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!lo"'cibility of a ivia on . 'h e Ori son Project rema.ined ox e COmIn:.nd nnthis cle'J.l"ly Gi"o'l..l.e,ht out in the amend ant in thnt the o ~ , m a n d i n g Officerof the Unt t touber 1942 fron the On'ice of the Ohi f of ~ l ' . l t ~ n e a r s (E. b i t ...4)

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VIA AIR MAIL 324

AG 320.2 (7-23-42) MS-E-MSUBJECT: Command, Supply and Administration,CRnmON Project.TO: TheCommanding Generals,Army Ground Forces;Army Air Forces;Services of Supply;Air Transport Command;Central Defense Command;Newfoundland Base Command;TheCommanding Officers,Greenland Base Command;CRIMSON Project;TheDistrict Engineer,Chicago, Illinois.

1. Designation: The mission given in paragraph 3 below is to beknown as the CRIMSON l1oject.2. Composition: The 330th Engineer General Service Regiment, the389th Quartermaster Port Battalion, Headquarters and Headquarters Company,12th Port of Embarkation, and any other units or detachments as may fromtime to time be designated by the War Department will constitute the U.S.Army Troops assigned to the Crimson Project.3. Mission: The U.S. Army troops assigned to the CRIMSON Projectwill construct airfields and perform such other dutie s as directed bythe Var Department within the area in Canada bounded as follows:

On the north, none, thence southward along the 103d Meridian tothe 53d Parallel, thence eastward to the 83d Meridian, thence southwardto the 50th Parallel thence east to the north shore of the ~ t LawrenceRiver (Sevel Islands) thence due north to the southern border of Labra-dor to Belle Isle Strait , thence north through Davis Strait and BaffinBay along the Greenland-Canada boundary.4. Command: a. The CRIMSON Project, with headquarters in i t ial lyat Churchill, anitoba, Canada, will be directly under the commarxi of theWar Department.

b. Engineer operations will be directly under the control of theChief of Engineers. The Commanding General, Army Air Forces, will desig-nate appropriate officers to consult with the Engineers and accept theconstruction done for the Army Air Forces.JlnffiDIATE ACTION

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. (1) The Commanding O f f i C : t . ; ~ ~ ; t ; ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ; e C : : i l l beresponsible for the administration of t h ~ ~ O i Project for a l l purposes. He is authorized to appoint General Courts Martial with reviewauthority to be the Judge Advocate General 's Office under the 8th A.W.The Judge Advocate General wil l furnish the Adjutant General with thenecessary draf t of General Order.

(2) Authority to issue movement orders for units under hiscommand wil l res t with the Commanding Officer , CRIMSON Project within thearea of the Project . Movement orders necessitating t ravel outside the areaof operation of the project wil l be issued as directed by the War Department. Travel orders for individuals under his command wil l be issued byThe Commanding Officer , CRIMSON Project .

(3) Machine Records Will be serviced by The Adjutant General.In accordance with AR 345-800 and 345-900, ' reports of change and rosterswil l be forwarded to The Adjutant General for the preparation of necessarystrength returns.

5. Communications: a. The Signal Corps wil l provide for the t ransmission of administrative t ra ff ic between bases within the project or tothe United States. The Chief Signal Officer will prepare and execute theplans necessary to accomplish th is . Communi ca t ion over commercial circui tsin accordance with exist ing policies of the War Department i s authorized.

b. The Commanding General, Army Air Forces, wil l provide theArmy Airways Communication System stat ions as required. He wil l also provide the necessary aids to a i r navigation.c. Mail service wil l be in accordance with established procedure.

6. Supply: a. The CRIMSON Project wil l be supplied in accordancewith the applicable provisions of l e t t e r AG 400 (4-27-42)MC-SP-M, April 28,1942, subject : "Supply of Overseas Departments, Theaters, and separateBases" with the following modifications.

(1 ) Class 11, lV and V Supplies wil l be furnishedon requisit ion.

(2 ) Class 1 and 111 Supplies wil l be furni. shed automatically.b. The Commanding General, Sixth Service Command, will be responsiblefor the supply of units of the CRIMSON Project , Levels of supply to be main

tained are as follows:Station Class LevelThe Pa s I , I I , I I I , IV L MonthChurchill " " " " 1 MonthSouthampton l s I " " " " 12 MonthsCrystal I " " " " " 11Orystal I I " " " " " "Crystal I I I II " " "


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Goose BayThe PasChurchillSouthampton Is1Crystal ICrystal I I Crystal I I I Goosebay

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Requisitions for special Engineer construction equipment and supplies willbe forwarded for procurement by the Commanding Officer , CRIMSON Project ,to the District Engineer, Chicago, I l l ino is , who wil l report to the SupplyDivision, Office, Chief of Engineers, a l l items that cannot be procuredlocal ly .c. The Commanding Officer , CRIMSON Project , i s responsible forthe following:

(1) Establishment of necessary rece1v1ng agencies a t therailhead at Churchf11, Manitoba, Canada, and at other points as may benecessary to receive and forward shipments to f inal destinations.(2) Coordination with the Commanding General, Sixth ServiceCommand, and with other agencies involved in the supply of his command.(3) Submission of t imely recommendations to the Commanding Gen-

era l , Sixth Service Command, for changes considered desirable in supplylevel or procedure.(4) Prompt report to the Commanding General, Sixth Service

Command, concerning the status of supplies on the Crimson Project andprobably future requirements.(5 ) Submission of requests for funds for construction purposesto the operations and Training Branch, Troops Division, Qff ice, Chief of .Engineers.

d. The Commanding Officer of the U.S. Quartermaster Port .Battalionstationed at Churchill , Manitoba, Cam.da, is designated the Quartermaster forthe CRIMSON Project .e. Shipments of supplies for the CRIMSON Project passing through

Canadian terr i tory, will be addressed to the Quarterma:ster at the properrai lhead, and wil l be marked with a coded destination as called for incurrent War Department publications.7. Fiscal : The Commanding Officer of the Finance Detachment, 389thQuartermaster P o ~ t Battalion stationed at C ~ c h i l 1 , Manitoba, Canada, i s

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8. Transportation: a. All movement of supplie s equipment andtroops through Canada to railheads of the CRIMSON Project will becoordinated with the proper Canadian authorities by the Commarrling Officer,.CRIMSON Project.b. The Commanding Officer, CRIMSON Project, is designated ascoordinator for the Trans-shipment by air of personnel and cargo to andfrom the CRIMSON Project These shipments will be coordinated with theAir Priori t ies Control Division, Transportation Division, TransportationService. Authority is granted for individuals to travel by air as may berequired in the performance of military duties.

9. Evacuation of sick and injured will be by such military or com-mercial aircraft as can be made available, supplemented by ra i l or watertransportation when or where necessary or desirable. Emergency cases asdeteril1ined by the Commanding Officer, CRIMEDN Project, will be evacuatedby military or commercial aircraft . All air evacuation will be coordinatedthrough the Air Priorities Control Division, Transportation Service.Evacuation will be to the Station Hospital, Fort Snelling, Minnesota; O'ReillyGeneral Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, or Billings General Hospital, FortBenjamin Harrison, Indiana, in accordance with available bed credits.

10. Property Accountability will be in accordance with the provisionsof War Department Circular No. 146, May 15, 1942, Instructions pertainingto procurement of supplies for overseas shipment and covering dispositionof receiving reports. Railhead Quartermasters will function in the sarnemanner as the Quartermaster at a port of embarkation.By order of the Secretary of War:

/ s / J. A. UlioMajor General

.. The Adjutant GeneralCOPIES FURNISHED:Divisions of the War Dep3.rtment.

