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Chief of Staff
Commanding General}^.
Services of Supply
3. From MacArthur: (a) Operations report, July 15. States that Japanese
are contemplating an expedition to Toreal (Kai Is.) by
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unity of command.
Iceland.
1 Inf. Regt. and 1 Cav. Regt. (MECZ), to North Ireland; U Engr. Regts.,
fortifications along the Channel coast, and along a line 60 to 100 miles
(b) 45th Div. is receiving amphibious training and will be ready for
(c) Thereafter the 36th, 29th, 38th, 77th Divs. will receive amphibious
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unity of command.
China for July, and directed the Combined Munitions Assignments Board
proposed amendments.
Agreement between the UK and the US regarding the Defense of Fiji and
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WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
Chief of Staff
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
4. From Eisenhower: Heavy tanks cannot be moved by rail in the UK. Must
use roads.
seniority.
yiCTORY of Censorship) with a list of Army units of which the addresses should
not be publicized.
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2. Approved construction by Army Air Force means and local equipment
4.. Replied to Beiffhtler that the 1st Port Co. is part of the 37th
after arrival of the QM Port Co. now under orders for Fiji. Directed
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Chief of Staff
Commanding Genera]
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one B-17.
of barrage balloons.
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3- Notified Naiden that the War Dept. does not contemplate send
ing to the Asiatic Theater any type of fighter plane other
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WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
Chief of Staff
Commanding General
Services of Supply
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2. Directed AAF and SOS to move the 99th Fighter Gp (colored) and
4.. Informed Andrews that the Mexican Govt. has granted permission for
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WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
Commanding General,
Services
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3. From Boyers (Auckland): Discharge of 2400 N.Z. troops from Fiji will
5. From Emmons:
Replies recommending alternative disposition of his
already familiar.
6. From Emmons:
Inquires if lack of provision of infantry garrisons
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1. Disapproved a proposal made through AAF that negotiations be opened
with Navy for scheduled trips of an airplane carrier between the U.S
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and the west coast of Africa.
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2. Directed DeW^tt to attach to Buckner's staff an officer familiar with
3. Informed Wimsatt that Maj. Reaves may act as CO Greenland Base Command
4-- Asked Andrews for his reasons for recommending acquisition of Cocos
are available for early August shipment except that: Tank Destroyer
Bns. will be armed with 75 mm guns; M-4. tanks will become available
for one Bn. on Aug. 2, 10, and 20 respectively M-3 tanks being
7. Informed Eisenhower that basic ammunition supply plan for his theater,
will break these down into branches for non-battle casualties; but he
Communications Board and its duties, (b) Requisition of U.S. vessels for
11* Notified Emmons and Beightler that an AA regiment with reduced personnel
is being sent to Fiji from the mainland about August 1, for use as
for shipment.
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12. Informed Emmons of the rescission of the President's directive for
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WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
Chief of Staff
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
A.
From Naiden: Detailed statement of airplanes available in 10th Air
Dinjan untenable.
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7. From C/ft: Concerning the additional units for the European
Signal units.
9. From Andrews; Replies that Cocos Islands are used for watering
to the Canal.
10. From Castner (to G-2); Reports attack by B-17fs on Kiska July 20,
bombers.
procedure is anticipated.
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3. Asked Eisenhower for information as to how he plans to organize
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1. From Eisenhower: For essential construction the following schedule for the
Sept. 1942
Oct. 1942
Nov. 1942
Dec. 1942
Jan. 1'943
Feb. 1943
From Eisenhower: Urges need for rapid conclusion of negotiations with Bri
__ tish Government for exclusive' court-martial jurisdiction
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4.. From Maxwell: Transmits detailed report by Fellers on operations in
and immediate.
6. From Brereton; American Air Forces bombed Suda Bay, Crete, during day
light, July 21, with complete surprise. Two merchant
9. From Wheeler; Replies that there are insufficient horses and mules
Palestine.
European Theater.
RAAF and USAAF forces. Assured him that the development of USAAF units in
bomber and fighter training units cannot be met due to lack of personnel.
