WWII AAF Operations Aug 1942

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OPERATIONS DIVISION
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1 August 1942 to31 October 1942
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WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700 August 1, 1942

To: Secretary of War
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Commanding Army Air Forces
Commanding General,
Services of Supply-
Assistant Chief of
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I.
1. From Andrews:
IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER
.RECEIVED AKD ACTION TAKEN

Replies that he believes that plant and materials
declared surplus in Jamaica will suffice both for
military needs and for the essential requirements
of the Wicero Nickel Co.
From Eisenhower: Recommends that 1st Division be reequipped with its

75 mm howitzers as additional weapons, or that the
latter be shipped with early priority.
From Eisenhower: Replies giving detailed priorities for 50,0u0 iddi tional troops for September shipment.
From Eisenhower: Requests that ammunition supply for ETO be based on
12 units of fire, or 110 days' supply, or 12 times
mobilization allowances, whichever is greatest.
This will provide for initial mobilization allowances,
plus a combe, t reserve of 10 units of fire (or 90 days1
supply).
7roin Eisenhower: Objective of Red Cross Service Club in England is
" 35,000 beds by June, 194-3. Red Cross is the sole
agent for welfare activity outside of bivouacs, and
for coordinating British welfare agencies desiring
to assist us. Establishment of rest areas is im practicable. Requests th#t the program and objec tives be explained to Notional Red Cross in Washington.
From Eisenhower: In view of estimated 50$ losses of men and materiel
during first tvro days of landing operation requests
th: t replacements and c;.suals arrive in UK with
individual arms.
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From Brereton:
a.
On July 28, at dusk, our 8-2/,-D's attacked shipping

rnd facilities in Fudn Bay, Crete. Several hits on
ships are claimed. All aircraft returned.
On July 30, during daylight, our B-24-D's attacked
a large transport surrounded by seven destroyers
and a cruiser in Navarino Bay, in southern Greece;
at least cne hit is reported. A night attack was
made on Tobruk the same dc'te.
b.
From Kaiden r
Bombers successfully attacked bridges on the Mandalay-

Myitkyina railroad, July 29, causing damage that renders
the route temporarily unusable.
Superficial damage resulted from enemy bombing of
Hengyang airdrome, July 30.
Operations report, July 30. Our bombers scored five
hits on a transport 80 miles northeast of Ambasi (New
Guinea). Additional hits were scored on a burning
transport already hit July 29. Forward elements of
Allied ground forces are now at Meniki, 5 miles south
of Kokoda (New Guinea). ULilities were damaged in an
enemy daylight raid on Darwin: Port Hedlcna suffered
minor damage. Unsuccessful raids were made on Darwin
(at night), Port Moresby, and Horn Island. The enemy
lost 2 bombers t-nd 8 fighters.; one Allied fighter was
lost.
Oil wells and tanks at Miri, North Borneo, are in
productive condition.
9.
From Maiden:
10.
From MacArthur:
From Beightler (to Ghormley): Points out reduced strength of Fiji

garrison after departure of two New Zealand Battalions
and before arrival of 129th Inf. Suggests th;:t the
former be retained in Fiji.
Action: Ghorinley replied that N.Z. troops must leave as planned,
Concurs in CINCPAC's request that the Army send to
Hawaii at least two heavy bombardment groups (35 air planes each) as early as possible.
12.
From Emmon;
SECTION II. 1
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Notified. DeWitt that Canadian CO, Pacific Coast, states he is not being
kept informed of movements of US ships and aircraft in his area.
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2.
At the request of the Department of Agriculture, asked Andrews if

he can supply airplanes to move 2000 lbs. rubber seed from San Jose,
Costa Rica to Turbo, Colombia, during the next few days. Andrews
replied that planes will be available.
3. Notified Andrews and MA Lima that the Talara task force is transferred
to the Caribbean Defense Command, effective today, in order to accomplish
the transfer of its materiel to the Peruvian Government and reassignment
of its personnel.
4* In view of the serious threats to the Middle East oil fields asked
Andrews for his views as to the proposal to construct oil pipelines
across the isthmus in order to supply the Southwest Pacific area and
India. At least 100,000 barrels per day would be necessary.
Asked Eisenhower for a breakdown of the new troop schedule which has
been set up according to the Minutes of the London Bolero Committee.
Replied as soon vided. benches to Eisenhower that three transport airplanes will be furnished
as possible; other aircraft which he requested can not be pro Suggested he remove seats from the transports and substitute
to permit loading either personnel or cargo.
5. 6.
7.
Asked MacArthur for his estimate of the present situation in New Guinea
and for his plans for operations aimed at denying further enemy advance
there.
Replied to Harmon that no aircraft can be furnished for transport pur poses other than three B-24's which the War Dept. may be able to allot.
No additional engineer or quartermaster troops can be furnished;
suggested he activate two colored engineer battalions in New Caledonia.
In principle, no additional personnel can be furnished.
8.
SECTION III.
PLANS
No approved action by JCS or CCS.
THOS. T. HANDY, /g^,

Major General,
Assistant Chief of Staff.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700 August 2, 1942

Chief of Staff( V
Deputy Chief of Staff )
Commanding General* JJLJ\ ) Army Air Forces \xjjf" ) Commanding General,\ J
Services of Supply//^
Assistant Chief of Staf
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1.
MESSAGES RECEIVED AI\D ACTION TAKEN
From MacArthur: Operations report fur July 31 No essential change

in the situation near Kokoda. Our medium bombers
attacked enemy warships near Banda Island, claiming
one probsble hit on a cruiser and several near misses.
Heavy bombers secured hits on Gona village. Recon naissance aircraft shot down one enemy fighter south
of Rabaul. Catalina flying boats scored a possible
hit on a large ship near Kukum, Guadalcanal Is., >nd
several hits on stores ashore.
A small Allied force landed at Saumlakki, on the
Tanimbar Islands, meeting some opposition.
Total and Dobo, Aroe Islands, are suspected
occupied by the enemy.
From Stilwell (to Gruber); Recommends the exacting of conditions to en sure effective use of aid being given to China; viz.,
the grouping, arming and training of a striking force
of thirty divisions, and operational control of the
Chinese Air Force by U.S. Air Commander.
From Stilwell; No single shot pistols are required for use in China;
no reply as yet received from British with regard to
Burma.
2.
3.
4.
From Stilwell (to AAF): Disapproves proposal to lend Army air transports
to CNAC because of need for military control over all
ferrying operations to and in China. Instead, he
recommends approval of his request to charter entire
capacity of CNAC; also recommends the dispatch of all
airplanes needed to complete the hundred transport
program.
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From Brereton:
Seven B-24's of the 98th Group, on their first mission,

successfully bombed Mersa Matruh, July 31> accompanied
by RAF Wellingtons.
6.
From Eisenhower: Replied that two B-17's now in transit to England are
being turned over to Bonesteel for the Northeast
Greenland patrol. Bonesteel will effect the necessary
coordination.
From Reaves: Recommends closing of Sondrestromfjord. Greenland
authorities have no objection; and if authorized, the
necessary action can be effected by local arrangement.
7.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Requested Andrews' recommendations on desirability o returning

certain key personnel of the 501st Parachute Battalion and assigning
them to the Airborne Command, Ft. Bragg.
Replied to Eisenhower that 75 n n pack howitzers, as additional weapons
u for the 1st Division, will be shipped as soon as possible.
Requested Emmons* estimate of the number of demolition kits, infantry,
which might be required by troops under his command.
2.
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SECTION III.
PLANS
THOS. T. HANDY,
Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, August 3, 1942.
'o: Secretary of War

Chief of* Staff t
Deputy Chief of
Commanding General Army Air Forces J Commanding General, r
Services of Supply^
Assistant Chief of Staff,
G-2 (Return to OPD)
IK TuKM hY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER
SECTION I.
1.
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEM
Replies that Army craft must seek anchorage else where then ct the Pan Air marine base at Paramaribo,
and that the Dutch should therefore be required to do
likewise.
The Nicaro project engineers end those of the Army
having reached agreement, he has instructed that the
property on the Nicsro Nickel Co.'s list be declared
surplus and transferred to that company.
Recommends action to obtain legislation granting
exemption from US customs duties on gifts of $50
value or less sent home by members of his command.
(1) Our bombers successfully attacked docks and
barges at Katha, Burrru;, Aug. 1.
(2) One bomber destroyed a bridge south of Wuntho
(Burma) and attacked the dock area at Katha, Aug. 2.
Although reexamination of his requests for service
and technical units and personnel indicates th^t they
are all needed, he reduces his request for materiel
squadrons to 2, and withdraws request for military
police. All future requests will be made through his
headquarters.
Recommends that the August Lend-Lease shipment of
3,500 long tons be m, de to China.
From Andrews:
rom Andrews:
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rrom Eisenhower;
From Naiden;
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From Stilwell
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From Stilwelli
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From MacArthur;
Operations report, Aug. 1. The situation at Kokoda

remains unchanged, uur bombers attacked Toeal (Kei
Islands), the Gona area, and a transport 80 miles
north of Gona. Catalinas bombed stores and. the
landing area at Kukum, Guadalcanal Island. The
enemy made ineffective air reids on Port Moresby and
Horn Island.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
Asked Andrews to state the station to which he would like 50 additional

P-39 K 1 airplenes delivered; they will be available from August produc tion.
Asked Eisenhower to request ohe British to build their runways et Hofn,
Iceland, 5000 feet instead of 3000 feet long.
Instructed Emmons to expedite dispatch of B-17 and B-25 airplanes, with
combat crews, enrout-e from the U.S. to Australia.
2.
3.
SECTION III.
PLANS
THUS. T. HANDY, ^ /
Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700 August 4 , 1942

Chief of* Steff] ' '
Deputy Chief of Staff
Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General, Services of Supply Assistant Chief of Sta
IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED 1AESSENGER
G-2 (Return t o OPD)

SECTION I. 1.
Id-
MESS/iGES RECEIVED AMD ACTION TAKEN

Replies that he his no objection to Navy constructing
oil pipe-lines across the Isthmus, with distribution
lines to serve both Services, provided the material
reouired does not entail any reduction in shipping
allotted to his Theater.
Recommends establishment of an SOS for the US Army
Forces in the Middle East, with four subordinate
Service Commands, viz., Eritrea, Delta, Palestine,
Persian Gulf.
No single-shot pistols are desired for use either in
India or Burma. The British have been consulted.
Operations Report, 3 August. The Allied landing-
force withdrew from the Tanimb&r Islands, July 31
There is evidence that the enemy has occupied Lobo
in the Aru Islands. Our bombers attacked Ls.e and
Salamaua at night; results were not observed. Our
aircraft attacked enemy positions and stores near
Oivi (New Guinea).
Recommends against the activation of two colored
engineer battalions in New Caledonia, and requests
authorization to use new (increased) T/0 for three
existing battalions.
An Army B-17 on a photo mission at Wake, July 31st,
was attacked by 6 fighters of which J+ were shot down
(including 1 which resembled a Heinkel 112).
From Andrews
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i'rom Maxwell;
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From Stilwell: From MacArthur;
From Harmon:
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From Navy:
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SECTION II. 1.
OTHLR ACTION TAKEN
Prepared a draft, for signature of C/S, of a memorandum to the

President setting forth (a) our commitments with respect to, and
prospects for delivery of, air reinforcement for the Middle East,
end (b) the status of air reinforcement to Russia.
Directed the CG, SOS and AGF to move to San Francisco, for shipment
to Australia, headquarters and certain corps troops, I Army Corps.
Notified Andrews that our policy, announced by the President, is to
acquire no additional land in the Western Hemisphere. Authorized
him to arrange with the Costa Rican Govt. for the use of Cocos
Island.
Requested AAF to direct two B-24!s,en route to the Middle East, to
pick up anti-submarine bombs and to proceed to Ascension Island.
Their mission is to protect a tanker now en route until it is un loaded: they will then resume their original mission. Notified
Col. Coughlin.
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4.
5. Replied to Eisenhower that the mobilization allowance to fill units

initially is included in the combat reserve of 10 units of fire.
Fire unit has been established for all weapons now in ETO, and will
be determined for newly developed weapons as they become available.
6. Informed Harmon that Beightler reports l/3 of his combat airplanes
are out of commission because the Air Force maintenance and combe11
personnel are used for ground security. The Tongatabu defense plan
indicates that the Air Force is responsible for the local defense
of airdromes. Directed Harmon to correct this condition.
SECTION III. 1.
P U N S
JCS accepted Joint Planners1 version (B), with minor changes, of

"Proposed Directive for Operation of the Office of Strategic
Services" (JCS 67/2).
JCS approved JCS 74, "Allotment of (416 additional) Enlisted Men to
Office of Strategic Services".
JCS directed the Secretariat to draft a memorandum to the President
transmitting the gist of Donovan's proposal with respect to the Inter departmental Committee and recommending that its functions become
advisory, and that its operational functions be transferred to OSS.
(JCS 72).
JCS noted that Dr. Vilhjalmur Stefanssonfs contract with COI had
terminated. (JCS 76).
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JCS referred to the Joint US Communications Board, for comment, the

proposed constitution of "US Policy Committee on Radar Research end
Development" (JCS 75).
JCS noted JCS 77, "German-Spanish intentions in 1 W Africa". M (JCS 77).
6. 7.
JCS agreed to refer to the CCS for discussion CCS 97/1, "Strategical
Hypothesis for Deployment of Forces in April, 194-4-"
JCS referred CCS 87/3, "Shipping Implications of Proposed Air Force
Deployment", to the Joint Planners for review in the light of the
present strategical orientation.
JCS approved with minor changes CCS 93/1, "Form of Agreement between
the UK and the US regarding the defense of Fiji and Tonga".
8.
9.
10. JCS deferred action on CCS 92/1, "Dominion Air Forces", until addi tional information is provided by the Joint Planners.
11. JCS agreed to recommend that the CCS approve CCS 98, continuing
"Shipment of oil and other Supplies to French K Africa".
Major General, /
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700 August 5, 1942 To: Secretary of War Chief of Staff-NXV^ Deputy Chief of Staff," Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commending General, Services of Supply Assistant Chief of Staff G-2 (Return.to OPD)
IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED MESSENGER
SZCTION I.
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN
From Castner (to G-2): Two P-38's shot down one Kawanishi 97 in
flames and a second out of control, August 2.
From Weckerling: Three B-17*s dropped eleven 1000-pound bombs on
Kiska from 28.,500 feet, August 4j results not
observed. Destroyer Kane was attacked twice in
Nazan Bay, Atka Island, August 2; all bombs were
misses.
Destroyer Kane was escorting Catalina Tender Casco
when attacked. Army P-38's will furnish air cover age for tenders.
Recommends accelerated dispatch of air forces now
planned for Middle East and dispatch of further
units to build up a total strength of 8 heavy, 4 .
light, and 2 medium bombardment groups, 6 pursuit
groups and 2 photographic squadrons, with associated
services. These are to have the following objectives:
(1) Defeat of Rommel, (2) securing control of the
Mediterranean, and (3) sustained air action over
Italy, the Rumanian oil fields, the Caucasian oil
fields, if captured, and other strategic areas within
range.
Operations report for August 2. Patrols were active
near Kokoda; our fighters strafed the village. Air
attacks were made on shipping at Salama.ua., on the
airdrome at Lae, on Gona village, and on the Buna
area, resulting in a loss of three zeros, with two
more probably lost, arid an ME 110, against 2 Allied
fighters and one heavy bomber.
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From Brereton;
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From Eisenhower:
Bonesteel is to deal directly with the War Dept.