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Requisitions for special Engineer construction equipment and supplies willbe forwarded for procurement by the Commanding Officer J CRIMSON Project, tothe District Engineer, Chicago, I l l inois , who will report to the SupplyDivision, Office, Chief of Engineers, a ll items that cannot be procuredlocally. 'c. The Commanding Officer, CRIMSON Project, is responsible forthe following:

(1) Establishment of necessary receiving agencies at the railheadat Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, and at other points as may be necessary toreceive and foward shipments to f inal destinations.(2) Coordination with the Commanding General, Sixth ServiceCommand, the Commanding Officer of the Boston Port of Embarkation, and withother agencies involved in the supply of his command.(3) Submission of timely recommendations to the agencies re-sponsible for supply, covering changes considered desirable in supply leveland procedure.(4) Prompt report to the Commanding General, Sixth Service Commandor to the Commanding Officer of the Boston Port of Embarkation, concerningthe status of supplies on the CRIMSON Project and probably future requirements.(5) Submission of requests for funds for construction purposesto the Operations and Training Branch, Troops, Division, Office, Chief of -l:!ingineers.

d. The Commanding Officer of the U.S. Quartermaster Port Battalion,stationed at Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, is designated the Quartermasterfor the C R J l ~ O N Project.e. Shipments of supplies for the C R n ~ O N Project passing throughCanadian territory, will be addressed to the Quartermaster at the proper


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railhead, and will be marked with a coded destination as called for incurrent War Department publications. rrBy order of Secretary of 1 ar:

/s / J. A. UlioMajor GeneralThe Adjutant GeneralCOPIES FURNISHED:

The Commanding Generals,Second and Eighth Service Commands;New York Port of Embarkation;The Commanding Officer,Boston Port of Embarkation;The Divisions of the War DepartmentGeneral Staff. .

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~ c C;:-1!J2KENNETH E. F R Y F ~ () Major, IGD,Inspector General.

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The Adjutant General'COpy

Washingt;on COpy NO. 128AG 320.2 (8-l3-42)MS-E-MSUBJECT: Amendment No. 2 to Command Supplyand Administration, CRI1S0N Project.TO The Commanding Generals,Army Ground Forces; Army AirForces; Services of Supply; SixthService Command; Air TransportCommand; Central Defense Command;Newfoundland Base Command;The Commanding Ofn cers,Greenland Base Command;CRIMSON Project;The Judge Advocate General;The District Engineer, Chicago, Il l inois;Chief of Transportation Corps;

SECRETAuth:- -T:A:G.Ini t ials DHLDate: 8-])-+-42

The Chiefs of-Supply Services.1. Letter, this office, AG 320.2 (7-23-42)MS-E-M, July 27, 1942,Subject; Command, Supply and Administration CRIMSON Project, is amendedas follows:

a. Change Paragraph 6. d. to read:The Port ( ~ a r t e r m a s t e r , Quartermaster detachment, 12th Port ofEmbarkation, stationed at Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, is designated as theQuartermaster for the CR1l:S0N Project.

b. Change Paragraph 7 to read:FISCAL: The Commanding Officer of the Finance detachment, 12thPort of Embarkation, stationed at Churchill, Manitoba, 'Canada is designatedthe Finance Officer for the Crimson Project. - Finance agent officers will beappointed by the Commanding Officer, CRIMSON Project, for isolated detachments upon the recommendation of the Finance Officer for the Project thatsuch appointment is necessary fo r t h proper disbursement of funds.By order of the Secretary of War;

s /s / J. A. UlioMaj or Gene ralA TRUE COPY: The Adjutant Gener ale

. J l C ~ ENNETH E. FRYF , Major, IGD,Inspector General.


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COPYWAR DEPARTMENTOffice ofthe Chief of Engineer; Washington.

Refer to File No. SPEAA September 19, 1942SUBJECT: Construction, DR;J:MSON Project.TO Colonel G. K. Hobbs, C. E.,Commanding ufficer,350th Engineers, and CRIMSON Project.

1. Under the provisions of Paragraph 4 b, AG 320.2 (7-23-42)MS-E-M, datedJuly 27, 1942, establishing the CRIMSON Project, a ll engineer operations withinthe CRIMSON Project are placed under the supervision of the construction division,Office of the Chief of Engineers. (Copy of office memorandum to this effectis enclosed).2. The construction division has designated the North Atlantic Division asthe agency responsible for a ll engineer and construction operations within thelimits of the C R I 1 ~ O N Project.3. You are hereby directed to report immediately by letter to me the Division Engineer, North Atlantic Division, 270 Broadway, New York, NY, for instruc-tions as to engineer construction operations.4. The provisions of the le t ter quoted in paragraph 1 above relatingto aRministration troop units not directly affecting engineer operations will remain effect.

By order of the Chief of Engineers:/ s / D. McCoach, Jr . ,Brigadier General,Assistant Chief of ~ n g i n e e r s ,

One Inclosure :OCE Memo. (copy)

A TRUE COPY: Copy for/s/ C. L. Lyle. Colonel Dunn, No. Atl Div.Captain, CE, Construction DivisionAdjutant Troops Division.A TRUE COPY:

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fA m, ~ r ' " COpyOpy WAR DEPA R T ~ ~ It\, . " . '-,Officeof the Chief of Engineers.Washington

FILE NO. SPEAADATE: September 17, 1942SUBJECT: Transfer of Supervision of Crimson Project.FROM: General cCoach TO: Chief of ConstructionDivision, throughChief of Troops Division.

Effective at once, the duty of supervising a ll engineer operations inconnection with the CRIMSON Project is transferred from the Troops Divisionto the Construction Division. The Troops Division will continue, at therequest of the Construction Division, to arrange for a ll matters pertainingto movements of troops and their administration, including "Military supply"as distinguished from "engineer operation supply. n/s / D. McCoach, Jr.Brigadier General,Assistant Chief of ngineers.

One Inc.Copy of Secret let ter to Col. Hobbs.A TRUE Cepy:

/ s / C. L. Lyle,Captain, CEAdjutant.A TRUE COpy:

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COpyWAR DEPARTMENTWashington.

WD 320.2 (3-5-43)OB-S-E-M 9 March 1943SUBJECT: Command, Supply and Administrative Order,

NAF Projects.TO: The Commanding GeneralsArmy Ground ForcesArmy Air Forces SEC RETServices of Supply Auth.- T.A.G.-Eastern Defense Command Initials LEJCentral Defense Command Date 3-9-43First Service Command'Sixth Service CommandNorthwest Service CommandNewfoundland. Base CommandGreenland Base Command

Air Transport CommandTheCommanding OfficersCrimson Project (Eastern and Western Sectors) :Boston Port of Embarkation,U.S. Military Attache, Ottawa, Canada; The Judge Advocate General,The Chiefs of all Services, Services of SUpply.Letters, The Adjutant General's Office, AG 320.2 ( 7 - 2 3 - 4 2 ) M S - E ~ , July 27, 1942, Subject: Command, Supply and Administration, CRIMSONProject; AG 320.2 (7-30-42)MS-E-M, August 2,1942, Subject: AmendmentNo.1 to Command, ,Supply and Administration, CRIMSON Project; and AG

3 2 0 . 2 ( 8 - l 3 - 4 2 ) M S - E ~ , August 14, 1942, Subject: Amendment No.2 toCommand, Supply and Administration, CRIMSON Project, are RESCINDED andthe following substituted therefor:1. Designation. The mission given in paragraph 3, below is tobe known as the Crimson Project.2. Composition. The U. S. Army Forces now stationed in the areadesignated in paragraph 3 below, as well as any other units or detachmentsas may from time to time be designated by the War Deps.rtment, will consti tute the U. S. Army troops assigned to the Crimson Project.3. Vdssion. The U. S. Army troops assigned to the Crimson Projectwill construct airfields and perform such other duties as directed by theWar Deps.rtment within the area in Canada, Baffin Island, and Labrador,bounded as follows:

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a. Eastern Sector: On the north, the North Pole, thencesouth along th e 80th Meridian to the 50th Parallel, thence east to theshore of the St. Lawrence River to Mingan, Quebec, thence due north tothe southern boundary of Labrador, thence east to Belle Isle Strait ,thence north along the Canada-Greenland Boundary to the North Pole.b. Western Sector: On the north, the North Pole, thence

south along the 103d Meridian to the 53d Parallel , thence east to the83d Meridian, thence south to the 50th Parallel, thence east to the 80thMeridian, thence north to the North Polce, including also the stations andoffices at Winnipeg, Manitoba, or elsewhere adjacent to the area and estab-lished specially to assist the Crimson Project.4. Command.

a. The Crimson Project with Headquarters, Eastern Sector atGoose Bay, Labrador, and Headquarters Western Sector at Churchill, Manitoba,Canada is directly under the command of the War Department.b.' Engineer operations are directly under the control of theChief of Engineers. The Commanding General, Army Air Forces, will desig-nate appropriate of:t;icers to consult with the Engineers and accept theconstruction done for the Army Air Forces.c. (1) The Commanding Officer of each Sector of the CrimsonProject will be responsible for the administration of the Crimson Projectwithin his sector for a l l purposes. Each is authorized to appoint GeneralCourts?-Martial with review authority to be The Judge Advocate General'sOffice under the Eighth Art;i.ciLe of War. The JU,dge Advocate General willfurnish The Adjutant General with the. necessary draft of General Orders.

