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WWII 1st Marines Division
WWII 1st Marines Division
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The trailing phase in Australia began on 18 January, 1943. During the
first period of four weeks emphasis was placed on disciplinary drills, re-
3, continued along the same lines as prescribed
f , t he addition of small unit tactics. Particular
on p ysical conditioning of all personnel. During the
month of April landing exercises were conducted by the Fifth Marines and
Seventh Marines in Port Shillip Bay. In the reequipment of the Division the
M-l rifle was issued in place of the 1903 Springfields. Range qualification
by personnel armed with this weapon Was conducted during the months April,
May and June at the Williamstown Range. During the third period 10 April to
30.June, tactical training was progressive and culminated in large scale
Landing Team and Combat Team exercises, using live ammunition for all weapons.
Due to the restricted training camp was established during May in the vicinity
of Rowville, about 30 miles from the City. This was occupied by the First
Marines (less 1 Battalion). The Battalion remaining at Camp Murphy rotated
duty with those in the field.
On August 31, 1943, the Division was alerted for movement to staging areas
in New Guinea and the Ferguson Island Group. During the latter part of
September and the first part of October this movement was effected as follows:
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PART II - PLANNING
Planning for the Western New Britain campaign began in June l943i-
when certain Division Staff Off~icers were ordered to GHQ at BrisbanerGv
to collaborate in the formation of the initial plans. On 53 August "
Division Operations Orders were issued forming the Amoeba Force (Ann
A Division Operation
1 Order
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B the F
n Lazaretto(n Force (Annex
D iB Divisa
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Operation Order 14-43 and tnhe Bac~hander Force (Annex C Division Opet~.~
Order 15-43). These forces were all a part of the Alamo Force under ta i
Command of Lieutenant General Krueger, U, S. Army, Commanding Generali
sixth U. S. Army. The mission of the Amoeba Force was to occupy Weste ~
New Britain to include the general line Gasmata - Talasea and by combine .
airborne and overwater operations to establish airdromes therein for
subsequent operations against Rabaul, For the initial Sixth Army Plan
See Annex D G-3 Plan and Annex E.
(a) "To land one Combat Team (less one landing team) to the east and one
landing team to the west of the sirdrome with one airborne parachute regiment
landing to the south". This plan was subsequently revised due to the
reported growing strength of the Japanese in the Gloucester area.
(b) "To land one Combat Team to the east and one landing team to the
west of the airdrome with one Combat Team (less LT) in reserve. One
airborne parachute regiment landing in the kunai patches south of yellow
beach after the beachhead had been secured. Due to the difficulties
of transporting such a large body of paratroopers and dropping them in
the limited areas available, the Commanding General, First Marine Division,
recommended that this unit be replaced by Combat Team A, First Marine Divi-
sion. This recommendation was approved by the Commanding General, Sixth
U. S. Army on 15 December and the final plan was agreed upon.
(c) "To land one Combat Team in assault with one Combat Team (less 1
LT) in close support to the east and simultaneously to land one landing
team to the west of the airdrome. The remaining Combat Team of the
Division to be in reserve". For details of this plan see FO #5 Alamo
Force and Operation Order 2-43, First Marine Division, Annexes F and G.
The execution of this plan is given in detail in Phase II of this Special
Action Report.
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ANNEX 'A.
3.tMaxine Division Operation Order 16-43:
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160/cmbo First _arine Division,
Fleet Marine. Force,
C/0 Fleet Post .Office,: San Fra~ncisco, -Cplif.
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OP ERAT IO\ ORLDER
IJ M ER? 16-43
1. The AMOEBA F(MCE 18 hereby constituted consis tin ;
of the; following units of t his divipioni.
TASK ORGANIZATION:;
(c) WWhaling; G~rou Colonel Wrn, J. 'heeling, USM.O
1st~ar
3d Bn 11th. Ms
Co B let Tr' nn (less Is L Plat)
1s t PI t. Co D (:Set) 1st: T7k Bn
Co A '1st. MT . BP
Ery~ Cst L Wipns En
2nd PlRt Etry A 1st Sa1 Wpns Bn
Co D 1.s t ,e c B.i-
Co B 1st Arah Txsc Bn
Co B 1st 13n 1?7: 4sr
Co: E '2nd En 17th Msar.
Det 5&S 00 let 8cr En.
2nd Plat Ord Co 1st Ser Bn
2nd let 1st '1P Co
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Colonel Rober~t ii.PEPPER, USMC-: is designated
aornrn nder' AMOEBA FORCE.
BY CO 4MANi D OF M~AJQR GEN.ERAL RUPERTUS:
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ANNEX B.
.1st Marine Division Operation Order 14-43
First Marine Division,
Fleet Narine Force,
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NUMBER :14-43.
2. ol ng Arm:/
The CG 6th Army will assign the foilowi
troops to the LAZAR-ETTO FORCE:
Etry B 104th CA En (,AW,) (40mm)
H,& Hr Bq
try 209th CA Bn (AA)
Btry B 743d CA En (Gun) (.9Omm)
Btry A 104th CA En (AW) (40mm)
Btry A 236th AAA SL En
1 Btry FA - 1,55mm guns
Det ESE
Port Detachment
3. A Navy Shore Establishment will be assigned by Comhib
For '7th Fleet.
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ANNEX D
AILAMO FO?.0E
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G-3 PLAN
1. MISSION.
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a. General:
Specific Missions:
c. D-day for the operation will be the date of the initial landing of the
Gasmata Force.
2. AVAILABLE FORCES:
a. Gasmata Force:
1 RCT (less 1 Inf Bn)
1 Btry FA, 155mm Guns
1 Rq, AA Bn (AW)
1 Btry AA, Gun
2 Btrys AA (AW)
1 P1, AA (SL)
Det ESB
Navy Shore Establishment
Port Detachment
b. Gloucester Force:
Advanced Echelon, Division Hq
503d Parachute Regiment
1 RCT (with 105mm howitzers)
1 Hq AA Bn (AW)
3 Btrys AA (AW)
1 EngrAv Bn
1.Additional battalion of field artillery if landings are planned for
widely separ'ated beaches.
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ct Reserves and adctitl na± garrison elements are as proposed in Marfa Plan.
b. 1st Marine Divisio~n fless Gasmata Force and less Gloucester Force)
Coodenough I sland.®
j. Discu asion:
(i) This plan contemplates the use of the Marine Division in assault and
the 3'2di Division in reserve. From the. standpoint, of both combat efficiency.
and, morale, the Marine .Division is probably the better of the two; however,
both : iv .lions contain many officers and men with combat experiences, The
Mar .ne Divisi~on was 'returned to the mainland from Guadalcanal several months
prior to the return of the 32d. Division from New Guinea; and rer urent
malaria cases have been relieved by replacements from the States. In con-
trast, the progress of training of the 32d Division is still being hindered'
by approximately 1700 cases of recurrent malaria; otherwise, its training
efficiency is- steadily on the increase, ad by early September it will have
comoleted amphibious training. The earl d relief of the Gloucester Force
by elements of the 32d Division is contemplated in order that the Marine
Divis .orn may nave sufficient ti.me to prepare for the final assault orn Rabaul.
The rdl<of the Gasmata Force by units other tnan 32d Divi sion Is drider
coiderratiori.
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(3) The establishment of a -pool of labor at each base for emergency use.
8. ESTIMATE OF TRANSPORT:
(35) 40 LOM's:
Lv Oro Bay D-3
Ar Morobe D-2
Lv Morobe D-2
Ar Fins chaff eh D-l
Lv Finschaffen D-l
Ar Cape glouce s ter D-Day
(4) 4 LST's: (5) 21 Groups T. C.
Lv Oro Bay D-l Lv Dobodura D-Day 0530
Ar Lae D-Day Ar Cape Gioucester D-Day 0r,/Q
Lv .Lae D-Day
Ar Cape Gloucester D/I.
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3 EGRET
ported by Naval gun fire, bombers and fighter planes, and making
maximum use of smoke; push forward rapidly and seize the narrow
sector of the Gasmata Peninsula.
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Plan One has the advantage of .:nding away from hog;
position and siez , the probable site for the airfield but s the
advantage of an immediate follow-yap of bombing and Naval aend
permits the enemy, should he so desire, to scatter i to h >. in
small groups, thus becoming the source of nuK1 ance raid , &'riy reeks.
Plan Two has the disadvantage of attempting a I.andt:g against
hostile opposition. But this opposition should be consiersby nullified
by the tremendous effect of prior bombing and shelling. Blocking off
Gasmata Peninsula would prevent any chance of escape into the jungle and
place the enemy in an unfa m71apble position with his back to the sea.
The losses to be expected from Plan ,Two should be little, if any, greater
than the shore-to-shore and moppiig up operations necessitated by Plan
One. If initially successful, the time saved would materially rcAuce
the air and Naval operatlons necessary and insure the launching of the
Gloucester operation on schedule.
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gun fire should be initiated as soon as the parachute troops are ready
for the assault.
Discussion:
Plans One and Two take advantage of the convex shoreline of
Cape 'Gloucester, which permits of a convergent attack from the east
and west, and utilizes open terrain south of the' airdrome for para-
chute landings. Both Plans are designed to place the enemy with his
back to the sea, thereby eliminating all chances of escape and: rein-
fore ement.
Plan One has the distinct advantage of a sudden powerful
thrust, striking the enemy with the full force. of. one concerted ;action
before he has sufficient time to recover from the shock of bombing and
shelling, On the other hand, it offers the grave. risk of losing the
entire Parachute Regiment if landing operations are "not initially suc-
cessful. It is the more daring. of the three plans presented but offers
the best chance of an immediate success.
Plan Two lacks the advantage of early, concerted action; but it
eliminated the risk involved in landing the Parachute Regiment prior to
the successful establishment of a beachhead. The time required for
organizing a coordinated attack, after a land)ng under cover of dark-
ness, might possibly bridge the delay caused by withholding the Para
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chute Regiment and thus avoid any relaxation of pressure against the
enemy.
The adoption cof Plan Three may be fotced by the necessity of
using the route north of Rooke Island. It has the advantage of cen-
tralized control and of providing a protected landing area for the
Paratroopers. But it permits the enemy to concentrate his forces again
an attack from one direction, and exposes the rear of our forces to a~
possible run of, a "Tokio Express".
With present information, neither the detailed plan of opera-
tion nor the landing beaches can be' definitely determined. However,
all three of the plans appear feasible and do not differ radically in
any respect. Any Plan adopted will require a strong Naval escort in
the Bismarck Sea for protection against a possible "Tokio Express"
from Rabaul.
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The plan proposed herein does not adhere to the 0 Marfa Plan
proposed by GHQ. in the following respects:
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ANNEX E
TASK - ALAM~O FORCE
(GHQ DIRECTIVE)
GHQ DIRECTIVE
TASK
(a) The task assigned to ALAMO force is:
1 Division in Assault.
1 Dvivision in :Reserve.
503 Parachute Infantry.
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3. Estimate of forces:
(2) Reserve:
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c. Island Force
Garrison elements
WOODLARK 6000
KIRIWJTNA 9000
'GOODENOUGH 5000
20000
4. Logistic arrangements:
(b) Eventual
Ammunition - 5 units fire except AA
10 units fire AA
30 days at 20 lbs per man
per. day
Equipmernt Scale:
(3)
(a) Assault Force Motor Transport except-
ing )ngrs, not to exceed 25% TBA appropriate increments for-
warded with garrison echelon.