on all matters of supply except for those items,
such as coal, which are best sent from England.
Replies requesting delivery of fifty P-3V airplanes
to Albrook Field.
Replies that corrective action on airdrome security
was taken on July 28 at Fiji and will be extended to
all bases.
7. 8.
From Andrews; From Harmon:
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Asked MacArthur for a report on data available for the administration

of a pending bill to equalize the pay of the AUS, the Philippine Army,
and the Philippine Scouts. Requested his views on this bill, and the
possibility of equitably applying its provisions.
Requested that the Munitions Assignments Committee (Ground) take
necessary action to insure that the August Lend-Lease assignment for
China is sent.
Informed Eisenhower that initial mobilization allowance for units is
included in the combat reserve of 10 units of fire established for
his theater.
Informed Stilwell of Bissell's assignment by direction of the President
as Commanding General, 10th Air Force, and approved his request to
assign Naiden exclusively to the ferry route.
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5. Notified DeWitt of the pending departure for .Alaska on August 10 of

a vSenate Military Affairs Subcommittee.
SECTION III. PLANS
THOS. T. HANDY, l
Mc.jcr General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700 August 6, 1942

To: Secretary of Vvar
Chief of Staff fc
Deputy Chief of
Commanding General, Prmy Air ForcesV Commanding General,
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
IN TURK B Y C0I.iI.il
MESSENGER
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SECTION I
1.
MESSAGES RECEIVED AKD ACTION TAKEN
DeGaulIe has agreed to arrange for reverse Lend-

Lease procedure in African territory under Fighting
France. Extension of this procedure to New Caledonia
is also under discussion.
Replies that he has not set up a new troop schedule;
he lists the eighteen divisions he hopes to receive
by 9 April, 194-3, plus a breakdown in round figures
of other troops to reach an assumed total of 1,099,QUO.
Lists air and ground units desired in his aret , as
early as practicable, end states priorities.
Assumed command of Allied Air Forces in SW Pacific Theater, August A Operations Report, U August. A British ship was shelled by a submarine 300 miles southeast of Albany. Describes plan for joint psychological warfare which the Australian government plans to put into effect. Points out the danger of interallied friction resulting from impact of propaganda upon their post-war ambitions His own interallied secret service bureau will be oper ated for military purposes only, including subversive operations. He will cooperete with the Australian organization by supplying military information and providing facilities for dissemination oj1 material. Requests 4-60 demolition kits, infantry. On August 1 a heavy bomber of the 1st Provisional Group sank n 10,000 ton transport in the Mediterranean. Wreckage was observed August 5.
From Eisenhower:
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From Eisenhower:
From Harmon:
From Kenney: From MacArthur From M a c A r t h u r
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From Brereton;
12 aircraft of the 98th Bombardment Group attacked

Mersa Matruh and Tobruk during the night of August
2. Large fires were started at both pieces.
SECTION II. 1-
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Replied to Eisenhower that National Headquarters, American Red Grots,

is prepared to comply with his request for support of the Red Cross
Service Club program in England, because of large expenditures involved
ana necessity for cooperation with British authorities in procurement of
buildings and facilities, A.K.C. must work out details with War Dept.
and. perhaps with Lend-Lease authorities. The Red Crocs in London h&s
been instructed to provide emergency clubs at once, if needed.
Inquired of Eisenhower as to the practicability of reducing the number
of Cotist Artillery AA Brigade Headquarters (17) which he has recommenced
for shipment by 1 April, 1943.
Informed General Stilwell that the War Dept. is not directly concerned
in Indian internal political problems ann does not take sides in the
issue. US has a grecit strategic interest in a maximum united Nations
war effort. Only in event that internal disorders endanger American
personnel or military property, or hampers our aid to China or opera tions against Japan, will US troops be employed to suppress disorders.
Recapitulated the program of equipping Chinese divisions, and the Lend-
Lease equipment now en route or arrived in Indie. Asked Stilwell how
many divisions can be equipped (under the 30-division plcn) from
Chinese resources, what are the shortages, and what revisions in the
3500-ton plan would he suggest in order to bring it into consonance
with the 30-division program. The War Dept. proposes to stipulate
that present Lend-Lease material in India and future deliveries be
used to equip the 30 divisions. Informed Mew Delhi.
Directed Wheeler to provide our L A at Kabul with arms, equipment and
I transportation which he requests to ensure safety of the legation staff
and of other American citizens in the vicinity.
Informed MacArthur that the 500 l/A-ton vehicles recommended by
Richardson for the SW Pacific Theater may be drawn from San Francisco
Port ~"of Embarkation. 2050 trucks of 3 types have previously been made
available on call to the Port Quartermaster.
Orders were requested for the movement to Australia of Eichelberêr
and his staff.
Authorized reorganization of three Engineer Battalions (Avietion)
under new (increased) T/0 as requested by Harmon, and directed SOS
to furnish necess&ry filler replacements.
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Asked Emmons for explanation of his intimation that work on the

alternate ferry route bane at Norfolk Island would be done under
the supervision of the SW Pacific Theater instead of his own.
Replied to deliveries Theater is forcements Emmons that further immediate reinforcement (beyond
now scheduled) of bombardment aircraft in the Pacific
impossible in view of other commitments. Future rein depend upon plans now under study.
10.
11.
Prepared letter to Secretary of the Treasury, for signature by the

Secretary of War, requesting that legislation be initiated exempting
from customs duties bona fide gifts of a value of $50 or less sent
home by soldiers on oversees duty.
At the request of the Navy Dept. a commander, Maj. Gen. J. W. Anderson,
with staff, was assigned to commend, temporarily, the Amphibious Corps
of the Amphibious Force, Atlantic Fleet.
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SFCTION III.
PLANS
Ho action reported by JCS or CCS.
THOJ ivfejor General, A s s i s t a n t Chief of S t a f f .
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700 August 7,
To: Secretary of War ,

Chief of Stuff
Deputy Chief of Staff-
Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General/
Services of Supply A',,^ )
Assistent Chief of Stafi*, )
G-2 (leturn to OPD) /' y)
IN TURN
LIESSENG !" 'R
SECTION I.
1.
hUi,['S/ES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

Royal assent was given, August 6, to the "USA
Visiting Forces Act", rendering exclusive the juris diction of our Courts-Martial over our- own forces.
Recommends Quezon be consulted as to the expediency
of pushing legislation on the equal pay bill for US
and Philippine soldiers, and the practicability of
its application in spite of the probable destruction
of records at Corregidor.
From .Eisenhower:
From MacArthur:
FFC'IIOK II.
OTHFR ACTION TAKEN
The Secretary of War sent a letter to the Attorney General requesting

that Immigration Service Officers report to Defense Commanders for
coordination of their shore patrol duties with the operations of
military units.
Replied to Eisenhower, listing officers holding key staff jobs in
51st Troop Carrier Wing and informing him that in order to reduce
staff overhead the original plan to constitute the 8th Troop Carrier
Command has been abandoned. Troop carrier wings will operate directly
under the 8th Ground-Air Support Command.
Acting upon a report from the Pept. of Justice, asked Collins for
details as to any portions of his command which have been declared
either restricted areas or military areas from which aliens ore barred,
and the authority therefor.
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Asked Andrews to make available three l:',-lon trucks, 2 station-wagons

and other "equipment on hand in Jamaica for ur.e by Metals Reserve Company
for the construction of access roads to manganese and chrome properties
in Cuba.
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SECTION III. 1.
PLANS
CCS approved, with amendments, the agreements proposed in CCS 93/l>

"Form of Agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States
regarding the Defense of Fiji and Tonga".
CCS deferred action on CCS 92/l, "Dominion Air Forces", pending an
additional report to JCS by Joint Planners, who have been informed
of its urgency.
CCS approved certain shipments scheduled in CCS 87/3, "Shipping
Implications of Proposed Air Force Deployment" and directed submission
by the Combined Planners of a general order of priority for shipping
movements connected with active projects.
British Chiefs of Staff will transmit to London the recommendations
of the US JCS on CCS 98, "Shipment of Oil and Other Supplies to French
North Africa", that no change be made in present arrangements.
CCS referred British alternative to CCS 97/1, "Strategic Hypothesis
for Deployment of Forces in April, 1944% to the Combined Planners for
a report.
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I0S. T. HANDY,
Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, August 8,
Chief of StaffU!A
Deputy Chief of Staff
Commanding General,
Army Air Forces
v Commanding General,
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I.
1.

Replies that pursuant to the President's proclamations
of Dec. 7 and 8 authorizing the Military Commander in
Puerto Rico to prescribe restricted areas, Gen. Collins
on June 18 so declared all municipalities which border
on the see, and informed Andrews. The Attorney General
is responsible for determining whether an alien is to
be removed from such area.
At the first meeting the Soviets requested A3 DC-3
transports, to be ferried from E'airbanks by their
own personnel.
Referred to AAF.
The 1st Provisional Group claims two hits and numerous
near misses in an attack on an Axis convoy of 3 trans ports and 8 destroyers in the Mediterranean during day light, August 4. That night aircraft of the 98th Bomb.
Sq. bombed harbor facilities at Tobruk. No planes
were lost in either mission.
Operations Report, 6 August. One 1$,000-ton aircraft
carrier, escorted by 3 destroyers photographed 32 miles
SSW of Kavieng. 10 merchant ships, 8 cruisers and
destroyers, 8 small vessels at Rabaul. At Santa Isabel
enemy cruisers and destroyers were anchored. Our air craft made four raids on the airdromes at Lae and
Salamaua.
Quotes editorial from N.Y. World Telegram which has
caused resentment in Australia and which asserts that
Australia cannot count on a larger share of planes end
shipping because of our commitments elsewhere. Urges
censorship.
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From Collins:
2.
From Bradley:
Action: From Brereton:
4-. From Mac Arthur:
5.
FOEVICTORY
From MacArthur:
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SECTION II. 1. 2.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Approved Reaves recommendation that Sondre Stromfjord (W. Greenland)

be closed to all traffic except as approved by him.
Explained to Eisenhower that training of airborne troops requires
the deferment of the shipment of two troop carrier groups for August
and one group for September; requested his recommendations.
Replied to Eisenhower that unless it becomes necessary to divert
troops to other theaters his schedule for shipment of divisions can
be met, viz.:
Triangular Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. .Motorized Armored Airborne
3.
1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
Authorized Maxwell to organize SOS for the U.S. Forces in tk

East as he recommended. The reorganization must ensure that functions
previously assigned to the N. African and Iran-Iraq Service Commands
are fulfilled. No general officer will be appointed at this time as
SOS commander.
5. Informed Maxwell that because of other important projects it is not
probable that present air force commitments to the Middle East can be
increased.
Reiterated to Harmon that augmentation of air strength in his area
is not possible in the near future due to nonavailability and commit ments in other areas. His recommendations will be considered when
conditions justify an augmentation.
Informed DeWitt of procedure proposed for exchanging with USSR
weather information on the Nome-Yakutsk air route. Asked him to
initiate immediately such transmissions from Nome.
PLANS
6.
7.
SECTION III.
THOS. T. HANDY,
Mpjor General,
Chief of Staff.
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, To: Secretary of War

Chief of Staff )
Deputy Chief of Staf
Commanding General, Army Air Forces ( " Commanding Genera7
Services of Supply/
Assistant Chief of staff
G-2 (Return to OPD)
August 9, IVA2
MESSENGER
SECTION I.
Our Naval forces bombarded Kiska at 2 AM, GMT,

Aug. 8 with unreported results. Our losses were
light. Japanese ^--engine bombers are following
the retiring fleet units southwards.
From Buckner;
From Bradley (to AAF): Gives additional details concerning the first
discussion with the Soviets. Summarizes that we
are ready but the Russians are not; he is pessimistic
over the practicability of ferry operations this
year, but the Russians say they can do the job if
given rrdio compasses and transports.
Action: By AAF. Reply indicates that /+3 transports re quested cannot be furnished, and that 10 should
be adequate.
Reports on reconnaissance for all-weather twoway
road construction from Khartoum to Lagos ami Port
Harcourt (map herewith). Time required: 8 months;
labor: 5400 Army engineers; equipment: 20,000
tons; imported materials: 11,000 tons. Suggests
that a road joining the important railheads at
El Obeid and Jos is more practical for rapid aevelop ment.
A B-25 from Dinjan destroyed a railroad bridge 60 miles north of Katha (Burma.). Operations report, August 7. British "Mamutu" sunk by a submarine near Torres Strait. Our bombers attacked airdrome at Rabaul; 7 zeros and 1 B-17 were destroyed in combat. Day and night air attacks
were made on Lae airdrome.
3.
From Maxwell:
U* From
friaiden:
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From Harmon; On July 31 the 11th Bomb. Gp. from Espiritu Santu
bombed enemy positions in the Tulegi and Lunga areas.
OTHKR ACTION TAKEN
SECTION II. 1.
Directed AGF to issue necessary orders to vest in the CG, Amphibious