(2) Authority to issue movement orders for travel of unitsor individuals under his command will rest with the Commanding Officer ofthe Sector in which such unit or individual is stationed and be valid withinthe area of his sector. Movement orders necessitating travel outside thearea of operation of a sector of the project will be issued as directed bythe War Department.(3) Machine Records will be serviced by The Adjutant General.In accordance with AR 345-800 and 345-900, reports of change and rosterswill be forwarded to The Adjutant General for the preparation of necessarystrength returns.

5. Communications.a. The Signal Corps will provide for the transmission ofadministrative t raff ic between stations or posts within the project, or tothe United States. The Chief Signal Officer will prepare and execute

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the plans necessary to accomplish this . Communication over commercialci rcui ts in accordance with existing policies of the War Department is auth-orized.b. The Chief Signal Officer is responsible for the insta l la t ionand major maintenance of Army Airways Communication System Stations andaids to navigation, the requirements of which wil l be determined by theCommanding General, Army Air Forces.c. Mail service wil l be in accordance with established procedure.

6. Supply.a. The Crimson Project wil l be supplied in accordance with theapplicable provisions of le t te r , AG 400 ( 4 - 2 7 - 4 2 ) M C - S P ~ ~ , April 28, 1942,SUbject: Supply of Overseas Departments, Theaters and Separate Bases,

with.the following modifications:(1) Class I I , IV, and V Supplies wil l be furnished onrequisit ion.(2) Class I and I I I supplies wil l be furnished automatically.

b. The Commanding General, Sixth Service Command wil l be.responsiblefor the supply of uni ts of the Crimson Project locat ed at The Pas, Churchill,Southampton Island, or other stations within the ~ e s t e r n Sector of theCrimson Project. The Commanding Officer, Boston Port of Embarkation i sresponsible for the supply of stations at Mingan, Goose Bay, Fort Chimo,Frobisher Bay, Padloping Island or other stations within the Weastern Sectorof the Crimson Project.. Level:;> of supply to be maintained are as follows:

STATION CLASS LEVEL.The Pas I I , I I I , IV 1 monthChurchill I I , I I I , ,IV 1 monthSouthampton Is . I I , I I I , IV 12 monthsMingan I I , I I I , IV 2 monthsGoose Bay I I , I I I , IV 12 monthsFort Chimo I I I , IV 12 monthsFrobisher Bay I I I , IV 12 monthsPadloping Is . I I I , IV 12 monthsThe Pas 1 U/FChurchill 1 U/FSouthampton Is 5 U/FMingan 1 U/FGoose Bay 5 U/FFort Chimo 5 U/FFrobisher Bay 5 U/FPadloping U/F


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Requisition for special Engineer construction equipment and supplieswill be forwarded by the Commanding Officer, Western Sector, CrimsonProject, to the Division Engineer, Boston, Massachusetts, who will reportto ,the Supply Division, Office, Chief of ~ n g i n e e r s a l l items that cannotbe procured locally.c. The Commanding Officer of each Sector of the CrifIlson Proje ct

is responsible for the following:(1 ) Establishing of necessary r e c e l v ~ g agencies at therailhead at Churchill, Manitoba, Canada and at other points as may benecessary to receive anq forward shipments to final destinations.(2) Coordination with the Commanding General, SixthService Command, ani the Commanding Officer, Boston Port of Embarkationand with other agencies involved in the supply of their commands.(3 ) Submission of timely recommendations to th e agenciesresponsible for supply, covering changes considered desirable in supplylevel and procedure.(4) Prompt report to the Commanding General, Sixth serviceCommand or to the Commanding Officer, Boston Port of Embarkation concerningthe status of supplies in their sectors of the Crimson roject and p ~ o b a b l e future requirements.(5) Submission of requests for funds for constructionRurposes to the Operations and Training Branch, Troops Division, Office,Ghief of Engineers.

d. The Sector Quartermasters are designated to act as Quarter-masters only for their sector of the Crimson roject.e. Shipments of supplies for the Crimson Project passing throughCanadian terr i tory, will be addressed to the Quartermaster at the properrailhead, and will be marked witJ::1 a coded destination as called for incurrent War Department publications.

7. Fiscal. The Finance Officer of each sector of th e Crimson Projectis designated Finance Officer only for his sector of the Crimson Project.Finance agent officers will be appointed by each Sector qommander concernedfor isolated detachments upon the recomm ndation of the ~ i n a n c e Officerfor that sector that such appointment is necessary for the proper dis-bursement of funds.8. Transportation.

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Canada to railheads or other points in each sector, will be coordinatedwith the proper Canc1.dian authorities by the Sector Commander concerned.b. The Commanding Officer of each sector of the Crimson Project

is designated as coordinator for the trans-shipment by air of personneland cargo to and from their sector of the Crimson Project.9. Evacuation of sick and injured will be by such military orcommercial aircraft as can be made available, supplemented by ra i l or watertransportation when and where necessary or desirable. Evacuation will 'beto base hospitals in nearest adjacent service command within the ContinentalUnited States in accordance with bed credits to be made available uponrequest by the Sector Commanding Officers to The Surgeon General.10 . Property Accountability will be in accordance with the provisionsof WD Circular 146, May 15, 1942 ~ ( w i t h later amendments applying), subject:"Instructions Pertaining to Procurement of Supplies for Overseas 'Shipment" and covering disposition of receiving reports.

By order of the Chief of Staff:

THOMAS A HANDYAssistant Chief of StaffOperations Division, W.D.G;S.OFFICIAL:J. A. ULIOMajor GeneralThe Adjutant General.

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AR DThe Adjutant General's Office Copy No. WashingtonAG 320.2 (2-27-43)OB-I-E-M March 24, 1943. SUBJECT: Designations of Stations. SECRETAuth:- T.-A: G.TO: Commanding Generals, Init ialsArmy Ground Forces Date 3-24-43Army Air ForcesArmy Service ForcesEastern and Central Defense CommandsNorthwest Service CommandNewfoundland Base CommandFirst and Sixth Service CommandsCommanding Officers,Boston Port of Embarkation

Eastern and Western Sectors, Crimson ProjectU. S. Military Attache, Ottawa, CanadaThe Judge Advocate GeneralChiefs of Services, ASFDivisions of the War Department General Staff1. The United States Army installations' at The Pas, Churchill,Southampton Island, Frobisher Bay, Fort Chimo, Goose Bay and Minganin Canada and Labrador, are classified as posts for the purposes ofadministration. For the purpose of dispatch of mail appropriate APOnumbers will be used.2. Each Crimson Project sector is classified as a Theater ofOperations for the same purpose.

By order of the Secretary of 'v'ar:

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1. ESTABLISHMENT OF HEADQUARTERSIn compliance with telegram from Office Chief of Staff, WarDepartment, Washington, D.C. ,dated Dec. 12, 1942 and signed Marshall, Headquarters Western Sector, Crimson Project is hereby established with stationChurchill, Manitoba, Canada.