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ANNEX F
Field Order No. 5
ALAM~O FORCE
S E C RE T
:Auth: CG ESCALATR
:Init:
:Date: 30 Nov 43
HEADQUARTERS ESCALATOR
A.P.0. 712
1800 30 November 1943
FO 5
(gupercedes FO 4 Hq Escalator 18 Oct 1943)
2. a. Eslator:
(1) Will by overwater operations seize and defend a suitable
location for the establishment of light naval facilities
in the DIRECTOR area, and will occupy and consolidate
such other areas to the westward thereof as may be
essential.
b. Task Forces:
(a) Commander:
S-E-C-R-E-T
FO 5 Coflttd.
rigadier General Julian W. Cunningham, USA.
feotive date of organization:
25 November 19.43.
(c)Units and staging:
ASSAULT UNITS.- DIRECTOR TASK FORCE
Unit Staging Area
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S-E-C-R-E-'T
FO 5 Cont'd.
ASSAULT UNITS - BACKHANDER TASK FORCE
H
De st Penumbra
Combat Team "C" 1st Marine Div
reinforced by 1 bn 105mm how Penumbra
Combat Team "B". Amoeba
12th Defense Bn USMO
Det Hq & Serv Btry Penumbra
Special Weapons Gp Penumbra
90mrm Gp Penumbra
1913th. Engr Avn Bn Penumbra
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FO 5 Cont'd.
15 December 1943.
FO 5 Cont'd.
(1) Will maintain close liaison with the Director and '0
Backhander Task Forces.
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4. Adm O 4.
5. Command Posts:
a. Escalator: AMOEBA.
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d.. Esalatfor Reserve: AMOEBA.
WALTER KRUEGER,
Lieutenant General, U. S. Army,
Comiandting.
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Li.st of~ Code Name s
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ANNEXE So
1. Intelligence.
2, Artillery.
3. Antiaircraf~t Artillery.
4. Engineer.
5. Communications,
DI STRIBUT IO.: (
CinC SWPA(3
CG USAFFE (1)
Comdr ANF (1)
CT F 7
Comdr AAF (1)
CG Advon 5 (1)
Comdr Director Task Force (2)
Comd~r Backh~ander Task Force (2)
Comdr Escalator Reserve (2)
CG USASOS (2)
CG Inter Sec USASOS (1)
CG Sixth Army (11)
C/S Escalator (1)
G-l Escalator (1)
G-2 Escalator (1)
G-3 Escalator (25)
G-~4 Escalator (3)
QM Escalator (1)
Ord Escalator (1)
Surg Escalator (1)
Sig Escalator()
Engr Escalator (1)
Cml Escalator (1)
FA Escalator (1)
AA Escalator (1)
AG Escalator()
Naval Liaison Offticer. (1)
Air Liaison Officer (1)
CO 503d Prch If Regt (1)
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HEADQ.UARTERS ESCALATOR
A. P. 0. 712
1800 15 December 1943,
AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO FO 5
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WALTER KRUEGER,
Lieutenant General, U.S. Army,
Commanding.
DISTRBUTION :
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S-E-C-R-E-T
:Auth: CG ESCALATOR :
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A. P. 0. 712
1800 30 November IlV43
ANNEX 1 to FO 5, INTELLIGENCE
(Supercedes ANNEX 1 to FO 4, INTELLIGENCE, Hq Escalator 18 Oct
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2. ESSENTIALELENENTS OF INFORMATION:
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S-E-C-R-E-T
S MAPS AN D PHOTOGRAPHS:
Mp;.
(i1 Small Scale -1,1,000,000.
b. Photographs:
6. COUNTERINTELLIGENCE:
See Intelligence SOP.
7. PROPAGANDA:
EDWIN D. PATRICK,
Brigadier General, G.S.C.,
Chief of Staff.
OFFICIAL:
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ESCALATOR
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IAn A. P. 0. 71230 November 193
1943.
ANNEX 2 to FO 5, ARTILLERY.
(Supercedes ANNEX 2 to FO 4p ARTILLERY, Hq Escalator 18 Oct 1943)
'IJRTILLERY:
1, Field Artiller Int 1i ence Summary - Annex 2 a.
2. Special. Instructions:
3, Ammunition:
a. Aounts.
b.. Proportions:
10% Shell, Smoke, W.P. , w/Fuze P.D., M57.
30% Shell, H.E., Nl w/Fuze P.D. , M54.
60%, Shell, H.E., Ml w/F :zeP.D., M48 or M48Al.
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ANNEX 2 TO FO 5, Cont' d.
SEACOAST ART1LLEF~:
L.Spec l) Instzuctions:
The Seacoast Artillery Commander r
2. Ammunition:
a. Amounts:
(1) 3 u/f will accompany assault elements.
(2) Escalator will build up to and maintain level of
6 u/f.
b. Proportions:
75% Shell, Hi.E. , M4K III Al unfuzed, w/Fuze P.D., 1451.,
w/Booster M421.
25% Shell, A.P., 14112., w/Fuze BD M460.
125% Primers, percussion, 21-grain, M4K II Al.
Charges, propelling:
110% - if in sealed fiber containers.
100% - if in sealed metal containers.
BY Command of Lieutenant G-eneral KRUEGER:
EDWIN D. PATRICK,
Brigadier General., G. S.C,.,
Chief of Staff .
OFFICIAL:
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ANNEX G
1st Marine Division Operation Order 2-43
00519 Headquarters Backh~ander Force
1990-5-80 A.P.O. 320
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November 14, 1943. 1000
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No. 2-43
MAPS:. Special Map ISLAND of' ARABIC, 1:20,000, BACKHANDER
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Time of landing: D-day H-hour. For transport area,
line of departure, beaches, direction of attack,
phase lines, objectives. Annex D (Opn Overlay).
(f) es G
fliWL s Gp (less 1 LT) be prepared to reinforce assault
elements in their Atk on BACKHANDER.
(2) One (1) LT -be prepared to seize and occupy BARNYARD
and: SANATOGEN by overwater Opns or to participate
in assault on BACKHANDER: on order.
(g) arrisonG: .- Be prepared to move from staging area
on order n accordance with priority as listed in
f "TASK OBGN" - Sub-paragraph (g).
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A- Intelligence
:-B Naval Gunfire Support Plan
C - Air Support Plan
D,- Operation Overlay
E - Signal Communication
F - AA and Seacoast Defense
*G - Engineer
H - Artillery
I - Landing Schedule
*K - List of Code Names
T Naval Gunfire (ALTERNATE PLAN)
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DISTRIBTIOQN: Special
O-F-F-I-C-IA-L:
E. A. POLLOCK,
Colonel, USMC,
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Headquarters Backhander Force
A.P.O. 320
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No. 2-43
Operation. Order No.. 2-43, Backhander Force, is amended to read as
follows: Delete paragraph 3 (f) (1) and (2) and substitute the fol-
lowing:
(1) Res Gp (less 1 LTO will be prepared to reinforce the assault
elements in their' attack on BACKHANDER, if and when ordered.
by the Commanding General, Escalator.
DISTRIBUTION: Special
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ANNEX "Al" TO OPERATION ORDER NO. 1- 43, BACKHANDER FORCE
INTELLIGENCE
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Medium bombers, light bombers and fighters
operate from these airfields. Seaplanes
operate from SOMNANBULIST and night sneak
attacks in addition to daylight attacks by
" aircraft are possible.
~. PE ~Dawn,
dusk and night attacks are possible"
from the Japanese air bases in this area.
Our forward bases at AMOEBA, MAN TLESHELF,
BYPRODUCT and PEMMICAN may be subject to
such attacks but in a lesser degree of
intensity.
Naval action against these bases and stag-
ing .xeas is possible but improbable.
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(3) Maneuver?
The BACKHANDER area is well adapted to move-
ment of troops and motorized equipment. The
well developed coastal road both east-and west
of the airfield is indicative of the intended
use of motor transport, To date no mechanized
organizations have been identified in this
area. There are tanks at SOMNAMBUiLIST which
could be used against us in about three to
four days. There are indications of some
motorized dual purpose AA which are a potent-
ial threat, Ground troops could be moved from
the airfield area in a matter of a few hours
to deny specific areas to us. Much activity
in the HAMfLST0N area and the existence of a
coastaal road in this area also indicates that
the Japa.nese might be capable of quickly bring-
ing a sizeable force against us from that area.
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(4) By air?
(5) By submarine?
(2) By land?
The only land routes by which the Japanese
can withdraw are the coastal tracks East and
+ wV, P<jest- of the airfield or overland to TORTILLA,
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provides them with OPs which overlook the
TRAJECTORY area and the sea to the North of
_ the airfield. These OPs also provide good ground
U The secondary forest in the area lends itself
to Japanese defense tactics in that it provides
them with areas in which they may construct
well concealed positions, dug in
defensive.
and
mutually
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b. Reconnaissance Missions.
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DIVISION INTELLIGENCE
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(1) ARABIC.
a. The large: naval and -air base at SOMNA1 ULI9T
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is estimated to contain 55,000 Japanese with reinforcement proceeding.
This does not include 3,800 Army air personnel and 6,200 Navy air
personnel. There are five (5) airfields in the vicinity and a sea-
plane anchorage in SOMNMBUTLIST. The largest aircraft known to have
operated from these fields are medium. bombers.
(2) CENTRA.
a. The coastal area between DIMNISH and EUIL-
IBRIt E'. estimated to contain 12,000 Japanese most of these are engaged
with Allied forces in that area.
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170 equipped men, 6 artillery pieces or 22' tons ammunition; the medium
size barge (50 feet long) can carry about 50 to 80 equipped men or
3 artillery pieces or 20 tons .ammunition; ; the small barge (30- 35
feet long) can, carry 35 to 45 equipped men or 3.6 tons ammunition.
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At the mouth -of CORNFIELD large barges could,
be landed at high tide. Entrance to the. river mouth- can only be made
during the day or excellent light conditions. DIRECTOR natives are
best guides for this job. Barges c-an go up CORNFIELD to DISCUS. It
is quectionabie whether they can unload before. reaching DISCUS. Est-
imated time for foot troops-to go from DISCUS to HAMILTON; at leas-t_..
two days.
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Ordnance 8 . 3 47 40
* 141st Regiment 100 2150 2000 100 72 16 2
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* 31st Field Rd Tai 5 195 100 10
u/i Fod Ar'ty Bn 24 581 450 20 12 ; ;
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Tlol12nd. Rgt 10 180 170 12
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EAl
TORTILLA
let En 141st (Estimated under EACKHANER)
5 57 40
1~ Co of' 141 10 180 178 12 9.
wS* 1 MG unit 1 10 1
Bn Gutn Pltn. 1 49 20 2
OTA.L 1?7 296 238 12 9 v
BACKHANDER E1i gml Gnd Lt 'ivy 37mm 7Qmm 75mm 75mm 13-20mm Coast 81mm St
.- .o...._. .
Arms -- Di sob MC MG~ AT BflHOW RgtGunfl-AA
.. -- .,.z
.. A Guns
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DefGunlMortar
GOODRICH
Ele 65th Div 5 100
Air Def Unit 10 320 50 10 12
tx/i reinforcements 15 650
TRACY
Hdtrs.