Corps, tactical control and supervision of training of the 3d Inf.
Div. and 2d Armored Div. together with any units that may now be
attached to each.
Informed MacArthur that correspondence received from relatives of
members of 101st CA Bn. (Port Moresby) indicates that the latter have
disclosed their location as well as information pertaining to the
strength of Allied forces at their station.
Notified Harmon that the Wavy has been informed that all Army air
forces assigned to his area are available for movement as directed
by Ghormley, and asked his cooperation. Passage of airplanes destined
for Australia should be expedited, unless by their diversion they can
be used more effectively in his area.
2.
3.
SECTION III.
PLANS
THOS. T. H A N D Y , ^
Major General, /
3/7
WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF OPERATIONS DIVISION WASHINGTON
1700, August 10, 194-2.
To:
Secretary of War
Chi--f of Sta*dfv>A
Deputy Chief ck* Staff
Commanding General; Army Air Forces Commanding General, ,
Services of Supply//
Assistant Chief of S
G-2 (Return to OPD)
LIESSAGES RECEIVED
MESSENGER
SECTION I. From DeWitt:
aCO'IOU
Requests 8 P-40 K's, 4 P-38*s, 2 modernized B~17 f s

or B-24's, 23 B-25's in order to bring combat squidrons
in Alaska up to full T/O strength.
From Eisenhower: Gives details of the plc.n which he has approved for
absorbing three RAF American Eagle Squadrons into the
8th Air Force. Pilots, after suitable examinations,
will be inducted with appropriate rank, but will re main with their present squadrons. The RAF will con tinue to supply the present type of sircraft; present
mechanics will remain with the squadrons until replaced
by U.S. personnel. 250 other American pilots with RAF
and RCAF will be absorbed in 8th Air Force, subject to
examination.
3. From iMaiden; 42 Zero fighters, in two waves, attacked Hengyang and
were engaged by 8 of our fighters. 3 enemy and 2 of our
airplanes were lost.
4.
From Mirsha 11, R.J.,. z Requests 6,000 single-shot pistols for Australia,
2,000 for New Caledonia.
(1) Operations report, 8 August. Our bombers and
fighters attacked enemy installations tit Kokoda,
Lae and Salamaua (New Guinea), Rabnul, and Buka IsJtnd,
scoring hits on AA positions, runways, fuel dumps,
dispersal Mretis, and starting numerous fires.
(2) Operations report, 9 August. Assembly of enemy
mixed force at Amboea may indict'te mopring up operations
in Portuguese Timor. Lighting wts resumed near Kokodt
5. From MccArthur:
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where Allied forces are in possession of the air drome. Our aircraft bombed Salamaue., hits being
scored on the jetty, buildings and a beached cargo
vessel; at Rabaul a fuel or ammunition dump was
hit; at Lakunai (near Rabaul) hits were obtained
on the t irdrome runway and on a ship - - five Zeros
and one B-17 were destroyed. At Gasmata (New Britain)
the airdrome was bombed.
6. From Immons Replies that Morfolk Island was not included in the
original survey for the alternate ferry route, and
when it was suggested he asked Barnes to survey the
possibilities. The latter in reporting its feasibil ity recommended that the responsibility be trans ferred to him; Emmons complied.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
SECTION II. 1.
Informed Llosley (Greenland) that i i v has again requested Army to

say provide defense for Ganu.tron; requested his comments on the suggestion
thtit 75 mm guns be supplied to Sancho and Gamatron to be manned by
personnel there.
PLANS
SECTION III.
THOS. T. HANDY;
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, August 11, 19U2.

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Staf
Commanding General, Army Air Forces
Commanding General^
Services of Supply
\
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I.
MESSENGER

Army bombers attacked the camp area at Kiska about 21*00
GMT August 9 Smoke was seen rising through the overcast
prior to the bombing, and probably resulted from the Naval
attack.
Bonesteel has asked to retain the 27th in addition to the
50th Fighter Sq. Hq ETO considers that lack of maintenance
facilities will render the employment of an additional
squadron ineffective, and recommends augmentation of air craft maintenance in Iceland to provide for a total of 3
Fighter Sqs.
1. From Castner:
2.
From Eisenhower:
3. From Eisenhower: Approves proposed deferment of three troop carrier groups.

Iu From Eisenhower: Replies that need can be foreseen for seventeen Coast Arty.
^ Brig. Hq. by 1 April 19U3, and no reduction should be
. . made.
Requests acknowledgement of four messages sent since his
arrival.
Requests 73 qualified clerical EM be sent by air.
Nine American tank crews of six men are operating in the
forward area with XIII Corps and the Uth and 22d Armd.
Brigs. They will be available as replacement crews after
August 10.
British reinforcements are chiefly the Uhth Div., and the
5>lst Div. (expected about Aug. l). Their tank strength
is estimated at 500, including 60 M-3's. Maxwell expects
a violent resumption of Rommel's offensive within a week
or ten days.
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7. From Maxwell:
8. From Maxwell: ICTORY

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From Naiden:
Tien Ho airdrome (Canton) bombed August 6 by four B-25's

escorted by 7 P-Uofs. Ten aircraft on the ground were
destroyed without loss to our force
Sum<iiary of operations of his air forces for the period 6
to 9 August. Offensive effort was repeatedly directed to
the airfields and shipping in the vicinities of Rabaul,
Bougainville and Buka Islands, Lae and Salamaua. 19 Zeros
are reported destroyed in the air over New Britain, and
there is evidence of serious losses inflicted on enemy
grounded aircraft. No requests for missions received from
Ghormley (by OUOf> OMT, 11 August).
Sent paraphrase to Harmon with injunction to ensure
intimate understanding between Ghormley and MacArthur as
to Army Air employment. Emphasized that Hairaon's authority
to check the flow of aircraft to Australia must be used
with a full understanding of the situation.
10.
From MacArthur;
Auction;
SECTION II. 1
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Replied to Andrews and Col. Ent that in order to keep faith with the
Peruvians the motor transportation must be turned over to them together
with the remainder of the l5> mm gun materiel*
Reminded Maxwell of the temporary duty status of the Halverson force and
the heavy bombers fron the 10th Air Force, and requested his estimate of
the dates when each can be returned.
Informed Harmon of engineer, air service, signal, photomapping units which
will be available for shipment during August, September and October; and of
other units which cannot be furnished. Requested shipping schedule.
Reiterated instructions to Harmon that unless he is convinced that airplanes
enroute to the Southwest Pacific Area can effectively support operations in
the Solomons from bases in the South Pacific Area, he must expedite their
despatch to MacArthur. Asked his opinion of the comparative capacity and
effectiveness for this purpose of the air bases in the two Areas.
Informed MacArthur of the authority given to Harmon to divert temporarily
some of the replacement bombers en route to Australia, in his discretion.
Inquired as to the coordination existing between MacArthur and Ghormley,
and suggested a forward displacement of pursuit aircraft which may become
necessary according to indications viewed from here.
Sent to MacArthur by Eichelberger a statement of additional headquarters,
service and support troops which have been approved, and which result in a
new over-all U. S. troop basis of 139,000 in his area.
2.
3.
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6.
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SECTION III. 1.
PIANS
JCS approved JCS 67/3 - "Proposed Directive for Operation of the Office of
Strategic Services" - and directed its publication by the Secretaries.
JCS directed the Secretary to return JCS 73, "Recognition of a !Free Korean1
Organization" - to the JIC with instructions to secure recommendations from
General Stilwell and to resubmit the paper in the light of his comments,
JCS accepted JCS 80, "Study of CCS 91 and CCS 92", and approved recoramenda tions contained therein.
JCS instructed the Secretary to publish JCS 60/3, "Revised Charter for
Creation of a Joint US Communications Board11 with minor changes, as a
directive to the Joint US Communications Board.
JCS decided that in CCS meeting they will agree to the publication of CCS 89/3*
"Revised Charter - Combined Communications Board", as a directive to the
Combined Communications Board.
JCS approved CCS 93/2, "Form of Agreement between UK and US regarding Defense
of Fiji and Tonga", and directed the Secretaries to implement this decision,
JCS agreed to accept CCS 97/2, "Strategic Hypothesis for Deployment of Forces,
April 19 W , in the CCS meeting as a basis on which 19U3 production require ments shall be calculated, and to refer CCS 97/l to Combined Planners as a
basis for preparation of the estimate of forces required by CPS 35/D.
JCS agreed to approve CCS 100, "General Order for Priority on Shipping Move ment", in the CCS meeting.
JCS agreed to recommend in the CCS meeting that there be no change in the
movement program as proposed in CCS 87/3 and that the schedule for this move ment be approved. ("Shipping Implications of Proposed Air Force Deployment")
JCS deferred action on JCS 81, "Distribution and Composition of US Amphibious
Force".
JCS directed the Secretary to refer JCS 79/l, "Control and Coordination of
Governmental Agencies in Area of Torch", to the JIC with instructions to
draft directives vesting in the latter the authority to implement Eisenhower's
2d, 3d, and Uth recommendations.
2.
3.
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7.
8. 9.
10. 11.
THOS. T. HANDY, C^y

Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, August 12, 19U2.

Chief of Staffil | i
Deputy Chief of *Sta Commanding General Army Air Forces
Comnanding General, ^
Services of Supply yn
Assistant Chief of Staff
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1. 2.
MESSENGER

Kiska was attacked by 8 heavy Array bombers on August 10.
Recommends that Navy PBY squadron be not withdrawn from
the vicinity of the Galapagos Islands to escort Caribbean
convoys or to pick up new airplanes in Norfolk as proposed
by COMBJCH. Recommends ferrying of replacement aircraft.
Requests information as to steps being taken to provide
hospital ships to solve the problem of evacuating the sick
and wounded from ETO. Five hospital ships will be required
by April 1, with one additional per month until a total of
ten has been reached. Depending upon the increase in the
military population of ETO and on the combat situation in
progress, t,here may b^ a need for additional ships. The
transporting of sick and wounded, unable to care for them selves in event of enemy attack, on a vessel other than a
plainly marked and regularly operated hospital ship, is
directly contrary to Eisenhower's policy.
Requests data as to designation and expected date of
arrival of the troop carrier groups scheduled for the
European Theater.
(l) Operations report, 10 August: Describes enemy landings
from five ships off the south coast of Timor, and attacks
by enemy aircraft on Allied positions in this area. 20
RAAF Hudsons attacked this shipping, securing direct hits
on two or three merchant ships and on one large destroyer.
Destruction of fuel and aumunition dumps at Rabaul in
the attack of the previous night wa3 confirmed.
Reconnaissances over the Bismarck Archipelago were con tinued, positions of enemy naval and merchant vessels being reported. Approximately 30 vessels, including warships, were sighted in Rabaul harbor.
From Castner: From Andrews:
3.
From Lee:
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From Spaatz:
From MacArthur:
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(2) Operations report, 11 August: No activity was ob served on Buka and Kieta airdromes, the latter being still obstructed. RAAF Hudsons attacked destroyer off Beco, Timor, and wharf and buildings at Toeal, Kai Is. Seven Zeros were intercepted by RAAF P-)|Ofs over Milne Bay, New Guinea, with losses on both sides. One RAAF PBY attacked Lakunai airdrome, Rabaul, at night. 6. From MacArthur States that he is receiving full information of Solomons action by direct messages from Ghormley and by intercept; coordination is constant and complete. Discusses diffi culties of suggested forward displacement of fighter air craft. Airplanes of the 98th Bombardment Group made a daylight attack on the harbor at Bengazi, August 9, dropping 67,000 pounds of bombs and securing direct hits on 2 vessels and on the moles, 2 of our airplanes were seriously damaged.
7.
From Brereton:
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed Bradley that it is not possible to make available U3 transports for

the Soviet ferry service, and that after careful analysis 10 should be ade quate to take care of transporting ferrying crews to Fairbanks from Krasno yarsk there being a total of 3U8 crewmen to be carried each month. These
airplanes should operate under the U. S. Air Transport Conmand.
2.- Informed Harmon that no operations report from him has been received since
August h and instructed him to insure that his operations messages are being
expedited through Ghormley to C/S.
3. Replied to De7iTitt that present plans for air strength in Alaska call for 2
heavy bombardment squadrons totaling 2k airplanes, 2 medium bombardment
squadrons totaling 32 airplanes, and one fighter group of 100 airplanes;
these airplane figures to be augmented by 25 percent for bombers and 0
percent for fighters to provide for maintenance overhead and reserves.
Replacements in aircraft are to be made on the basis of these figures rather
than on tables of organization.
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SECTION III.
THOS. T. HANDY, /
Major General,
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1700, August 13, 1942

Chief of Staff v
Deputy Chief of^taf Commanding General, Army Air Forces
Commanding Genera
Services of Supply^
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
MESSENGER

Requests increase of 50 percent in artillery service
ammunition and 25 percent in small arms ammunition
allowances to compensate for lack of subcaliber
practice for training.
Requests that letter on the creation of the Army Navy
Petroleum Board and on provision for designation of
a petroleum officer be sent by air so that necessary
action may be taken.
Replies discussing the relative merits of air bases
in the South and Southwest Pacific Areas.
Requests information of bombers in transit to and
intended for the Southwest Pacific Area.
Replied by giving status of bombers destined for
Australia. Sent paraphrase to Emmons.
Emphasizes vulnerability of Dinjan area to surprise
air attacks es soon as the monsoon season passes
unless it has an adequate aircraft warning service.
Requests reconsideration of War Dept. decision to
ship air warning equipment by boat instead of by
air.
Five B-25's from Kweilin> China, escorted by
3 P-AO-E's, bombed Haipong, French Indo-China,
August 9. Direct hits were scored on a 4,000-ton
transport, huge oil fires were started, and complete
destruction of the main docks MHI * block of the
warehouse area was believed to have been achieved.
The P-40f8 bombed and strafed the whole dock area*
All airplanes returned safely.
From Eisenhower:
2.
From Eisenhower:
3.
From Harmon: From Harmon: Action:
5.
From Stilwell;
6-
From Naiden:
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SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TiffEN
Informed Andrews of approval of project for improving the airfield at

Iquitos, provided that equipment and materiel come from South America.
Requested his recommendations as to feasibility of the project under
th i s condition.
Asked MacArthur* s views on the establishment of an Officers Candidate
School in his area, the instructors to be furnished from the United
States.
Informed MacArthur that decisions regarding movements of airplanes
under his command are left entirely in his hands.
2.
3.
4-. Instructed Harmon to confer with MacArthur regarding staging field at

Norfolk Island and advice War Department of status of construction and
of plans for garrison there.
SECTION III.
PLANS
No action reported, by JCS or CCS.
THOS. T. HANDY, / <u*y

Major General,
Yl
WAR DEPARTMENT

OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
y v
1700, August 1A, 19A2

Chief of Staf^V ^
Deputy Chief of \Staff
Commanding Genera Army Air Forces Commanding General, (I
Services of Supply ft)
G-2 (Return to OPD)
TURN BY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER
SECTION I.

