Reorganization of Camp Supply Division in World War II
The text describes a 1942 reorganization of a military supply division at a camp, consolidating branches from Quartermaster Engineers Signal Chemical Warfare Service and others. It notes officers like Lt. Colison and Major Rich, leadership changes, and a 1943 shift back toward centralized control with separate branches restored under the Supply Division.
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Chemical Warfare Service
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Ordnance Branch at Camp Rucker Grows in 1943
The Ordnance Branch of Camp Rucker’s Division began on May 6, 1943 under Maj. RH Rich. It expanded from a small staff to handle procurement storage and maintenance of arms ammunition combat vehicles bombs and pyrotechnics. The unit doubled personnel this year and improved facilities including offices warehouses and a magazine while stressing efficient support to tactical troops and minimizing paperwork.
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RH. Rich
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Dmng Hid & Magazine
Camp Rucker
United States
Ordinance Branch
Ordnance Department
Army quartermaster food supply memorandum
A fragment from a Washington prepared memorandum discusses annual rates for transportation and utilities, feeder shortages, and the need for an adequate distribution system with a wide food variety. It stresses using fresh produce and vitamin value, drawing supplies nationwide for large operations and proper waste utilization.
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United States
Washington
Qemrtermester
Quartermaster Property Office Faces Army Supply Demands
The Property Office at Camp Rucker expanded over the year as beds belts desks drums and more were stocked. It now handles about 100 requisitions daily and builds a forward looking plan to stock warehouses, outfits, and clothing for incoming troops ensuring readiness and timely replenishment.
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Camp Rucker
Service Command
Quartermaster Property
Wood and steel industry tweaks cut chemical usage
A partial report notes changes in wood and match production and chemical use. It cites Watopath 16 and quarter inch tooling, 160 tons of steel, and efforts by the WPR Chemical Division to save chemicals and virgin polas through factory stitching and fabrications.
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Tate
WPR Chemical Division
Food Supply Strains Camp Rucker Rations Showdowns
Soldiers at Camp Rucker receive meals sized for health and duty, with fresh vegetables and spinaches boosted to offset shortages. Quartermaster Corps notes daily rations cover all soldiers nationwide, aiming to keep the Army well fed despite constraints.
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Rucker
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Quartermaster Corps
Army
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