10 40
TOTAL 10 40
TOTAL 67,400
In CENTRAL the following strengths are estimated for the below
named locations:
EQtILIBRIUM 16,000
8th Shipping Engineer Regiment
37th
3rd I Un
96th nt u
36th u II
41st Inpt. Ali Btry.
6th Airdrome Const. Unit
81st Land Duty Unit
27th Field Ordnance Depot
3rd Field Transport Unit
27th Field Supply Depot
Elements of the 5th Division
-78th Regt., 80th Division
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PIPSQUJEAK 3,0
31,600
54th Division
Elements. off the 41st Division
Elements off the -5th Division
Detachments off the SASEBU 5th
49th Anchorage Tai
39th Indpt . MT CO.
4th Searchlight Co.
40thi Indpt. AA Btry.
DIMINISH 6,0.00
Elements off the 79th Regiment
Elements off the ' 8th Regiment
Elements off the. 26th Field Art y. Regt.
Hdqts. 20th Division
Elements 41st Division
Elements off 20th Engr. Regt.
Battalion off SNLP
O FF I CIA L
E. J. BUCKLEY,
Lt.Col., IJSMC,
D-2.
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SECR.ET
of
OPERATION ORDER Number... 1 - 43.
(0054i tl BT
(00541) BACKHANDER TASK ORCE,
164/292 w ' MOB
18 November, 1943.
From: The Commanding General.
To The Commanding General, Alamo Force.
Subject: Aerial reconnaissance, request for.
1. It is requested that this headquarters be furn-
ished with the following photographic reconnaissance:
(a) From 20 November, 1943 to D-4 days, weekly
photographic reconnaissance of:
BACKHANDER # 15
GREYHOUND # 16
COCKNEY # 14
TORTILLA # 13
APPEASE # 20
BARNYARD
SANATOGEN
NORTH POLE
BLONDIE # 17 A
TRACY - MOTOROLA # 17 B
Numbers refer to Sixth Army Mission Number.
(b) Daily photographic reconnaissance from D-4
days, of:
BACKHANDER # 15
GREYHOUND # 16
COCKNEY*- BRISSIERE
W. H. RUPERTUS.
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S EC.R'ET
APPENDIX "3"0
ANE
A PRTO RE Number 1 -43.
PASSWOR.DS
From D-day through D-plus 14th
1. D-day
D plus 1
day
D plus 2
day AILU
G CK
AYA
S TARN
I KE
D plus 3
day YELLOW
D plus 4
day HONOLULU
D plus 5
day LILLIAN
D plus 6 day PHILIPPINES
D plus 7 day LUNG~A LAGOON
D plus 8 day SULTRY
D plus 9 day SLOWLY
D plus 10 day PARALLEL
D plus 11 day CELLULO ID
D plus 12 day LOLLYPOP
D plus 13 day CLOTH{ESLINE
D plus 14 day DILL PICKLE
2. The word DILL PICKLE will be a universal
password to be used in case of emergency, such as over-
due patrols, cut off parties, etc.
O F F ICIAL
E. J. BUJCKLEY,
Lt.Col. USM~C,
D-2.
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S.E C R E T SE CRETAPPENDIX N50
ANNEX -O PRTION ORDER NO. 1-43
I400NPHABE TABLES
AUSTRALIAN DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIM:~
r
F k
5 fN , 7
i
A . rY:
If
r yY i T Y 1 ry ' x 7 -
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s,-, 4 +
tico.?"' se
Moo
c) onio Fe bruarylonie
1344 L5 2 42 1±24
2143': 0113 1.6 0110 .1.211
1521 020'. 1.7 1300
18 015 7 ±352
1.9 0248 1448
0427 20 0343 1547
7 1847 0516 21 0442 1647
8 1934 0606 22 0543 1747
9 2018 0653 23 0645 1846
102101 0740 24 0747 1942:
:..2143 0825 25 0847 203.5
3. 2223 0910 26 0943 2127
.32303 0955 27 1040 2217
4 2344 1039 28 1135 2306
29 1228 2456
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ANNEX "'T" TO OPERATION OR~DER NO. >43, R C~Ha DBR FO CE
N AV\AL GUNF'IRE
A
1990- 5A. P.O., 320
2
Close
Supporting
35 H-8 to H/'2 200 (511)
Oppor- H1/2 Mmn to
tunity H/I. hour
38 H1-20 to H-i5 75 (5u)
SMITH Supporting
Close 36 H-10 to H-4 2 00
Supporting 5 ((
5") 11
Close 37 H-i to H1/2
Support .ng
General
Support tunity H/i hour
O FF.I C I AL:
E. A. POLLOCK,
Colonel, USMC,
D-3.
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ANNEX "B"ITO O?7ATT ON ORDER NO. 1-43, BACKHANDER FORCE
NAVAL GUJNFIRE
00501 Headquarters Backhander Force
19 90- 5- 80 A.P.O. 320
160/332
November 14, 1943. 1000
Close .2 H-28 to
Supporting H-18
Close H-i to
Supporting H/2
B (2) Deep; 34 H-i hour 750(611)
PHOENIX Supporting 20 Mmn to, 400 (51):
H-28 Mmn
Close H-28 to
Supporting H-18
B (3) Close H-28 to
1 DD Supporting A- 18
5b1"; .
-1 -
B (4) General Oppor- H-i h our 50 u AA
1 DD Support tunity 20 M~in to Common
(YELLOW H-16 Mifl 14k. 18
BEACHES (ca. 350)
to air-
drome
General Oppor- H-hour to
Support tunity withdrawa2
Support (YELLOW of cruise ys )[ Q'
BEACHES &R A
to air-
drone-
C (5) Deep H- 5O to 100 (5") While inside
1 DD Supporting H-4b reefs, FS-
"C' be alert
Close H-25 to ±75 (5") to engage
Supporting H-18 targets bf
opportunity
Cl.o se H-). to 75 (51") in BORGDEN
Supporting BAY. Leave
Fire Support
C (6) Deep H-5O to .75 (5t)Area No. 1
1 DD Supporting H-47 at H./15
Close H-25 to 225 (5"1)
Supporting H-18
D (7) Direct Oppor- H-hour t o ~350 (5") FSTJ No. 7 &
1 DD Support tunity H,14 hours No. 8 set
of SFCP watch at
No. 2. H-hour on
primary f're-
D (8) Direct Oppor- H-hour to ~350 (5") quency of
1 DD Support tunity, H 4 hours SF0? No. 1
of' SFCP
No. 1
Hq . Ship H1-18 1 (Star Signal for
(CONYNG.HA) Shell1 "Cease Fir-
ing" to all
ships
Rocket Ships
1 LCI Close BEACH H-2 24 Rocket ships
Supporting YELLOW (rockets) be. prepared
to engage
1 LCI Close. BEACH H-2 24 targets of
~~ tng YELLOW 2 (rockets) opportunity
until first
a 4 ;z , 3 wave hits
beach
E (9) Counter H-25 to 125 (5")
REID Battery H-20
OFF:t C IA L:
E. A. POLJLOCK,
Colonel, USM'C,
D-3.
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ANNEX "C" TO OPERATION ORDER NO. 2-43, BACKHANDER FORCE
1. Fi Cover.- !'X
a1) -J day*
(1) Sufficient cover will be maintained to insure
the safety of the convoy.
(b) D-day.
(1) One (1) Fi Sq Area cover from 0630 until 0700.
(2) Three (3) Fi Sq Area cover from 0700 until 1400.
(3) One (1) Fi Sq Convoy cover from 1400 until 1830.
(c) D/days.
2. AtkAvn-
(a) D-day.
-1-
(b) D/days.
(b) Ddaays. :.
4. Air Alert.-
(a) D-day.
(1) One (1) Sq of Atk Avn will be on air alert from H
Hour until H plus one (1) hour and thirty (30)
minutes. Three (3) Sq of Atk Avn will be used
with one (1) Sq over target for thirty (30)
minutes. If no targets are called for by the
Backhander Force alternate targets will be attack-
ed as follows: 1st Sq - TARGET RIDGE, 2nd Sq -
TARGET RIDr~E, 3rd Sq - HILL 660.
(b) Ddays.
(1) Air Alert will not be provided after H plus one (1)
hour and thirty (30) minutes unless directed 'y
Com Gen FATF.
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r o r fa p;:
wi
::
5. Grund Aert and. Repeat M~ s s.-
(a.) D-day. (4
(1) Two (2) Sq of M Bomb will be on
H minus forty-five (45) minutes urtiI A~pif '
(b) D/ddays.
0 F F I C I A L:
E. A. POLLOCK,
Colonel, 'USM,
D-3.
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ANNEX "E" TO OPN 0 NO. '2-43
SIG COM
(d) 226 Rad & M/0 Team 832d Sig Serv Co on ordir establish
following Rad circuit:
ESCALATOR (SX9) - BACKHANDER (4UD): 7305 4c s 0800L to 1900L;
4425 kcs 1900L to 0800L; 2783 kcs standby.
(e) Force Res operate in Force Comd Rad Net unless in contact by
Te.
Arty ground eta (Call word OREGON) - Spot plane (Call word
ATLANTA) 4455 kcs primary, 4335 kcs let glternate, 4415 kcs
2d alternate 4615 3d alternate. Use 2d alternate frequency
(4415 kcs) initially. Use no authenticators:
(j) 0-in-'C Adv Ech Record. Section be prepared to handle all Safe-
hand Airplane Courier mail upon establishment. of that service.
0-F-F--I-.C-.I-A'-L:
E. A.- POLLOOK,
Colonel, USMO,
"-3.
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ANNEX F" TO OPERATION ORDER NO. 2-43, BACKHANDER FORCE
AA ARTILLERY AND COAST DEFENSE
005X91 Headquarters Backh i-nder' Force
1990-5-88 A. P. 0. 320
160/283I.
16/23 November 14, 1943. 1.000
TASK ORGANIZATION
r-~%~
nr.0V - 1
landing areas to beaches =w ithin the Adrm
perimeter. See Appendix 5(AA Art and Coast
Defense Overlay.
( 1)
4th Plat Btry A 1st Sp Wpns En.-
(6) Automatic
weapons will not fire at unseen targets.
(9) Exceot when~ endangering friendly aircraft, automatic
weapons and small arms shall be directed against any
identified enemy aircraft within range, Any aircraft
committing an act hostile. to our forces shall be
considered enemy.
(10) The Seacoast Art 0 of the 12th Def Bn shall coort'inate
fire of all weapons used against seaborne t..gets.
(11) The 00 12th. Def Bps will control and coordinate the
fire of organic AA weapons of all units when employed
in an AA r'ole, and will use these weapons as a defi-
nite part of he fighter AA team under tne general
direction of the F~ Sub-Sector Comdr.
See Adm 0 No. 2-4-3-
5. AA Corn.
(a) See Appenixi 2 k..AA ?'iq Raat Net)
(b5) AA C?
(1) F ir~
w P_.hac-1 S. #
~Wl,
(2) 3ecop a Phase Vcin 1.
-r _ ',ACTl hO wt
in ~b
0?o viiity ~ (70.5 - 95.1;.
(3) Thi<. "La~e Vicinity. of ( I 95,1)
C0
CIY AD OF : A Jo ~ ? L RTJKER.I 3
S-F-F-I-C I,A LS
1E. A. POLLOCK,
Colonel., USMC,
D-3.