Requests reassignment of one Engineer Regt., Combat,
and two Engineer Regts., General Service, from Alcan
Highway to Alaskan Defense Command.
Transmits a Naval request for an Army detachment for
Gamatron Island to protect naval installations against
submarine-borne commando raiders.
A Focke-VYulf Condor was shot down by U. S. fighter
craft near Reykjavik, August 14.
Instructed Bonesteel not to release this information
until authorized by the War Department to do so.
From DeWitt;
From I/Iosley:
3-
From Bonesteel: Action:
4.. From Eisenhower: Reconnaissance of Greenland began on August 9; no

enemy activity observed.
5 From Eisenhower: Does not recommend inclusion of Jan Mayen Island in
the Iceland Base Command. The War Office and the
Admiralty concur.
From Eisenhower: The extension of the runways at Hofn has been taken up
with the Air Ministry. Reply has not yet been received.
From Eisenhower: Urgently recommends that first 1$ infantry landing craft
completed in the United States be sent to United King dom in order to avoid delay in training. Urges that
suitable anti-aircraft armament be placed upon tank
landing craft.
6. 7.
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From Maxwell:
Requests shipment of an additional MP battalion

for the Levant Command.
Instructed Maxwell that requests for MP units must
be included in over-all request for SOS and head quarters troops and must come within the strength
limit established for his area.
Four Italian cruisers in Navarino Harbor, Greece, were
attacked at dusk, August 11, by planes of the 98th
Bombardment Group. Hits were claimed on one cruiser
and probable hits on a second. A confirmed near miss
on a third cruiser resulted in a violent explosion.
The same night eight bombers from the same group
attacked the repair depot and shipping facilities at
Llersa Matruh; results were undetermined. All air planes returned safely from both missions.
Operations report for August 12. 8 B-17's attacked
enemy shipping at Rabaul, scoring hits on a large
transport, which was left on fire, and on two
merchant vessels, and near misses on numerous other
ships in the harbor. 8 Zeros attempted to intercept
the bombers; one was destroyed and six damaged.
Daily reports of strength in B-17's and B-26fs are
now being sent to Harmon at his request and will be
repeated to the ' V r Lept.
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Action:
9.
From Brereton:
10.
From MacArthur;
11.
From MacArthur;
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
Informed Eisenhower of details of the directive to the Office of

Strategic Services which provides for control of its operations by
the JCS and coordination of its activities with those of local com manders or government agencies.
Replied to Eisenhower indicating undesirability of breaking up next
U. S. fighter group scheduled for movement, in order to fill out a
group built around the American Eagle Squadrons. Suggested the dis patch of ground echelons for a new group from the US and the provision
in England of all necessary pilots from those transfering from the
RAF. Requested his reconunendations.
Notified Eisenhower of dispatch by air of 20 copies of Army-Navy
Petroleum Board agreement; previous copies had been mailed July 2J+.
2.
3.
SECTION III. 1. 2. 3.
PLAIIS.
CCS approved CCS 89/3, "Combined Communications BoardCharter", subject

to agreed amendment.
CCS approved, subject to amendments, CCS 97/2, "Strategic Hypothesis
for Deployment of Forces in April,
CCS approved CCS 100, "General Order for Priority of Shipping Movements",
as amended.
4.. CCS approved the recouuendalions of the Combined Military Transportation

Committee with regard to "Shipping Implications of Proposed Air Force
Deployment" (CCS 8 7 A ) .
5. 6. CCS agreed that amended directive be transmitted to Eisenhower by British
Chiefs of Staff.
CCS deferred action on CCS 91 (Revised Annexes, Part II), "Strategic Policy
and Deployment of U.S. and British Forces", to permit a study by the US
JCS of additional tables to be prepared for them.
M O S . T. HANDY; / ?
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, August l, 19h2.

To: Secretary of War Chief of Staff Deputy Chief of StaffX Commanding General, V3 ^ Army Air Forces Commanding General, Services of SupplyyT^//'' Assistant Chief of Staff,1' G-2 (Return to OPD) SECTION I. 1. 2.
IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED MESSENGER
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN.

Arrived Ascension August lU and assumed command,
Recommends that Soviets, not US, operate transports which
can thus carry spare parts westward, instead of supplies
for American personnel. Recommends 20 instead of 10 trans ports be furnished.
Replied that 10 transports are maximum available that can
be turned over to the Russian Govt, Bradley must assure
himself that facilities are available for their operation,
and that they will be used exclusively on this route.
Seven P-UO's operating from China, August 11, bombed
Yoyang, (Yachow) starting numerous fires.
Believes that a firm policy of protecting our property in
India is essential. So far Americans are not identified
with the British and have had no trouble. Generalissimo
has sent a message of sympathy to Gandhi.
Summary of operations of 11th Bombardment Group for the
period August 2-12, includes repeated heavy attacks on
Lunga, Tulagi and Kukum areas up to August 6. Daily
searches of the Solomons, August 6 to 12, to a distance
of 700 or 800 miles from Espiritu Santo made no contact
with the enemy. Loading of communications channels by
operations messages prevented prior submission of reports
to Harmon.
From Baldwin: From Bradley:
Action:
3.
From Naiden:
U.
From Stilwell:
_ _ Fran Harmon:
From Nankivell (Auckland) (to G-2): 3d New Zealand Division completed its
~ movement from Fiji August 13.
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From MacArthur:
Operations report, August 13. Three unsuccessful bombing

attacks wore made on an enemy convoy off Gona, consisting
of U transports, 2 destroyers, 1 gunboat. Enemy ground
forces in New Guinea were held at Deniki, 5 miles south of
> Kokoda.
Reports that local broadcasts are based on items in the
Australian press, some of which come from the Allied Na tions. Censorship at the source is essential. There is
growing local resentment against the lack of authoritative
information concerning the Solomons action.
3.
From MacArthur:
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Notified Krueger that the Mexican Government has granted authority for US
Army planes to fly over the State of Chihuahua in pursuit of unidentified
aircraft.
Prepared far Secretary of War's signature a letter to Dr. Soong setting
forth the War Dept's. understanding as to Stilwell' s functions, in which
the latter and the Generalissimo concur.
Prepared for Secretary of War's signature a request to the State Dept. to
negotiate formally with the Canadian Govt. for the recognition of our ex clusive jurisdiction over US military personnel in Canada.
In accordance with Andrews* recommendation, proposed to Navy (Adm. Edwards)
that no PBY airplanes be withdrawn from the Panama Sea Frontier at this
time as this would dangerously weaken the Pacific protection of the Canal.
Informed Mosley of the plan to send an infantry battalion to Greenland, and
inquired if this can be used to effect the defense of Gamatron and Sancho
as well as of his other bases.
Replied to Eisenhower that Circ. 222, July 10, 19U2 greatly increases the
training alTowance of artillery ammunition. No further increase in
artillery or small arms training allowances is possible without seriously
curtailing training in the US.
Informed MacArthur of Navy's concern regarding news reports of the Tulagi
operation which are ascribed to his headquarters, and proposed that they be
suppressed,
PIANS
2.
3.
6.
7.
SECTION III.
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ST. CLAIR STREETT,

Brigadier General,
Acting Assistant Chief of Staff.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
1700,
August 16,
To:
Secretary of War
Chief of Stfifffjvv-y
Deputy Chief oft; Staf
Commanding
Army Air Forces Commanding General,
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
IK TUMI BY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER
SECTION I.
1.
MESSAGES RECEIVED AfriD ACTION TAKEM

Requests authority to assign officers of services, other
than medical officers, to commend general depots or
other SOS installations.
Operations report, August 14.. Cur advcnce units in New
Guinea are reported to be outnambered and to be withdraw ing some ten miles south of Kokoda. Allied patrols in
Timor v/ere engaged by the enemy south of Dilli. Our
bombers attacked I/iape, Timor. Seven flying fortresses
returning from a mission to hew Britcin were attacked by
six Zero fighters, Of which 2 v/ere shot down and three
damaged, witnout loss to our bombers. Gona was bombed
enroute.
Hei berates t . > absolutely no releases on the Tulagi
h-t operation have been made from his headquarters or from
any other military source in Australia: and that stories
carried in Lhe Australian nrebs ccme from dispatches re ceived from the U.S., the U.K., Canada, or Mew Zealand,
Suggests censorship at the receiving office in the J.S.,
as is tne practice in Great Britain.
From Eisenhower;
2.
From LiacArthur:
3.
i'"rom Mac Arthur:
SECTION II.
OTHEit
Informed . oncsteel the t, in accordance with rlsenhou'er' c recommendation,

the inclusion of Jan i/kyen Island in nis command is not favorably considered
Informed Eoncstt-el that additional Air Force ground ana service units for
his command will be activated to permit of fighter reinforcement of Iceland
bv Eisenhower.
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3.
Notified Fmmons of permanent assignmont of the 90th Heavy Bombardment

Group to the Hawaiian Air Force. The movement of this group to Havraii
will commence about September 10.
PLAINS
SECTION III.
ST. CLAIR STREETT, ^y

Brigadier General,
Acting Assistant Chief of Staff
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Jif
WAR DEPARTMENT
1700, August 17, 19U2.

Chief of Staff,
Deputy Chief ofvtafi Commanding General," Army Air Force(s
Commanding Gene]
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
MESSENGER

The transmission of weather reports requested by the
Russian Government has been initiated, messages being
sent from Nome four times daily. The service will be
amplified about September 1.
Replies that Gamatron and Sancho (Greenland) can be de fended by the troops being sent, provided necessary
housing and messing facilities are constructed.
From DeWitt:
2.
From Mosley;
3.
From Cominch (To Panama Sea Frontier): Navy must adhere to plan to trans fer PBY squadron from the vicinity of the Galapagos
Islands to Guantanamo on account of the immediate sub marine threat. It is expected to return the squadron to
Panama about October l.
Action: ' Notified Andrews.
Reports'the urgent need for a trans-Atlantic hospital
ship, and desires that such ship bring medical units and
supplies on its first eastbound voyage.
U.
From Eisenhower:
f From Eisenhower: A squadron of nine B-17 s supported by American pursuit

aircraft attacked the railway yards and shops at Rouen,
August 17. No losses were incurred.
6.
From Stilwell:
Believes India is fully informed of the American attitude

during the present situation as the papers of the prin cipal cities in India have carried our news release.
Major Enders is proceeding to Karachi to obtain rations,
medical supplies, clothing, arms and transportation for
the use and security of the Kabul legation.
7. POWrtCTORY
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8. From MacArthur;
Submits request for special jungle and substitute equip ment required for a force to carry out defensive or limited-
objective missions. Contemplates conversion of infantry
cannon companies and 10 mm howitzer battalions into mortar
units.
Advance echelon of fighter ground crew is being displaced
forward. The flight echelon of 1 > planes under B-17 escort
5 will depart in the next few days to reinforce a Marine
fighter squadron which will arrive at the forward base
about the same time. Asks when he may expect fighter and
crew replacements as these fori/vard units can be supported
for only a brief period, and this at the expense of New
Caledonia.
Operations report for August 13 and lli: Daily search-
attacks were executed by bombers from Espiritu Santo to
a depth of 800 miles.
9.
From Harmon:
10.
From Harmon:
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Directed AGF and SOS to issue orders to terminate immediately the movement
to the port of embarkation or to staging areas of certain specified ground
units now under orders for the UK.
Directed Drum to release the B-2 airplanes loaned for anti-submarine
operations to the 1st Air Force by the 309th Bomb. dp. as the latter unit
is scheduled for early movement overseas.
Informed Stilwell that WD has received a request from the British Army
Staff in Washington for the despatch to India of 3 Engr. Bns., Railway
Operating; k Railway Bns., Shop; and 2 QM Bns., Port, all colored. Asked
if such request had been made to Stilwell.
Informed MacArthur of status of replacement crews and airplanes of each type
now en route. The additional fighter group and bombardment group requested
cannot be furnished.
PIANS
2.
3.
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SECTION III.

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ST. CLAIR STREETT,

Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, August 18,

Chief of Staff
Deouty Chief of
Commanding General, .Army Air Forces (
Commanding General^
Services of Sunply
Assistant Chief of
G-2 (Return to OPD)
TURN ill CG!/.WISSIOKEB

MKSSENGFR
SECTION I.
Transmits recommenciation of General Butler, concurred

in by Bucknert that all bombers furnished the Alaska
Defense Command in the future be equipped with Radar.
(1) 12 B-24-D aircraft of the 98th Bombardment Group attacked shipping and h&.rbor facilities at Tobruk without lops, August 1 , . 7. (2) B-24--D aircraft of the 9#th Bombardment Group
attacked a convoy consisting of one very ltrê merchant man and two destroyers in the Mediterranean, August 15 British aircraft later reporter, e. large vessel afire in
the vicinity of the attack.
(1) Operations report for August 16. Patrol activity continued on Timor. Eight RAAF Hudson? bombed Beco, on the south coast of Timor, scoring hits on the village. Extensive reconnaissance was carried out over /.mbon, the Bismarck Archipelago, and Buka (in the northern Solomon Islcnds) * positions of enemj shipviiif were reported. (2) Operations report for /ugust 17- Over 1500
Japanese with a large native force were reported et
Atsabe, Timor, Au.crust 16. Six RAAF Hudsons bombed
Bobonaro Village, Timor. One B-17 bombed Kavieng,
New Ireland. Three L-26's tnd one CC-5 were
destroyed and 8 other aircraft dam; ped as a result
of an attack by 21, bombers on an cirdrome near Port
Moresby.
Recorunends Hev/aii be availsblc for emerpencv requisition
of Air Corps surjplies for immediate delivery by air or
cargo ship. Otherwise re- uisitions are to be made upon the US.
From DeWitt:
2.
From Brereton:
3 .
From LlacArthur:
L,.
VICTORY BUY UNITED
HTATE8 RAVINGS
From Harmon
BONDS
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SECTION II. 1.
UTHER ACTION T^KEI;
Notified CG, SOS th. I tiiere are no future retirements for the machine-gun
emplacement, tyre P-2A, and that this item may be dropped from further
development.
Informed Eisenhower th; t Navy c , make no commitment as to date of shipment
:n of the first fifteen infentry lancing craft. Tank landing craft will each
be provided with one 20-mm antiaircraft gun, as suggested.
2.
3. Notified SOS, AAF, ana AGF of tne approval by the CCS of the recommenda tions in CCS V>l/U "Shipping Implications of Proposed Air Force Deployment".
This approval authorizes the implementation of the movement of Air Force
groups and mission personnel to txie Middle East and India in accordance
with the progrwm outlined in CCS 87/3.
4.. Directed AAF and SOS to move the 33rd Fighter Group by the fastest
practicable means to Cairo, Egypt. The airplanes will be shipped by
cargo vessel.
5. Asked Maxwell for evaluation of the British Army malaria control organiza tion and his recommendations as to its adoption by US Army commends in
highly malarious areas.
6. Informed Stilwell th*t the August Chinese Lend-Lease assignment has been
approved by the Munitions Assignments Board.
SECTION III. 1. 2.
PLANS
JCS deferred action on JCS 81, "Distribution and Composition of JS

Amnhibious Forces" until next meeting.
JCS approved, as amended, JCS 82, "Coordination of United St; ley and
Canadian War Effort".
3. JCS approved, as emended, JCS 83, "Functions of the Office of Strategic

Services - Organized Sabotage and Guerilla Warfare".
U* JCS removed from the Agenda CCS 75* "System of Command for Continental
Operations in 1943"
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5. 6.
JCS deferred action on CCS 95/l, "Steel Plate Situation".