2. COMMANDPursuant to authority contained in telegrams from OfficeChief of Staff, War Department, Washington D.C.,dated Dec. 11 and 14,

1942, signed Marshall and undersigned hereby assumes command of westernSector, Crimson Project.3. APPOINTMENT OF STAFF

Effective this date Captain Milson R. Allen, 0-901141 AC16th Ferrying Group, Hq and Hq Sqdn, is , in addition to his other dutiesappointed Executive Officer.Effective this date 1st Lt. John A Bergmann, 0-902932 CE,Adjutant Crimson Project, is , in additio n to his other duties appointedAdjutant, Western Sector Crimson Project.

/ s / Wallace C. WarnerWALLACE C. WARNERMajor, ACDISTRIBUTION: Commanding.COExOAdjCO, U.S. ARMY FORCES THE PASCO, U.S. ARMY FORCES SOUTHAMPTON A TRUE COPY:CO, 889th Engrs (AVN)CO, 841st Sig Serv CoCO, 16th Ferrying SqdCO, 4th Det Hosp -jJCU_()Fin. 0 'itEN"NErH E. F R Y F O ~ QM Major, IGD, 'Area Engrs ,t

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SECRETAG 320.2 (3-22-43) March 2 4, 1943.OB-I-GNCCT-M

_S_E_C_R_E_TSUBJECT: Organization of Headquarters andheadquarters Companies, Sectors of Auth. T. A. G.The Crimson roject . Ini t ialsDat e 3-24-43TO: Commanding Offic ers ,Eastern and Western Sectors,Crimson Project.

1. The Headquarters and Headquarters Companies, Eastern and WesternSectors, Crimson Project, are constituted, assigned to the Crimson Project,and will be activated by the Commanding Officers, Eastern and Western Sectors,Crimson Project, at the earliest practicable date, with permanent stationsat Goose Bay, Labrador and Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, respectively, in accordance with the attached table of organization each with aI1J authorizedstrength of twelve (12) officers and twenty-nine (29) enlisted men.2. Personnel for the above units will be furnished from sources undercontrol of the respective Sector Commanders, Crimson Project.3. Fillers and r e p l a c ~ n e n t s will be furnished by this office on requisition in the priority established for Greenland.4. Table of Allowances 20, Equipment for Post, Camps or Stations willapply. ThBse units will be in priori ty A-l-17 for issue of controlled itemsof equipnent.5. Direct correspondence is authorized.6. Date of activation will be reported wt ithout delay to the CommandingGenerals, Army Ground Forces, and Army Service Forces, and this office by

le t ter .By order of the Secretary of War:

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HEAdQUARTERS\'VESTERN SECTOR, CRIMSON PROJECT JWS/bhe

APO #737, c/o Postmaster (vVSCHG)New York, N. Y.24 March 1943

OPENING OF CONTROL OFFICE1. Pursuant to authority contained in confidential TWX Number209, sogned MARSHALL, there i s established, effective 0800, 29 March1943, a Control Office, United States Armed Forces, Western Sector, Crimson Project in the Marlborough Hotel, vinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.2. Functions of this Control Office will be:

(a) Liaison with this Headquarters.(b) Distribution of a l l publications of the Office of TheAdjutant General.( c) Contact point for a l l military personnel passing to andfrom the area of this Command.(d) Authorized procurement of a l l available and authorizedsupplies for this Sector.(e) Reception of movement orders for Military personnel forfi le therein; and notification to this Headquarters, includingcheck of orders for a ll permanently assigned personnel and theissuance of corrected orders i f required.(f) Check of equipment of personnel proceeding into this commandon temporary duty status, and direct indicated issues by theQuartermaster Corps.(g) Check of equipment of permanently assigned personnel and

direct indicated issues locally; or notify this Headquartersand permanent station of discrepancies.(h) Coordination of all postal affairs, routing, and liaisonwith Canadian Postal authorities, and with the AdjutantGeneral's Department.Administer finance and budget details, including affairsof the fiscal section.By order of Lieutenant Colonel FRAI11:

w. C. WARNER,} ~ o r , Air Corps,Executive Officer.OEFICIAL:

/ s / James WSkipper, TRUE COPY: JAMES WSKIPPER, 2d Lieutenant, Signal Corps fJlra/2

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SecretWD 320.2 ( 3 - 2 6 - 4 3 ) O B ~ S - S P O P P - M SECRETlaut"hL- T.-A: G.SUBJECT: Plan for Supply of Quartermaster InitialsSupplies, western Sector, Crimson Date: 4-6-43Project.TO The Commanding General,Sixth Service Command;The Commanding Officer,Western Sector,Crimson Project.

1. So much of paragraph 6, of let ter , WD 320.2 ( 3 - 5 - 4 3 ) O B - S - ~ , 3/19/43subject: t1Command, Supply and Aclministrative Order, NAF Projects l l , aspertains to the supply of Quartermaster supplies ONLY within the WesternSector of the Crimson Project is rescinded, and the following plan for thesupply of Quartermaster supplies for this sector is substituted therefor:a. The Winnipeg Quartermaster Depot will be the supply point forAll Quartermaster supplies required by the Western Sector, Crimson Project.b. Level of Supply, Winnipeg Quartermaster Depot.

(1) Subsistence.200,000 Type B Rations (5,000 men for 60 days)10,000 Type C Rations5,000 Type D Rations10,000 Type K Rations

(2) Clothing and Equipage60 days for 5,000 men (Z of I Maintenance)

(3) General Supplies60 days for 5,000 men (Z of I Maintenance)

(4) Laundry Supplies60 days fo r 5,000 men (Z of I Maintenance)

c. The Quartermaster General will furnish the Commanding Officer,Winnipeg Quartermaster Depot, with l is ts indicating the items and quantitiesof ~ u a r t e r . m a s t e r supplies required to maintain levels referred to in preceding sub-paragraph, Action to acco , ~ r s h . " 1 n ~ t ~ ,s . ~ ' a g e ~ . > e directedby The Quartermaster General. ' .. '; ',:. ; . ' ,E I \ , "r'., " " , , ' iJ '. ' :


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Secret: Plan forProject.d. The Chicago Quartermaster Depot will be charged with responsibilityas a f i l ler depot for the Winnipeg Quartermaster Depot. In view of the limi-ted number of men to be served by the Winnipeg Depot, the establishment ofspecific depot credits at the Chicago Quartermaster Depot for Winnipeg is notconsidered necessary. The Quartermaster General will insure that ample

stockage is maintained at Chicago to meet the requirements of the WinnipegDepot.e. All requisitions from the Western Sector, Crimson Project, sub-sequent to April 5, 1943, will be roded to the Winnipeg QuartermasterDepot. Pending complete stockage, the Winnipeg Depot will forward suchrequisitions as are necessary to the Chicago Quartermaster Depot for supply.f . The Winnipeg Quartermaster Depot will supply from stock requi-sitions involving less than carload lots, or greater quantities in emergency.g. Requisitions involving carload lots or more will be routed by theWinnipeg Quartermaster Depot to the Chicago ~ u a r t e r m a s t e r Depot for directshipment to rai l head.h. The Commarrling General, Sixth Service Command, will be furnishedan informatiori copy of all requisitions placed upon the Winnipeg Quarter-master Depot. An a c t i o ~ copy of a ll requisitions placed upon WinnipegQuartermaster Depot, indicating action taken by the depot, will also, befurnished the Commanding General, Sixth Service Command.2. The supply level of Quartermaster Supplies to be maintained byindividual stations as listed in paragraph 6 of letter referred to inparagraph 1, above, will remain unchanged.3. The Winnipeg Quartermaster Depot will function as a unit under thecommand of the Commanding Officer, western Section, Crimson Project.

By order of the Chief of Staff:

THOMAS ' i HANDY.Assistant Chief of StaffOFFICIAL: Operations Division, W.D.G.S.IJ. A. ULIO A TRUE COPY:Major GeneralThe Adjutant GeneralCOPIES FURNISHED: y . ~ c : f l t -The Inspector General; ~ N N E T H E. FRYFThe Division of the War Department Major, IGD,General Staff. ~ p G e n e r a l .