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APPENDIX 1 TO ANNEX 'IF" TO OPERATION ORDER NO. 1-43, BACKHANDER FORCE
CONDITION OF REACINES3S
90mm Guns:
Two (2) guns manned and three (3) men on the director
(two (2) of whom will be on the alert), three (3) men on
hei htfinder and one (1) power plant operator, will be
in the vicinity of each instrument.
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Sc 261'3:
Slt Btry:
Two (2) men at each control station, one (1) man at each
Sit, remainder of men resting in vicinity of battle
stations ae directed by Unit Comdr.
40mm Guns:
20mm:
Two (2) men alert for each two (2) guns (of guns sited
in pairs) on the gun having a Tp, and at least one (1)
man sleeping in each gun position. Remainder of gun
crews in vicinity of guns.
(3) Bn CP:
(1) St epn G:
40mm, 20mm:
E. A. POLLOCK ,
Colonel, USMO,
D-30.
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AA HQ BAD NET
00591
1990-5-80 Headquarters Backhand3er Force
160/283 A. P. 0. 320
November 14, 1943. 1000
RA 'For'ce
1-
1 Radio at SCR 270 in Fighter Sub-sector Telling Net.
1 Radio (TBW) available ifor external communication.
0-F F-I-C-I-A-L:
E. A. POLLOCK,
Colonel, UFJMC,
D-3."
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ANNi~EX "~" TO0 OPN 0 NO. 1-43 BACKHADER FORCE
ENGINEER
TAK ORGAIZATIN
(a) 17th Mar Gp Col H. E. Rosecrans, USMO.
H&S Co
1st Bn (less Cos A, B, & C)
3d Bn
Comd Gp
864th Engr Avn Bn
1913th Engr Avn Bn
Surv Plat, 69th Engr Topo Co
}) Su-P GP ist Lt. D. Torgenson, USA.
- 1- 4 y Cf
(a) Repair existing strips to accommodate troop.-
carrying planes, in accordance with specifi-
cations to be furnished.
(b) Construct a strip for one (1) Fi Gp.
(c) Such other construction as directed.
(c) Sup Gp.- upon landing, maintain and issue Engr Sup as
directed by Task Force Engr Sup Officer.
(x) (1) Land an Adv Eck of the Base Engr Gp with the 17th
Marines Gp -on D plus 1, prepared to conduct
extensive Ron for detailed information of Adrm.
(2) Tr labor will be furnished for contruction when
consistent with the tactical situation.
(3) Native labor will be controlled by the Task Force
Comdr, to be used on construction to the maximum,
under the supervision of ANGAU.
(4) Use of Engr Trs for construction of defensive works,
including Cam, will be limited to highly specialized
construction and supervision.
O-F-F-I-C-I-A-L:
E. A. POLLOCK ,
Colonel, USMC,
D-3{
ANNEX "H" TO OPERATION ORDER NO. 2-43, BACKHANDER FORCE
FORCE ARTILLERY
(d) H Btry 3rd Bn 11th Mar will land on BEACH GREEN in direct
support of Stoneface Gp.
(l Normal Z - as ordered by CO of Stoneface Op.
(2 Contingent Z - as ordered'-'by. CO of Stoneface Op.
(3) Position Area - as ordered by CO of Stoneface Gp.
(x) (1) Minimum Range lines 200 yards in front of own lines.
(2) Distant Range lines: Maximum effective range of Bns.
(..)Gp Base Point, Check Points - See Appendix 1 (Overlay
of Fires).
(4) Registration will be conducted as soon as tposit %.
completion of re-Report k onad kX roccupied
point registration on to Op 00.
- .. 1I -~~~,n - ~~ x
(5) Bns maintain level of one. (J.) u/f. at, Btry positLion -
remainder in Bn Dps.
(6) Ln: 1st Bn 11th Mar with CT "Os.A
4th Bn 11th Mar with CT "BOO
4th Bn 11th: Mar with let Bn 11th .Mar.
(7) 4th Bn 11th Mar will provide Met data every four (4)
hours for Art .
hri w'
t units of Greyhound Gp will -revert to control of
t tip under command LtCol R. B.; Luckey ;upon landing.
vontrol of Stoneface Op Art -remains with Stoneface
Gp CO.
4. See Adm 0 'No. 2-43.
5. (a) Big Corn See Annex E to Force Opn 0 :No. 2.-43.
(b) Bns lay direct lines to. Art Gp .CO.
Command Net - Gtp Rad to Bns.
( p,OP at Div OP.
Bn OPts to be reported.,
APPENDIX:
1 "- Overlay of Fires.
E. A. POLLOCK,
Colonel, USMO,
D-3
AN1NEX "K" TO OPERATION ORDER NO. 1-43, BACKHANDER FORCE
LIST OF CODE NAMES
00591 Headquarters Backhander Force
1990-5-80 A. P.O0. 320
160/283
November 14, 1943. 1000
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E. A. P.OLLOCK ,
Colonel, USMO,
D-3.
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ANNEX "I" 'OPERATION ORDER NO. 2-43, KADROR.
CEHANDER FORCE
LANDING SCHEDULE
00591 Headquarters Baohkander Force
1990-5-60 A.P.0. 320
160/283
November 14, 1943. 1000
<; D"DAY
_ . BEACH YELLOW -2
wk d ,
00591 Headquarters, Backhander Force,
1990-25 APO 320
144/246. 14 November 1943. 1000
1. SUPPLY. . r.
a. Labor. ,
b. Bases.
s a 1 1~
5 Days - Type K.
5 Days - Type B. (Amphibiously packed).
Class V, 3 U/F.
Class V, 2 U/F (Additional for 503d Prcht Regt.)
(See Annex.B for loading).
~
p-i
loDays -ype C or K.
5 Days Type D.
15 Days -Tye B. (Amphibiously packed).
A Class V, (AA 5 U/F.
Class V, xbept AA 3 U/F
(3'(a, Insofar as practicable, BACKHAND R Ty Comdr will:
provide such inf ormat ion as will enable ESCALATOR
to maintain prescribed levels of supplies.
b) ESCALATOR will build. up and maintain levels of
supply forward of USASOS Bases as follows:
d. Routing of Requisitions:
- 2.
e. Re SW.P.1v.
h. Medica~.
See Annex-C to BACKHANDER Adm 0 2-43.
i. Uniform and Equipment:
S}:?..pp-
Fat
ti* B r}
i
' ?s' 5v} ~ my R ,
(a) ;rps 1 to 9 inc as prescribed in 1st Mar Div
G 0 78, SOP for Embarkation, except that under,
Grp 2 Utility Clothes will be carried in lieu
of summer service.
h_ j1
(d) Grp 13 none.
Amy Units.
(a) Army Unit Comdrs will be responsible for restrict-
ing their equipment to applicable T/Es or TBAs
(and such additional equipment as authorized by
ESCALATOR). Take no tentage initially, except
paulins, hospital tentage and communications tents.
Equipment left behind will be moved by supply
ships. Take no cots or camp furniture initially.
2. EVACUATION.
a. Casualties.
b. Burial.
c. S al age.
J d qi x
(1) As soon as tjne situation warrants ai units will
thoroughly p erform salvage operations in their
respective a reas for all items of equipment
(Allied and Enemy). -These items will be placed in
a dump and a n inventory report made to tne BACK-
HANDER Salva ge 0.
pp
y, Catured Materials.
e. Prisoners of War.
3. TRAFFIC.
A s
(3) Upon delivery of supplies-and equipment to res-
pective dumps TF -QM will assume control.
Maintenance
(6) Ambulances.
4. TRANSPORT*~
a. Beaches.
(1) Shore Party Comdr will supervise and coordinate the
unloading; direction of units to assigned bivouacs,
supplies to dumps and vehicles to parking areas
upon arrival at BACKHiANDER.
b. Transport.
(1) Unit transport loaded to capacity will be embarked
in accordance with Task Grp Embarkation Plan.
6~I
-6-edof
(2) Additional trucks, mobile loaded will be provided
for transportation of supplies from LSTs to dumps -
trucks to be returned on LSTs.
5. P
6,. MI SCE;
a. Shore PrAies.
(1) LtCol. Robert 0. Ballance, USMOR, is designated
Shore, Party Comdr.
two replacement Cos
(2) 2d Bn 17th Mar reinforced by
will comprise the Shore Party.
(4) Shore Party SOP 1st Mar Div will be followed except
Comdr.
as modified by Shore Party
(5) On order Shore Party will pass to TF control.
b, Prridic Reorts.
r v..
I.
,gr
2~ Class II, III .IV and V -. Itrms in which
critical shcrt'c . exists
(c) Any matters o* 1i'iortanIc'e perta.ir~irig to rotor,
water aria/or air trarisoortcytion.
(a) Condition of roads. General statement of
condition, thereafter important changes only.
c. Rear Echelon.
(1) AMOEBA.
(2?) Dets at PENUMBRA and PE: 4IC -N.
AN EX'S :
A - Personnel
B - Specia 1 _ Assignument and Loading Inistructi ons.
C - Medical.;
D - Ordnhance Plan.
E-. ahemnical Plan.
F E ngineer, Supp .y.
DI STRIBUJTION: Specials
1. INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION.
2. REPORTS.
3. CASUALS.
5. MAIL.
(a) Postal Unit APO 320 will accompany this TF to pro-
vide mail service.
-.. .
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.:
6. STRAGLERS.
-2..
U4' o'd "= I? r''dQwn^
(0059-~
No. 2"43.
: 8. SOUVENIRS.
l
(e) Instructions given, in TM 10-630 GR will be fol-
lowed: when practical.
D--~-~ Ci~E~i
(00(oo591)
O-F-F-I-C-I-A-L:
W. S. FELLERS,
Colonel, USMO,
D - 4.
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Ar;>ex B to Adi. Aistrative Order NO. 2-43, B £hander Force.
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS AND LOADING~ INSTRUCTIONS
X0591 Headquarters, Backhander Force,
199O-25 APO 320
144/246 14 November 1943. 1000.
b. Ltnol. James M.
Clark, USMC, is hereby designated as
BACKHANDER Regulating Officer at PENUMBRA.
c. LtCol Earl E. Holmes, USMOR, is hereby designated as
BACKHANDER Transport Quartermaster at PENUIERA.
2,. Duties assigned the above. officers will consist principally
in supervision of movement of material, equipment and personnel
from the PENUTlBRA Staging Area to the Combat Zone in accord-
ance with designated priorities in BACKHANDER TF Opn 0 1-43.
00
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4 T> o echelon o.:' six (b) .LSTs arriving at BACKHANMDER on tI2e
:z0rning of D-Day, from PENUMBRA, will carry ten .(10) days..
SW)c Lie s, Class I - -IV, iric3l and 3U/s' for all units ab~oard.
The echelon of two (2) LSTs arriving at BACKHANDER, .from
r' BRA, on the afternoon of D-Day will carry. four (4)
wU
low 40mmn rzuns of 12th Def Bn, 'remaining personnel of .CT C, __Det.