JCS approved JCS 79/2, "Control and Coordination of Governmental
Agencies to Achieve Security Re Military Operations" with the amend ment that the JIC is to exercise the necessary control, under the
guidance of the JPS.
ST. CLAIR STREETT,

Brigadier General,
Acting Assistant Chief of Staff,
/
337
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, To: Secrete-ry of ; . Chief of Stcf: Deputy Chief of t? Coirm; nnine G<ner; 1 Army Air Forcec Commanding Genera Services of Supply ASsi.stGnt Chief of G-c (Return to OPD)
August 19, 19/42.
IIM TURN BY COMMISSIONED MESSENGER
SECTION I . 1.
MESSAGES RECEIVED AUP ACTION T/iKEN Fifty US Rangers participated in a ltrge raid toaay,
involving very heavy fighting, uur lighter squadrons
are engaged in a continuous combined operation in
connection with the raid.
States that arming of landing craft is imperative, and
that guns are not available in UK. Recommends that guns
be installed in craft not now ready for shipment, and
that craft ready for shipment be accompanied by dis mounted guns and provided with mounting plans so that
all craft will be identical.
Concurs in War DeDt. proposal to form a new group
entirely from nilots available in England, the ground
echelon to come from the US. Requests unit designation
and date of departure of ground echelon.
Requests that cert.- in communications personnel be
included in the advanced parties or attached to head quarters whenever a corps or a division is ordered to
the European Theater 24. B-17'a m^de a successful attack on the Abbeville
Ducrat airdrome, August 19, all planes returning safely.
Recommends establishment of a procedure for transfer of
supplies to the Colonial Government in Bermuda for cash,
in view of its objections to the acceptance of supplies
on a Lend-Lease
From Eisenhower:
From Eisenhower:
3.
From
/+.
From Eisenhov/er:
5.
From Spaatz;
b.
From Strong:
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7.
From Brereton;
Reports that on the night of August 16-17, the 81st

Squadron, Twelfth Bombardment Group (Medium) scored a
direct hit on an enemy tank workshop in an undisclosed
target area and started other fires, This was the
first mission of this unit. All planes returned safely.
States that he cannot as yet give a date when the
situation will permit the return of heavy bombardment
units to India.
Requests authority to activate the 333d. Fighter Squ&dron
for Canton Island.
Authorized constitution and squadron.
ctivation of the requested
8.
From Brereton:
9.
From Emmons:
Action; 10. From Harmon;
Repeats that he has been dependent upon the heavily

loaded Naval communications system for securing date, for
his operations reports to the War Department. Is expect ing to have his own redio installed at Espiritu Santo
shortly, and will try to arrange for direct transmission
of such reports over the Army system after approval of
these reports by Ghormley.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Asked Andrews whether the Marine Barrage Balloon Squadron now in Panama
can be released September 1 for service overseas. If not, requested
estimated date of release.
A S a be sis for reply to an inquiry of Senator H. C. Lodge Jr., informed the
Legislative and Liaison Division, W. D. G. S., that War Dept. plans con template no dissolution of the 26th Division, that the separation of its
combat teams is required by its present mission, and that the stationing
of certain of its elements in Framinghara, Mass., is governed by tactical
considerations.
Sent Harmon copier; of the agreement between the US and the UK regarding
the defense of Fiji and Tonga.
2.
3.
J+, Informed MacArthur that reallocation of units in this country will permit
of sending Hq. and Ho. Squadron, 5th Fighter Command and Hq. and Ho. Co.,
Signal AWS, 5th Fighter Command, at reduced strength, by water, in late
September or early October, instead of transferring them to him less
personnel and equipment.
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SECTION III.
PLANS
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ST. CLAIR STREETT,
Brigadier General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
1700, August 20, 1942

Chief of* Staff*
Deputy Chief o f
i Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commandinr General/
Services of S
Assistant Chief of
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SFCTION I. 1.

demands two airplanes each month for four
months for liaison between Point Noire and Syria;
permission for our use of the airport at Point Noire
is conditional upon these airplanes being supplied.
UnuleasantnesG may occur if American airplanes or
personnel arrive at Point Noire before this demand
is met.
Operations report, August 18. A B-17 on reconnaissance
bombed Kavieng dispersal area; results were not
observed. Reconnaissances were made over the Solomons,
the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Ambon area.
Points out difficulties involved in establishing
Officer Candidate Schools. Requests overhead, materiel,
and schedules if he is to set them up.
Operations reports, August 15, 16, 17. Daily search
missions were conducted over the Solomons, the
positions of enemy shipping being reported. The
advanced airfield is being developed for the operation
of both fighters and bombers; supplies nd e uipment
for fighters are now being moved there.
ACTION TAKEN.
From Eisenhower:
2.
From I l c Arthur: /a
3.
From I>IacArthur:
From Harmon:
SECTION II
Prepared for signature by the Secretary of War (a) a letter to the

Treasury Dept. stating that unless there is cogent reason to the con trary, golo held by the Federal Reserve Bank in the New York area
should be removed to an inland depositary. This decision is not based
on anv immediate fear of invasion but formulates a general policy.
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(b) a letter to the State Dent, in response to a telegram from the

American Ambassador in Chungking, stating that full consideration is
being given to military requirements needed to support our avowed
policy of continuing aid to China in consonance with our other
strategic requirements.
Prepared for signature of C/'s a memorandum to the CCS, subject,
"Retaking of Burma"/
C. 0. islcfrn Highway at Fort St. John, B. C , was informed of pending
negotiations for obtaining Canadian recognition of" our exclusive court-
martial jurisdiction over U. S- trooos in that country. Until further
order, troops charged with civil offenses must not be turned over to
the civil authorities.
Notified Eisenhower that orders will be issued for the activation in
England of the Hq. 4th Fighter Group, anr; the 334th, 335th, and 336th
Squadrons. These will use transferred pilots from American Eagle
Squadrons. Ground personnel will be shipped in late September.
Assured Stilwell that twelve airplanes recently delivered at Karachi for
Cnina Defense Supply account are Lend-Lease material, and that Stilwell
may extend to Lend-Lease aircraft, as well as to all other Lend-Lease
shioments earmarked for China, his recommendations to the War Dept. as
to loan or diversion. However, as a matter of expediency, an attempt
should be m&de to obtain the Generalissimo's apr.>roval in each case of
proposed diversion of aircraft.
Sent Stilwell paraphrases of message received by Soong from Ho Ying Chin

quoting Currie's alleged interpretation of Stilwell's functions, and of
War Dept.'s reply to Soong specifying its understanding of these
functions.
FLANS
SECTION III.
No approved action by JCS or CCS
D I . CLAIR STREETT, ^ _
Brigadier General, /
Acting Assistant Chief of Staff
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, To: Secretary of War
August 21, 1942
Chief of StafifttK
Deputy Chief of Staff Commanding Genera Army Air Forces Commanding General, Services of Supply Assistant Chief of fe G-2 (Return to OPD) SECTION I. 1. IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED MESSENGER
MESSAGES RECEIVED AMD ACTION TAKEN.

Replies that the Marine Barrage Bclloon Squadron can be
released Sept. 15 if filler replacements are furnished
as contemplated, and if the balloon equipment is left
in Panama.
Foresees no need at present time for an additional
engineer amphibian brigade in UK.
near Amiens, August 20, scoring direct nits. All
aircraft returned.
(2) Three squadrons of our Spitfires performed
missions, August 20, one of which was a diversion sweep
for the benefit of the Amiens bombers. Wo airplanes
v/ere lost.
From Andrews:
From Eisenhower:
3- From Spaatz (to CG, AAF): (1) Eleven B-17's bombed locomotive shops
From Stilwell;
Replies that the British asked "iYheeler on June 6 what

American units would be required to move supplies in
the event that civilian labor struck and deserted the
Assam railroad. Vvheeler' s suggestion as to railro&d
and port units is the apparent basis for the British
request to the 77ar Dept. No reuuest has been made to
Stilwell.
(1) Operations report for August 19. An unsuccessful
bombing attack was made on enemy ships in the Faisi
area of the Solomons. Reconnaissances of enemy ship ping and aviation were made in the Faisi-Fauro area, at
Lae, and in the Buka Passage.
(2) Operations report for August 20. Six RAAF Hudsons
attacked Maobisse (Timor). Reconnaissances of the
Solomons, Bismarck Archipelago, and New Guinea indi cated enemy shipping and aviation dispositions.
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5,
Irom MacArthuri
A U S T R A L I A
6.
From Harmon;
Considers a General Depot at Noumea to be essenti.il as a

reservoir .to provide for emergency supply of the various
island task forces, and naval, marine, and army units.
Requests authorization to proceed with his plans.
7.
From Emmons; Urges approval and early shipment of one engineer regt.
(G.S.) and one engineer bn. (aviation), in view of the
scarcity of lebor occasioned by Army and Navy construction
Colored troops are acceptable.
OTHER /CTION TAKEN.
SECTION II. 1. 2.
Requested views of CG, AAF on DeGaulle's demand for airplanes as a con dition to our use of Point Noire airdrome.
Directed Eastern, Southern, and Western Defense Commands to furnish the
War Dept. with a copy of plans prepared in collaboration with Navy
commanders to cover command relations and assignment of forces under
various forms of invasion.
Replied to DeWitt that Radar equipment will be installed in B-lV's now
being prepared for Alaska, and on all heavy bombardment airplanes for
future delivery. Suitability of Radar equipment in B-25 airplanes has
not yet been determined.
Informed Bradley that ten A-20 and thirty P-^0 rirplnnes will be
delivered at Fairbanks by Sept. 1 for ferrying by Russian crews.
Notified Maxwell that the 9th Bomb. Sq. (Heavy) and the Halpro force will
remain in his theater for the time being.
PLANS.
3.
5.
SECTION III. 1.
CCS initiated FAN series of communications between CCS and Eisenhower,

who acknowledged receipt in NAF 1.
ST. CLAIR STREETT,

Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
1 7 0 0 , l.UFMst 2 2 ,
To:
Secretary of War
Chief of Staff (
Deputy Chief of
Commanding General
Army Air Forces
Commanding Gene<
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of' Sâff
G-2 (Return to OPD)
IN TURN BY CONhilSCIONED MESSENGER
SECTION I
I'/iESSAGES RECEIVED AMD ACTION TAKEN.
1.
From Buckner: Renuests allotment of 1 Lt. Col. and 1 I I j r to super /ao vise organization, training, and administration of
Alaska Territorial Guard (strength 5-6000).
From ilosley; A large plane, supposedly enemy, flew over Scoresby,
August 20.
2.
3.
From Spaatz (to CG, AAF): 12 3-17's, failing to make contact with
fighter support, were intercepted on the Dutch coast by
20 to 25 FW 190's, August 21. At least six of these
were damaged or destroyed, with no loss of B-17's.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
Informed . j a _ z of the shipment of one troop carrier group in late

SDat August and of two in late September.
Notified Stilwell that radio sets for the Dinjan air-warning net will
be shipped by air and will arrive in India by September 15.
Asked LlacArthur^s estimate of the number of officer replacements he
can furnish "by commissioning qualified enlisted men in his area thereby
reducing the demand on the. U. S. and raising the percentage of officers
furnished by his troops to that prevalent in the U. S. It appears that
he will be obliged to form his own officer candidate school to meet
much of his future needs.
Informed Mac Arthur of policy of returning to U. S. experienced AA
officers from 1st Lt. to Lt. Col. in order to expedite training of
newly activated units, and inquired as to the number of such officers
he can release.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Notified MacArthur of the plan for building up the RAAF to a strength

of 30 squadrons by April 1, and of a supplementary proposal under con sideration by the JCS to transfer to Australia sufficient aircraft of
the 5th U. S. Air Force to permit of the formation of at least 10
additional RAAF squadrons, the J. S. units, less these airplanes, to
be withdrawn from Australia and ree<~;uipped for service in other
theaters. Requested his comments.
Notified Harmon of a similar propose;! for withdrawing J. S. Air Force
units from the South Pacific, and transferring to New Zetland sufficient
aircraft to permit of the formation of at least 6 RfaZAF squadrons in
addition to the 10 included in the basic plan. Requested his comments.
PLANS.
6*
SECTION III. 1.
CCS accepted, with amendments, the JCS recommendations re Air Forces

of the Dominions (CCS 91 (2d Revision of Annexes, Part II), "Strategic
Policy and Deployment of United. Scates end British Forces").
CCS deferred action on CCS 95/1, "Steel Plate Situation", pending draft
of a reply to the President's memorandum by the Steel Plate Committee.
CCS 99, "Protection of bauxite Shipping", was referred to the JCS for
consideration and action, the British Chiefs of Staff to be informed of
action taken.
CCS referred CCS 1- CCS l/l, "Change in V.'estern Atlantic Area as defined
in AEC-1", to the Combined Planners for study.
2.
3-
L.
ST. CLAIR STREETT,

Brigadier General,
/ctinp Assistant Chief of Staff.
3*/
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, August 23, 19/.2.