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GENERAL ORDER)) APO #737, c/o Postmaster,New York, N. Y.NO. 2) December 31, 19421. Pursuant to authority contained in telegram No. 130 TheAdjutant Generals Office, War Department, Washington, D.C., dated Dec 24,1942 and signed Ulio, the undersigned hereby assumes Command of WesternSector, Crimson Project. Vice Major WALLACE C. WARNER, 0-102799 AC, relieved.

/s / John P Fraim/ t / JOHN P FRAIMLt.Col., ACCommandingDISTRIBUTION: \T.A.G.O.CG, NAWCO, US ARMY FORCES, THE PASCO, US ARMY FORCES, SOUTHAMPTON

ALL UNIT COW-ANDERS (POST)RES T RIC TED

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SUBJECT: Modification of the Crimson Project.TO: Commanding Generals,Army Air Forces SECRETAir Transport Command Auth T.A.G.North Atlantic Wing, Air Init ia ls / s / DFBTransport Command Date 25 Jun 43Sixth Service CommandBoston Port of EmbarkationCommanding Officers,Eastern and Western SectorsCrimson ProjectChief of Engineers.

1. Effective 1 July 1943, the U.S. Army activit ies known as the CrimsonProject will cease and a l l existing orders, directives and assigned methods ofprocedure pertaining thereto are amended to conform to the following:a. Effective 1 July 1943, the Control Office and Headquarters, U.S.Army Forces in Central Canada, i s established and will be organized by theCommanding Officer, Western Sector, Crimson Project, as provided in subparagraphb below.b. The Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Westtern Sector, CrimsonProject, with station a t Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, will be disbanded on 1July 1943, by the Commanding Officer, Western Sector, Crimson Project, and a l lpersonnel thereof, without loss of grades or ratings, wil l be used in theorganization of the Control Office and Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in CentralCanada. The tables of organization for the Headquarters and Headquarters Company,Western Sector, Crimson Project ,wil l apply in the organization of the new unit.c. The mission of the Control Office and Headquarters, U.S. ArmyForces in Central Canada, includes the general supervision of administrationand security functions of a ll of the Army Ground Forces, Army i r Forces andArmy Service Forces activit ies as designated below, except as otherwise pro-vided for in this or subsequent ia r Department directives, and that officewill function directly under the War Department.d. For the above purpose, the following posts and installationsin the Central Canada area of control wil l consist of a l l U.S. Army activit iesat:

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will be relieve from assignment and duty therewith and transferred to the NorthAtlantic Wing, Air Transport Command, by action of the Commanding General thereof.b. A Control Office and Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in EasternCanada will be established la ter by the War Department by separate action.

3. Until further instructions, the following U.S. Army installations andtroops now stationed in the Eastern Sector, Crimson Project, are assigned tothe North Atlantic Wing, Air Transport Command, with Headquarters at PresqueIs le , Maine. The Commanding General, North Atlantic Wing, Air Transport Command,will be directly responsible to the War Department for a l l matters concerningthese stations and troops thereat. He will act in dual capacity of CommandingGeneral, North Atlantic Wing, Air Transport Command, and Commanding Officer ofthe stations l isted below:Mingan, P . ~ . (Airfield)Goose Bay, Labrador, (Airfield facil i t ies jointly occupied)Fort Chimo, P.Q. (Airfield)Frobisher Bay, Baffin Island. (Airfield)Padloping, Baffin Island. (Radio-weather reporting station)Amadjuak, Baffin Island. (Radio-weather reporting station)Lake Harbour, Baffin Island. (Radio-weather reporting station)

4. The establishment, construction or abandonment of any station inCentral of Eastern Canada will be undertaken only by direction of the WarDepartment.5. Command. a. Command of a l l U.S. Army Forces in Central and EasternCanada is vested in the respective Control Offices to which they are assignedexcept as l is ted in paragraph 3 above.

b. Engineer. operations and construction are directly under thecontrol of the Chief of Engineers. No new construction or major alterationswill be undertaken by the Chief of Engineers unti l approved by the AssistantChief of Staff, Operations, WEGS, who will f i rs t obtain the Canadian and otherapprovals required. The Commanding General, Army Air Forces, upon request ofthe Chief of Engineers, will designate appropriate officers to accept c o n s t r ~ c -tion for the Army Air Forces. Command of Engineer troops when assigned to .these stations will be specified by separate War Department directive in eachcase.c. The. Commanding Officer of each Control Office will be responsiblefor the administration of troops and units stationed in this area for a l lpurposes unless otherwise directed by the War Department. (See paragraph 3.)d. Authority to appoint general courts-martial will be covered bya separate communication.e. Authority is delegated to each Control Officer to issue movementorders for travel of units or individuals under his command within the limits


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of his Control Area.. The Commanding General, North Atlantic Wing, Air TransportCommand, as Commanding Officer of certain stations under the War Department,is authorized to issue orders for travel only between the stations indicatedin paragraph 3 above. Movement orders necessitating travel outside the areaof operation of a Control Office as outlined in paragraphs 1 d and 2 b abovewill be issued as directed by the War Department.f . Machine records wil l be serviced by this office. In accordancewith AR 345-800, 1 July 1942, and AR345-900, 22 May 1942, reports of changeand rosters will be forwarded directly to this office for the preparation ofnecessary strength returns.

6. Mail service will be in accordance with established procedures.Communications will be addressed as follows:For Control Office and Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in CentralCanada- TO: Commanding Officer,

U.S. Army ForcesA.P.O.737c/o Postmaster, New York, N.Y.TO: Commanding Officer,U.S. Army ForcesA.P.O. ----( to be announced la ter ,when established)

7. Supply. a. The stations and posts of the Central and Eastern Canadaareas will be supplied in accordance , ~ t h the applicable provisions of let terthis office, AG 400 (27 Apr 42) MC-SP-M, 2q April 1942, subject: "Supply ofOverseas Department s, Theaters and Separate Bases", With the following modifications: (1) Class I I , IV and V supplies will be furnished on request.(2) Class I and II I supplies will be furnished automatically.

b. The Commanding General, Sixth Service Command, is responsiblefor the supply of units in Central Canada. The Commanding General, BostonPort of ~ m b a r k a t i o n , is responsible for the supply of stations in EasternCanada as l is ted in paragraph 3 above. Levels of supply will be based onrecommendations of the Control Officers of each area or other speciallyresponsible office (see Paragraph 3 above, reference the Commanding General,North Atlantic Wing, Air Transport Command) and as directed by the arDepartment.

c. The Central Canada posts and installations will be otherwisesupplied in accordance with the provisions of le t ter f this office ~ l 320.2(26 Mar 43) OB-S-SPOPP-M, 6 April 1943, subject: IIPlan for Supply of Quartermaster Supplies, Western Sector, Crimson Project". The Quartermaster Depot(general) at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, wil l function as requisition controlpoint for the Central Canada posts and instal lat ions under the Control Officeand Headquarters, U.S. Army ,.). ,f";n ~ f ~ ~ . q.. l'r a ~ ' ~ h ~ ' ~ : 1 1

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8. The Commanding Officer of ro Office or other speciallyresponsible officer (see paragraph 3 above) designated by the War Departm ent,is responsible for the following:

a. Establishing local contact only with corresponding Canadianauthorities for the purpases of informal coordination and information, Noauthority to reach final agreements on matters involving stationing of troops,construction, or other internat ional matters is granted in this le t ter .

b. Internal security within their stations or posts and externalsecurity wherever the United states has accepted responsibility. Any changesin defense garrisons or provisions therefor will be made only af ter specificapproval has been granted by the War Department.c. Establishment of ne cessary receiving agencies at tre railheadat Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, and a t other points as may be necessary toreceive and forward shipments to f inal destinations.d. Coordination with the Commanding Generals, Sixth ServiceCommand and Boston Port of Embarkation, and with other agencies involved inthe supply of their commands.e. Submission of timely recommendations to the agencies responsiblefor supply, covering changes considered desirable in supply levels andprocedure.f . Prompt report to the Commanding Generals, Sixth Service Commandor Boston Port of Embarkation concerning the status of their supplies.