TF Fqrts, Det Signal Co, Det Serv- Bn, Div Band, Det 2b3d
*:001 0r x-.Ca, o.. et ESB, 622d Ord. AM C. .ten (10) days- uplis
2,510
S . . I .- IV mnel for. CT C,, 200 drums diesel fuel for ESB,
ten (10) ays .Class I - IV inci and. 3 LT/F tor units :aboard,
e~na one (.1) U/F for CT C.
d.: The ec 1 elon of. five. (5.)
LSTB ar-riving at .BACKKADADER, from
S may. FErIT3,"RA, on the morning of D plus 1 will. carry the remain~
ink; AA units of 12th~ Def' Bn, -F died-Cd Base Engr. Det .and .
one gun section lbbrm of 12th Def -o-n.. This echelon -will1
also c .rry twenty (20) days -supplies, Class I
060
inci -IV,
O-F-F-I-C-I-A-L:
W. S. FELERS;
Colonel, LSMC,
D- 4.
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Annex C to Administ, give Order NO. 2-43, Backha._ er Force.
MEDICAL
00591 Headquarters, Backhander Force,
1990-25 APO 320.
144/286 14 November, 1943. 1000.
1. ORGAN a A
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3. E IN .
.tCU'AT
a. Enroute.
b. After landin. d.
. Collecting Stations ,.
Location and time of opening to be prescribed by Task Grp
Comdrs.
d. Clearing Station.
f. Tags.
NI f'i~ Th~q
g. Reports.
4. PRISONERS.
a. Equipment.
Organic 'equipment .only will be carried ini.tially by fed
units. The. embarkation of organic and supplementary equip-
ment will b.e -governed by space available for shipping.
c. Supplies.
(1) Initial In
- accordance with prescribed Tables of
Allowances.
7. WATER.
See Adm 0.2-43, BACKHANDER TF.
a.. TF ed 0.
Corndr E. B. Keck (MC) USN, is designated at BACKHANDER
TF Mied 0.
bD. Location.
(1). Afloat - LST.
(2) Ashore - BACKHANDER TF OP.
BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL RUPERTU 5:
AMOR LeR. SIMS,
Colonel,. U . S.. Marine 'Corps,
Chief of Staff.
DISTRIBUTION: ;.Same as Adm 0 2-43..
O-F-F-I-C-I-A--L
W~. S. FELLERS,
Colonel,: USMO,
D-4.
J4R 4..
Annex D to Administrative Order No. 2-43, ;:Backhander Force..
ORDNANCE PLAN
3. ATCHED UNITS.
263d Ord MM Co.
622d Ord AM. Co. (less det 1.0, 10 EM)...
4. PLAN OF SERVICE.
a. urin Staging.
The 263d Ord MM Co, assisted by USASOS Ord installations
at PENUMBRA, will provide service 'for units staging::at
PENUMBRA, supporting garrison units staged at places
other than PENUMBRA will be furnished Ord Service by
ALAMO Ord Units or USASOS Ord installations located in
the staging areas concerned. The ,stocks :of Class II Ord
supplies in hands of BACKHANDER _TF units will not be. used.
4uring staging. Parts and supplies necessary; :for
maintenance during staging will be - supplied by USASOS Ord
Depots except for units at. AMOEBA, which will be supplied
by the Ord ep_ ALAMO Base.
,r- f
b. During Assault and after 0dcuDation.
(2) The 622d Ord Ass Co will accompany the third Ech of
LSTs to BA1KHANDER. This company will establish and ~2
operate ammunition depots as directed by TF 3rd 0.
5. Supply, Initial.
a. Class II.
(1) "nits will carry with them the organizational sets
of spare parts prescried in the STrLs pertinent to
the major items of Ord in their possession.
6. Resu~ony.
a. Class II.
-2-
of extreme emergency, requisitions may be submitted by
radio, at the time, the _emergency arises.
b. Class V.
7. Rerort s.
'p ' : r- .
. .
d. Unserviceable et iprnent which cannot be pro rt y repa.ired
locally, ri:ll be evacu~ated to USASOS Depots by returning
supply ships >
Chief of Staff.
DISTRIBUTION: Same as for Adin 0 2-o4.
W. S. FELLERS,
Colonel, 'USG4,
D- 4.
-4_.
AM4UNITION STATUS REPORT
UNIT: LOCATION:
FROGI TO:
and &.te . H a, .d
ENCLOSURE "A44
.F 5 L.Stz Z ;?
. r".,
II "IIO DENTIFICAT~ION CODE
:5;'w- I , GUN S MI917717AI-18 1~
45 P5EGA SHELL, n) 1k I.
46 P5HAA SHELL, HE, 2.. II, w/Fuze, percussion, D.A., No. 251.
47 F5HDA SHELL, EE, Mk .II:I,
48 PSHC.A SHELL, HE~, N . IT, w/PDF, 464, or 1464A1.
ENCIOJQ;STR~ B
SECRET
P5HEA SHELL. HiE, M4k, III,- w/Fuze, percussion, D.A., NO. 2-51.
P SEA SHOT, AP, 1481, -w/Tracer .
P SEYX CARTRIDG~E, drill (AtJST).
P 5HXX SHELL, HE, w/Fuze, NO. 251 (FOREIGN IAUFACTURE),
P5HFA SHELL, HE, NS.. II, w/Fuze, 14k. 27 (NAVY)
FOR "13"1 Mrt GUNS JMOBILE)
4 ' i3 . .J
iip
,xT~ Al MU £0N IDENTT FICXLrt ..N CODIE
4 . ;Six 32 3+ r %f
AI4NUNITICN IDENTIFICA N CODE
4 PJ -5-
AMMUNITION IDENTIFICk . LON CODE.
GRENADE. RIFLE.
265, S4NAA GRENADE, rifle, HE. 1M9.
266 M4BA. GRENADE,. AT, M9Al.
2 MADE, rifle, practice, M11A2.
oil, assn. rifle practice grenade,. 1411A2.
Y 2 VE.assy', rifle, practice grenade, .41A2
.
ADAT, practice, MilAl.
271 S4QCX FIN, assy., AT,. practice grenade, 1411A1.
272 S4NCA GRENADE, AT.,;. practic e, 141.
273 S4QAX FIN, assy., £/1411 practice grenade.
274 S4NEA GRENADE, AT, practice, M413.
275, S4Q.BX FIN, "assy., f/1413 practice grenade.
276 S4PAA CARTRIDGE, rifle g1renade., cal. .30'. M3.
277 S4RCA KIT, AT, grenade,. 149A1, -f/cal..30, 141903, and 141903-
Al rifles.
278 S4RAA KIT, HE, rifle, grenade, M19, f/cal. .30, M41903, and
10.9O3Al,. rifles.
279 S4QYX ADAPTER,. grenade, projection.. Ml.
280 S4NYX GRENADE, rifle, impact, fragmentation, M417 or T2.
RO0UNP YROTECOINICS.
285 SSHAA LIGH~Tsignal, Very, green. star, lk. II.
286 S5HGA "LIGH4T, sigrnal , Very , green, t, II.
287 S5HBA LIGHT, signal, Very, red star, M4k. II.
288 SSHCA LIGHT, signal, Very, red, M4k. II.
289 SSHDA LIGHT, signale Very, white star, 14k. II .
290 S5HEA LIGHT, signal, Very, white, Mkq II.
2.~5 S5RTA SIGNAL, ground, white star, parachute, 145A1.
296 S:5RUA SIGNAL, ground ; red ch~ain, parachute, 147.
297 S5RFA SIGNAL, ground, white star,. parachute, M17.
296 S5REA SIGNAL:, ground, wh'ite star, cluster, 1418.
299 'S5.DA SIGNAL, ground, green star, parachute, Y,19.
300 S5RGA 'SIGNAL, GROUND, green star, cluster, 1420.
301 SSRBA SIGNAL, ground, amber star, parachute, M421.
302 S5RAA SIGNAL, ground,. amber star, cluster, M422.
303 S5RHA SIGNAL, ground, high burst ranging, 1427.
304 S5RJX SIGNAL, ground, range indicating, parachute, M447.
305 S5IYX KITE, rocket (BRITISH)
FO 2361AT ROCKET LAUCHER,14.
308 S9AA.A ROCKET, AT, 2.36"., 146.
309 S9AEA ROCKET, practice, 2.36", 14.
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION CODE
d+ $ 'ifti w
j.T
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Annex E to Administrative Order No. 2-43, Backhander Force.
CHEMICAL PLAN
1. GENERAL.' ' M^
a. There are no indications of immediate probability of
enemy initiation of chemical warfare, though enemy gas
discipline" appears to have improved.
3. SUPPLY.
a. Class II and ..
(a) nitial
2:
( -2-
( k
ly by the CiWs detachment will be evacuated to USASOS Bases
by' returning supply ships.
s
Qolonel, USMO,
-3-
Pat",
Annex F to Administrative Order NO. 2-43, Backhander Task Force,
ENGINEER SUPPLY
~aa Yf
.a D .~r~
i. ms over and above authorized
e .t tted to, ALAMO Engr 0.
W.j S. FELLERS,
Colonel, USMC,
.D-4.
-2-
. ! . rt3
Ce.t
yyy. r ~_1,
ANNEX H~
1 January, ly44.
N~AME R~ANK DUT t UTS
COMv IDNG GENEHA"
RTJPERTUS, William Henry NvajGen DivComlr 2
SIMS, Amnor LeRoy Col. Chieff of Staff '7Apr42
MC LEOD, William Joseph Capt. Aide to CG. 20Jun42
PETRAS, Theodore Argyres Capt. Aide & Pilot ffor CG. l8M4ay42
EXECUTIVE STAFF.
D-I Section
MYF2?S, Elmer Walter Maj1 Asst CofS5, D-:L. 7Jun42
SPURLOCK, Woo dson± Capt (VS-FCA) Civil Affai-:s 0. 8Ju 43
D-2 Section
BUCKLEY, Edmond John LtCol. Asst CarS, L\-2 22Jiu'2
EvARS, Richard Allen Maj. Asst DA- 22.Jun42
1Vf0RN, Sherwood Ford 118.j . As I- 7-- 2 Japlntp. 16 .ay42
BURCHAIM, Levi Turner Capt. D-2, AerPhotolntpl9Qct,42
FOLEY, Jerome John Capt. Acct
D-.Aer hotoln tpi.9Oct42
c-PEGJ, _Gene E win Capt (VS-L) D- < JaoIntp. 18 or43
B At BER, John David lstLt.
?EAOY1Y, Frederic LstLt. Asst
PRADO-, Miguel Angelo . lstLt. As et D-2, IntO. *2Jun42
SCHILLER, John Charles, Jr. lstLt. As st D-2, IntO. *22Jun42
COE, Murray B. 2dLt (VS-L). Ass t D-2, Japlntp.
FGO E, Hiarry T. £dLt (VS-L ) Asst D-2, Japlntp.
GRTENWOOD, Richard T. 2d.Lt (VS-L ) Asst D-2, Japintp.
HACKET"'T, Roger F. 2dLt(VS-L) Asst D-2, Japlitp.
1ASA ROU CK t John DeP 2dLt(VS-L) Asst D-2, Japlntp.
KAASA, Thomas H., Jr. 2dLt(VS-L) As st D-2, Japlntp.
CARPENTER, Ar'thuj E., Jr. Lt (jg)A.-V(S) Ass t D-2, temp att.
SPRAGUE, John S. Lt (,g)A-S(3) Asst D-2, temp att.