To: Secretary of .Tar Chi^f of Staff Deputy Chief of Stiff Commandin^ G . n Arm} Air Foi-cts
3ouuiiM.ii..iiii( Gu.> r u l ,
IK
Li.
COLuISCIOMT
Services of Supply f As:-iaUr:t Chief of Staff,

G-^ CR t Lurn i c OPD)
S7CTI0! I, 1.
MiS.S-i.GiS RECEIVED AI.P ACTION T/.KEIi

Certt in Fritisrh rrtillcry, infantry, signal ;.TIG service
units were relieved in Iceland on August 20, and embarked
for UK. Command of Eastern Defense Area passed the seme
day.
Rer.utstj authority to prescribe fees and allowances in
keepinp with prescribed British rztes for witnesses attend ing courts-martial.
Two B-25's from Ein.ian attack-d Myitkyina airdrome, Aug ust 20.
Operations report for Aucust 21. Reconnaissances were
mede of the Solomons, New Guinea, end LJew Lritain.
5 RAAF Hudsons, raiding Maobisse, on Timor, were inter cepted by 3 Zeror: one Zero ^vas destroyed and 1 Hudson
lost.
Rose was designated CG, Lspiritu St.nto bj Ghornlt.- v t
August 1A, in addition io his assignment as CG, I fate
by order of the War Department.
Recommends that tJnc r sponsibility for the fuiictioninf and
maintenance of the ferry route from Hawaii to Australie
be assumed by the CG, Arm> ;\ir Forces or by the CG,
Hawaiian Department, and that the commanding generals
of the areas concerned be so informed.
From Tone steel:
T.
From rirenhower:
?. A.
From Sicgell; From LlacArthur;
H'rom Harmon:
6 .
i-'i-om * m m o n e :
SECTION II. 1. ICTORY

B U Y
pTHER ACTION TAKEN
Instruction of initial proup of stuff officers for task forces commenced

in OPD.
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2.
Requested views of SOS on Harmon's recommendation that a General Depot be

established et Noumea.
Prepared for signature of the Secretary of War a letter to Senator Walsh,
Chairimn, Senate Naval Affbirs Committee, stating that the War Department
is opposed to the enactment of the proposed bill which would transfer to
the Navy Department all submarine mine activities now operated by the War
Department. Remarked the t in any event legislation is not necessary to
accomplish this transfer as the Presided may authorize such action by
Title I of the First War Powers Act of 1941.
Informed Fitzgerald that DeGaulle has made our use of Pointe Noire contin gent upon oui- supplying certain aircraft to the Fighting French. Recuested
immedi, te advice as to what c.ction is being taken by Fitzgerald as to the
lending of troops now enroute.
Informed Zisenhower of approval of requisition for 20 monocoupe aircraft
for the Fighting French for communications purposes, and of initiation of
additional recuisition for 8 Lodestar type airplanes. Directed him to find
out whether local authorities in Pointe Noire have been instructed in the
meantime to permit of the landing of U.S. troops now enroute and due
there shortly.
Instructed Baldwin to send the two B-24.fs et his station to their original
destine tIon v/hen the medium bombers assigned to him are ready to take over
the protection of the tanker c.t Ascension.
PLANS
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5.
6.
F7CTICK III-
Brigadier General,
351
WAR DEPARTMENT
1700, Aupust 2Uy

To: Secretary of
Chief of S U ' f i
Deputy Chief of Sta
Commanding General
Army Air Forces
Comm; nding General
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I .
IK TURN LY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER
MuSSAGUS RECEIVED ahb /iCTIOi-i
1.
From Eisenhower;
Considers a direct exclusive cable circuit between

Headquarters, European Theater, and the War and Navy
Departments vit^l, as a failure of the radio channel
nov; provided would leave his heôouarters dependent
uoon an inadequate cable circuit vrhich is beinp; shared
by five users.
Concurs in recommendation of F.isenhower ana others for
the removal of the ban on wearing of Divisional Insignia.
2. 3.
From Hendy:
From Eisenhower: Requests approval o f a proposed order of priority for XXX

messages to and from his headouarters, to insure against
delay in the transmission of vital operational messages.
4.. From Brereton (to CG, AAF): An attack on August 21 by B-2A's of the
Bombardment Group probably sank two merchant ships of
an Axis convoy en route to a North African port. Une
B-24- is believed to have fallen into the sea near Cnvdos
Island (south of Crete) as a result of hostile fighter
action.
5. 6. From Bissell: From MacArthur: Two B-25's bombed Myitkyina airport, August 22.
Replies that 15 experienced antiaircraft officers con be
released for return to the U. S., upon arrival of
replacements in his theater.
Concurs in plan for 30 RAAF squadrons, but disapproves
proposed expansion beyond that fipure and its consequent
withdrawal of American Air units from Australia. This
is the maximum strength which the RAAF can reach without
inactivation of essential ground force units. Recommends
7.
From l l c Arthur: ia
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deferment of further action on the development beyond

30 RAAF snuedrons until these and the 5th Air Force are
brought to full strength, with adequate flow of re placement aircraft.
8. From MacArthur:
(1) Operations report for August 22. four B-17's
attacked Vunakanau airdrome, Rabaul; one B-17 on
reconnaissance bombed the airdrome at Lae.
(2) Operations report for August 23. A raid on Darwin
by 27 enemy heavy bombers escorted by about 20 Zeros
was intercepted by P-Ô's: 9 Zeros and U bombers were
claimed destroyed, with no Allied loss. Our aircraft
bombed Buka.
Reconnaissances of the Solomons and the Bismarck
Archipelago were continued on both days, and of Timor
on August 23, enemy shipping end aviation date being
reported.
9From Lmmons: Reouests dispatch of fifteen B-17's as replacements for
estimated present and prospective losses of the Hawaiian
Mobile Heavy Bombardment Group.
SECTION II.
1.
)TH]'R ACTION TAKEN
Transmitted to Eastern Ppf^nse Comm^na, for action, a request of C. 0.,

Charleston Port of Emb; rkation, that one semi-mobile antiaircraft regiment
(less one gun battalion), or, failing thtt, ten c;.liber .50 machine guns,
be provided for orotection of that Port anrJ of the urdnance Be^.ot.
Neither additional AAA units nor A l MG's, caliber .50, c:n be mede
l available to Eastern Defense Command.
Instructed Andrews to relieve the Marine Barrage Balloon Squadron in
Panama on September 15, for return to u. S. Wavy is instructing it to
leave its essential eeuioment for tr; nsfer to the 313th Rtlloon S utdron.
Notified f/Irxv/ell, Fitzrer; Id, iGF, IPF, ivri 80S oi' changes in the
territorial limits of the US Army Forces in the Middle Eest and in
Central Africa resoectively. (Maps herewith). These changes brin^ our
boundaries into consonance with those of corresponding british commends.
2.
3.
SECTION III.
PLANS
No aoprovea action by JCS or CCS.
ST. CLAIR STREETT,
Brigadier General,
hctinr Assistant Chief of Staff.
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BLOCHRE.D- ORIG/f/AL COMMAND RED - \CLU2E3>
1700, August 25, 1942.

Chief of Staff \ '
Deputy Chief of Sta
Commanding General,
Army Air Forces
Commanding Generaxjr
Services of Supply)^'/ft?
Assistant Chief of Staf '
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I.
!
MESSENGER
From Eisenhower; Recommends, with concurrence of U.S. Navy and

Admiralty, that tank landing craft be armed with
1 Oerlikon and 2 fifty caliber machine guns.
From Spaatz (to AAF): Twelve B-17fs, with a fighter escort, made a
successful high altitude attack on Le Trait (Rouen)
shipyards. Two of our bombers were severely deranged
by enemy fighters, but all planes returned safely.
From Eisenhower; Inquires if troops for defense of landing field at
Hofn, now being constructed by British, will be sent
under present plans.
5 P-4-00fs arrived Guadalcanal August 22. These
planes were escorted by two B-17's. 10 P-400's left
New Caledonia for Guadalcanal, August 23
An enemy flying boat and a destroyer were attacked
by our bombers, the flying boat being shot down and
the destroyer hit astern.
2.
From Harmon;
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed commanding generals concerned of the paragraph of the Combined

Communications Board Charter providing that communications problems in
the various theaters will be handled by local boards which shall in clude such members from other nations as may be necessary. Matters of
general application handled by local boards will be referred to the
Combined Communications Board.
Informed Fitzgerald that the French National Committee instructed Brazza ville on August 2U to extend to the U.S. the facilities of the Pointe
Noire air base.
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2.
3.
Notified MacArthur that the present system of priorities for ship ment of troops to his area will preclude the furnishing of fillers
other than Air Corps <nnd 1,000 of other categories until December
or possibly January. Requested his recommendations.
SECTION III.
PLANS
No action reported by JCS or CCS.
ST. CLAIR STREETT,

Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, August 26, 1942.

To: Secretary of .ar
Chief of Staf ^V' *
Deputy Chief oASta^
Commanding General Army Air Forces Commanding General,(
Services of Suppl;
Assistant Chief of
G-2 (Return to OPD)
LJESSAOES
MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1*
RECEIVED AMD ACTION TAKEN.
From DeV/itt;
Requests expeditious delivery of allocated airplanes to

the 11th Air Force in Alaska, now undelivered because of
lack of winterization equipment. Some of the aircraft
assigned to the 11th Air Force will soon be unable to
operate due to lack of winterization. The airplanes
requested should arrive in Alaska prior to September 5
2.
From Brereton (to AAF): Aircraft of the 82d Squadron, 12th Bombardment
Group (indium), attacked the harbor aid shipping at Mersa
llatruh on the night of August 22, causing numerous explo sions and fires. One medium bomber crashed in friendly
territory.
From Brereton1 U.S. bombers successfully attacked harbor and dock
facilities at Tobruk during the hours of darkness August
24, causing numerous explosions and fires. One of our
aircraft, believed shot down by anti-aircraft fire over
the target area, failed to return.
Operations report for August 24.: Reconnaissances were
conducted of the Solomons, New Guinea, and the Bismarck
Archipelago. Enemy ships and aircraft located were
reported.
A "flying fortress" was attacked near Rabaul by two Zero
fighters; one Zero was damaged. In the Milne Bay (New
Guinea) area thirteen enemy planes were intercepted by our
fighters; two Zeros were destroyed and two others probably
destroyed; one of our airplanes was damaged. In the
August 23 air raid on Darwin seven or eight Zero fighters,
and four heavy bombers were definitely destroyed.
3.
From I>IacArthuri
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Smmons:
Quotes a message from CINCPAC to CO1CCNCH urging that additional aircraft be sent to the South Pacific Area from Hawaii, and stating that 22 Army heavy bombers, 12 Navy flyinr; boats, and 50 Army fighter pilots, all essential to the defense of Hawaii, can be sent to the South Pacific on short notice if immediately replaced. Recommends that at least 2 heavy bombardment groups be sent as soon as possible to Hawaii as replacements, and that these be followed by a minimum of 50 percent replace ments for these units and those already in action. Replied stating (a) Directive to HacArthur. (b) Ghormley's authority to shift aircraft at willj, (c) Harmonsfs authority to divert aircraft en route to Australia, (d) Nimitz ! a WD authority to move aircraft from Emmons' ,s force to the Solomons operation (e) 90th Bomb Gp will leave for Hawaii about Sept. 10. Ho further heavy bomber reinforcement is possible. Notified COMINCH. Recommends most rapid increase possible in number of bombers and fighters for South Pacific Area, as he considers the situation critical. Bomber strength should be brought up to a minimum of 50 B-17!s and 4 0 B-26's, and 50 fighters should be dispatched v/ithout delay to New Caledonia.
Action:
6,
Harmon;
SECTION II. 1.
UTHEIi *C1IflN TAKEN.
Reminded overseas^ theater and base commasders that they are authorized to
improvise units, -ithout prior War Department approval, when they consider
such units necessary to meet the special needs of their missions. This
authority must not serve, however, as a basis for requisitioning additional
personnel, or major items of equipment or armament.
Notified CG, AAl*1, of assignment to the AAF of the base at San Julian, Cuba,
with the understanding that Andrews may also use this base to the extent
deemed necessary. The base at Camaguey, while available to the 1st Air
Force, vd.ll remain assigned to the Caribbean Defense Command.
Granted authority to Eisenhower, to assign officers of the Services, other
than medical officers, to command general depots or other SOS installations.
Advised Eisenhower that the garrison for the defense of Hofn airport will
be prepared for movement, but the date of shipment cannot yet be fixed.
Asked him if these troops should be shipped via England in case shipping
direct, to Iceland is not available in the near future.
2.
3.
4.
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5. 6.
Informed Eisenhower that the 12th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, with

airplanes deck-loaded, will be shipped the latter part of September.
Advised MacArthur that the manning of armament on vessels is not a
permanent duty of the Coast Artillery, and that Naval replacements should
be provided. The Navy is prepared to furnish the nucleus of gun crews
for Army transports or other merchant ships flying the U, S. flag. Sug gested that he take this matter up with the U. S. and Australian Naval
authorities for local action.
7. Asked StilwelA for additional information as to the 30-Division Plan, in cluding:

a. Y / a was the original purpose?
iht b. Was it initially conceived by the Chinese as a striking force?
SECTION III. 1. PLANS.
JCS returned JCS 64/I, "Acceptance of Custody of Prisoners of War Taken

by the United Nations", to the Joint Planners for re-study from the point
of view of its effect on the Joint war effort.
JCS deferred consideration of JCS 81, "Distribution and Composition of
U. S. Amphibious Forces".
JCS returned JCS 85, "Strategic Policy of the United Nations and the
United States on the Collapse of Russia", to the Joint Planners for comment
regarding the effect of currently proposed operations.
JCS approved JCS 86, "Agreements between OSS and British SOE", with an
amendment omitting the term "cooperation".
JCS referred JCS SB, "Plan for Syria", to Joint Planners for review aid
comment.
JCS agreed to recommend to CCS that CCS 101, "Situation in China", and
CCS 104, "Retaking of Burma", be forwarded to the Combined Planners for
consideration and appropriate action. Noted pressure on AAF to convert
bombardment aircraft to transport.
JCS agreed to recommend to CCS that CCS 75 and JCS 87, "System of Command
for Continental Operations in 1943", be referred to the Combined Planners
for development of a system of unified command.
JCS directed that working committees hasten its submission of data in'
connection with CCS 102, "Production Policy for 1943", and that the
Washington Munitions Board prepare an interim reply to toe Combined
Production Requirements Board giving probable date of submission of the
required information.
2.
3.
4.
5t 6.
7.
8.
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9. JCS approved, as amended, draft of JCS 79/3/D, "Security Control for

Military Operations",
10. JCS directed the secretary to prepare a draft directive providing the
Secretariat with executive authority to institute a check system on imple mentation of Joint directives.
ST. CLAIR STREETT,

Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, August 27, 1942.