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6. Replied to Enunons that existing plans visualize only the TEDA air strength
for the Hawaiian Department, but facilities should also be available for 2
7. Replied to Emmons that infantry garrisons for Penrhyn and Aitutaki were
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WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
Chief of Staff
Commanding General,
IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
From Butler: Bombed Kiska harbor area July 22, results unobserved.
From Reaves (Greenland): Replies that neither he nor the local Navy
there.
3. From Eisenhower: British cannot equip 209th AA Regt. and 103d and
of runways.
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6. From Naiden: Bombed Myitkyina airdrome, obtaining hits, July 22.
9. Fronr MacArthur: Operations report, July 22. 120 enemy attacked Mubo
action.
commander.
4.. Informed Bone steel that 1 unit of fire for all weapons in the hands
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8. Sent MacArthur a list of gold coins of various nations which are
for his area, but are under consideration for future assignment to
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1. Disapproved additional construction at A. P. Hill Reservation, Va.,
to house the remainder of the 26th Division which was moved from
eyes alone".
Germany to Italy. G-2 estimates that they will be available for offen
sive action by August 15.
U» Informed Eisenhower that movement orders for the 50th Fighter Sq. will
assign it temporarily to Iceland; the 27th Sq. will remain there until
5. Notified C/S. StilweU. Brereton* and Naiden that the A-29 bombers
to 1st Ferry Gp. At least one Army crew per airplane would be furnished
until CNAC replaced them, and CNAC would furnish lj crews per airplane
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WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL. STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
Chief of Staff
Commanding General,
IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED
Commanding General^
Services of Supply
Tongatabu.
6. From Patch (to SOS): Vessel enroute from Brisbane to Noumea with 520
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and could set up a bombing objectives group within his own jurisdiction.
his theater,
theaters.
5. Informed MacArthur that 30,000 jungle kits will be shipped in six weeks,
and 30,000 more four weeks later. Requested his comments on sample.
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Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
Chief of Staff
Commanding General
IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
of an airfield.
2. From Spaatz (to CGAAP): Seven squadron and flight commanders, and pilots
officer missing.
ally.
4.. From MacArthur: Operations Report for July 25. Two ships attacked by
5. From Emmons (to CGAAF): 11th Bomb. Group (Heavy) less 1 Sq. has left
6. From Harmon; Assumed command of Army forces in South Pacific Area July
move to Noumea.
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WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
Chief of Staff
Commanding G e n e r ^
Services of Supply
aircraft•
2. From Greely; Recommends that the Iranian Minister of War and one
notification of destination.
determine the agency which will operate with the British in this
matter•
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3. JCS accepted the proposed amendment of JB No. 34-6, "Maritime Commission
Representative on the Army and Navy Munitions Board", with the provision
air transports. \
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Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
Chief of Staff
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
1. From Castner: Navy reports that an advanced air field and seaplane
4« From Brereton; Our heavy bombers attacked the harbor and dock facili
ties at Tobruk during darkness, July 25. Among the
6. From Naident
Our airplanes bombed Myitkyina airdrome and Katha docks,
(no date).
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1. Informed Andrews that the British Joint Staff Mission intends to send
all of them the terms of ABC-3 as far as their local conditions permit.
This directive will contain the statement that CG, Carib. D. C. has
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Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
Chief of Staff
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
Koepang.
publicity.
3. From Harmon: Requests one C-4.7 transport squadron for inter island
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1. Asked Andrews for his views on the request of the Dutch Naval Commander
3. Informed MacArthur that JCS have directed the Joint Psychological Warfare
Committee to prepare a plan for operation against Japan. OPD holds that
MacArthur has set up, what facilities he has or would like, and his views
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WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
Chief of Staff
Commanding General,
Services of Supply,
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Cape Howe.
northwest.
From Butler (to CGAAF): Air operations report for July 29. Army heavy
From Castner (to G-2)(2 messages): Two Catalinas bombed Kiska camp area
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action,
2. Informed the CG, SOS, that "Rimnons is charged with the responsibility
for building flying fields at Penrhyn and Aitutaki Islands and with the
islands, due to leave the US about September 1st. The Joint Logistics
Plan for the support of U.S. bases in the South Pacific Area is amended
accordingly.
SECTION III.
MarshallVs suggestion.
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