MATHER,, John V. Ma j (A. I .F. ) Asst D-.2, temp att.
Asst D-2, temp att.
WItEDEM.ANN, William G.(Uf Sub-Lt (RANVR) Asst D-2, temp att.
D-3 Sec tion
POLLOCK, Edwin Alien Col. Asst. CoI'S, D-3.
BUST, Henry Wiliahm, Jr. 22Jun42
LtCol. Asst D-3 22Jun42
KOLP, Hal Rich--rd DivAi rLiaisonO. 3O Se?,4'
'*ILT, Robert Dudley Capt. Asst D.-3 22Jun42
BUJ.JL, Charles Melvir IstLt (EDO) Asst D.-3l 22Jun42
^e ; '
- 1
FELLERS, William Stanley Asst CofS, D-4 30 Jun42
CLARK, James Matthew LtCo±. Asst D-4 22 Jun42
GOBER, cGeorg.3 Freeman Maj. Asst D-4 22 Jun42
HUFF, John Vardise lstLt. Asst .D--4 *22 Jur42
ASSISTANT
SHEPHERD, Lemuel Cornick , Jr. BrigGen
HANNEKEN, Herman Henry Col. A OCAto DA-3
DAY, John Sidney Maj . 8 Apr42
CRAWFOR.D, Robert Thompson Capt. ADC-4 20 May42
BENDA, Michael Daniel lotLt. Aide to ADO 9 Jan43
FISHEL, Sydney Joseph WO ADC-2 *22 Jun42
WEED, Alton Carswell .Ad., to ADO. *223 Jun42
WILLIAMS, Joseph Arthur WO . Asst ADC-4 *10 May42
Liaison At "~Q
BOWTEN, Robert Oliver Lt Col. Temp d. fr D-2 Sect. 20 May42
FUJLLER, Donald Walker LtCol. Temp d fr D-3 Sect. 20 May42
SPECIAL STAFF
Ad utant Section
LINCH, John Edinger LtCol. DivAd1.. 19 Jun42
CORRISTIE, James Julies Maj . 010 DicRecordgect 22 JTun42
EVANS, William Deveomon Capt. Asst to 010 RecordSec 10 Ju X42
CLINGAN, Charles Edward, Jr. Capt (VS-PC) Div ailO. 28 N~ug435
COX, Lester Dilwyn 1S t3,t. Ass tDivAdj . 18
Legal Section
Medical Section
LOG{JE, Joseph Bruce Capt (1,C1) Div~3urg
IS Ju*4.3
F.AYWELL, Howard Marsden LtComdr(DC) DivDent.
Lt(jg) (MC) AdrnAsst To Divurg 03
-.
A3 43
STOVALL, Ernest Ray
*BROTN, Leonard Lt (jg) (NO) Admesst, DivSurgoff. Feb4.5
Malaria Control .Section
BOZARTH, Clyde Lesile Com~dr (MC) Div valariaCon troleO 23 Jun43
O'CONNELL, Hugh Vincent. LtComdr (MO) Asst MaraliaCor trop* 5 Jun43
CARLEO, Louis James Ens (HC) AsstNalaria~ontrolO 5 Jun4 3
KRAUSE, James Barber. Ens (HC) Asst arlajaCont rclO _5 Jun,'
Chatclain "Section
MANSFIELD, Colonel Henry Comdr (Cho) DivChaplain 19 ~~pAJ~
4J.
2.+0
l 14 1
Paymaster Section
SHAW., Alexander Duncan LtCol. DivPM
GREENING, Eu.gene Edward lstLt. DivPayOf'fice? 10Apr42
CCADDIS, Earl Ivan OWO DivPayOflace. :L.Apr42
SH-A1BAUG.H, Levi "J". WO DivPayOf f c 2:un42
J:
Quatemaster Sectik~P dr yr'+
Audit Section
MC PH SRS N, Fred Ga x°l. nd Capt (VS-.AATJ)DivAuditor) 6' ar43
CARTWR HT, Myronl Hoc ; lstLt. AsstDivAuditor. 5Jun43
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DIVSION MHEADARTRS BATTAION
WORTHINGTON, Frank Russell LtCol. BnComdr; DivProvo
Marshal; HqC omdt . 23Jun43
SMITH, Asa. Jessup LtCol. Bn-X; CO HqCo 0 2Oiyay42
ROBB, Preston Herbert lstLt. BnQM; BnSalvagea. 22Jun42
ROZYZKI, Jerome Joseph lstLt. Bn-2; BnPslO. 22Jun42
NEWELL, Thomas Edmund LtComdr(MC) Bn. urg. 6Aug42
NEMECEK, Edward Joseph Lt(DC) B~ 23Aug42
Head uarters Corn
MATTHEWS, George Bernard Capt. CoO
SCHAILL, William Emmnet Capt. CoO. 15Apr42
'PORTER, CarKlton Harvey lstLt. ChemO. 9Jan43
MURPHY, Robert Francis 2dLt Co-Pilot for CG. *l8May42
Fisnal Coman
I *'' SI
Caul Com~pn
SHIELDS, Henr'y Donald Maj. CO. 5Jun43
GUSTAFSON, John Henry Ma j. CO, ResCo. 23Oct43
ANDERSON, Walter Dumas Capt. Liaison at APO#924 19Jul42
BRACE, Burnace Frederick Capt. Co~dj.22Jun42
DAVIES, John Harding Capt.
GRAD, Thomas Treutler Capt.
MOLLOY, Robert Armstrong Capt. ~ ~ un42
MOORE, Edward Joseph, Jr. Capt. e :... Q0ay42
NAYLOR, James Herbert Capt., Liaison at APO#?ll. 18May42
RIDER, Charles Franklin Capt. Liaison at APO#711. 19May42
ROBINSON, Franklin Clement Capt. CoO,.. 5u4
SWINSTON, George, Jr. Capt. Co. 22Jun42
LEAKE, George Murray 1stLt. CoO. 16May42
ROHRER, Richard Eugene lstLt. ResCo. 23Oct43
S E!ART, James Ernest, Jr. lstLt. ResCo. 23Oct4<
BELON, Marc Cede WO. CoO. *20May42
BOGA, Theodore Nick W0. CoO. * 20May42
M'ZGER, Butler, Jr. WO. CoO. *20Jum42
PERROTIS, Peter Charles 140. Ps3.O *j8May42
RASNICK, Hiram WO. CoO. *20May42
FIRST SPECIAL WEAPONS BPTTALION
H&S Batt-ery
DAVIS, Raymond Gilbert Maj. BnCorndr; DivAAO, 22Jun42
LEONARD, John Paul, Jr. Maj . Bn-X; Div .4T 0. 22Jun42
BEATTY, Joe Page Capt. CO H&SCo; BnAd j. 22Jun42
KOLLER, Charles Hartmann Capt. Bn-4 22Jun42
SdATING, Frederick holland Capt. Bn-3 22Jun42
GAHALA, Anthony Michael lstLt. BnLiai soniO. * 2Dec42
KEITH, Albert Howard lstLt . Br..MTransO. 22Jun42
WAGNER, Joseph Philip lstLt. Bn-2 2Dec42
WANDELE, Frank Emmett. lstLt. IBnComO. 19May42
HAVICAN, John Edward wo. BnCheniO. * 22Jun42
SCHNEIDER, Mathias William WO. BnPslO; AsstBnAdj *22Jun42
WILSON., Burl WO. BnOrdO. ~22Jun42
HUNLEY, Henry Cleveland, Jr. LtComdr (MC) BnSurg. 22Jun42
MLICI, John Joseph. Lt (MC) AsstBnSurg. 22Jun42
"1A" Battery
PARRY, Sherman.William Capt. COo. 22Jun42
HASON,. Richard Curtis Capt. Btry-X 22Jun42
ALFORD, Lee Marcellus, Jr-, lstLt. BtryO. 12Mar43
DI -GIAMBATTISTA, Vincent lstLt. BtryO. 6Jan43
H.ONSBNrJCH, Merlyn Henry lstLt. BtryO. 5Jun43
MC GAFFERY, Charles Joseph lstLt. Bt ryO. 12Jun43
ATROW, Lelon Laverne lstLt. BtryO. 12Jun45
VAN CAMPEN, John Gerritt lstLt. BtryO. 6Jan43
STEWART, Cornelius Wittington WO. BtryO. *22Jun42
~r
"B" Batter
hjL "v L F
"!" Comany
"B" Comoany
v 10..
H&S ;Company (Cont Id)
ea-ons Company
FIFTH. MARINES:
H&S Cmpany
- 14
H&$ Company (Contd)
$,ITH., Thea Aubrey. Capt'.. RPM. 7Jan43
V1ILLIAMS, Wt'llat Louis Capt. R-4. 2E May42
'TM flbert. Ba stres latLt. Asst R-2. * 20 14ay42
HEMPELM+AN, Ed.ward Charles, lstLt.. R-ExchO. 20May42
LUIpTIGSO.N, James. Darwin 1 stLt. R-MunO. 20May42
MAFFEO_, Henry Anthony I.stL1. Asst to RcQM.. -3Deo42
RIDGWAY, John Qbert 15 t-Lt. Asst ComO. 22Jun42
STANKS', John S.a ley lstLt. Asat R-2., * 20May42
WILSON, John Hamlilton lstLt. R-MTrans0. 16May42.
W9OLTRING, Leo Tbheodore. OWO. Asst R--1 R-PslO.. -20May42
EILAND, Jamet ri C wo. RCO. *20a4
GIBBS," Will 'am .Evert 'WOo R-PayOf fice.., * 2lay42Z.
HART, Cranf'ord John woo ,Asst to RQM. *20May42
LAURACH, Richard.. Canlton WO.. Asst to RQM. *20May42:
SASSER, Ruthiedge Stanley W0. R-Pay Offfie e * 20May44
FORSYTHE,. Richard Munroe LtComndr (MC) R-BSurg. 20May4.2
O-ODBEY, John Randolph At (MC.) 'Asst R- Sur . 20May42
PAGE, ..Joe Pacshal Lt(DO).. R-Dent 8Jan42
BAECKER, Marvin P. Lt ('jg) (MO) Awtg assignment.
;HIIGINS, Laurie W. Lt(jg) (MC). Awtg assignment.
Weapons Company
DILLA4RD, ;.Robert -Hiram Capt. CO.. 20May42
STRADLEY, Wilson Capt. C o-X. 20May42
NEAL, Judage .;Tallie, Jr. Capt. CoO. 20May42
4.TJLT, Peter Nathan lstbt, CoO. *20May42
HARLEY, Lloyd, Drain, Jr. I stLt. OO.. *20May42
PADGEN, Nicholas Charles lstLt.' CoO. 7Jan43
THIBADEAU, Andr~ew Francis lstLt. CoO. 7Jan43
SULLIVAN, George Logan, Jr. 2dLt. CoO. 25Ju43.