9. Transportation. a. All movement s of supplies, equipment and troopsthrough Canada to railheads or other points in C a n a d ~ will be coordinatedwith the proper Canadian authorities by the Control Officer concerned or byany other officer specially designated (see paragraph 3 above) by the WarDepartment.

b. The Control Officer or similar specially designated officer (byWar Department) wil l act as coordinator for the trans-shipment by a ir ofpersonnel and cargo to and from their points of responsibility in Canada asdescribed above.10. Hospitalization. Existing hospitalization plans will not be a ltered without prior approval of the War Department. Evacuation of sick andinjured wil l be by such military or commercial aircraft as can be made avail

able supplemented by mail or water transportation when and where necessaryor desirable. Evacuation wil l be to base hospitals in the nearest adjacentService Command within the Continental United States in accordance with bedcredits to be made available upon request by the Control Officer concerned(or similar specially designated officer) to The Surgeon General.


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11. Property Accountability will be in accordance ,with the provisionsof War Department Circular 146, 15 May 1942, as amended, subject: "Instruc-tions pertaining to Procurement of Supplies for IJverseas Shipment", amcovering disposition of receiving reports.12. Classification. The stations and instal lat ions of the U.S. Army

in Central and Eastern Canada are classed as posts for administrative pur-pOses only. The Control Offices are classed as Headquarters, Theaters ofOperations, for the same purpose.13 . Upon completion of establishment and disbandment as directed inparagraph 1 and 2 above, a report will be submitted to this office withoutdelay

By order of the Secretary of ~ i a r :

/ s / H. B. LewisH. B. LEWISBrigadier General,Acting the Adjutant GeneralCopies furnished:Commanding Generals,Army Ground ForcesArmy Service ForcesChiefs of ~ e r v i c e s Eastern am Central Defense CommandsFirst Service Command

Northwest Service CommandNewfoundland Base CommandCommanding OfficerGreenland Base CommandQuartermaster Depot, Winnipeg,Manitoba, CanadaU ~ S . Military Attache, Uttawa, CanadaThe Judge Advocate GenealPermanent Joint Board on Defense, Canada-United StatesDivisions of the ilar Department General StaffMachine Records BranCh, TAGO A TRUE COPY:

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AG 322 (3 Jul 43)OB-I-E-MSUBJECT: Modification of the Crimson Project. Secret

Auth: T.A.G.TO: COminanding Generals, Init ials: DTSArmy Air Forces Date: 5 Jul 43Air Transport CommandNorth Atlantic Wing, Air TransportCommandSixth Service CommandBoston Port of EmbarkationCommanding Officers,Eastern and Western Sectors,Crimson ProjectChief of EngineersParagraph 1 a of le t ter , this office, AG 322 (22 Jun 43)OB-I-E-M, 25 June 1943, subject as above, is changed to read as follows:"la. Effective 1 July 1943, the Control Office and Headquarters,U. S. Army Forces in ,Central Canada, is established with Headquartersat Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and will be organized by the CommandihgOfficer, Western Sector, Crimson Project, as provided in SUbparagraph bbelow".

By order of the Secretary of far:

/s/Copies furnished: Adjutant GeneralCommanding Generals,Army Ground ForcesArmy Service Forces CERTIFIED TRUE COpy:Chiefs of ServicesEastern and Cent ral Defense CommandsFirst Service CommandNorthwest Service Command A: f jJrdfJNewfoundland Base Command KENNETH E FR IT4 ( S 'Commanding Officers, Major, IGDGreenland Base Command Inspector General"'luartermaster Depot, i ~ i n n i p e g , Manitoba, CanadaU. S. Military Attache, Ottawa, CanadaThe Judge dvocate GeneralPermanent Joint Board on efense, Canada-United StatesDivisions of the War Depa',otment General staffMachine Records Branch, TAGO ". (f-" ".r;;-,.rr- . '.\. _,- . , ;1~ ~ ~ I ~ J : A G - 1 \ ~ \ ; } N ; ; ' ~ . . Q " \WI' ~ ;. ' ..3 (.


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~ ~ 9 . ~ ! Washington 25, D. C.AG 322 (2 Oct 43)OB-I-E-M 7 October 1943SUBJECT: Command of U.S. Army Forces in Central SE C R ETCanada. Auth: T.A.G.TO: Commanding Generals Ini t ials : / s / DTSDate: 7 October 1943Army Air ForcesSixth service CommandCommanding Officer,Control office and Headquarters USAF in Central Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.Chief of Engineers

Effective at once, the provisions of l e t te r , Office of The AdjutantGeneral, AG 322 (22 Jun 43) OB-I-E-M, ar June 1943, subject: I ~ ! o d i f i c a t i o n ofthe C r i ~ s o n Project", are amended to conform to the following:1. The Control Office and Headquarters, U. S. Army Forces in CentralCanada, is redesignated as the Headquarters, U. S. Army Forces in CentralCanada, and the Commanding Officer trereof is designated as the CommandingOfficer, U. S. Army Forces in Central Canada. As such, he is directly re-sponsible to the V1ar Department in a ll matters.2. a. The mission of the Commanding Officer, U. S. Army Forces inCentral Canada, includes the function of command and the general supervisionof administration and supply of a ll the U. S. Army Forces activit ies as wellas such security and defense functions as are assigned by joint CanadianUnited States agreements in Central Canada, unless otherwise directed in thisof other War Department directives.b. Central Canada, for purposes of this le t ter , is bounded asfollows: On the West.The Western and Northern boundary of the Province of Saskatchewanand the western boundary of the District of Keewatin.

On the East.The Eastern bourrlary of the Province of O n t a r i ~ to James Bay,thence west along the South shore of James Bay to the 80thMeridian West longitude, thence north along the 80th Meridianlest Longitude.

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g. Machine records will be serviced by the Office of The AdjutantGeneral in accordance with AR 345-800, 1 July 1942 and AR 345-900, 2 2 ay1942. Reports of change and rosters will be forwarded directly to The AdjutantGeneral for the preparation of necessary strength returns. strength reportsfor each station will be furnished to the War Department on the 15th and 30thof each month. '4. Supply.The Sixth Service Command is the agency responsible for the supplyof U. S. Army Forces in Central Canada and stations and posts under the Commanding Officer, U. S. Army Forces in Central Canada, will be supplied'in accordance with War Department Circular No. 220, 20 September 1943, or i ts currentrevision.5. Transportation. a. All movements of supplies, equipment, and troops,originating in his command and to other points in his command only, will beU. S. Army Forces in Central Canada.

b. The Commanding lirficer, U. S. Army Forces in Central Canada,will act as coordinator for the 'trans-shipnent by a ir of personnel and cargoto and from his points of responsibility in Canada, as designatedffiove.6. Hospitalization and Evacuation . Existing hospitalization plans will not be altered without priorapproval of the War Department. Evacuation by water or air will be to portsof embarkation (debarkation) or to Army Air bases, respectively, within continenta l United States, where disposition will be made in accordance with le t ter ,Office of the Adjutant General, AG 370.05 (19 Jan 43) OB-S-SPOPH-M, 25January 1943, subject: "Sea Evacuation Operations II , and in accordance withSection IV, ar Department Circular No. 137, 16 June 1943, and their current

revisions, which publications indicate 'var Depntment policies on hospitalization and evacuation.7. Property Accountability will be in accordance with the provisionsof War Department Circular No. 146, 15 May 1942, as amended, covering dispositionof receiving reports.8. Classification.The stations and installations in Central Canada under command ofthe Commanding Officer, U. S. Army Forces in Central Canada, are classedas posts for administrative purposes only. The Headquarters, U. S. Army Forcesin Central Canada, will operate as a Theater of Operations Headquarters for

the same purpose.9. No establishment of additional stations, enlargement of faci l i t iesor new construction is to be undertaken without previous approval by the WarDepartment.

