inspections for all units, and disposition of surplus property on hand as a result of the 1st CC Squadron and the 344th Airdrome Squadron being retained in the China Theater.

COMMUNICATIONS

During the month of April all communications facilities of all units of this organization were being fully utilized.

The 347th Airdrome Squadron operated the control tower, air-to-ground station, and telephone system at Dohazari, India, while the 345th Airdrome Squadron operated teletype, point to point radio, Message Center, and Direction Finding facilities, at the same location. Teletype connections to all points in the India-Burma Theater, were made through the teletype switchboard at Chittagong.

One (1) radio channel connected all AAF units under Combat Cargo Task Force in an administrative radio net.

Another radio channel was used to connect Combat Cargo Task Force, at Camilla, India, 1st Combat Cargo Group Headquarters, at Dohazari, India, with Advanced Combat Cargo Task Force Headquarters, in Burma. The Burma and of this tactical radio net was operated by the 346th Airdrome Squadron, at Meiktila, and later at Lewe, as the troops of the British 14th Army advanced into Southern Burma.

The 346th Airdrome Squadron also operated an air-to-ground station, and telephone system at Hathazari, India, during this period.

During the latter part of April, the first aircraft to land in the vicinity of Pegu, carried in a control team from the 346th Airdrome Squadron, along with a radio equipped jeep, and immediately commenced operation of a control tower.

During this period two (2) control tower teams formed from personnel of the 345th Airdrome Squadron operated control towers at advanced airfields, in Burma. Equipment used at these advanced airfields, was assembled from aircraft radio parts, as no control tower equipment for advanced bases was authorized.

Aircraft of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Combat Cargo Squadrons, were equipped with Loran AN/APN-4, by Air Service Command installation teams. The standard Loran installation was modified to make an installation more suitable from an operational standpoint, in C-47 type aircraft. Training in Loran was accomplished while on combat missions in Burma, and Loran mechanics were placed on flying status, and used as Loran Instructors.

ENGINEERING

A monthly inspection of the squadron Engineering sections, revealed all to be in sound condition, and the primary function of each was being carried out in a satisfactory manner.

Efforts were made to prepare all aircraft fir high altitude missions to be flown in the near future. Difficulties encountered during this process, were the taking up of floors so that oil, grease, and “ghee” could be removed, before oxygen was supplied to the aircraft. The accumulation of “ghee” under the flooring created a hazard, because upon direct contact with oxygen it will explode and oxygen lines will leak. The cause of this “ghee” formations was due to the seepage of same from overheated containers, that were being hauled into the forward areas by our aircraft. A large majority of floors were in bad condition due to the hauling of heavy payload. On occasions screws had to be chiseled from the floors, and some floors when taken up were not in condition to be put back down. Every effort was made to obtain new flooring, but only a small percentage of that needed could be secured. Due to this situation, a survey of all flooring was made and those in worst condition received new flooring, and all salvageable flooring was reconditioned and re-fitted.

AIR INSPECTOR

At the suggestion of the Air Inspectors Office, an intensified training program on the use of all radio aids, including Loran, was put in effect. This program and the proficiency of operators, has showed a marked improvement over that of previous months.

According to inspection reports, the Pilot Instrument Training Program showed excellent progress. It was recommended in reports prior to this period that a board be set up, consisting of experienced instrument pilots, to check the proficiency of all pilots, and to issue up to date instrument cards.

The conditions of equipment, vehicles, and aircraft, for this period, showed a marked improvement over that of previous months.

At the opening of this period, the 283rd Medical Dispensary (AVN) assigned to this unit earlier, but not active for lack of equipment, established itself at Hathazari Air Base, along with the 3rd CC Squadron and 346th Airdrome Squadron. This unit consisted of four (4) officers and twenty four (24) enlisted men, had trained and traveled overseas as a unit, and the dispensary which they set up and operated at Hathazari, was of superior quality. Because quarters cases were handled by the dispensary, the number of personnel evacuated to the Station Hospital was reduced over previous months. Units at Dohazari were served by a sick bay, operated by the officers and enlisted men stationed there, and cased needing further treatment were evacuated to the 263rd M. D. (Avn) or taken to the 198th Station Hospital as before. China units continued to operate through base dispensaries and the AAF Station Hospital, at Cheng-tu.

The health of all units continued to be satisfactory. The Hathazari Air Base had adequate sanitary facilities, and the water supply was excellent. It was reported as potable, but because of the necessity of handling it in delivery to the lister bags, chlorination was accomplished. Water at Dohazari continued to be a problem. Boiling and chlorination was carried out on all water consumed by organizations operating in China.

An epidemic of bacillary dysentery of minor importance was experienced at Dohazari. It originated in a detachment of enlisted men, who had come to the organization from Chittagong, where a considerable number of cases had been reported. It spread to others who ate at the same mess, so the mess hall was closed and thoroughly renovated. Cases were isolated and only of few developed outside of that one detachment. No complications resulted and all cases were treated in quarters.

During the month, all immunizations were brought up to date, and because of a cholera epidemic in Calcutta, all personnel received a stimulating dose of cholera vaccine.