BLOCK, Jac'ob Ingwert Woe Coo~ *20May42
First Battalion
Hcg. Company
-15
"M' Company
Second Battalion
Comi1 aaj
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H&S omaniyCont'd)
BEINKE, Sidney Carl 2dLt, Asst R-2. 5Jun43
JONES, Paul Robert 2dLt, Ass to RQM. 25Jun43
WILKINSON, Russell Milton 2d.Lt, Asst R-2. 5Jun43
SHAW, Frank Richard OWO, Asst R-l; R-PslO. 10Apr42
NIEDER, Joseph Peter woo Asst R-4. * l3Apr42
SMITH, Joseph Peter WOe Asst to RQM.L, *lOApr42
SHELDON, Frank Phelps 'Woo R-Pay0ffice.. * 10Apr42
TOWERS, Walter Randol~ph Wo e R"-PayOffrice. *22Jun42
MARTENS, Vernon. Edward .Lt.Comdr(Ma) R--Surg. 22Jun42
MEACHtJM, Lonnie William Lt (ChC) R-Chap. 18Apr43
MISSMAN, Byrnes f;l~y Lt(DC). R-Dent. 28Dec 42
CONERTY, Thomas Ignatius Lt (ca) Asst H-Chap. 11Feb43
VENWO, -Maurice William Lt (jg) (ChC ) Asst R-Cahp, 14May43
OWENSBY, Thomas Claude 2dLt. Awtg assignment 23Oct43
THOMAS, Milfford: John 2dLt. Awtg assignment. 23Oct43
WAG-NR, William James 2dLt. Awtg ass ignrment * 22Jun42
Weaoons Cornpany
BUJCKLEY, Joseph Edward Capt.. 00.. 10Apr42.
POWERS, David Irick Capt." CoO. 10Apr42
WALLACE, Richard Haynes Capt. CoO. 10Apr42.
BUNGER, Walt on Henry, Jr. lstLt, CoO. 3Nov42,
FLAKE, Keigler Eugene ls.tLt . CoO. *lOApr42
TAMUCCI, Camillo Anthony lstLt e CoO, * 10Apr42
TRAHAN, Francis' Balliveau lstLt. Coo. 10Apr42
WOODIN, Ray Palmer, Jr. alstLt. CoO. 3Nov42
MAZZEI, Louis Paul WYo e Coo. *lOApr42
First Battalion
H9.Comany
WEBER, John Edmund LtCol. BnC omdr. 13Apr42
WORPEN, Waite Warren Maj. Bn-X, 16May42
DE' VENOGE, Vincent Paul Capt. CoO. 13Apr42
MARTIN, Lloyd Wesley Capt. B3n-4. 10Apr42
MIGLIORE, Leonard Anthony Cap'p. CO HqCo. 10Apr42
PARISH, Preston Seiter Capt. Bn-3. 10Apr42
EDWARDS, Jerry lstkt.. Liai sonG. 1Nov42
HIGGINS, Victor Hugo lstLt.. Asst Bn-l; ErP slO. *lOApr42
MC ILLWAIN, James William lstLt. Bn-2. *lODe( 40
.SCHERR, Robert. Arthur lstbt. Bn-1. 10Nov42
DOW, Warren Leonard WOe RComO, .*22Jun42
STOCKER, George Earl Francis Lt(MC ) Bni~edO, 19Jul42
HAMILTON, Eugene Green Lt'(MC) .As stBnMedO, 6Nov42
BALLARD, Volney B. Lt (jg) (MC) AsstBn~edO,
"A"Comani
MORE, Marshall. Washburn Capt. 10Ap r42
BENTLEY, Walter Frank 1&tLt: Co-.X, 1Nov42
FIT$T1HOMAS, Edward Arthur 1stLt~ CoO,
KNIGHT, Ralph Edward, Jr. *lOApr42
lstLt, CoO. 1Nov42
VAGOUN\, Edward l stLt,. CoO, 8Jan.43
LYONS, Lee Edward ?dLt, Co.
HATCHES, John Nichols 5Jun43
2t,-19- CoO, 2_pct43
R1~ Conpany
1.2Nov42
*1OApr4P
0o A.
3lstLt. 12 sr4 3
[left Cow.san;
r ~:
r-lrvey Capt. Co. 8Apr42
1s tLt. Co X. 1Nov42
, i 1 Charleti-
Y s T y lstLlt.
Ism' F.
CoO.
Coo
CoO .
*
2
g{4-r42
Jun43
"' T , t m: h tewart lst it. C.5-
1O1~ov42
2 Oc t43
f ormny
kX)42
9Apr42
firLw:I , Joec L w T l~tit. 1O? ~av4"
CO. leyov42
,..e k 7Ja-,n43
ltLt. 7Jan 4 3
V Tt T, SS<nue L, Jr~. lF
~i] mr
e,'rJun ,13
G {1 r.}-fit
0,a n7
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"Fit Comnany
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Jr Frederick CO. 13Apr42
' ,'~ J .rre s Vincent Capt.
C-. 15Apr42
e,J.i Holmes lstLt. CoO. *13Apr42
2 ~sOswald right , Jr. lstLt. CoO. 1Nov42
PI CEHarold Clifton, Jr. lstLt. CoO. 13Jun42
PICK, Norbert Vincent lstLt. CoO. 5Apr42
~OtI~Ha{rold Jay 2dLt. CoO. 23Oct43.
" Company
MORAN, T~
11i1 a~m Capt. CO. 15Apr42
CAM'4PBELL, William Floyd lstLt. CoO. *l3A~r42
L7czAiNZA, Joseph lstLt. CoO. 8Jan43
O'LT43Y, Thomas Jeremiah lstLt. CoO. 10Mar43
BRTv1:, C~rl Anastasio 2dLt. CoO. 25Jun43
GARDTR, Arthur Bernard, Jr. 2dLt. Coo *13Apr42
KELLEY, Joseph Francis lstLt. CoO. 25Oct43
11"Conpany
OPIE, Hierome Lindsay Capt. CO. 13Apr42
UMi'BARGEP, Floyd. McKenna, Jr. Capt. CO-x. 15Apr42
HUBBS, Howard Leon lstLt. CoO. *1 5Apr42
HUGHES, Stanley Smith 1st Lt.. CoO. 15Apr42
MC DCNNELL, Peter Edi ard lstLt. CoO. 8Jan43
KEA^TIN G, ,Meurice Joseph lstLt, CoO. 1Nov42
CULIINSLeonard Otto, Jr. 2dLt. COO 25Jun43
GIDDIS, Joseph Anthony 2dLt. CoO. 5Jun43
PODEMSKI, James Thomas 2d.Lt. CoO. 25Jun43
ELEVENTH MARINES
H&S Batt ery
PEPPER-, Robert :Houston. Col. R- Comdr. 5.Apr40
LUCKEY, Robert Burneston LtCol, R- X. 22Jun42
ENNIS, Louis Augustus }'aj. 20May42
PREC-NALL, Daniel Sheppard Maj. 22Jun42
SCHREIER, Robert. Leon R--ComO, 22Jun42
DE KOSTER, Dale Keith C8.pt . R- Mr:ran sO. 10Jun42
FAIROLOUGH, James Capt. BtryO. 10Jun42
GRIFFIN, David Reese Capt. Asst R-3. 20Jun 42
HARPIS, Charles Disbrow Capt. Temp d. 22Jun42
Y1ANER, Floyd Cecil Capt. F-l; R-Adj, 20May42
PARRISH, 0ouveneur Hogg Capt. RPM, 1Jan42
DALCTLISH, Gordon Reid lstLt. R- 4. -22Jun42,
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Second Battalion
H& Btter
W'O )D, Noah Preston, Jr. liaj . BnComdr. 23Jun42
BISHOPP, re.Thomas ivaj Bn-X. 20May42
S'.IFT, Archie Dean, Jr. 14aj. n3 l0Apr42
BLANDFOIRD, John Russell Capt . Liai sonO. -201 Tay42
BOWDON, George-_ 13cward Capt. Temp d. 8Ja n43
HARS James Allen Capt. Bn-2. 20May42
TRELFAVE, 'Lewis Frederick Capt.. Bn-4. 22Jun42.
WHTTAKER, Meade, Capt. Bn-l; QCO H&S Btry. 20May42
S0RENSEN, earl- Ri chard Capt. Asst Bn-3. 10Nov42
KUSIAK,_John Michael lstLt. BnQMO. *20M ay42
MC B3RIDE ; Harry Ferdinand lstLt. Bni,4TransO. *2Oiv ay42
DI SN41R., Clarence Theodore, Jr.lstLt . BnComO. * 20Aay42
NTORRT3H, Robert Leslie l0, Asst Bn-l; BnPslO. * 20May42
PAY3STJR, Odell John WOt. BnOrdO. * 20Mayt42
CALLAGHAN, Desmond Hays Lt(MC) Bn kedO. 25Jun43
hUJSOLF, Lloyd. Daryl Lt(jg) (line)Tenp d. 11Oct42
PRAY, Charles Albert Lt (jfg) (line)BnNav unrireObs. 11Oct42
SA'QK , Glenn T esney 2d.Lt. Awtg assignment *22Jun 4 2
uD' Battery
Capt. Co.. 1Nov42
P 'ACOE, James Tribble lstLt. Btry-X. 10Nov42
H ^LL, Martin Bernard I stLt . Btry 0. * 20M.ay42
MO0=' , Charles Ellingt on lstLt. Btryo, 18Apr43
"V'a Battery
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Thircd Battalion
H* Battery
THOMPSON, Forest Carson Lt Col. BnComdr. 2OMy4"
FOLEY, Ernest Paul V . . Bn- X. 12Mar43
rWELLMAN , Henry 1 arvin Miaj. Bra-35. 22Jun42-
COHEN, Abraham Jacob Capt. BnLia ison&GasO, 10Jun43
CILLESPIE, Searle Wlilson Capt. Asst; Bn-3. 22Jun42
PAYNE, Richard William Capt. n2 8Jaun43
SPILTOIR, Charles Francis, Jr. Capt. Bn-l1; CO H&STtry. 32Jun 42
FAUROT, Jay Lyle lstLt. BnNNTran sO. 18Apr43
PE T RSON, Alf~red Howard lstLt. Bn-4, 22Jun42
HIRT, Paul LeRoy 2dLt . IBnCornO * 2 u4
SMI7TTI, Wlilliam Theodore 2dLt0 BnPslO, 2,422Jun42
CLUTZ, Paul Alexander Lt (MC) Bn Surg, 22Jun42
CALKIN S, Wendell Hyman Lt (line) Bni\avGunfireObs. 11Oct43
'9ESCH,. Robert WToodirf lstLt. Awtg, assignment 25Jun43
~'G" Battery
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Fourth Battalion
flSfBattery
H.TiTGH S, Thomas Brandenburg Lt~ol. Bn fjomdr. 22Jun42
H' LY, Thgle Hors man Me j n-X. 22Jun~r42
JS3TLL, Joe Br ant Maj. ]3n-3. 22Jun42
MC FEILL, James David Capt. BnPslLO. 22Jun42
MEHP.LUS3T, Jesse Pteiffer Capt. CO H&SBtry. 22Jun42
SMITH Ma_ stiall Capt. Bn-.2; BnGasO. 22Jun42:.
BRADLOCK, Henry Yost lstLt. Bn-.4. 22Jun42
BUMP, Clinton . ugene lstLt. Bti'ransO. 10Apr4.2
POLIM, Marvin Henry Capt. Lial sonO. 10O ov42
RE LA~N, Donald Hillary lstLt. BnComO. 22Jun42
US 2RRobert Austin lstLt. BnRe c ono. 22Jun42
WTON, Tho'ns Alan lstLt. Asst Bri-2. *22Jun42.