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10. Mail will be in accordance with established procedure. Communications will be addressed as follows:Commanding Officer, U. S. Army Forces in Central CanadaParis Building,

Winnipeg, 1mnitoba, Canada11. Upon accomplishment of the action directed herein, the Command-ing Officer, U. S. Army Forces in Central Canada, will informThe Adjutant General without delay.

by order of the secretary of ar :

/s / D.T. SappAdjutant General.Copies furnished.Commanding Generals,Army Ground ForcesArmy Service ForcesChiefs of ServicesEastern and Central Defense CommandsFirst Service CommandNorthwest Service Commandewfoundlarrl Base CommandAir Transport CommandUni ted States Army L"orces in Eastern Cana.daBoston Port of EmbarkationCommanding Ufficer,Greenland Base CommandQuartermaster Depot,. Winnipeg, anitoba, Cana.daUnited States Military Attache, Ottawa, CanadaThe Judge Advocate GeneralPermanent Joint Board on Defense, Canada- United StatesDivisions of the .. ar Department General StaffMachine Records Branch, TAGOA TRUE COPY:

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WAr DEPARTMENT

T H ADJUTMfr GENERAL'S OFFICE ACK/hd/1650WashingtonAG 320.2 (28 Oct 43) PO-M-E 1 November 1943SUBJECT: Allotment of Grades and Ratings, U. S. Army Forcesin Central CanadaTO: Commanding Officer SECRETU. S. Army Forces in Central Canada Auth: T . ~ . G . Winnipeg, Canada Ini t ials: ACKDate: Nov 1, 1943

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The Adjutant General 's Office SCS/agAIR 1vf-AIL Washington 25, D.C.AG 320.2 (28 Oct 43) 4 November 1943OB-I-ESUBJECT: Allotment of Grades and Ratings, United s tates SECRET

Army Forces in Central Canada Auth T .A.G.In i t ia l s OJTO: Commanding Officer Date. Nov 4,1943United StE!tes Army Forces in Central Canada

1. Effective immediately, the following troop allotment i sauthorized an d e s t a b l ~ s h e d for the United s tates Army Forces in CentralCanada:

a. There are hereby al lot ted:Off WO N EM P.g41 2 0 357 400

b. The foregoing allotment i s divided by Arms an d services inaccordance with the attached Table.2. Accomplishment of the subject troop allotment wil l be effected by transfer of personnel now otherwise available to you, and be requi-si t ion on th is off ice for f i l le rs and replacement in accordance with thepriori ty establ ished for Greenland. All personnel from units , other thanthose l is ted in paragraph 4 below, in excess of the authorized troopallotment wil l be reported to this office wit hout delay, and reassignment

requested. This allotment wil l constitute the troop basis for the UnitedStates Army Forces in Central Canada, Army Air Forces Weather andArmy Airways Communication Service personnel.3. Necessary immediate action wil l be taken by you ao accomplishthe reorganization herein described in accordance with standard ar

Department policies and a l l concerned wil l be notified of action takenin compliance therewith.4. Immediately upon accomplishment of the foregoing reorganization,the following designated units wil l be m a d ~ ready by you for reassignmentelsewhere:

889th Engineer Aviation Company20th Finance Disbursement Section8261-A Ordnance Detachment4th Station Hospitall3 l s t Station HospitalCERTIFIED TRUE COpy

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5. Upon receipt of notification from you of the accomplishmentof the foregoi g, the directives required for such movement and re-assignment will be issued.By order of the Secretary of "jar:

/ s / Otto JohnsonAdjutant General1 InclTable of Allotment

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AG 320.2 (10 Dec 43) PO-M-E 13 December 1943SUBJECT: Revision of Table of Allotment (Additional gradeof Captain as S- 0 and Finance Dept.,Personnel.USAFCC.) SECRErTO: Commanding Officer, Auth: T.A.G.U. S. Army Forces in Central Canada Init ials EHK. Winnipeg, Canada Date 13 Dec 43

1. The present troop allotment to the United States ArmyForces in Central Canada is hereby modified to place a ll personnel ina bulk aootment of grades and strength at the disposal of the Commanding O f f i c e r ~ 2. The allotment (exclusive of AACS and eather Personnel) isas follows:Officers; Col Lt.Col Maj 1st Lt 2nd Lt TotalBI 1 2 6 14 4 41 ** Within the total allotted not to exceed 4 Air Corps, 4 MedicalCorps, and i Dental Corps officers may be utilized.Warrant Officers: 1 Chief W.O.1 W.O.J.G.2""" Total

. Enlist ed Men: Grades1 2 3 4 5 6 7Mrls t Tech StaffSgtSgt Sgt Sgt Tech Sgt Tech Cpl Tech Pfc Pvt Total4 12 30 3 22 53 14 99 60 60 3573. The above allotment may be distributed by the CommandingOfficer, U. S. Army Forces in Central Canada to stations within hiscommand and to arms and services ~ the various stations according tothe need of the situation. The Table of Allotment which was furnishedyou as an inclosUre to le t ter : AG 320.2 (28 Oct 43) P O ~ - E , Subject:f1Allotment of Grades and Ratings, U.S. Army Forces in Central Canada,f1

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AG 320.2 (10 Dec 43)pO-M-E (continued)13 December 1943.

dated 1 November 1943, may be used by you as a guide in the organiza-tion of stations vdthin your command. However, this distribution ofpersonnel is not mandatory and may be changed i f desirable.4. Reference your le t ter 320.3 (20 Nov 43) subject: rrFinanceDepartment Personnel, USAFccrr dated 20 November 1943 and 200.3 (20Nov 43) Subject: rrRevision of Table of Allotment I I , dated 20 November1943, th e allotment of grades and strength announced above is consid-ered adequate by the War D e p a r t n ~ n t for the p e r f o r r o ~ n c e of your presentmission. Any increase desired in a Section of the Headquarters, U. S.Army Forces in Central Canada must be accomplished within the totalallotment by a decrease of some other section. Any increase instrength or revision in grades of the present allotment i s not favor-ably considered by the Var Department.

By order of the Secretary of iVar:

/ s / E H KoremanAdjutant GeneralCertified True Copy

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SECRET'WAR DEPARTMENTWashington 25, D. C. COpy NO. 130

AG 323.3 (29 Nov 43) 3 December 1943.OB-I-3PDDI-MSUBJECT: Discontinuance of W i n n i p e g ~ u a r t e r m a s t e r SECRETDepot, Winnipeg, Canada Auth: T.A.G.Ini t ia ls . DrSTO: Commanding Officer, Date 3 Dec 1943United States Army Forcesin Central Canada

1- The Winnipeg ~ u a r t e r m a s t e r Depot will be discontinued on 31 December1943.2. Stations within your command will establish, from Quartermaster stockson hand at the Winnipeg Quartermaster Depot, a 90-day level of uartermastersupplies based on past issue experience and projected decrease in strength.3. Requisitions for Quartermaster supplies after establishment of a90-day level, will follow principles and procedures of TM 38-220, and willbe routed to Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, for supply.4. After establishment of 90-day level of Quartermaster supplies in

al l stations within your command, a ll practicable Quartermaster excesses willbe returned to the continental United States for redistribution.5. A report of progress will be submitted to the Commanding General,Army Service Forces, (Attention, Stock Control Division, Inventory ControlBranch), not la ter than 31 December 1943.6. When discontinance has been completed, a report will be submittedwithout delay to The Adjutant General.

By order of the Secretary of Var :/s / D T SappCopies Furnished: Adjutant General

Commanding GeneralsArmy Service ForcesStock Control Division (5 copies)The Quartermaster General (5 copies) Certified True CopySixth Service Command (5 copies)Divisions of the War DepartmentGeneral Staff % '&/CaOCommanding Officer, Camp McCoy, Wis c. K]iNETH E FRYFcif0-Major, IGDpector General.. r " - ,

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H E A D ~ U A R T E R S U S ARMY FORGES IN CEi'ITRAL CANADAG r o ~ E R A L ORDERS) . WINNIPEG, MANITOBANq 4) 12 February 1944

ASSUMPTION OF COMMAND

Under the provlslons of paragraph 4, AR 600-20, the undersignedhereby assumes command of United States Army Forces in Central Canada.