There was no malaria in the units stationed at Dohazari during this period, but there was one (1) new case at Hathazari. The individual had been working nights and had not taken atabrine regularly, nor had he carried out very strict malaria discipline. Venereal disease rates were: at Dohazari 00.00, at Hathazari 28.90, per thousand per annum.

SPECIAL SERVICE

The 16th of April was the first anniversary of the 1st Combat Cargo Group, and was proclaimed “Activation Day” by the Group Commander. As such, this date was set aside as a day of festival and recreation, and plans for the execution of these were drawn up by the Group Special Service Section.

This program consisted of a brief speech by Brig. General Frederick W. Evans, Commanding General, Combat Cargo Task Force. General Evans, in his short talk, pointed out the accomplishments of this organization from its date of activation up to and including its present operations overseas. He expressed his appreciation of the manner in which this organization had carried out its assignments, and personally congratulated each man on a job well done.

At the conclusion of General Evans’ speech, all personnel celebrating Activation Day, retired to the recreation area, where a softball and volley-ball game was played, and an intra-squadron track meet was held. Other sports included in these competitions were: dart throwing and ring games. Prizes for the winners of these various contests were: cigarettes to the individual and team winners, and a team trophy to the organization securing the greatest number of points throughout the entire competitions. The 4th CC Squadron emerged the victor, and the presentation of the team trophy was made by Lt. Col. Walter P. Briggs, the Group Commander.

At the conclusion of the sporting events, al personnel returned to the theater area where beer, sandwiches, salads, and ice cream were served buffet style. As each man passed through the line he was also given a package of cigarettes or smoking tobacco, a pack of gum, and a bar of candy. After the consumption of all refreshments, the next event scheduled on this program was a variety show, and the latest renditions of the popular tunes of the day, by the Group Orchestra. This program, though impromptu, made a splendid impression on the audience, and concluded after a two (2) hour run. Activation Day on the whole was carried out in a stateside manner, and for a few moments, at least, brought the men back home.

Three (3) films were shown weekly, and these films carried over a week’s schedule, with feature pictures being shown twice from Sunday through Friday, and the showing of GI shorts and the most popular feature of the week, on Saturday. The average daily attendance at these showings was estimated at seven-hundred (700) with American, British, and West African personnel, figuring in the attendance.

Softball and volley-ball leagues were conducted throughout the month, and the enthusiasms of both spectators and participants developed a hoped for spirit of competition among all squadrons. The eventual victors of the softball league were the 4th Squadron Officers team. The volley ball tournament had not been completed by the end of April.

A library of approximately five hundred (500) volumes located at the Group Special Service Office, was in constant use by military personnel. Popular magazines and newspapers were distributed among the various squadron Day Rooms. Other day room equipment was kept up to standard condition, and repairs or replacement of all destroyed equipment was promptly made.

Applications for USAFI courses increased over this period and the approximate number of enrollees swelled to over two-hundred (200).

Daily news summaries, delivered over the public address system, and mimeographed daily news sheets, were made available to all personnel.

The Post Exchange still operated to the satisfaction of all personnel. Adequate supplies were available, and the only critical items noted are beer, cigarettes, and fountain pens.

RED CROSS

The Red Cross Field Director, Mr. Anthony F. Animazakes, remained attache to the organization, as co-ordinator of Red Cross activities.

The total amount of loans extended for emergent purposes during this period was R’s 450. This amount was an increase over that of previous months, but this could possibly be due to the commencement of rest leaves and furloughs during this period.

The Red Cross Field Director, assisted the Group Special Service Officers, in the arrangement of tournaments, and made frequent requests for equipment that could not be acquired through Special Service channels. Three (3) trophies were donated by the American Red Cross, for the winning teams of the intra-squadron tournaments.

A group of twenty (20) American Officers, who had been Japanese prisoners of war, were flown into Dohazari, while enroute to Calcutta. The Field Director supplied these men with cigarette and whatever comfort articles he had available.

Relationship between the Red Cross Field Director and this organization, for the April period, was considered excellent.

CHAPLAIN

A favorable increase in the attendance of all services was noted during April.

Memorial services for the late President of the United States were observed in all chapel services.

The Sunday Evening Vesper Service was introduced during this period. This service consisted of sacred recordings of all faiths; an invocation; a brief devotional, “Thoughts for the Day” by the Chaplain, and the reading of prayers written by the leading religionists of all faiths. This program became a regular Sunday Night event preceding the motion picture, and reached a large percentage of our personnel, including some British and West African troops.

HISTORIANS NOTE

The foregoing inclusions of historical information, for the period of April 1945, represents the combined, rather than individual contributions made by personnel of this organization, toward the effort of achieving victory, in both Burma and China.

As the span of war covers a vast area, the world over, this contribution may seem meagre, yet with a certain degree of pride, it is felt that each member of this organization can feel that his effort will be rewarded with the victories of tomorrow.

APPROVED: JAMES D. GRIFFIN

Major, Air Corps

Historical Officer

WALTER P. BRIGGS

Lt Col, Air Corps

Commanding

1st Combat Cargo Group Unit History April 1945

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