C 7 OBLES, William Joseph 2dLt. BnOrdO, 22Jun42
C AL GAN,'1 Rocco Salvatore Lt (MC) Bn~urg. 22Jun42
SULLIVAN, Peter Francis Lt(line) BnNavG-unfire~b s. 11Oct42
MITCHELL, Randall Lee 2dLt. Awtg assignment
t:K" Batters
SgI TH, Ivan Lester Capt. CO. 22Jun42
LOIY!ICK, Seeley Grif .ihs lstLt. Btryo. 10Apr43
U.OO'?DALE, Richard ilelvin lstLt. BtryO. 22Jun42
~O B3g CK, Albert =urlin lstLt. BtryO. *22Jun42
CARTER, Paul WO. BtryO. *8Jan43,
"'L" Battery
MT-'SOLI hI, Robert Anthony Capt. CO. 22Jun 42
CRCTING-ERt, James Allen Capt. Btry-X. 10Mar42
BROWN:v, Ronald Allison lstLt. JBtryO. 22Jun42
.rETERSON, Gordon C.--le lstLt. BtryO. 25Jun43
STAPLES, -Hurray Miner lstLt. BtryO. 18Apr43
OM ateri
HAMMOND, Charles Phillip Capt. .Co. 10Jun42
INEY, Ray Keys Capt. Btry-X. 22Jun42
NIXON, George Stuart lstLt. BtryO. 22Jun42
ROACH, Rocha rd Earl lstLt. BtryO. * 22Jun42
VANCE, Lee Perry 2dLt. BtryO. 5Jan43
MANGOGNA,- Peter woo BtryO. * 22Jun42
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Fifth Battalion
H&~ at~r
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r.- ETEENTH
MAfIVST NE
H&S Coi an
ROSECFRANS, Harold Ell1ett Cal (EO) R-Comdlr; DivEngrO, 20May42
ABC G-INNESS;. John. Peter. Maj (EDO) F-.X; R-30 10May42
STILES, William. Alfred Maj (EDO) R-40 22Jun42
CLAPKE, Robert Smrith, Jr. Capt (EDO) 00 H&SC o. 9Jun42
IHLI, Leo Alvin: Capt (EDO) Asst R-3;AsstDivEngrO23Oct43
KENT, 'Willi m Irwin Capt.. R-l; R-Ad j. _22Jun4~
LANCE, Albert Nicholas Capt (EDO) R-2. 22Jun42
BtJKOWY, John Joseph lstLt (EDO) R-MVTrans). 15May42
KILLSGAARD, Thor "H" lstbt Coo. 23Jun43
MAC LELLAN, Lewi s 'Fred lstLt R-.CornO 22Jun42
OWEN~S, William Harrison, Jr. lstLt (EDO)OChenO. 7Jan43
ROONEY, Francis James lstbt (EDO) ConstrO. 15May42
SCKNITZ, John Alfred lstkt (EDO) AestEngrO 7Jan43
ADAMS,. Ppul WO. Asst R-l; Ps10) *22Jun42.
C-IBSON, Geoi ge ®
Crdon- WO. Asst R-4. *l2M.ay42
HOFFECKER, Fred MO (EDO) Oonst rSe ct *2Q14ay42
LEADON, Robert Aloysius Wo. P11 *22 Jun42
HEAL, Robert Lee, Jr. MO. P.-?ayOf Tice *22Jun42
KITTS, Albert Warren Lt (NC-) R-Surg 2-2Jun42
TLIRNEY, William B3isdee. Lt(14C) VAsst R-.Surg.
0-LASSER, Arthus Frederick Lt (jg) (ChC) R-,Chap. .15Feb43
REILLY, John Victor Lt (jg)(DC) R Dent . l ,1W r43
First Battalion
Ho. Comay
CROCKETT, Henry, Humphreys ; Maj (EDO) BnCondr. 16a ay42
ULE-EART, Austin Smith, 7r, Maj (EDO) Bn-X, 22Jun42
COOPER, Francis Loren Capt (EDO) BnAdj; CO Ha.Co. 22Juan42
HUTTON,. Albert Atkinson Capt(WO) Ast 13n-3. 22Jun42
ROSE, Vrurray, 'ontaine Capt (JDO) Bn-2. 8Jun42
SCIHULDER, Sidney Capt (EDO) Bn-3. 22Jun42
MCLELLASN, Dan iel Joseph lstLt (EDO)Dn-4. 17Jan43
SCOTT, Earl Redond. lstLt (EDO) BnGasO. 4Jan43
FRANCE, E1rmer W0O. BnCorO. *22Jun42
WALSH, MNaurice Robert Lt (kC) BnMed. :1Aug42
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JOYN 'R, Jim Mc2urray Capt (EDO) CC.
ALYIORTH, John Gray lstLt. Vo-%.. 23Oct43
GINGHEB, Harold, Raymond lstLt (EP) CoO. 26Jun4:3
roc KEE, James G-regory l.stLt (EP) CoO. 23J\un43
TUP.NPLLL, Sameul Casement lstLt (EDO) GoO. 2Dec42
SHIPLEY, Charles Willis- 2d.Lt . Coo. lSep42
Second Battalion
Qc. Coppany
T3AILAN CT, Robert Green Lt ol (EDo)BnComdr. 22.Jun43
SMITTH, Levi Walt er, Jr. Lsj (EDUO) B3n..X. 10Jun42
MORsENT HAL, Nathaniel Capt.' 13n-53. 22Jun42
SIXTERTSrN, Warren Soltau rapt({EDO) Bn-2. 29lJun42
BAR~KER, .Lloyd Francs
DENLEYt. 7'obert Hartwell 1st Lt. n 1 00 Easo. 2?Jtin42
FULLFP, Le sale wo.L. gi-;fC a. *10 Jun42
PIEL, Russell 10 ay42
SCHROEDER ,Edward Joseph *'22Jun42
FINTON, Max Arthur Lt t 4C) ird Led. 2.3 3eD4 2
TiAUO4PUD, 'arl 1 qrion ll1xiay43
NEBEKER, Don Paul Lt (MC) Ass trnSurg. 25Jun43
I'D" CoimnanX
WALTON, Franklin Paul cMc. l~i ay42
HANSEN, Teddy Lamar Capt (Eimo) Co-X.
HTMT SSNER, Joan Henry lstLt. CoO. 19F'eb43
KENN EDY, John M~alcolmn lStLt..i
ui-LONF, Jame so Lawxrence , Jr. ls tLt .
MC HENRY, John Jo seoh L.stLt. CoO.
SLO ;1AKTI 'fr"ICZ, Stanley William letLt. 8 Jan4-3
1.0 CARE. Lawrence Aaron WO(EDc) CoO. *22Jafl42
"El' Coin
"H" Company
FARRELL, Charles Breyer Lt (CEO) 'co. 19 Sep42
FAHY, Kenneth Can~ton Lt (jg) (CEC) CoO.
KI:RBY, Donald Lee Lt (j g)(CEC)Coo. 19Sep42
SCHNURR, Francis Maurice Ens, (CEO) CoO. 19Sep42
HANSEN, Stanley Severin. Carp (CEO) CoO. 24Sep42
HAYES,-Vernon Marshall Carp. (CEO) CoO. 9Oct43
"I" Companyr
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HS at{Qo.(nt =d)
PARKE, Harry Morris 20Jan43
STARK, Porter William lstL.t, BnMTransO. 20Jan43
WEBER, Edward Graf 20Jan43
WEIST, Joseph Oliver lst Lt. BnOrclO, 18Jul43
HILL, Ivan Cecil WO. BnPM4 13Oct42
SLACK, LaRue Charles WO, As stBnOomO. 20Jan43
PARKER, John T. Jr.. Lt Comdr (0110)BnChap, 7Dec42
BARR, John F. Lt Comdr (MC)Bn~urg. 28Mar43
DAVEY, William P. Lt(jg) (MC)Asstl~nSurg. 2 0 3an43
SMALLEY, Marls L. Lt(jg) (DC)BnDentO.. 20Jan43
AntiArraftGrou
NOYES, Harry Floyd, Jr. Maj. CO. 20Jan43
LYMAN, Andrew Irvine Ma j Grp-X. 20Jan43
BARTLEY, Whitman Strong Capt. CO "D"Btry. 20Jan43
HICKS, Alton Lucian Capt. RadarO. 20Jan43
JOHNSON, Paul William Capt.. CO "E "B try. 20Jan43
MC UMBER, Henry Harrison, Jr. Capt. RangeO0. 20Jan43
FLATHMANN, Eugene Rumph lstLt. "G" Bt rya. 20Jan43
MC GREW, Cassius LeRoy lstLt. "F" BtryO. 20Jan43
PARISOT, John Eugene lstLt. .00O "G"Btry. 20Jan43
WILLIAMS, Grover Cleveland,, Jr. lstLt. CO "F"Btry. 20Jan43
WRIGHT, Richard Albert lstLt. "D" .Btry0. 20Jan43
RAUEN, John Hubert, Jr. 2dLt. '1E" BtryO. 16Jul43
THEROS, Arthur George 2dLt. "F" BtryO. 16Jul43
SMALL, Chase. lstLt. GrpO.
SHAW, John Bundy lstLt, GrpO.
MARTIN, Dale William WO.0 GrpO.
Sea.coast-Artillery Group
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Spal 'ea s Grou-P(Copt e
POWERS3, Edward. Theodo~ Al IT [1i '-y . 20Jan43
SIEES, FtiChard Harri4a sL BfyO.
113 20Jan43
TOUSSAINT', Roger Sidn~ ' 1I "B4t
~ 0. 20Jan43
STAGG, Hannon . i l am Ada. 'GrpI intO. 20Jan43
ALLEN, John Otho 2dLt. GrpO.
GFIST, Stanley 2dLt. GrpO.
ODE9ED IN AN) ADDITIONS:-
BOCK, Martin Robert, .Jr. 2dI~t. f/arty/l.
BOLAND, Robert H. lstLt. Ord in f/d/w llthl~hr.
BROWN, Lawrence C. 2d.Lt-. Ord in f/ord/d.
CASKIE, M4arion axell, Jr. 2dLt . Ord in f/arty/dl.
FO1IREST, G3eorge J.- 2dLt. Ord in f/ord/dl.
FOSTER, Ramsey .. WO (A&I) Ord in.
GOFF, Joseph Bayard 2dLt. Ord in f /arty/d.
HILLIARD, _Robert Courtney 2dLt.. Ord in f/arty/dl.
HU H 'S, William Henry 2dLt . Ord- in -f/arth/d.
LEASE, Richard J. 2dLt. Ord in f/ord/dl.
MOZLEY, Warren Keith 2dLt. Ord in f/arty/d..
N'JGENT, Robert L. 2dLt. (VS.-L)Japlntp. (Ord 'in.
M4UNRO, Burton S. Lt~omclr(IC)CoO. (11B°stMecBn. )
SKETOE, Clayton David WO(PD) 0IC Div?0" AsstDivMailO.
(DivHqBn S *22Jun42
SWA.NSON, Gordon Ira 2dLt. Ord in f/arty/l.
WTALKER, Charles Eugene lstLt. Ord in f/arty/d.'
Z IM M , .Arthus Alvin 2d.Lt. Ord in f /art y/dl.
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