Chief of Staffs-
Deputy Chief of S
Comnancling Army Air Forces ConimaiK-ing General, ,
Services of Supply r /
Assistant Chief of Staff^
G-2 (Return to OPD)
IN TUKtf BY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1.
LfESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

After demurring on the inadequacy of ten transports
the Soviets agreed to proceed on that basis. They
estimate that 80 fighters, 50 A-20's, and 12 B-25fs
can be ferried monthly and request these numbers be
delivered at Fairbanks during both September and
October, including a maximum of P-39's.
Asks when the 3A winterized medium bombers from the
3rd Air Force to replace unwinterized airplanes, will
be sent to Alaska.
Increasing requests for supplies from the Ferry Command
end its installations in Brazil can no longer be met by
stocks available in Trinidad. Requests both a directive
and means to continue this supply if this procedure is
desired by the 7Jar Dept.
Eight B-24's of the 98th Group bombed Corinth (
and Suda Bay during darkness on the morning of August
26. B-25fs of the 12th Bombardment Group successfully
attacked landing grounds in the El Daba (Egypt) area
at the same time. All aircraft returned safely.
Two B-25fs, escorted by 2 P-AOs, bombed Myitkyina
airdrome, August 25.
Operations report for August 25: Reconnaissances were
mr.de of the Solomons, New Britain and New Guinea Lrets.
An enemy force landed at Palurti (Goodenough Island) on
August 25*
Eight "flying fortresses" bombed airdromes at Vunukaneu,
Lakunai (both near Robaul) and GfiFmata. Attrcks by our
fighters on the airdrome et Buna silenced anti-eircreft
positions t\nd damaged at least ten Zero fighters.
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From Bradley:
2.
From Defiitt:
3.
From Andrews;
From Brereton:
5.
From Bissell;
From MacArthur;
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In the Milne Bay area, RAAF aircraft attacked an enemy

convoy. RAAF fighters also attacked the enemy landing
force et Dalara, setting fire to barges and stores.
Tibesse (Timor) W L S bombed.
Enemy aircraft bombed the civil airdrome at Darwin
early on August 25, causing slight damage.
SECTION II. 1. OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed Grunert of instructions given to CO, Alcan Highway, Ft. St. John,
that no U. S. troops charged with civil offenses v/ill be turned over to
Canadian authorities pending recognition by Canade of our exclusive court-
martial jurisdiction over our troops in that country.
Notified DeWitt of assignment of two officers to Hn., Alaskan Defense
Command to supervise the Alaska Territorial Guard. Requested Andrews' views as to the desirability of amending the Base Letipe agreement so as to prevent prosecution of members of U. S. forces in Trinidad except with the consent of The Attorney General of the Colonies. This may be necessary should the law recently enacted in England granting court-martial jurisdiction to the U. S. be found inapplicable to Trinidad. Replied, to Eisenhower that the need for uniformity in the handling of urgent messages in all theaters precludes adoption of his proposed priori ties within the XXX classification.
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5. Replied to Eisenhower that one cable channel east and one channel west will
shortly be made available for exclusive Army and Navy use. Further improve ments are expected later.
6. 7. Advised Harmon that all P-39-K-1 airplanes going to New Caledonia will be
equipped with 37 mm guns.
Referred to AAF for comment Emmonsf recommendation of a single command for
ferrying activities in the South Pacific.
PLANS
SECTION III-
THOS. T. HANDY, /
Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
17(30, August 28, 1942

To: Secretary of W^r
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Commanding General, Array Air Forces (
Commanding General^
Services of Supply p
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
MESSENGER
MESSAGES RECEIVED jiWD ACTION TAKEN

(to Ai*F): Eight B-17!s of the 97th Bombardment Group
attacked the New Water Way shipbuilding yards at
Rotterdam, Holland, on August 27; 35,200 pounds of
bombs were dropped. Heavy damage to ships in the
harbor and direct hits on the shipyards were observed.
Operations report for August 25-26. Repeated bomber
and fighter attacks were carried out against enemy
shipping and installations in the Milne Bay area where
the enemy has landed in undetermined strength. One
transport was believed sunk by a direct hit; fires
and explosions were caused among fuel supplies, and
six barges were left burning. We lost one B-17 shot
down and three damaged.
Six of our fighters attacked ten Zeros taking off from
the airdrome at Buna; six Zeros were destroyed, two
were damaged, and fires were started on the airdrome.
One of our fighters is missing.
Hudson bombers attacked Dilli-Tibesse, Timor, causing
fires.
Reconnaissances were made over the Solomons and New
Guinea areas.
From Spaatz
2.
From MacArthur:
3.
From MacArthur(to Joint U. S. Chiefs of Staff): Proposes methods of

rendering more effective the means of recognition and
identification of friendly surface craft by land-bosed
aviation.
FQgyiCTORY BUY 1
J+. From Mac Arthur;
Suggests that Ghormley be given the added mission of

covering the Milne Bay area.
Concurs in proposal to equip and maintain ten RNZAF
squadrons providing it does not interfere with the
maintenance of American units at full combat effective ness or with his recent recommendations for augmentation
of American units in the South Pacific .Area. Disapproves
creating six additional squadrons by transferring equip ment from existing American units as this would jettison
the valuable experience already gained in island warfare
and jeopardize the possibilities for offensive action.
RNZAF can support 16 to 20 squadrons but expansion
beyond 10 should await demonstration of results.
Recommends that Ghormley be vested with authority for
full control of operations, disposition of units in
forward areas, and movement of units from New Zealand
to forward areas as reo;uired by strategic situation.
Inquires whether the War Department has announced that
Efete has been occupied by U. S- forces. If so, may
members of his command inform relatives?
5.
From Harmon:
6.
From Rose:
SECTION II.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed Bradley thet our present plans contemplate the delivery at

Fairbanks by September 15 of ten U. S. transport airplanes for ferrying
Soviet crews. In addition to the ten light bombers and thirty fighters
already promised for delivery by September 1, SO fighters, 50 light
bombers and 12 medium bombers will be delivered monthly during September
and October as requested by the Soviet officials; confirmation of this
plan awaits the outcome of General Belyaev's visit to Fairbanks to meet
Russian representatives.
Approved SOS plan for a revised marking system for safeguarding shipments
This responsibility was delegated by OPD to SOS as a matter of primary
interest, to improve security, and to expedite shipments.
Notified Eisenhower that one bomber group (light), three bomber groups
(medium), four bomber groups (heavy), with service units, and the Head quarters and Headquarters Squadrons of the 3d and 4th Bombardment wings
will be shipped in early September.
Requested j&gsell to submit detailed information as to personnel and
equipment on detached service in the Middle-East to serve as a basis
for replacements for the 10th Air Force.
SECTION III.
PLANS
THOS. T. KANDY,
Major General, r W*
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, August 29, 1942.

Chief of Staff;,
Deputy Chief of Commanding General, Army Air Forces
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
MESSENGER
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION M E N

Recommends strongly th:t, excluding all air materials,
the 3500-ton monthly shipment program be maintained
regardless of the 30-division plan or of the reply to
the Generalissimo's demands.
Replies that War Department instructions regarding his
authority to divert Lend-Lease airplanes were under stood, and that the policy outlined would in any case
have been followed. The Generalissimo has been very
cooperative on requests for diversion.
Three B-25's and five P-4.0s successfully attacked
Lashio town and airdrome. Two fighters were destroyed,
and probably two more on the ground.
He has recommended to the Soviets the immediate dis patch of their transport crews to Fairbanks; U. S.
transports should be sent to Fairbanks as soon as
possible, to prevent delay in September deliveries.
From Stilwell;
2.
From Stilivell:
3.
From Bis8ell
From Bradley;
5.
From Spaatz (to CG, AAF): (1) Eleven B-17's of the 97th Group success fully bombed the Potez Aircraft Factory at Meaulte,
near Albert, France, August 28. Heavy antiaircraft
fire was encountered.
(2) Thirteen B-17's of the 97th Group bombed
Wevelghem Airdrome at Courtrai, Belgium,August 29.
From MacArthur; a. Operations report for August 27: Attecks were made
"by his air units on Buna airdrome and the Milne Bay
area. The enemy lost six and probably eight Zeros,
with damage to others, at the cost of damage to a P-4.00
and a B-26. A Japanese attack on Milne airdrome
resulted in the loss of three enemy airplanes against
one of our fighters.
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W/ICTORY BUY
Two air raids were made on Darwin, in which the civil

radio station was hit; a raid without damage was made
on Broome.
Photographs mt.de the previous day indicate substantial
concentrations of Japanese naval forces at Rabaul ^nd
Milne Bay. Reconnaissances revealed naval movements in
Buka Passage and off Buin. Natives report that an
enemy base has been established at Hollandia (New
Guinea) and possibly an air base at Vanimo.
]b. Operations report for August 28: Our forward troops
in the Milne Bay area were driven back on the night of
August 27-28 and are in contact with the enemy one mile
west of Giligili on the bay. Our B-26's bombed enemy
position in the Milne Bay area.
Enemy forces are reported pushing inland in the
Salamaua area and strong pressure is reported ten miles
south of Kokoda.
An air raid on Darwin, August 28, caused slight damage.
Reconnaissances were made of enemy naval forces in the
Solomons and off New Guinea.
7From Harmon; Searches for surface vessels were made on August 23 by
B-17'6 from Espiritu Santo\ three enemy seaplanes were
damaged, and two cruisers were attacked without results.
On August^24* three B-17fs made four direct hits with
500-lb. bombs on a large Japanese carrier. Four other
B-17's made five hits with 300-lb, bombs on a vessel
believed to be a small carrier. Five Zeros attacking
this flight were shot down, with tv/o more probable.
On August 25, four B-17!s bombed a cruiser, causing
a fire to break out astern. Another flight of three
B-17fs dropped three 500-lb. bombs on an enemy light
cruiser, which broke in two and sank.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed Eisenhower of the activation in Iceland of the 337th Fighter

Squadron consisting of only ground elements and one flight. Requested
his reaction to War Dept. proposal to defer further action until he
recommends diversion from shipments destined for England of the necessary
flights to complete the squadron.
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2.
Asked Bissell for data on 10th Air Force personnel and airplanes on
detached service in the Middle East, to be used as a basis for replace ments to be pent to him.
Replied to DeWitt that delivery of 34 B-25fs to replace unwinterized air planes is expected to be completed between October 1 and October 15.
Instructed MacArthur to tranship 30 P-39 airplanes to New Caledonia, and
to inform Harmon of the prospective date this will be accomplished.
Informed Harmbn.
Requested MacArthur1s recommendations on priorities for shipment of units
destined for his area, in view of curtailment of shipping to Australia
planned for September and October.
PLANS
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SECTION III. 1.
CCS agreed, with respect to CCS 102, "Production Policy for 1943", that
the working committees should furnish to the Combined Production and
Resources Bofrd the required data at the earliest possible moment,
partial information in some cases to be furnished as rapidly as it is
ready; and that the Munitions Assignments Board should give notice of
the date when the required information will be available.
CCS invited Admiral Leahy to submit to the President the report in CCS
95/2, "Steel Plate Situation."
CCS referred CCS 75 and CCS 75/1, "System of Command, for Continental
Operations in 1943", to the Combined Planners to work out principles for
a system of unified command over all arms in Allied task forces.
CCS referred CCS 104, "Retaking of Burma," and CCS 101, "Situation in
China", as well as the Chiang Kai-shek plan for the retaking of Burma,
to the Combined Planners for consideration and report.
CCS referred CCS 10$, "Transportation of Lending Craft", to the Combined
Planners for report.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
CCS considered CCS 103/1 regarding future operations.
THOS. T. HANDY,
Major General,
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1700, August 30, 1942.

Chief of Staff i
Deputy Chief of Sta
Commanding General,
A m y Air Forces [
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
IN TURN hi COMMISSIONED
MESSENGST"

Requests that, for purpose of security, action be
taken to prevent any further shipment of fire-arms
or ammunition for civilian use from the United
States to Iceland.
From Bonesteel:
2.
From Spaatz (to AAF): Photographs of the bombing of Wevelghem Air drome at Courtrai, Belgium, show the target covered
with hits. One ship, unable to release its bombs
over the primary target, dropped them on Steen air drome near Ostend on the return trip. An encounter
with enemy fighters resulted in the probable
destruction of 2 Messerschmitts and 1 Focke^Wulf.
All our planes returned safely.
From Bissell: (1) In an attack on a railroad bridge at Mogaung
by two P-4-O's, track and roadbed fifty yards south
of the bridge were destroyed; our aircraft returned
safely.
(2) A combined raid by U.S. and RAF aircraft from
Dinjan on the town, bivouac and airdrome at Ityitky ina, August 26, scored hits on the runway of the
airfield. No losses were incurred.
Replies, listing 10th Air Force personnel and equip ment on detached service in the Middle East.
Replies that, although he does not know who orig inally proposed the 30-division plan, the original
purpose of it was to organize an efficient striking
force. All 30 divisions can be fully equipped with
infantry equipment from stocks now in China. The
principal shortages are artillery and anti-tank
weapons. Signal equipment, not included on the
current Lend-Lease program, is also considered
essential.
3.
From Bissell:
5.
From Stilwell:
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SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Authorized publication of a circular directing the pattern painting

of all A m y vehicles and other major items of materiel, and approved
the publication of an Engineer Field Manual incorporating instructions
on the above subject.
Informed MacArthur that Ghormley has been advised of MacArthur*s author ity to use P-38's from SWPA in support of the Solomon action, and
suggested direct negotiations between Kenney and Harmon, as the situa tion dictates, for the effective use of these fighters.
Advised Harmon that the 43d Division, reinforced, will be dispatched
to his area beginning September 15. Requested his recommendations
concerning the motor vehicles to accompany the unit, as limited shipping
necessitates holding the motor transport tonnage to a minimum.
Replied, notifying Rose that the occupation of Efate has not been
publicly announced, and that members of his command are not to inform
relatives of their present location.
2.
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4-
SECTION III.
PLANS
THOS. T. HANDY,
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, August 31,

To: Secretary of VJar
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of \staf:
Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General,
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
IN TURK BY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER
SFCTIOU I. 1. From Prum:
MESSAGES RECEIVED AflB ACTION TAKEN

Recuests that shipment of M personnel to the Newfoundland
Base Command be expedited to ensure manning of equipment
being left by the Canadians who are to be withdrawn.
Recommends amendment of Base Lease Agreement to prevent
private criminal prosecution in Trinidad of U.S. troops,
U.S. nationals, or non-British civilians who are subject
to military law, except with the consent of the Attorney
General of the Colonies.
From Andrews;
From "Kisenhoreer: Replies that the defense garrison for Hofn should be sent
direct if accomplished prior to September 15; otherwise
it should be sent via the United Kingdom, its arrival
there being timed with the departure of the vessel for
Iceland.
From Eisenhower and Stark; Request information concerning the progress of
arrangements for a direct exclusive cable channel for
joint Army-Navy use between Washington and the European
Theater. There is apparent conflict between V"ar Dept.
intentions end information furnished by British Admiralty
Delegation in Washington.
5. From MacArthur: Operations report for August 29: Bomber attacks were
made on enemy airdromes at Buna (New Guinea), Vunekanru
(Rabaul), and Buka (Solomons). Five Ijeros attacked a
B-17 while on reconneisstince flight over Rabtul; ^ Teros
were shot down. A tottl of 7 Zeros and 1 bomber were
destroyed and 2 Zeros damaged at e cost of 1 of our
fighters destroyed and 1 fighter and 1 bomber dwnaged.
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The land, situation at Milne Bay is obscure; air and ground fighting continued on an indefinite front north and northeast of the main airfield, with improvement of our ground position. Air reconnaissances were conducted over the Ambon, Solomons, Bismarck Archipelago, and New Guinea ereas. 6, From Harmon: Replies that the advance civilian construction party has already arrived at Norfolk Island. Recommends a permanent garrison of New Zealand air and ground troops, as the Australian Government intends to vrLthdraw the present garrison. Recommends no change in destination of P-39-K's enroute to Fiji in view of the availability of P-39's to be trans shipped from Australia to New Caledonia.
7.
From Harmon:
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Asked Eisenhower to request the British Air Ministry to instruct is Wash ington commission to initiate a requisition for communication o.irplsnes for
use in Africa of the Fighting French, inasmuch as the RAF mission has
admitted the need thereof. (Lend-Lease requisitions for the Fighting
French must be initiated in the UK.)
SECTION III.
PLANS
THOS. T. HANDY,
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHrNGTON
1700, September 1,
To: Secretary of Wj
Chief of StafJ,..
Deputy Chief of \Sta^ Commanding General, Army Air Forces
Commanding Gener*
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Staff/
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I.
1.
MESSENGER