/ s / Jack C HodgsonJACK C HODGSONColonel, -Air CorpsCommanding

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A S S I F r ~ D AGPO-A 210.482 BDC/laf/mb/2416 Mu(25 Oct 44) Br. 77167War Department, A. G. O. Washington 25, D.C., 17 November 1944TO: Commanding General, United States Army Forces in Central Canada,501 Paris Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Separate action i s being taken to place three (3) officers of f ieldg r a d ~ and four (4 ) enlisted men from the Army Service Forces on temporaryduty for a period of ninety (90) days with your command, for the purposeof planning and disposing of supplies, materials and equipment. I f additionaltime is estimated to be necessary for the accomplishment of this mission,action will be taken to assign permanently the above personnel to United StatesArmy Forces in Central Canada.

By order of the Secretary of i'lar:

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1 U':'t1.U.otU ,t t i l . . .c.Ll.SUNITED STATES ARMY FORCES, CENTRAL CANADAWinnipeg, Canada D.c..'TERMINATION OF ESSENTIAL CONSIDERATIOiIJS IN CONNECTION WITHTHE FORMULATION OF AN EVACU'TION PLAN i}ND APPLIC TION THEREOF

1. In the preparation of plans for t he eventual evacuation and t ransferof bases and installations unde r the command United States Army Forces, CentralCanada, i t has become apparent that a number of essential considerations must beclarified before plans can be completed. Unless such considerations are properlyclarified and incorporated into a workable plan prior to actual evacuation andt ransfer, unnecessary delay and confusion will result.

2. Constant reference is made in documents of the Permanent Joint Boardon Defense and in Exchange of Notes between Canada and the United States ofAmerica to "movable and immovable" defense installations. These terms havenever been defined to the extent where application is possible. Unless this isdone they can become the source of considerable controversy when dealing withthe concrete rather than with the abstract.3. Concern is not centered primarily on Real Property related to defenseinstallations. Real Property as such constitutes no serious problem in terms of"movable" and "immovable". Howver, when considered in relation to equipmentand faci l i t ies which constitute a more or less integral or fixed part of realproperty the problem becomes more ccmplex.4. Therefore, the definitions for "movable fl and f1immovable" must be determined in terms suitable to practical application. I t i s realized that in i t ia l lythese terms must be conceived in the broad sense. This will provide a pointof departure for an in i t ia l working basis. Matters subsequently requiring furtherclarification will have to be considered individually in each instance.5. Examples of potential controversy include teletype equipnent such ascarrier equipment and printers, small diesel generators, hospital equipmentincluding x-ray machi ne s ani other inst allation s , weather instrument s and installat ions, radio equipment and installations, control tower equipment, and laundryand dry-cleaning equipment. The foregoing are indicative of numerous considerations to be determined as regards "movable" and "immovable."6. The next determination is that pertaining to the disposition of a l lsupplies, equipment and materials on hand in this command. This problemappears to fa l l in the categories l isted below and in order of priority:

a. Strategic supplies, equipment and materials required by the UnitedStates for use at home or abroad. The decision as to what constitutessential strategic items should be the responsibility of the WarDepartment.b. Supplies, equipment and materials whi ch the Canadian Governmentdesires to retain for the continued operation, maintenance, andadministration of instal lat ions purchased. This should be determined by the RCAP, Department of Transport, Department of Minesand Resources and othe i n t e r e s t e d , C ~ a d i a g Q ~ ~ ental agencies.

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c. Contractor's supplies, equipment and materials s t i l l on hand in thecommand and which are now the property of the War Department. Thisis a matter for the Corps of Engineers, United States Army.

d. Standard United States Army supplies, equipment and materials excluive of those referred to in paragraph 6, sub-paragraphs a and b,aboIt is assumed that a ll in this category will be returned to theUnited States.

e. Supplies, equipment and materials exclusive of those referred tosub-paragraphs a, b, c and d, above,which for logical reasons couldbe turned over to the Crown Wartime Assets Board for sale to civil isources. This is a joint Canada-United States matter.f . Unserviceable supplies, equipment and materials. This iscovered by existing laws and regulations.g. Serviceable .supplies , equipment and materials which forreasons of economy or for other reasons should not be returnedto the United States and which cannot be disposed of undera, b, c, d, and e above. Authority for destruction restswith the War Department.

7. The determination of items for disposition under 6.b. abovewill probably constitute the major problem. The Canadian agencies taking overthe various bases and instal lations w ill desire to retain by purchase numerousitems now available for purposes of'operation; maintenance and administration.Examples include such items as barrack stoves; kitchen ranges; office furnitureand equipment; road maintenance equipment; trucks; t ractors; snow removal equipment; fuel o il for stoves, aircraft , automotive equipment and diesels; coal;and subsistence 8. As far as can be determined, no agreement exists between Canada andThe United States of America respecting T ~ e a t h e r Stations. Action on thismatter is indicated as supplies, equipment and materials are involved.9. Anbther determination involves the designation and disposition of a l iReal Property not specifically provided fo r in Exchange of ~ o t e s (June 23 and27, 1944) between Canada andthe United States of America constituting anagreement respecting the payment of expenditures on defense instal lat ions in Canad

and in Labrador.10. Advance planning is essential to an orderly ani rapid evacuation andtransfer. Weather, tr&nsport and morale are important factors to be considered.Therefore, early determination of essential considerations is necessary forthe formulation of suitable plans. As jdnt interest is involved, concertedaction by agencies of Canada and the United States is indicated. For obviousreasons the ddetermination of considerations should not be the responsibility ofa single individual.

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l i . The Commanding Officer, United states Army Forces, Central Canada,will be 'charged with the practical application of the decisions of the PermanentJoint Board on Defense relative to transfer of bases and instal lat ions toCanada. Accomplishment can best be obtained by an early assignment of a smallgroup of Canadian and United states specialists to the Headquarters, United statesArmy Forces, At lvinnipeg for joint action on matters outlined in paragraph 6above regardless of the ultimate date transfer is to be effected. Just priorto f inal transfer, the Canadian Government and the United states Governmentshould each appoint one qualified appraiser whose joint duty i t wil l be toappraise supplies, equipment and materials which the Canadian Government desiresto retain, in order to determine the fair value thereof at the time and placeof appraisal.

JACK C. HODGSONColonel, Air CorpsCommanding12 September 1 9 4 ~ . Revised 12 Vctober 1944

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210.31 (31 Jan 45) JCH/SAH/bob31 January 1945.

Assignment of Additional Specialized Personnel to UnitedStates Army Forces, Central Canada.Asst Chief of Staff, WDGS - OPD, Room 30834, Pentagon Bldg.Washington 25, D. C.1. Reference let ter this Headquarters, Subject: Request forAdditional and Specialized i1itary Personnel, U S Army Forces,Central Canada, and 1st Indorsement AGPO-A 210-482 (25 Oct 44) i t isrequested that action be taken to assign permanently to this commandthe following personnel who are at present on temporary duty for a

period of ninety days:Colonel George H. Foster, 0-111372, Signal Corps,Readjustment Division, ASF, ashington, D.C.Major Eugene F. Gier, 0-119879, Corps of Engineers,North Atlantic Division, Corps of 'ngineers,New York, N.Y.Major Orval A. Howard, 0-472275, AUS,Readjustment Division, ASF, 71ashington, D. C.M Sgt Thomas J Brophy, 68.?5416).65th Tng Co., Camp Lee, VirginiaS Sgt Eugene W H y b i ~ ~ , 36396052

65th QM Tng Co., Camp Lee, VirginiaS Sgt Elwood L. McSherry, 13015161,65th QM Tng Co., Camp Lee, Virginia2. The above personnel was ordered to this command at the re-quest of the Commanding Officer for the purpose of assisting in theplanning and application of evacuation of material and disposition ofsurplus property within the command.3. Cpl. Thomas F. O'Haver, 35244750, one of the four enlistedmen originally ordered to this Headquarters was sent to Officer'sCandidate School at Camp Lee, Virginia, pursuant to instructions con-

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