Paraphrases message sent to Buckner emphasizing need for
intense reconnaissance activity in order to obtain early
information of enemy intentions in view of the latest re ports from the Aleutians.
Urges that winterized B-25 airplanes be delivered in Alaska
before October 1, the date estimated by OPD.
From DeWitt:
2.
From DeWitt:
From Brereton: U. S. medium and heavy bombers attacked Tobruk and airfields
near Mersa Matruh during the night of August 29. Our heavy
bombers attacked installations at Tobruk during the night of
August 30-31. A total of 121,000 pounds of bombs were
dropped. No losses were sustained.
4.. From MacArthur: Operations report for August 30. In the Milne Bay area,
Allied ground troops forced the Japanese to retire to their
landing point, with heavy losses. Most of the enemy were
withdrawn by naval vessels during the night of August 29-30,
with the loss of stores and heavy equipment, including some
tanks. Heavy fighting occurred in the Kokoda area.
The 33rd air raid on Darwin caused slight damage. Air
reconnaissances were made over the Solomons, Bismtrck
Archipelago, Nev; Guinea, and Timor areas, with no aircraft
losses reported.
From MacArthur: Replies that twenty-two of the thirty P-39 airplanes to be
transhipped to New Caledonia will arrive there about Septem ber 13 &nd the remainder five days later,; Harmon has been
advised.
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6.
From Emmons;
Recommends that the light bombardment squadron in Hawaiian

Department be redesignated as a medium bombardment squadron
and that B-25*s be allocated for this unit. The A-20 air planes on hand can be transferred to the authorized Observa tion Squadron.
SECTION II.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
No important action to be reported by OPD.

SECTION III. PLANS
L. JCS decided that the revised Victory Program should be used to indicate US
military requirements. (JCS 93, "Deployment of US Air Forces as of April 1,
1944").
2. JCS approved JCS 94, 94/1, "Mobilization Plan, 1943," including the increase
of 650,000 in the 1942 troop basis which it involves.
3. JCS approved Joint Planners recommendations with respect to JCS 52/2,

"Evacuation of Sick and Wounded from Overseas"
4. JCS referred to the Joint Planners JCS 90, "Acquisition of Merchant Vessels
for Navy Use," JCS,91, "Mission Thai Nationals for Far East", JCS 92,
"Jedburghs", and JCS 96, "Japanese Intentions in the Pacific Theater."
JCS decided to add to the Joint Planners one selected experienced officer
from the Army, Navy and Air Corps (JCS 89, "Army and Navy Representatives
on War Production Board.").
JCS deferred action on JCS 81, "Distribution and Composition of US
Amphibious Forces."
JCS approved JCS 95/D, "Executive Authority to Secretary - Joint US Chiefs
of Staff."
JCS agreed to recommend to the CCS that they approve JCS 8S/1, "Plan for
Syria."
JCS referred to Combined Planners CCS 106, "Allied Chemical Warfare
Program."
5.
6. 7. S. 9.
THOS. T. HANDY,
Major General,
Assistcjit Chief of Staff.
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371
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, September 2, 194-2.

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General,
Services of Supply'
Assistant Chief of Sta^f,'
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I.
IN TURN BY COiLtlSSIONED
MESSENGER

Requests reconsideration of the disapproval of the
permanent assignment of the 406th Bomb. Sq. (l.i), 21st
Bomb. Sq. (H), and 54-th Fighter Gp. to Alaska. In creased air power is needed for the successful prosecu tion of assigned missions.
Pratt urges and Andrews concurs that the provisions of the
Act of Parliament which confers extra-territoriality on
U.S. forces in Great Britain be extended to BritivSh
colonies where U. S. troops are stationed. U. S. soldiers
should not have less immunity in colonies with large
colored population than is enjoyed in the UK.
From DeWitt:
From Andrews:
From G-2 Iceland; An enemy four-motored plane dropped two bombs on the
village of Nes, northeast Iceland.
From Brereton: On August 31, U. S. bombers, in cooperation with the RAF,
successfully attacked enemy landing grounds and motor
transport in the forward areas, and harbor and dock facil ities at Tobruk. Aircraft of the Seventh Fighter Group,
also in conjunction with the RAF, accompanied fighter
sweeps and escort missions over the battle area.
American aircraft are now giving direct support to the
British Eighth Army, attacking the enemy's ports and
Mediterranean shipping.
From Bissell:
! 7 B-25's, escorted by P-4-0 s, attacked the airdrome and
warehouse areas at Lashio August 29.
6.
From MacArthur; Operations report for August 31: Allied air attacks
were made on Lae, Basano (Buna), and Kokoda. Several
enemy fighters and a dive bomber were damaged on the
ground at Lae; fuel fires visible thirty miles were
started. No Allied airplane losses are reported.
Enemy aircraft attacked Darwin and the airdrome at
Milne Bay without causing damage.
In the Kokoda area the enemy has apparently been strongly
reinforced; an Allied ground attack was unsuccessful. In
the Milne Bay area Allied ground forces are mopping up
isolated enemy parties.
Aerial reconnaissances of the Solomons and eastern New
Guinea areas were made, enemy ground, air and naval dis-=
positions being reported.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Directed the constitution and activation of Hq. & Hq. Co. Fifth Army, using
personnel and equipment from Hq. & Hq. Co., I Armored Corps, which is
inactivated.
Informed Eisenhower that quantity production of amphibious J-ton trucks
cannot be expected before November 1; time for transport to Europe must
be added.
Requested Fitzgerald to submit his views on the adequacy and effectiveness
of the present defenses of African ferry bases, including facilities for
thwarting sabotage.
Authorized SOS to activate an Officer Candidate School faculty and overhead
for a capacity of 500, for shipment to Australia.
5. Replied to Harmon that the War and Navy Departments concur that New Zealand
should provide the garrison for Norfolk Island. If Ghormley1s negotia tions fail, Harmon must provide the garrison from his own forces.
6. Replied to Emmons that the non-availability of medium bombardment airplanes
precludes the redesignation of his light bombardment squadron as a medium
bombardment squadron.
PLANS
SECTION III.
THOS. T. HANDY,
Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, September 3, 1942.

Chief of {
Deputy Chief
Commanding Army Air Forces
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Staff,1
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
MESSENGER
From Eisenhower: Asks if the figure proposed for a "balanced ground

force" in the UK includes SOS; he believes t < . , if
hat shipping permits, the "ground force" figure should be
exclusive of the SOS.
From Eisenhower: The British state that their need for communications
airplanes is greater than that of the French, but that
they will facilitate the allocation of airplanes to the
Fighting French if this is desired by the U.S.
Eisenhower believes that refusal of these planes will
adversely affect American relations with the Fighting
French.
From Brereton: Reports that the U. S. Army Air Force actively supported
the British Eighth Army on September 1, bombing the
harbor at Candia, Crete, intercepting a Mediterranean
convoy and attacking enemy motor transport in the battle
area. Hits were claimed on four ships at Candia and
on one merchantman at sea. One medium bomber and one
fighter are missing.
2.
From Llac Arthur: Operations report for September 1: Allied fighters

attacked the Kokoda area where enemy pressure continues;
one of our fighters is missing.
Enemy naval and air force dispositions, observed by
reconnaissance missions over the eastern New Guinea,
Solomons, Timor, Trobriand Islands and Bism&rck
Archipelago areas, were reported.
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SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Directed AGF to move the 3d Division, 175th Engineers (GS), 756th Tank
Battalion, and 603d Tank Destroyer Battalion at once to Camp Pickett,
Virginia. Notified SOS and CG, Amphibious Corps.
Asked Bonesteel to furnish information which will assist in identifying
the* particular shipment to Iceland of fire-arms and ammunition for civilian
use which occasioned his request for prohibitive measures.
Replied to Eisenhower that present plans provide for two duplex cable
channels to be available about January 1 for the exclusive use of U. S.
Army. During the interim it is contemplated that Army-Navy and British
Admiralty traffic will be handled on a modified cable permitting
exclusive Array-Navy control, available continuously to the Army and Navy
in London, and to the British Admiralty on call. The lease of additional
cables at this time is not justified. The Navy approves of this plan.
(JCS) requested Maxwellfs recommendations on the OSS proposal that it
operate in the Middle East.
2.
3.
4-
5. Asked Patch to submit definite data as to nickel shipments from New

Caledonia and as to the coal .supply situation.
6. (JCS) furnished MacArthur, Eisenhower, Stilwell, Maxwell and Fitzgerald
copies of the agreement between the OSS and the British Secret Operations
Executive as to the division of responsibility for psychological warfare.
SECTION III.
PLANS
THOS. T. HANDY,
Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700, September U,
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of S Commanding Genera Army Air Forces
Commanding General,^
Services of Supply* ^ I
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
MESSENGER

Reports that he has ordered the occupation of St. Faul
and St. George Islands in the Pribilofs. The Commander
of the Northwest Sea Frontier concurs* DeT7itt has re quested the concurrence of Adm. Nimitz.
Lists casualties in bombardment crews for v/hcm replace ments are needed. Recommends that combat crew replace ments be at the rate of seven complete crews per month
per heavy bomb, squadron. Recommendations for replace ments for medium bombardment and fighter squadrons
be forwarded as soon as sufficient data are avai
for the use of Pointe Noire is expected
prior to September 3. Pointe Noire is
refueling and servicing base, with
the principal air base on the African
From DeWitt:
2.
From Brereton:
3.
From Fitzgerald: Final agreement to be completed to be used as a Leopoldville as west coast.

From Bissell
Reports that seven medium bombers, escorted by two

fighters, successfully attacked warehouses, railroc.es,
and barracks at Myitkyina, August 31.
Requests one transport squadron of four C-AV airplanes
to haul aircraft engines, as the two transport planes
on hand are inadequate.
Operations report for September 2. Lists enemy air,
ground, and naval dispositions as disclosed by aeriol
reconnaissances of the Solomons, Bismarck Archipelago,
Trobriand Islands, and Aroe Islands areas.
Attacks were made by Allied airplanes on Buka, Lae, and
the Kokoda area.
From Kenney;
From MacArthurt
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SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Directed the Commanding Generals, AAF and SOS, to move Hq. snd Hq. Sq.,
Ninth Air Force, to Cairo, Egypt, for permanent change of station.
Informed Bradley that the ten transports being used by the Alaskan-
Siberian Ferry Route must remain on temporary loan, and requested that he reconcile his latest figures on the number of planes to be ferried monthly over the route with those submitted by Gen. Belyaev. Requested Eisenhower!LS reactions to a proposal to cancel shipment of two Air Transport Groups to the European Theater, and his substantiation of any requirements thot cennot be met by the groups now available to him.: Informed Eisenhower that tank landing craft will be armed with two Oerlikon 20 mm guns each, according to a plan devised by the Navy.
2.
SECTION III.
PLANS
THOS. T. HANDY,
Major General,
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1700 August 1, 1942

.RECEIVED AKD ACTION TAKEN

From Eisenhower: Recommends that 1st Division be reequipped with its

On July 28, at dusk, our 8-2/,-D's attacked shipping

Bombers successfully attacked bridges on the Mandalay-

From Beightler (to Ghormley): Points out reduced strength of Fiji

OTHER ACTION TAKEN

At the request of the Department of Agriculture, asked Andrews if

No approved action by JCS or CCS.

THOS. T. HANDY, /g^,

1700 August 2, 1942

MESSAGES RECEIVED AI\D ACTION TAKEN

From MacArthur: Operations report fur July 31 No essential change

Seven B-24's of the 98th Group, on their first mission,

OTHER ACTION TAKEN

Requested Andrews' recommendations on desirability o returning

No approved action by JCS or CCS.

1700, August 3, 1942.

'o: Secretary of War

MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEM

Operations report, Aug. 1. The situation at Kokoda

OTHER ACTION TAKEN.

Asked Andrews to state the station to which he would like 50 additional

No approved action by JCS or CCS.

1700 August 4 , 1942

IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED 1AESSENGER

G-2 (Return t o OPD)

MESS/iGES RECEIVED AMD ACTION TAKEN

From Stilwell: From MacArthur;

OTHLR ACTION TAKEN

Prepared a draft, for signature of C/S, of a memorandum to the

5. Replied to Eisenhower that the mobilization allowance to fill units

JCS accepted Joint Planners1 version (B), with minor changes, of

JCS referred to the Joint US Communications Board, for comment, the

IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED MESSENGER

MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

Bonesteel is to deal directly with the War Dept.

From Andrews; From Harmon:

OTHER ACTION TAKEN

Asked MacArthur for a report on data available for the administration

5. Notified DeWitt of the pending departure for .Alaska on August 10 of

No approved action by JCS or CCS.

1700 August 6, 1942

MESSAGES RECEIVED AKD ACTION TAKEN

DeGaulIe has agreed to arrange for reverse Lend-

From Kenney: From MacArthur From M a c A r t h u r

12 aircraft of the 98th Bombardment Group attacked

OTHER ACTION TAKEN

Replied to Eisenhower that National Headquarters, American Red Grots,

Asked Emmons for explanation of his intimation that work on the

Prepared letter to Secretary of the Treasury, for signature by the

Ho action reported by JCS or CCS.

THOJ ivfejor General, A s s i s t a n t Chief of S t a f f .

To: Secretary of War ,

hUi,['S/ES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

OTHFR ACTION TAKEN

The Secretary of War sent a letter to the Attorney General requesting

FQSLVICTORY y H BUY 91 UNITIill

Asked Andrews to make available three l:',-lon trucks, 2 station-wagons

CCS approved, with amendments, the agreements proposed in CCS 93/l>

MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

Action: From Brereton: