WWII AAF Operations Mar-Apr 1942

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OPERATIONS DIVISION
(ORIGINALS OF FHOTOSTATIC COFIES)
29 March 1942 to. 31 July 1942
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Directory 5200.9 on 27 Sept 1958
USA CGSC F i T HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF MILITARY HISTORY WASHINGTON, D.C.
IN REPLY REFER TO
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SUBJECT:
Transmittal of Documents
1 3 APR
TO;
Commandant U. S. Army Command and General Staff College ATTN: Library Division Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027
1. A copy of the "Diary, Operations Division, March 1942-31 May 1946"

(16 Volumes) is forwarded for retention in accordance with the telephone
conversation of 8 April 1965 between Mrs. Morrison, your headquarters, and
Miss Zeidlik, of this office.
2. Request that one copy of the inclosed receipt be signed and returned,
FOR THE CHIEF OF MILITARY HISTORY:
2 I n c l
RAYMOND C. BALL Colonel, Artillery Chief, Historical Services Division
WAR DEPARTMENT
War Department General Staff
Operations Division
WASHINGTON
29 March 1942, 5:00 P.M.

TO: Secretary of War ^ Chief of Staff ^ Deputy Chief of Staff
Chief, Army Air Forces C.G., S.O.S. (Return to
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) IN TIJRN BY COI MISSIONED
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No, 1
SECTION I.
MESSAGES RECEIVED L ACTION TAK4N
From Vvainwright: Reports critical supply situation and suggests

breaking blockade.
Action; a, SOS is investigating shipping possibilities;
b. MacArthur notified and asked to report his
proposed action.
. Additional vessel dispatched from Hawaii,
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From Vjainwright: Reports successful minor activity in Mindanao. Air raids continue, but AA makes enemy bombing inaccurate. From HacArthur: He has no objection to colored troops and Yd.ll so dispose them as to avoid friction -with Australians. Reports Mexican predictions of Japanese aggres sion in early April against Panama Canal, Southern
California aircraft installations, northwest Liexico.
Repeated to DeWitt, Panama, and Hawaii,
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From Naval Ops: Action;
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From Naval Observer,

Willemstad; Reports shipping strike situation improving.
SECTION II. OTHER ACTION TAKEN

1. Stilwell reported gasoline shortage, 18 March. Radioed him'that
a tanker of aviation gas is leaving immediately.
Asked CG, Army Air Forces for recommendations on supplementing
10th Air Force so as to enable it to function independently .where
needed*
Secretary of State requested to get permission for 3riti3h sea planes to refuel at Fisherman1s Lak .
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3.
4.
Ordered 10,000 smoke pots shipped from Chicago to Western Defense

Command for screening important installations. Three CVS com panies (colored, with white officers) being activated to operate
them.
SECTION III. PLANS

No approved action by C.C.S, or J.C.S.
BWIGHT D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
Assistant Chief of Staff.
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W R DEPARTMENT A Virar Department General S t a f f derations Division WASHINGTON 30 March 1 9 4 2 , 5:00 P.M. TO: Secretary of War
Chief of Staff KX$)< Deputy Chief of Staff|(^x Chief, Army Air Forces"
C.G., S.O.S. (Return to OPN Dii
) 1 1 TURN BY COLIHSSICWED
1 MESSENGER
No. 2 SECTION I. 1. I.ISSSAGES RECEIVED & ACTION TAKEN w

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From Wainwright: Reports location of minefields. Action: a. Copy furnished to Navy.

b. MacArthur informed by C.G. - SOS.
From Navy: Action: Navy has directed submarines in West Pacific to assist in transferring supplies
from Mindanao and Cebu to Bataan,
Y/ainwright and MacArthur informed by SOS,
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From Wainwright: Asks for two submarines to carry supplies from Hawaii.
Action: SOS replying that such solution is impracticable,
x A. .From Wainwright: Reports enemy attack, ground regained by counter *~

~ ^~~ attack. Air raids against harbor defenses continue.
5.
From fvlacArthurt " ~ Action: p r o r a Bonesteel: From Patch: ' Action:
Requests formal directive establishing area

of his authority.
Awaiting decision of Combined C/S.
Cable service between Iceland and England
resumed*
Recommends shipment of horse cavalry regiment,
less horses, and other troops to New Caledonia.
Horses to be obtained locally.
Disapproved, for time being.
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SECTION II1
OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
Authorized Andrews to proceed with building air base on Galapagos

using minimum construction.
Decision made to ship reasonable number of troops on unescorted
vessel on inner route to Panama.
3.
Answered MacArthur inquiry concerning command status;

included a summary of Navy telegram placing Admiral Leary
under feeArthur.
Asked Stilwell for definite recommendaticns as to promotions
of Bissell and Chennault, and assurances that Generalissimo
concurs.
Adjusted boundaries between Eastern and Southern Defense Command,
and established Gulf Sector of Southern Coastal Frontier.
Direction of Missions transferred from Operations Division
to SOS.
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5.
6.
SECTION III, PLANS.

Joint Chiefs of Staff Meeting. .
1. 2. German Saboteurs in North and South America.. Action: Referred to G-2 and O N I for action. Protection of Virgin Islands.
Action; Referred to Andrews and Admiral Hoover for appropriate action. German capabilities in Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. Action: Referred to the Combined Intelligence Committee. Psychological Warfare Plan - Yugoslavia & Transylvania.
Action: Submit to British informally as a suggestion and
without commitment on our part, since it concerns British theater.
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5. Relief of British troops in Iceland. Action: Submit to CCS tomorrow

6. Secretary JCS to draft a note to the President outlining
cur views with respect to Pacific Council, and presenting
directives to Commanders of Pacific and Southwestern Pacific areas.
DWIGET D. EISENHOWER
Major General,
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WAR
DEPARTMENT
DIVISION
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF

OPERATIONS
WASHINGTON
31 March 1942, 5:00 P.M,
TO:
Secretary of ?f Chief of Staff. Deputy Chief of s t a f f ^ S T

Chief, Army Air ForcesC/T^ C.G., S.O.S. (Return t o OPD
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IN TURN B COMMISSIONED
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MESSENGER
MESSAGES RECEIVED & ACTION TAKEI!

1. 2. 3. From Wainwright: From Navy: From S.O.S.: Base hospital on Bataan bombed. Japanese later
apologized by radio broadcast.
Troop transport arrived at Ascension,' 30 March.
Hawaii telephoned that all of the 3,500 measure ment tons of cargo specified for Yfainwright will
be loaded there. Additional available space
will be loaded with some 3" AA and ,50 Cal.
ammunition, plus additional food.
SECTION II 1. 2.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
18 key staff officers are en route to Chaney by air, at his

request.
An Operations Division staff officer is at Sault Ste. Marie
to investigate defense situation; he is expected to return
tomorrow.
Told Brereton that decisions as to induction of A V G must
be made by Stilwell.
Reminded Stilwel1 that A V G is a volunteer organization and
if inducted in U.S. Army must continue on missions of Chinese
interest.
Postponed departure of Liberian construction force because of
inability to obtain Navy escort.
Decided that 1st Armored Division will be equipped with gasoline-
powered tanks, obtained from 2nd Armored Division.
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4. 5.
6.
Joint Army Navy Allocation Board completed allocation of materiel

and ammunition to Army and Navy for April, 1942.
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Asked Wainwright for details of strength of Bataan command. Told him submarines and a l l other Navy f a c i l i t i e s w i l l aid in bringing supplies.
SECTION III
PLANS
Combined Chiefs of Staff Meeting

1. Sub ject: Strategic Responsibility of United Kingdom & United
States.
3ritish believe plan satisfactory but cannot take action; have
sent plan to London.
Subject; Relief of British troops in Iceland.
Axvaiting U.S. Navy decision whether it can furnish convoy to
Iceland for troops of second contingent of 4,500 men.
British can convoy relieved troops from Iceland to England.
Subject; Dutch planes on contract in U.S.
No decision. General Marshall will try to work out a solution
with General Arnold & Admiral King.
Admiral Little mentioned a proposal that U.S. Navy take over
corvettes building in Canada; date of deliver;,'- is remote.
He suggested, end Admiral King agreed, that both navies
explore the question.
Admiral Little suggested that destroyers and landing craft
under construction be explored; Admiral King consented in case
of landing craft only.
General Marshall discussed the many calls on U.S. Army Air
Forces and the difficulty of deciding which to satisfy.
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WIGHT D. EISENHOWER,
Llajor General,
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WAR
DEPARTMENT
DIVISION

OPERATIONS
WASHINGTON
1 April 1942, 5:00 P.M. TO: Secretary of Chief of ^ Deputy Chief o f ^ t a f f ^ ) Chief, Array Air Forces ) C.Go S.O.S. (Return to O N EtiM) P
IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED MESSENGER
SECTION I
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN
From M a c A r t h u r
MacArthur is preparing early air attack on Phil ippines to disrupt blockade; suggests naval cooperation by task force using own air protection. Requests nine B-17's. Suggests routing Wainwright's messages to Washington through MacArthur.
Action;
a. Notified Navy. b . Nine planes requested by MacArthur to be disDatched a t once*
From Wainwright: Reports enemy attack without material advance. From Magruder & Bissell; Decision as to induction of A.V.G. awaits Generalissimo's recommendations. Majority of personnel a t present disfavors induction because of uncertainty as to resulting status, and desire to r e v i s i t homes.
4.. From Stilwell: Monsoon season will seriously affect ou air and
ground operations from April 15 to November 15
5. 6.
From State Department: Concurs in use by Panair odf Army airfields at Antigua and Ste. Lucia. From State Department: Agreement between U.S. and Liberia with respect to U.S. military rights has been signed. Liberia has consented to use of Fisherman's Lake for refuelling British seaplanes; crews must wear civilian clothes and depart immediately after refuelling. All concerned informed. Action
From Navy:
Admiral dendorf, U.S.Mivy, has been appointed
Commander of all forcea in Curacao and Aruba, with
Captain van Asbeck, Dutch Navy, as Chief of Staff.
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SECTION IL OTHER ACTION TAKEN

1 ?. 3. An infantry battalion and a balloon barrage company have arrived
at Sault Ste. Marie, Garrison still lacks one infantry battalion.
Transferred 9th Corps Area and supply installations of Western
Defense Command to SOS.
Transferred III, VII AC and 3d, 7th, 35th Divisions to Army Ground
Forces.
4. Asked MacArthur for favorable news items on Dutch.

SECTION n i . 1. 2. PLANS
Submitted plan to Chief of Staff for operations in Western Europe

based on British Isles.
No approved action by CCS or JCS.
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
Assistant C>tief of Staff.
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
2 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.

TO: Secretary of war
Chief of Staff $
Deputy Chief of Staff > p > ^ ) Chief, Army Air Forces | | K P (\ ) C.G., S.O.S. (Return to O N DisO
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IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER
SECTION I
MESSAGES RECEIVED AMD ACTION TAKEN
1.
From Stilwell:
Reports non-cooperation by higher Chinese commanders. Is endeavoring to secure from Geaeralissimo more complete control over Chinese forces under his juris diction. Karine battalion and fighter squadron have arrived
at EFATE.
4000 troops of 5th Division are enroute to port, t 5
< sail for Iceland about April 7.
Reports high altitude, inaccurate air-raids on
Corregidor. Successful raid on Zamboanga by Sulus.
Reports two enemy attacks on Bataan; ground regain ed by counter attacks. Intermittent, ineffective
air-raids on Corregidor.
Patrick Hurley, now on inactive status, sworn in as
Minister .to New Zealand.
2. 3. 4.
From Navy; From Army Ground Forces: From Vjainwright:
5, From Wa inwright;
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From MacArthur:
SECTION II OTHER ACTION TAKEN

1. Instructed Wainwright to continue to communicate direct with MacArthur
on operational matters and with War Department on routine matters.
Informed MacArthur.
Instructed MacArthur that Philippine operations remain under his
strategic supervision, but he will not return there.
Asked MacArthur for comment on Australian and New Zealand requirements
for tractors and earth-moving equipment allegedly occasioned by demands
of U. S. Forces for airfields and roads.
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SECTION I I I 1. 2. 3#
PLANS
Submitted to Chief of Staff study on improvement of Joint Army and Navy communications. Obtained P r e s i d e n t ' s approval of proposed d e f i n i t i o n of authority in P a c i f i c t h e a t e r . Awaiting approval of other nations concerned, No approved action by CCS or JCS.
D7/IGHT D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
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WAR
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DEPARTMENT
DIVISION
OPERATIONS
WASHINGTON
3 April 19A2, 5:00 P.K.

TO: Secretary of War Chief of Staff *
Deputy Chief of
Commanding Army Air Forces Commanding General, Services of Supply(Return to )
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HI TURN BY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER
No. 6
SECTION I.
1 . MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN
Urges retention of submarines on supply duty until all stocks in Cebu have been transferred. After conference between Chief of Staff and Admiral King, message despatched by Admiral King directing Admiral Leary to consult with MacArthur and to carry out orders of latter. Total strength, Bataan and Corregidor: 90,700, including approximately 20,000 American (Army, Navy, Marine). Has also 18,600 civilian evacuees.
From IVainwright: Action:
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From 7/ainwright:
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From Secretary CCS: Directives to Commanders of Southwestern Pacific

and Pacific Ocean areas have been informally
approved by the Australian and New Zealand repre sentatives here; texts have been forwarded to
their governments.
Action: Forwarded t o ifacArthur by War Department. Generalissimo approves induction of A V G i n t o U.S. Service, t e n t a t i v e l y about July 4 . Chennault concurs. Six B-25's promised t o Brazil have l e f t I/Iiami. Six P-40's w i l l leave Monday.
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From S t i l w e l l :
5.
From Army Air Forces:
~-%#lift.
SECTION II. 1.
QTHSR ACTION TAKEN
Directed diversion to Eastern Defense Command of six B-18's equipped

for submarine detection; these were to have left Langley Field to-day
or tomorrow for Western Defense Command. Four other B-18!s are being
similarly equipped.*
Transfer of missions approved and now under control of C.G. SOS, ex cept Stilwell and G-2 missions.
2.
SECTION III. PLANS

No approved action by CC3 or JCS.
DV.TGHT D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
Ot.Utli-1
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WAR
DEPARTMENT
DIVISION

OPERATIONS
WASHINGTON
4 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.
TO:
Secretary of War Chief of Staff $ Deputy Chief of Staff Commanding General<~-v
Array Air Forces
ffinfi
Commanding General^-'
Services of Supply(Return t o OPN

! From Naval Operations; Copy of request to Commander, South western Pacific Forces, for estimate of
additional Australian port defenses and
facilities required from U.S.
Paraphrase to MacArthur.
Copy of message to Commander, Southwestern
Pacific Forces, elaborating instructions
on use of submarines on Cebu-Corregidor
mission. Instructs him to be guided by
MacArthurfs views as to naval cooperation
in action against enemy.
Paraphrase ts> MacArthur.
Generalissimo has now given him a competent
Chinese executive. Asks for an American
division in India-Burma area.
Congratulations. Told him no American
division can be sent at present.
Estimate of situation and requisition for
airplanes.
Under study by QPD.
After inspection, and visit to Hq, Central
Defense Command, Sault Ste. Marie defense
measures are believed satisfactory.
Action: 2, From Naval Operations:
Action:
3.
Action: 4. From MacArthur:

Action:
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From
Major Quails. OPN Dlv: "^
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From Army Air Forces:
Pointe Noire - Mombasa - Seychelles Chagos Islands long-range ferry route is feasible; some airdrome facilities exist. Short-range ferry route: Pointe Noire - Aden - Karachi is practicable as an alternative to: Liberia - Khartoum - Cairo route pro vided Saudi Arabia consents. 'Colonel McBride has returned from Liberia v/ith signed agreement. Enemy continues heavy fire and bombing on Bataan; bombing of Corregidor*decreasing.
7. 8.
From State Department: From 'Vaimvrisht:
SECTION II. OTHER ACTION TAKEN No important action other than routine.
SECTION III. PLANS
D'.JGHT D. 3IS2NHCr,iEEt,
Llajor General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR PLANS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
5 April 19A2, 5:00 P.M.

To ,a Secretary of T 7 r Chief of Staff Deputy Chief of Staff Commanding G e n e r a l . ^ ) ) ) )
n: TURN B " COKMISSIOUED Y MESSENGER
Army Air Forces /Tfjf^

Commanding General?---" Services of Supply (Return to
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SECTION I . 1.
MESSAGES RECEIVED A D ACTION TAKEN. N Requested confirmation of his authority to a c t i v a t e units of the Army of the United S t a t e s ,
Authority to activate confirmed. Instructed him that constitution of units must be referred to the V&r Department for confirmation. Requests immediate forwarding to Australia of 8 B-25*s originally ordered by Dutch and now held in Hawaii pending determination of status. The airplanes have already been ordered to Australia. Operations Division is checking with Army Air Forces to insure that MacArthur is notified. Heavy attacks along Bataan front; attempted
landing on east coast of Bataan repulsed.
From Wainwriffht; Action:
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From Mac Arthur:
Action:
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From 7/ainwright:
SECTION II. OTHER ACTION TAKEN.

1. 2. 110 diesel tanks from 1st Armored Division made
available for newly activated 4th Tank Group in Hawaii.
Western Defense Command directed to organize and train
10 Coast Artillery seacoast defense batteries for
ultimate duty in Alaska.
SECTION III. PLANS.

DWIGHT D.
Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
War Department General Staff
Operations Division
WASHINGTON
6 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.
TO: Secretary of War
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Staf.
Commanding General,
Army Air Forces
Commanding General,
Services of Supply (Return t
MESSENGER
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SECTION I . 1. From Navy:

Received copy of order to CINCPAC that he nominate Commander of South Pacific Naval Force, to consist of fleet units temporarily assigned for task purposes. Stated press releases are under Australian political control, not JlacArthur*s. Instructed Opn. Div. to discontinue giving secret military information to representatives of Allied Nations, except to Combined Staff Planners. b . Asked SOS and others concerned to take similar steps. Repeated message from Stilwell to Drereton
indicating that 10th Air Force action against
Andamans "was 3 weeks earlier than Brereton had
indicated the possibility. Asks Brereton to
report as to readiness of 10th Air Force for
use in Burma.
Paraphrase to Brereton; commended results of
his action but reminded him that 10th Air
Force is under Stilwell*s command.
Recommended promotion to Bri. General of Bissell and Chenn&ult in succession. Directed G-l to comply.
Enemy attacks continue without success. Fire
against beaches from artillery on barges.
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From MacArthur: A c t i o n :
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From Stilwell
Action
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From Stilvrell: Action:
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From Nainwright:
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From Y/ainwright:
Enemy renewed attacks on Bataan, making

some gains. Beach positions again received
fire from artillery on barges.
Quotes Wainwright that Bataan has two air fields suitable for heavily loaded planes.
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From Stilwellt
8.
From Dawson (AC) (in Accra); Recommends -precautions to guard U.S.

property shipped to Eritrea, by reason of large
Italian population.
Action:
To SOS, for action.
Accepts suggestion for a joint Army - ITavy Board
to study improvement of joint signal communica tions.
. Arranged for composition of Army section.
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From Navy;
Action:
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Told MacArthur to add to his directive that, by agreement among

interested powers, Southwest Pacific is U.S. strategic responsibility.
Sent Patch copy of directive to Commander in Chief Pacific Ocean area.
Notified Brett that a shipload of supplies for Wainwright left
Honolulu on April 3,
PLANS
2. 3.
SECTION III. 1.
Concurred with Navy to.take under study a proposal for a Service

Force for the Pacific Islands.
JCS accept responsibility for furnishing appropriate materiel to
the Netherlands Forces in the Southwest Pacific. General MacArthur
will be directed to inform JCS as to what is needed.
Directive to govern priorities in production of munitions during 1942
approved and will be sent to the President for his approval. Approved
by JCS.
Decided to inform CCS that since the Southwest Pacific is a respon sibility of the JCS, the latter will undertake the distribution of
the airplanes contracted for by the Dutch East Indies.
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Major General,
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WAR
DEPARTMENT
GENERAL STAFF
DIVISION
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS
WASHINGTON
D C
IN TURN EY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER
7 April 1942, 5:00 F.I'.
TO: Secretary of War ; '

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Staff
Commanding General, Array Air Forces Commanding General,
Services of Supply (Return t
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SECTION I. 1.

Food situation on Bataan is desperate.
Told Wainwright that supplies are being sent
by submarine and should arrive in a few days.
Asked for report upon arrival of submarines,
as well as information as to his plans and
any changes in the situation.
Asked KacArthur for essentials of his plan
of submarine supply, and probable dates of
delivery.
Asked Stilwell for data on supply to Bataan
by air.
From Fort Mills: Action: a
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From Wainwright:
Heavy attacks continue, enemy making slow

progress in center of Eataan position. Hos pital bombed intentionally.
3.
From Under Secretary of Wart Supplement to Pan-American contracts

~~ for additional airport development in Central
and South America (and Liberia) was signed
yesterday. Work, amounting to 18,000,000,
will be executed under the supervision of
Chief of Engineers.
From Southern Defense Command: Headquarters, Gulf Sector, Southern
~ Coastal Frontier, will be activated April 10.
From Coast Guard: _ Four enlisted men will be placed on each
vessel during transit of the Goo Canal
(300 vessels involved).
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From De'ffitt:
Reauests authority to issue 3,000 rifles to Alaskan Territorial Guard.
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From Emmons:
From MacArthur;
From Bonesteel:
Reports inadequate defence measures by New

Zealand in Fiji Islands.
Requests personnel to organize 5 staging
areas and 1 replacement camp.
Asks confirmation of report that mid-April
U. S. convoy ships will be used to transport
relieved British Forces to U. K.
Recommends installation of 155 mm battery on
Patos Island, under general control Venezuelan
Government.
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From Andrews:
SECTION II. 1. 2. 3. 4.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Sent MacArthur copy of directive to Commander, Pacific Ocean Area.

Sent copies to Christmas, Bora-Bora, Centon and Fiji Island Commanders.
Told Bonesteel that command, in Iceland passes to him when two-thirds
of the forces present are American.
Sent Wainwright congratulations of the President upon withstanding
enemy wholesale" attack.
Asked 1'ac Arthur for information as to inclusion of Dutch officers
on his staffs.
PLANS
SECTION III. 1.
British CS were notified that USCS desired to handle allocation of

the Dutch planes previously scheduled to go the Dutch East Indies.
British CS agreed provided these planes were considered as a part
of the combined pool in making theater allocations.
USCS agreed, for strategical reasons, to the British CS (London) pro posal to reduce the British allocation to Australia by 80 planes.
CCS agreed that General Arnold and Air Marshal Evill would make an
overall study of airplane production, allocation, and distribution.
CCS will issue directive to Combined Planners to prepare an overall
appreciation of the world situation including the general distribu tion of forces.
CCS agreed that the paper on German capabilities in Syria, Turkey,
and Iraq would be returned to the Combined Intelligence Committee
for inclusion of more factual data.
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D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON. D C
8 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.

TO: S e c r e t a r y o f War lit < * Chief of S t a f f X**Deputy Chief of Staff'/ Comraandi ng Gene r a l Army A i r F o r c e s Commanding G e n e r a l , S e r v i c e s of Supply (Return t o OF
IN TURN BY CCM1ISSI01JED MESSENGER
SECTION I . 1.
MESSAGES RECEIVED AIID ACTION TAKEN
From Stilwell:
Requests decision on flying food concentrates

into Bataan.
Told him to disregard previous instructions;
impossible to ferry supplies in significant
amounts, by air.
Requests assignment to 10th AT of Dutch ;i-25fs now in East end en route thereto. Requests White House be notified party arrived London 10:50 A.M., 8 April. White House notified. Lien physically too weak to counterattack with former success; Bataan force withdrawn to new line. 10th AF bombed docks and warehouses at Rangoon on April 3. One ship lost; cause unknown. Has invited Van I'ook to nominate Dutch officers for staffs; no nominations yet received. Dry dock Dewey and navy craft being destroyed;
white naval forces being withdrawn to assist in
defense of Corregidor.
First of 4 supply submarines arrived at Cebu;
expected to arrive at Ft. Kills April 9th; drugs being ferried by plane; cargo ship ready at
Brisbane to continue supply.
Action:
2.
From Brereton:
3.
From Chanev*
Acti on: 4 . From Wainwright;
5.
From Brereton:
From I,'ac Arthur :
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Pron ITaw :
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From I .lac Arthur:
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SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed Chaney of designation of Gen. Spaatz to command Army

Air Force in England.
PLANS
SECTION III.
WIGHT D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL 3TAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
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WASHINGTON
D C
9 A p r i l 1942, 5:00 P.M. TO: S e c r e t a r y of W Chief of S t a f f f Deputy Chief of S t a f f Commanding G e n e r a l , Army A i r Forces Coirananding G e n e r a l ,
S e r v i c e s of Supply (Return t o
SECTION I . 1 .
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TA.KEN. At 6:00 A.M. King sent flag of truce to Japanese, without Wainwrightfs knowledge or authority. Wainwright will try to hold Corregidor. Sent messages to Waim/right, IfetcArthur, Marshall. 11:02 P.M. - Hostilities have ceased on Bataan. Japanese terms not known, but enemy batteries are now in position to fire on Corregidor from south end of peninsula. Wainwright holding fire to avoid hitting American trooDS. Submarine arrived and departed night Apfil 8 - 9 . Estimates Japanese objectives are oilfields a t .Magwa. to deny l a t t e r to Allied Forces, and to cut communications between India and China. Their main effort will probably be toward Mandalay which Allies vd.ll cover as long as possible, thereafter impeding Japanese advance to Lashio. Requests 2 heavy bombardment groups, 1 medium bombardment group, 2 Dursuit groups, 3 reconnaissance squadrons, 80 P-39-F's, and supporting and service units to protect China ferrying project, and states plan of employment. Extensive areas in his theater are unmapped, therefore requests photo-mapping and reproduction unit*?. Reports reduction in nnn-ecsential construction in Alaska in order to reduce shipping requirements.
From Wainwright:
Action: 2 . From Wainwright:
3. 4.
From Wainwrigbt; From Brereton:
5.
Frcm HacArthur:
Frcrn DeWitt:
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7.
From Stilwell;
Generalissimo insists to Alexander that British

stand on Dresent line; also that Mandalay be
garrisoned by one Chinese division,
SECTION II. 1. 2. 3. 4.. 5.
OTHER ACTTON TAKEN.
Informed Brett that Netherlands government agrees to place its local

forces under his operstional command.
Told MacArthur that USCS will provide equiment; requested details of
requirements.
Warned Bonesteel of possible general strike and asked his views as to
whether workmen or army engineers should be sent to him.
Told Bone steel next convoy will transport relieved British troops to U.K.
Told Stilwell 100 - 75mm pack howitzers, and 132 - 75mm field howitzers
(if he wants them), with 970,000 rounds ammunition will be available in
increments by end of May. No more can be furnished. Asked priority of
shipment desired,
SECTION III.
PLANS.
No approved action by JCS or CCS.
TIGHT D. EISENHOWERS Major General, Assistant Chief of Staff,
BAY OF BENGAL
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
10 April 1942, 5:00 P.M. TO: Secretary of War Chief of Staff Deputy Chief of Staff Commending Gener Amy Air Forces CoiTETianding General, Services of Supply (Return
IN TUPN BY COMMISSIONED MESSENGER N Div))
SECTION I. 1.
From MacArthur:
States his plans with respect to Philippines, after news of loss of Bataan. Air attack will be made. Recommends diversion of surface blockade runners. Replied that TJar Department has diverted surface supply ships from Corregidor to other points. Asks complete advance information as to airplanes and air units to go to his theater. Emphasizes need for experienced officers, and urges unit loading of ships. Referred to Army Air Forces for action (and coordination with SOS), with note that part of desired data was sent to MacArthur yesterday. Requests 300,000 anti-tank mines immediately. 50,000 will be shipped irnmediately; 50,000 on M y 1; remainder as soon as production allows. a Fortified islands and ships shelled from Bataan and south shore Manila Bay. Enemy landed on Cebu. Enemy warships and transports near Cebu and Pan ay. Second submarine from Cebu arrived and departed night April 9/10. Explains his independent air action against Andaman Islands. Present strength of 10th Aiy Force is 16 airplanes. Denies possibility of general s t r i k e .
Action:
2 .
From MacArthur:
Action:
3.
From MacArthur:
A c t i o n :
From Wainwright:
5. 6 .
From YiTainwrignt: From Brereton:
7.
From Bonesteel:
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3 .
From Emmons:
Reports Navy r e q u e s t t h a t Army r e p l a c e New Zealand g a r r i s o n guarding cable s t a t i o n on Fanning I s l a n d . Raises question of g a r r i s o n i n g other such i s l a n d s .
9 .
From Col. Barber (Rio de J a n e i r o ) ; Goes Monteiro and Aranha agree com p l e t e l y with views expressed in Gen. ' . a r s h a l l ' s
letter.
SECTION I I . 1 . OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed MacArthur of disapproval of promotion of s e n i o r s t a f f o f f i c e r s u n t i l h i s Supreme Hq. i s functioning, and reminded him t h a t Dutch and A u s t r a l i a n s should hold some higher p o s i t i o n s on h i s s t a f f . Declined t o make Dep. C/S a Maj. Gen. Notified SfcLl7fell t h a t S t a t e Department i s urging Chinese Government t o prevent Chinese Aeronautical Commission from taking over CNAC. Replied t o Emmons t h a t defense of F i j i and a l l o t h e r i s l a n d bases in South and Southwest P a c i f i c i s under c o n s i d e r a t i o n by JCS. He w i l l be advised as to d e c i s i o n . N o t i f i e d Bra re ton of d e t a i l e d composition of 1 0 t h Air Force, and. h i s r e l a t i o n s h i p to Ferry Command. PLANS
2 . 3 .
4 .
SECTION I I I .
No approved plans of CCS or JCS.
F.VIGCT D. EISENKOY/ER,
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF OPERATIONS DIVISION WASHINGTON
11 April 1942, 5:00 P. M.

Chief of Staff
Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General,
Services of Supply (Return to
SECTION I. 1.
MESSENGER
MESSAGES RECEIVED ANIKACTION TAKEN

Make certain that Brereton does everything in his power to help Stilwell. He may not be fully aware of Stilwell1 s predicament. Emphasized to Brereton Stilwellfs difficulties due to isolation, inferior forces, and lack of support ing troops, including air. Insisted he maintain best possible communication with Stilwell so as to respond promptly to his wishes. Requested he report nature and efficiency of communications with Stilwell's Headquarters Requests artillery allotment be sent in monthly shipments of: 24 75mm pack howitzers, 12 75mm field howitzers, 200,000 rounds shell. Enemy landed at several points on Cebu and advanced a few kilometers against determined resistance. Heavy aerial attack on Corregidor and Hughes* For St. Thomas and St. Croix, recommends 3 batteries 155mm guns, searchlights, and 2 batteries 37mm AA; no white infantry. For mouth of Surinam river, recommends 1 battery 155mm guns, searchlights, and 12 .50 cal. AA to be manned by white Dutch troops. Assures us he will held construction and garrison on Galapagos to a minimum.
From Gen, Marshall;
Action:
2,
From Magrudert
From Wainwright;
4.
From Andrews:
5.
From Andrews:
6.
KgyiCTOKY
V/jflB j U l UNITED 8TATE
From Andrews:
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed MacArthur two replacement battalions forreplacementdepot

will probably be shipped mid May, Requested explanation of need for
5 staging areas.
Informed MacArthur that Dutch Government agrees to his directive.
Notified Patch that Dutch Government agrees to directive to Commander
in Chief, Pacific Ocean Area.
PLANS.
2. 3
SECTION III.
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER/
Major General,
Assistant Chief of Staff,
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-2/
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
12 April 19-42, 5:00 P I

.
TO
Secretary of War ^ >

Chief of Staff hy
) IN TDBN BI COMMISSIONED
Commanding General,
MESSENGER
) Army Air Force
Commanding General,
to OPN Div) )
Services of Supply (Ret
SECTION I. MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN
1.
From Bissell:
Generalissimo reports Wavell is trying to

divert lend lease aircraft designated for
India. Generalissimo desires special
mission delayed until end May, and urges
that airplanes intended for that mission
be used now to attack air bases in Burma
and Thailand as well as enemy navy in'Bay
of Bengal.
Answer made to Bissell.
Has direct communication with Tfoeeler and
Brereton through commercial and U.S. Navy
channels.
Bombers hit enemy aircraft carrier at
Rabaul (New Britain); attack being repeated.
Requests naval task force attack.
Copy to Navy.
Action:
2.
From Stilwell:
3.
From MacArthur:
Action;
4. From MacArthur:
Asks if allocation of aircraft specified

April 9 represents total intended for all
forces, including Australian and Dutch, in
Australia.
Informed him that allocation of all airplanes
for all theaters is being studied i y CCS.
> Recommends entire Armored Division be sent
him. Under present plan only one U.S. Infantry
and one-half Armored divisions will replace
five British divisions by summer. Specifies
further priorities for troop shipments.
Action:
5.
From Chaney:
iCTomr
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Action;
Operations Division is conferring with

British as to possibility of increasing
cargo space allotment.
Announces early arrival here of Lt. Gen.
Smart, Australian Army.
Asks size and composition of ground protec tive force for airfield at Keflavik.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
6. 7.
From MacArthurt From Bonesteel;
SECTION II. 1.
Notified Maxwell that operation of the ferry command in North Africa

will continue under War Department direction; control cannot be dele gated to him.
Assigned new code designations to Greenland, Ascension, Iceland; the
previous ones having been compromised.
Informed _MacArthur that for the present no more airplanes can be
allotted U.S. forces (plus 1 Australian group) beyond those specified
April 9.
2.
3.
4.. Asked Military Attache, Chile, for immediate report on disposition

of Sackville's batteries, progress of instruction of Chilean personnel,
degree of protection of copper mines.
5. Asked MacArthur to clarify status of Dutch air forces under his command,
SECTION III.
PLANS
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, /
I ! j r General,
ao Assistant Chief of Staff.
30
WAR DEPARTMENT
13 A p r i l 1942, 5:00 P . M. TO: Secretary of Chief of Staff Deputy Chief of Staff Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General Services of Suppl
IN TURN 3Y C(MISSIONED MESSENGER turn to OPN Div) )
SECTION I. 1.

Thanks Gen. Marshall for message. Will resist as long
as supplies last. 3" A-A ammunition is critical item.
Is in touch with MacArthur. 4th Marines were evacuated
from Bataan.
Repeated to Gen. Marshall, conferring with SOS.
Operations Divisions is \
From V>ainwright:
Action: 2. From Wainwright t
(April 12) No communication with Cebu, situation there

unknown. Enemy cruiser reported sunk April 8. Twelve
bombing attacks on Corregidor; our artillery active.
(April 13) No communication with Cebu for 2 days. Air
attacks on Corregidor kept high by AA. Our artillery
active.
Sent digest to General Marshall.
Asks if notification of Dutch concurrence in directive
may be taken as formal authorization to assume command
of Southwest Pacific area.
Replied that MacArthur is to confer with Australian
authorities on basis of messages heretofore exchanged
between Dr. Evatt and JCS. If Australian Government
agreeable, determine on date, somewhat in future, and
notify TO at once.
Sends views as to capacity of Corregidor to resist, and
length of time supplies should last. Believes its life
is limited unless sea communications restored. Believes
general supply by blockade-running impracticable, but
will attempt to provide AA ammunition.
Repeated gist to Gen. Marshall,
Action: 3. From MacArthur i
Action:
From MacArthur. t
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UNITED ITATEI
Actioni
5.
From Patch (relayed by Emmons) : Urges shipment of one medium bombardment

squadron thus completing his aircraft allotment. Wants
a flight of long-range reconnaissance airplanes.
From Emmons: Will ship small garrison to Fanning Island about April 15.
6.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN

Requested
Asked MacArthur if he is still taking steps to supply Corregidor. his views as to possibility of using submarines or other means.
2.
Notified.Admiral King that for anti-submarine defense two 75mm guns have
been emplaced at St. John's (Antigua), Porte Castries (St. Lucia) and St.
Thomas, and six are being transferred to harbors in Haiti.
Replied to Stilwell (or Bissell) that no one has authority to divert air planes from approved allotments to 10th Air Force and AVG. Replied to :
Generalissimo* s proposal that special missions be postponed,
Notified Military Attache, Brazil that six P-40's left for Brazil April : 12.
Replied to I.'acArthur that photographic unit is en route; engineer photo mapping units will leave at end of May.
PLAITS
3.
4. 5.
SECTION III. 1.
JCS considered that the defenses of Fernando de Noronha being provided by

Brazil are adequate for the present and that the island is suitable for
ferry-command use. Decided that the Navy would study further use of the
island by its forces (other than air).
The question of conversion of certain tankers to auxiliary aircraft carriers,
requested by the British, was referred to the Combined Staff Planners.
JCS directed the Secretariat to prepare a paper for the President to present
to Pacific Council in reference to the SW Pacific Area. Agreed WD should
send MacArthur a message on subject, with the purpose of expediting formal
establishment of command.
JCS discussed a letter from Gen. ycKarney to Admiral King, subject, "^
"Amphibious Training". Admiral King agreed that the matter be sent to the
Joint Staff Planners for study,
Other minor matters disposed of.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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DV/IGHT D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
14 April 1942, 5:00

TO: S e c r e t a r y of a r Chief of S t a f f Deputy Chief of S t a f f Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General,
S e r v i c e s of Supply (Return t o
IN TURN BY COJMISSIONED fffiSSENGER

>Div)
SECTION I . 1From
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN TCainwrieht:
Recommends citation of Harbor Defense, Naval, and Marine Corps u n i t s . SOS is preparing citation for submission to President,
Reports superior enemy forces landed on Cebu. Considerable fighting in Mindanao. Corregidor under ineffective artillery fire and bombing. 7 out of 10 AT-6 airplanes, en route to Brazil, damaged in Venezuela. Requests immediately 24 3-24 airplanes for
reconnaissance ?nd coastal natrol.
A c t i o n : 2 . From Yfeinwright:
3 From Pratt: From MetcArthur
SECTION I I . 1 .
OTFF.P ACT!ON TAKEN on supply of Malta by C o r r e g i d o r . Asked him for AA ammunition, and of
Informed MacArthur he w i l l be s e n t data submarines, f o r p o s s i b l e a p p l i c a t i o n to n o t i f i c a t i o n of d a t e of d e p a r t u r e of 3" d a t e and n a t u r e of any f u t u r e shipments
2 .
Informed S t i l w e l l t h a t f o r convenience T,sfl) has been sending a p p r o p r i a t e messages d i r e c t to Brereton and VJheeler. To avoid m i s u n d e r s t a n d i n g s , information i s d e s i r e d as to degree to which he has d e c e n t r a l i z e d command and c o n t r o l t o them. A l l o t t e d new code-names to New D e l h i , Chungking, Ascension, Caribbean p o s t s . certain
3 .
4 5 .
Asked "/ainwright for s t r e n g t h r e t u r n of u n i t s on Corregidor and in Harbor Defenses, i n d i c a t i n g those arrived from 3ataan. Asked B r i t i s h Staff for views as t o whether B r i t i s h would assume r e s p o n s i b i l i t y for the protection of a i r f i e l d s along proposed nevr f e r r y route in Africa, as well as i t s extensions to Karachi. PLANS
SECTION H I .
No approved action by CCS or JCS,
D. Major General, Assistant Chief of Staff.
34/
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
15 April 1942, 5:00 P. I .

f TO: Secretary of War Chief of Staff J Deputy Chief of Staff Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General, /> Services of SuppljM$eturn to OPN Div) )
SECTION I .

(1) Reports substantial agreement by British CS to
our proposal, and transmits their suggestions as to
the immediate handling of the situation in the
Indian Ocean area. British request information as
to U.S. forces to be shipped to Europe this summer.
(2) Suggests Stilwell and Brereton be instructed
that until further orders Brereton's force should
be employed, in conformity v/ith British direction,
in Bay of Bengal area. AVG to hive first priority
in distribution of pursuit planes; any excess
beyond its operational strength and loss replace ments to go to Brereton.
Conferred rcith McNarney, Arnold and Admiral King.
In reply, stated U.S. capabilities in respect to
immediate naval and air reinforcements in Indian
Ocean area. Proposed alternative plans for
delivering airplanes. Message approved by President^
Defense Committee of Cabinet, Prime Minister pre siding, accepted our proposal. Prime Minister will
notify President.
Bomber raid on Philippines successful. Four ships
sunk, four other damaged or sunk, installations
damaged, many airplanes destroyed. One bomber lost,
crew saved.
Congratulated Gen. Royce, who led raid.
Awaits notification from Australian government as to
troops they will assign to him, and its suggestion
as to date he should assume command.
From Gen. Marshall;
Action:
From Gen. Marshall;
From MacArthur:
Action: 4.. VICTORY

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From MacArthur;
5-
From Wainwright;
Total strength, Corregidor and harbor defenses:

11,4-85, including Navy, Marines, and 1367 Army
evacuated from Bataan.
Communicates with Stilwell via British radio U.S. Navy at Chungking (unsatisfactory); and via
commercial line to Madras, thence radio to Chung king (transmission time 36 hours). Is installing
his own radio channel.
Acknowledges receipt of our reply reference
Generalissimofs wish to postpone special missions
6.
From Brereton:
7.
From Stilwell:
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Asked MacArthur for estimate of miniinum Australian and Dutch forces

required in Southwest Pacific area up to June 30, 1943? and munitions
v/hich must be allocated for them. Australian estimates are considered
excessive.
Instructed Southern and Central Defense Commands to cooperate with Navy
in immediate establishment of joint operations centers in all frontiers,
sectors and subsectors concerned.
Alerted appropriate Defense Commands, Iceland, Greenland, Hawaii, YTith
respect to French situation.
2.
3.
4.. Replied to Patch that medium bombardment squadron will be sent him in
June; long-range reconnaissance airplane requirement is under study
v/ith Navy.
5. Notified Patch that his force is designated as a division., named NECAL
unless he prefers some other name.
6. Re pending agreement with Panama for lease of sites, informed Secretaryôf
War that War Department objects to the provision granting to Panama juris diction over its nationals who commit military offenses in these areas.
PLANS
SECTION III.

DWIGHff" D. EISENHOWER,*
Major General,
-2
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION WASHINGTON
16 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.
TO:
Secretary of War
Chief of Staff
Commanding General, Army Air Forces ^>Commanding General,
IN TURN BI COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER
Div) )
SECTION I. 1.
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND'lCTION TAKEN

Generails simo asks that War Department close lend-lease
contracts in Canada for large quantities of specified
weapons and ammunition negotiated by Soong. Stilwell
suggests that such contracts be restricted to items
susceptible of eventual use in our service should ship ment become impossible, and that British types be pur chased only if U.S. types cannot be supplied in time.
Generalissimo is studying our plan for diverting air planes to 10th Air Force.
Generalissimo is satisfied with reassurances that Chinese
airplanes will not be diverted to Wavell. Generalissimo
still objects to first special project at this time, for
reasons already given.
Generalissimo decided that airfield proposed for first
special mission cannot be used. Gives operating details
for use of other airfields instead.
From Stilwell;
2.
From Stilwell:
3. From Stilwell:
From Stilwellt
5. From Wainwright: Ten generals (by name), 36,853 combat troops, 40,795
ineffectives, remained on Bataan. All 68 nurses removed
to Corregidor.
6. From Wainwright: Severe fighting in Cebu. Inaccurate bombing, and
artillery fire on Corregidor and other harbor defenses.
Our artillery obtained effect on mainland.r
From Wainwright: Enemy landed in force on Panay. Activity in Mindanao.
Corregidor bombing continued. Deduces from Tokyo estimate
of prisoners that some 25*000 of our force remain in
jungles and may conduct guerilla operations.
7.
8.
From MacArthur; Two submarines loaded with 3 n AA ammunition will leave

for Corregidor about 20 April.
From MacArthurs Replies that Australian requirement for earth moving
equipment has been greatly reduced.
Recommends return of one colored Signal Construction
company on account of difficulties with Panamanians, and
replacement by a white company.
9.
10.
From Andrews;
11.
From Dawson (Accra); Recommends consideration of seizure of French West

Africa airbases in view of change in Vichy government and
their possible use by enemy.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Asked Wainwright for strength of. American and Filipino troops on Cebu and
other southern islands.
Directed Stilwell to explain to Generalissimo our plans with respect to
supply of airplanes and munitions, our reasons for modifying mission of 10th
Air Force, and our intentions concerning the special missions.
Sent directive to Army Air Forces requiring aircraft ferriedâcross U.S. to
be dispersed during stops en route.
2.
3.
SECTION III.
PLANS
D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
17 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Staff f
Deputy Chief of'Staff
Commanding General Army Air Forces Commanding General,
Services of Supply (Return to 0 SECTION I. 1.
IN TORN BT COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER
iv) )

Approves proposals of W.D. for transporting
pursuit aircraft to Africa, involving use of
Ranger by arrangement with Navy,
Taken ty C.G., Army Air Forces.
Wants SOS and AAF to see if American construc tion crews can be ratained in United Kingdom
after completion of present projects.
Dispatch sent, according necessary authority.
Coordinated with SOS and Navy.
Urges augmentation 6f signal and air warning
equipment and personnel.
Asks that any proposal suggested by any offic ial in Delhi which might affect operations in
China-Burma be referred to him.
AnsweredI
Estimates troop strength in southern islands
at 51,205, including 1,355 American.
Made air raid on Rangoon harbor, night 16/17.
Results uncertain. No losses.
From Gen. Marshall;
Action: 2. From Gen. Marshall: From Gen. Marshall
Action: 3. From MacArthur: From Stilwell:
Action: 5. 6. 7. From Wainwright: Fro:; Ereretcn

From Brereton:
From Lamb (New Delhi): Wavel! estimates that allied force covering
Chinese withdrawal may be forced into China,
thus requiring supply by air; may, however,
withdraw into India, depending on situation.
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From Emmons;
States requirements for antitank mines, Hawaiian

Department . Total 295,000.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Sent Stilwell gist of message to Brereton giving details of approved organi zation of 10th Air Force. 10th Air Force will exercise such control of
trans-India ferry operation as is required by military operations.
Asked Andrews for additional information concerning proposed relief of colored
Signal Construction Co.
Issued directive that, effective May 1, boundaries of Eastern, Central and
Southern Defense commands will be adjusted to conform to Corps Area and State
boundaries. Joint study is being made by special Army-Navy committee with
object of prescribing coterminous operating areas for ground, air, and navy
commands in coastal frontiers and establishment of joint communication
(operating) centers at the command posts thereof.
Recommended to CS (and JCS) that personnel to be trained in subversive
activities by Col. Donovan should occupy civilian, not military status.
Notified Emmons of Secretary of Interior's concern as to critical condition
of finances of Hawaiian government resulting from military control of civil
affairs; transmitted his proposed solution.
2. 3.
U 5.
SECTION III.
PLANS
DWIGH* D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
-2
M-l
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
18 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Staff**"
Services of Supply (Return to 0
IN TORN BY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1.

Situation critical. British are getting'little
help from India and seem resigned to loss of
Burma. Stilwell doubts if communication with
India can be maintained after May 10 if with drawal continues. Hopes to organize counter attacks if British can hold on.
Replied, stressing value of Stilwell's accomplish ments .
Reports resistance to invasion of Panay. Corregidor
and Ft. Hughes heavily shelled; bombing of Corregidor
continues. Some damage sustained. Our batteries
active.
Requests information as to location of aviation
gasoline reported cached by Panair.
To SOS. Has concurrence of Australian government in assumption of command at 1AO0 GMT, April 19.
Urges that two pursuit squadrons for use in other island bases be reorganized in U, S. rather than
Australia
Conferring with A.A.F.
By "Staging area campsn are meant permanent camps for our divisions and port and base sections. MacArthur needs overhead to avoid detailing personnel from units.
From Stilwell:
Action:
2.
From Wainwright:
3.
From Wainwright:
Action:
u
5
From MacArthur: From MacArthur:
Action:
6.
POgyiCTORY
vGflfl UMITBD
From MacArthur:
j U L "ATM
From MacArthur (to SOS): Recommends supply of Pacific Islands from

New Zealand rather than Australia on account of
exposure of latter route to enemy.
From MacArthur; Will prevent recurrence of ill-advised release of
information to the press.
From Andrews; Relief of colored Signal Construction company was
not requested by Panamanian government. Request
occasioned by friction between this unit and
Panamanian police.
8.
9.
10.
From State Det>t; Reports concurrence of Brazilian government in draft

of proposed defense agreement, with minor changes in
wording.
From DeWitt; Requests details concerning organization of Western
Defense Command and 4 t Army, and units allotted
-h thereto.
11.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Replied to Gruber that there is no need for New Delhi to relay Stilwell' s
reports to us.
Asked Andrews for complete list of defense sites for inclusion in
pending agreement with Panama.
Sent commendation to Wainwriftht and his command.
Informed DeWitt that requirements of other theaters preclude doing more
at present to relieve aircraft deficiencies in his command.
Approved Chief of Engrs. program for sites, directrices, etc., for
fixed defenses of Naval Base at Kodiak, Alaska.
Forwarded to SOS (Surgeon General) a report from the State Department
on Japanese use of bacterial warfare in China.
2. 3. A.
5. 6.
SECTION III.
PLANS
G. p^DWA^Jr.;/^ Col G.S.C. Asst. Executive, OPD.
Major General,
Assistant Chief of Staff
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
19 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.

TO: Secretary of War Chief of Staff 4 Deputy Chief of Staff Commanding General, A n y Air Forces Commanding General, Services of Supply (Return to OPN'
SECTION I. 1.
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACflON TAKEN

Reports completion of destruction of our ships
and military stores on Cebu, and successful raids
in Northern Luzon.
Reports new landing in southwestern Panay,
continued resistance in northern Panay, and
noticeable slackening in shelling and bombing
of fortified islands in Manila Bay.
Repeats request of Generalissimo for detailed
information on our plans with regard to the AVG,
the 10th Air Force, and the 300 planes he .requested
for Burma. Protests diversion of planes to
English, for any reason.
From Wainwright;
From Wainwright;
From Stilwell:
From Brereton (to CGAAF): Requests authority to control all ferrying

activities from Karachi to the East.
5. From MacArthur: Requests that converted destroyers be sent him for
supplying the Mindanao garrison.
Repeats Chinese reports of airplanes over Wenchow
at 7:4.8 and Japanese air raid alarm at Kwenshaw
before 10 o'clock, all Chungking time, evening of
April 18.
6.
From Stilwell:
SECTION II.
1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Requested G-2 to make a study, to be submitted April 20, of the

capabilities and possibilities of Japanese retaliatory attack on
the West Coast.
-1
2.
Established Headquarters, Southern Land Frontier and Headquarters,

Northern California Sector, Pacific Coastal Frontier in the
Western Defense Command.
PLANS
SECTION III.
-* -fc -t^
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER,^
Major General,
-2
WAR DEPARTMENT
20 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Staff *XO> Deputy Chief of Staff
Commanding General Army Air Forces Commanding General,
Services of Supply (Return to 0
MESSENGER
SECTION I. !

Corregidor under heavy, but relatively ineffective
artillery fire; bombing has slackened*. Our batteries
active.
Generalissimo will observe our publicity policy with
respect to special mission.
Requests clarification of status of 5 Dutch B-25fs
assigned to 10th Air Force but in British possession.
Reports losses of AVG personnel through competition of
civilian companies; asks temporary detail of personnel
of one pursuit squadron from 10th Air Force.
Reports Stilwell's expression of confidence. Stilwell
is to be consulted on matters of policy, and to be given
information early enough to coordinate their joint
efforts.
Recommends that our agreement with Panama be general in
scope, and refrain from specifying defense sites.
From Wainwright:
2.
From Stilwell:
3.
From Brereton:
4.
From Bissell:
5.
From Brereton:
6.
From Andrews:
SECTION II. 1. 2.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Notified MacArthur of certain Borneo ports where Japanese ships are

allegedly loading oil.
Told MacArthur that three destroyers can be loaded here this week with
supplies for Mindanao, and requested details as to priorities and
recommended routes.
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Asked Andrews if he agrees that Navy Aircraft Warning Station in Bahamas

obviates need for Army station in Dominican Republic.
Gave DeWitt data which he requested as to units allotted to his command.
Told Chaney our artillery to be armed with 25 pdrs. will take complete
motor equipment to Ireland.
Told Chaney that sailing of second half of Armored Divisions awaits decision
as to availability of shipping.
Directed Army Ground Forces to designate one infantry division for duty in
Eastern Defense Command.
Issued directive placing Bermuda Base Command under Eastern Defense
Command.
S.O.S. replied to Wainwright that he should inquire of evacuated oil
company employees as to location of cached airplane gasoline. Repeated to
MacArthur.
A.A.F. gave Stilwell details of airplane allotment to AVG, and' status
thereof. None will be diverted to 10th Air Force.
A.A.F. instructed Stilwell and Brereton as to their authority over various
ferry services.
U* 5 6.
7. 8. 9.
10. H
SECTION III. 1.
PLANS
"Naval bases and Repair Facilities" (CCS 63) approvedtoyJCS and sent to
CCS.
"Materiel for French Morocco" (JCS 37). JCS instructed Secretariat to
advise Col. Donovan that JCS view unfavorably the proposal to furnish war
material at this time, but favor a policy of expending funds to maintain
guerilla warfare.
"Rapid military communications of the United Nations" (CCS 64). A proposed
directive to the members of the Boards in London and Washington was approved
and sent to CCS.
"Censorship Plan for French West Indies" (JCS 39) referre4 *y JCS to the
Joint Intelligence Committee for study and return through Joint Staff
Planners. Operations Division has issued necessary orders to prevent
damage to French cable equipment in U.S. Naval communications will look
into problem of unauthorized radio stations^/
2.
3.
A.
5. JCS decided that Fernando de Noronha is not suitable for a naval base.
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6.
Secretary of the JCS was instructed to negotiate with Col. Donovan with a view to the establishment by the latter of a situation room in the C S C building. Other minor matters disposed of.
7.
Major General,
Assistant Chief of S t a f f .
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
21 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.
TO:
Secretary of War Chief of StaJ Deputy Chief of^5?aff Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General/ Services of Supply (Return to
MESSENGER
SECTION I . 1. From S t i l w e l l :

Reports successful Japanese attack. Hopes to re-form
defense line.
(1) Reports 19 crewmen found.
(2) Asks details concerning bombing operation for
guidance in planning evacuation of crewmen.
Concurs in Navy proposal for a joint supply service
for South Pacific area, functioning initially from
San Francisco, ultimately from Auckland.
Replies to Mr. McCloy stating his plans with respect
to revenues and civil government expense.
advanced in Ps.nay.
2. From Stilwell:
3. From Emmons:
4. From Emmons: 5. From HVainwright

6. From Andrews:
Action: 7. From MacArthur:
Recommends retention of air warning station in

Dominican Republic.
Notifying Army Air Forces.
Reports assumption of command effective 14-00 GMT
18 April, and gives details of organisation.
Reports posting of French cable guards.
British request our concurrence in construction of new
airfield at Hofn, Iceland and ask US to defend it.
Requests advance information as to projects in order
to plan construction.
8. From Prum:
9. 10. CTORY
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From Chaney:
From Brereton:
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SECTION II. 1. 2.
. OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Asked Brett for technical details of Royce's raid on Philippines.

Notified Br ere ton that airplanes consigned to Chinese may not be
diverted to 10th Air Force, and that he must cooperate in expediting
deliveries to China.
Notified Bone steel of approval of Keflavik air and ground garrison,
and necessary construction.
Sent last of directives to SOS and Army Ground Forces for dispatch
to MacArthur of additional signal and air warning equipment and
personnel which he requested.
PLANS
3. k
SECTION III. 1. 2. 3.
"Naval Bases & Repair Facilities" (CCS 63), approved ty CCS.

"Rapid Military Communications of United Nations" (CCS 64-), approved
hy CCS.
CCS directed that proposed action on "Allocation of Transport Airplanes
to USSR" (CCS 65) be rewritten.
DWIGHT/D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
ft
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
22 April 1942, 5t00 P. M.
TOi
Secretary of War
> ^
Chief of Staff l*P*\,

Deputy Chief of SfafiF
)
)
) Div) )
Commanding General,
Army Air Forces I
Commanding General,
Services, of Supply (Return to, SECTION I. 1.
MESSENGER

Recommends two destroyers loaded with food, medical
supplies, and AA ammunition be sent from Honolulu to
Corregidor, and that the three other available destroyers
go from U.S. to Mindanao, One submarine with AA ammuni tion will leave Australia for Corregidor about April 22,
and a cargo ship for Mindanao about ifiay 1.
(1) Replied that use of first two destroyers is imprac ticable. Of the second group, one goes to Corregidor
with suggested cargo, another to Mindanao, (both via
Honolulu); the third will leave about May 1. Asked
MacArthur to instruct Qnmons as to routii|g.
(2) Sent gist to Wainwright and asked suggestions as to
cargo and destination of third destroyer. Sugges tions as to routing to be sent through MacArthur,
(3) Sent "similar information to iJcomons with instructions
to transmit routing orders to commanders when they
call at Honolulu to pick up medical cargo and fuel.
(U) Sent directive to SOS to load and dispatch destroyers,
Suggested that Wainwright's communiques be cleared
through MacArthur.
Instructed Wainwright to comply. Notified MacArthur.
Situation improved by counterattack. action contemplated.
Further offensive
From MacArthur;
Action:
2.
From MacArthur
Action:
3.
From Stilwell;
From Drum:
Recommends entire Eastern Defense Command within U.S. be

designated as Military Area so that special localities
therein may be restricted.
Replied that Drum has necessary authority to designate
Military Areas, subject to prior approval of Secretary
of War in each case (except in emergency).
Action:
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5.
From Patch;
Objects to name "Necal" Division, and will suggest

alternative.
Heavy fighting in Cebu and panay. Possibility of hostile
attack on Mindanao. Artillery fire and bombing of Manila
harbor defenses has slackened.
6.
From Wainwright:
SECTION II. 1. 2. 3.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Instructed MacArthur to direct Wainwright to evacuate as many officers and

men as possible for instructional duty in U. S.
Informed Wainwright of Navy caches of aviation gas (total 114,000 gallons)
and oil in Philippines.
Replied to Bissell that 10th Air Force personnel cannot be attached to AVG.
Utmost effort is being made to bring AVG to strength (80 pursuit airplanes)
by activation date. Instructions have been given to discourage competition
of civilian companies for AVG personnel.
Directed that 30th Inf. Division move to Indiantcwn Gap to replace 37th Div,
in Nabob force.
Notified Defense Commands and others concerned of scope of the authority of
Defense Commanders to prescribe Military Areas under Executive Order #9066.
Asked Bone steel for recommendations as to proposed landing field at Hofh.
Notified CGf Western Defense Command of units assigned thereto*
U. 5. 6. 7.
SECTION III.
PLANS
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, Major General,

WAR DEPARTMENT
23 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Staf;
Commanding General,
Army Air Forces
Commanding General
Services of Supp
turn to OPN Div) )
MESSENGER
SECTION I.
1.

Collapse of elements of Chinese defense forces
necessitates further withdrawal. British discouraged
by poor showing of Burmese troops.
Gives technical details of submarine loading for supply to Malta.
Conferring with Navy. Notified SOS.
/
From Stilwell;
2.
From McCluret Action;
3.
From Andrews: Action*
Reiterates request that authority be secured from

Mexico for establishment of base at Tehuantepec.
Replied that authority has been obtained but details
remain to be clarified.
Reiterates that battery of 155 mm guns now arrived at
Trinidad should be emplaced at Patos Island immediately,
and operated either under Venezuelan control or as may
otherwise be decided.
Conferring with State Department.
From Andrews:-
Action:
5.
From Andrews (To Sec. War): Is prepared to operate patrols fran Galapagos
~ ^ a y ioth ^ d from Talara by June 15th, if troops and
equipment are provided. Requests shipping immediately
for movement of one bombardment group without planes
from Puerto Rico to Panama.
From Standley (Moscow): Action: Reports one bomber crew interned in Eastern Siberia.
6.
Promised no publicity will be given; expressed regrets.
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Frcm
Bonesteel; Action;
Assumed command of forces in Iceland, April 22.

Acknowledged; notified AAF, AGF, SOS.
3.
From Army Ground Forces; Designates 26th Division for duty in Eastern
Command.
Action; Notified all concerned.
9.
From Barber (Rio de Janeiro); Recommends War Department urge Navy to with hold its proposal to modify pending agreement with Brazil.
(Navy Dept. (Capt. Spears) informs us that its position
will be adhered to.)
From MacArthur; Requests two white battalions to replace local
inefficient stevedores. Colored units are being
employed away from large centers.
Heavy fighting in Panay. Activity in Bohol and
Mindanao. Corregidor & Fort Hughes under harassing
fire; replied by counterbattery.
Gives technical details of Royce's raid on
Philippines.
10.
11.
From Wainwright;
12. 13.
From Brett (to AAF):
From Stilwell (to AAF); Urges appeal by President to AVG personnel to

remain on duty.
Action; Message from c/S dispatched.
SECTION II. 1. 2* 3.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Directed Army Ground Forces to provide troops to man naval antiaircraft

equipment being installed for defense of Washington.
Directed Qnmons to ensure that no publicity is issued concerning bombing
of Japan, and to instruct any returning participants accordingly.
Notified Eastern, Central, Southern, Defense Commanders that Secretary of
War authorizes them to prescribe Military areas per Executive Order 9066,
subject to prior War Department approval except in emergency.
SECTION III. PLANS

No approved action t y JCS or CCS.
j DWTIGHT'T). EISENHOWER, * >
* M&jor General,
Assistant Chief of staff.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
24 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.

TO: Secretary of War Chief of Staff V){>^. Deputy Chief of Staff Commanding General Army Air Forces Commanding General Services of Supply
urn to OPN Div))
SECTION I. 1.

Ineffective artillery fire on fortified islands; counter-
battery and interdiction by our own batteries. Bombing of
Corregidor and Fort Drum inaccurate on account of AA fire.
Enemy has progressed in Cebu. No landing on Bohol.
Asks authority for temporary retention.of 6 bombers stop ping en route to Australia.
Conferring withAAF.
Asks if location of his command may be revealed.
f
Cannot transmit President's message to Doolittle without
compromising secrecy. Requests instructions.
Told Bissell to follow his judgment but to preserve
secrecy.
(1) One airplane landed in occupied China. Another
reported crashed. Names crevrmen.
(2) Repeats previous report of 4 airplanes crashed.
(3) One damaged airplane reported.
Special precautions are being taken in response to
instructions.
Recommends construction of airfield at Hofn provided development at Keflavik is not impeded. Recommends
garrison of 64. officers, 1028 men.
Will send tv/o patrol bombers next week to evacuate instructors to Mindanao, thence to Australia. Told MacArthur that special trip ? a not expected; sug /s gested that evacuation could be effected as an incident to other missions.
From Wainwright:
From Patch;
Action; From Patch; From Bissell;
Action;
From Bissell:
6
7
From Emmons: From Bonesteel:
C KyiCTOKY
1 UNITED
From MacArthur:
Action:
9.
From MacArthur:
Action;
Announcing departure of Quezon and party for the U.S.

Notified the President and Secretary of the Interior.
C/S instructed DeWitt to accord suitable reception.
Concurs in recommendations as to heavy construction
required for New Zealand and Fiji area.
Recommends third destroyer carry AA ammunition and rations
to Corregidor if able to complete voyage to Australia
without refueling. Otherwise suggests mixed cargo to
Mindanao.
Transferred to SOS, which will follow first recommendation.
Requests one aircraft carrier Asked Navy for information upon which to base reply.
10.
From MacArthur:
11.
From LlacArthur;
Action:
12. From MacArthur:
action:
13.
From Generalissimo (to President): Requests that CCS and Munitions Assign ment Board include Chinese representation.
Action: Prepared President's reply.
Wavell is counting upon use of 10th Air Force under his
strategic instruction, but Brereton has received no such
directive from Stilwell or War Department.
Repeated previous instructions to Brereton and to Stilwell
confirming Wavell!s understanding.
14.
From Erereton;
Action; SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Gave Brereton details of reinforcements being shipped for 10th Air Force.
Halpro project will be under orders of Stilwell, to whom War Department
has referred Brereton^ request that it be attached to his command.
Warned DeWitt of possibility of Japanese retaliatory attack. Two
additional AA regiments will reinforce his command.
Directed Adjutant General to issue instructions to ensure that War Dept. and
Attorney General are notified before any mass evacuation of aliens is begun.
Asked Patch for further practical details bearing upon his request for horse
cavalry.
Patch replied that he is convinced of usefulness of horse cavalry.
Australia can furnish horses, not mules. SOS investigating shipping
problem.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Asked Andrews for views as to desirability of equipping a small force of

combined arms in Nicaragua.
Told Andrews shipping would be provided for movement to Galapagos. Asked
further details as to proposed movement of one bombardment troop from Puerto
Rico.
Instructed Brett that 21st and 34-th pursuit squadrons will be reorganized
in U.S.
Notified Military Attache, Moscow, to suggest that airplane and crew be
removed from Eastern Siberia and that airplane be used by Soviets if they
desire.
Asked Wheeler & Brereton for tonnage of supplies transported from India to
Burma & Chine, during the past 2
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6.
7.
8.
9.
SECTION III.
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, ^
Mejor General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
25 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.

TO: Secretary of War Chief of Staff Deputy Chief of Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General, Services of Supply (Return to
IN TURN m COlvlHSSIONED MESSENGER Div) )
SECTION I. 1.

Japanese bombing continues at low intensity. Heavy
artillery fire received from Bataan; our'artillery
silenced several batteries and placed effective con centrations on other targets. Aggressive action in
li/ELndanao; resistance continues in Cebu and Panay,
Clarifies names of crewmen previously reported, and
adds others. Reports one more airplane crashed.
Quotes Admiral Leary*s belief that there should be two
carriers in Southwest Pacific. Australian government
is trying to obtain a British carrier. (Coninch, Navy,
states that carriers are all engaged on missions of
higher priority.)
Dutch Forces now in Australia consist of 1 rifle company
and 1 medium bombardment squadron, partially equipped.
Agrees that MacArthur should control distribution of all
munitions in his area.
Referred him to Par. 5 of his directive which gives him
this authority.
Recommends shipment of Diesel tanks and fuel to
Australia.
Referred to SOS.
Outlines scheme of major organization of his command: a Hq, a subordinate command echelon for each distinct
force, a base command.
From Wainwright;
2. 3.
From Bissell: From Mac^rthur;
4.. From MacArthur;
Action:
5.
From Barnes: Action:
6,
From Chaney;
CTomr
7.
From Ghaney:
Transmits CS committee recommendations as to priorities

for US troop shipments. It does not favor shipment of
colored units.
In North Ireland solo motorcycles are preferable to
^ton car for column control & messenger service
Recommends basis of issue.
Conferring with SOS.
Requests early notice of arrival of air units in
British Jsles.
3, From Chaney;
Action;
9. From Chaney;
10. 11. 12.
From Chaney:
Conveys Lord Mountbatten's thanks to Gen. Marshall.
From DeWitt;
Acknowledges warning to expect Japanese retaliation.
From Navy Dept. (to Naval Comdrs): Warning to be on the alert for Japanese
activity, or sabotage, about April 29, the Emperor's
birthday.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
SECTION II. 1.
2. 3. U
Notified Drum that Sec. War approves designation of entire area of Eastern
Defense Command within US as a Military Area.
t
Instructed Patch that secrecy as to station and identity of his force must
be maintained.
Instructed patch to use every effort to facilitate output of nickel.
Authorized Andrews to arrange with Venezuelan Government, through Pratt,
for installation of 155 mm battery on Patos Island.
Asked Collins for recommendations as to Governor Harwood's request for
equipment for home guards in St. Thomas & St. Croix.
Conferred with State Dept. which will inform British Government of our in tention to establish a joint British - US Air Training Center in the Bahamas.
Instructed all forces that American troops will refrain from use of toxic
chemicals except with prior War Department authority.
Issued directive to General Beightler, (37th Division).
5.
6. 7. S.
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SECTION III.
HANS
DWIGtfT D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
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,
JJL
WAR
DEPARTMENT
DIVISION

OPERATIONS
WASHINGTON. D C
26 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.

TO: Secretary of W a r
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
MESSENGER
iv) )
SECTION I.
1.
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND AGtflON TAKEN
From Wainwrifiht: Japanese are using older type planes in bombing forti fied islands. Shelling of islands and effective
counterbattery fire continue. Enemy was repulsed on
two fronts in Panay.
From Mac Arthur; Reports message from Wainwright that few officers and
men qualified as instructors are on Corregidor; but
that an attempt will be made to find them and return
them to the U. S.
Sends data on minimum Australian and Dutch forces for
which munitions must be allocated.
Points out danger to Hawaii from possible concentration
of aircraft carriers on reprisal raid and need of
building 7th Air Force up to full authorized strength.
Reports directive on diversion of no Chinese planes
understood, instructions on employment of 10th Air
Force received.
Reports organization of Home Guard for Virgin Islands
is undesirable.
Requests additional troops to balance task forces.
Recommends changes in proposed tables of organization
for Headquarters, U. S. Arny Forces in the British Isles
2.
3.
From MacArthur:
From Emnons;
From Brereton:
6. 7. 8.
From Collins: From Bonesteel: From Chaney:
9.
From Cheney (to CGAA"^): Requests that paper containing estimates of num " ber and types of units which can be placed in England,
with 'pproximate dates, be furnished him as basis for
planning.
From Maxwell (to CGAAF): Repeats reports of 40 improved Vichy French air dromes in vicinity of Gold Coast and of 20 medium sized
aircraft with Axis markings observed on Vichy French
airdrome at Lome.
10.
SECTION II. 1. 2.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed Stiluell of projected reenforcements for 10th Air Force.

Instructed : l c Arthur to rend to Nev Caledonia v.'ithout delay ground
;a echelon of one medium bombardment squadron and to make necessary
arrangements to provide Patch v;ith air support until airplanes end
combat crevrs can be trained and sent from the U.S. Notified Patch
of above action.
PLANS
SECTION III.
DWIGrfT D. EISENHOWER, /
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION WASHINGTON
27 April 194.2, 5:00 P.M.

TO.: Secretary of War
Chief of S t a ^
Deputy Chief of
Commanding General, Army Air Forces ^ Commanding General^
Services of Supply (Return to SECTION I. 1.
MESSENGER
M Y ) )
MESSAGES RECEIVED ASsb JrtfTION TAKEN

Needs air support for reconnaissance purposes. Japanese
continue to advance.
Indicates intention of falling back towards India vrith the
bulk of his forces one section of his headquarters being
detached to conduct the withdrawal toward Chungking of the
troops in the Lashio area.
From Stilvjell:
2.
From .Stilêll:
3. 4-.
From Mayer (Chungking) to G-2: Japanese motorized column reached Lashio

Sunday.
From Wainvrright: Little hostile artillery or air activity. Enemy forces
are working in the Cagayen river valley (N.E.* Luzon).
Hostile transport movements in Visayen Sea continue.
From Bissell: Doolittle accepts appointment as Brig. Gen.
5. 6. 7.
From Central Defense Command: Garrison of Soo Canal area is noy: conrolete.
From Patch: Proposes name "Americal" instead of "Necal" Division.
SECTION II.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Asked Mac Arthur if he can furnish 1600 cavalry horses for Patch, and
maintain supply of grain.
Repeated to Wheeler the data previously given to St Hire 11 as to early rein forcements being shipped to 10th Air Force & SOS. Asked him to inform
Brereton.
Asked Bonesteel for recommendations on post-war status of US installations
in Iceland.
In reply Bonesteel urges that Icelandic objections to concession of Keflavik
airfield site be met by our agreeing to transfer it to that country, after
the war.
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SAVIN OS
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STAMPS
Notified MacArthur that no carriers can be spared for his area.

unti completion of tasks agreed upon with Panamanian government.
5.
Notified Andrews that colored Signal Corps Company will remain in Panama
6.
Approved consolidation, under one commander, of harbor defenses of New York
City area.
SECTION III. 1.
PLANS
JCS recommended approval by CCS of "Auxiliary Aircraft Carriers" (CCS 62/1)

in which British agree to withdraw request for conversion of 15 additional
tankers.
JCS recommended disapproval of 4 0 additional Transport Aircraft for Burma
. and India (CCS 52/l and $2/2).
Re "Requisition for material for the SW Pacific area" (JCS-4.0), JCS informed
Munitions Assignment Board of MacArthur's reply and will furnish the Board
with the priorities assigned to MacArthur by CCS.
2. 3.
4,. JCS approved the agreement between Army & Navy for the use of Air Facilities
in Brazil (JCS-4.1).
5. 6. JCS disapproved recommendations of Munitions Assignment Board re Allocation
of 29 Transport Airplanes to USSR (JCS-^2).
JCS approved recommendations of Military Transportation Committee, together
with their reply to the President's inquiry, as to the practicability of
transporting small numbers of troops to Great Britain on cargo ships*.
JCS approved recommendation of Military Transportation Committee (JCS-44)
that War Shipping Administration determine possibility of converting US
cargo ships to transports.
JCS approved use of SYKO system for Air-Ground Communication of US forces,
as a temporary measure.
Other minor items disposed of.
7.
8. 9.
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
28 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.

TO: S e c r e t a r y of War Chief of Staff Deputy Chief of Sta'ff ) Commanding General Army Air Forces Commanding General, Services of Supply (Return t o OPi/Nfcilv))
IN T R UN COMMISSIONED MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1.
5SSAGES RECEIVED MID ACTION TAKEN Bombing and harassing fire on Corregidor continued.
Aggressive patrol action in Zamboanga.
Disapproves equipping Nicaraguan force of combined Arms.
asserts he can land adequate force in 36 hours to deal
with any local problem.
Requests five MP Bns.
Considers it too late to build up Patch's air force under
enemy threat; great assistance can be given by units based
in Australia. Situation emphasizes tactical weakness of
present area boundary.
Informed I'acArthur of concurrence in his general plan for
support of Patch.
Transmits estimate received from Patch that enemy movement
south or southwest is indicated; MacArthur has promised
cooperation if needed.
Lashio situation improved. Generalissimo suggests sending
100,000 Chinese to India to be trained and equipped under
Stilwell's control, for use after the monsoons. Stilwell
asks V D confirmation of his authority to cooperate, also
V assurance that necessary equipment, supplies b. transport
will be furnished.
From "jainwright; From Andrews:
3. 4.
From JiacArthur: From MacArthur:
action:
From Eramons:
6.
From StiTvrell:
SECTION II. 1. CTORY BUY
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Asked MacArthur to clarify conflicting reports regarding supplies sent to

Philippines.
<.. Asked Emmons for estimates concerning Japanese population on each island
of Hawaiian group.
3. Pendinrj outcome of conferences between Assistant Secretary of War and The
Attorney General, Drum is withholding proclamation of designation of The
Eastern Defense Command as a Military Area. He already has taken care of
control of lighting.
Instructed Army Air Forces to notify Emmons that no increase in established
air program for Hawaii can be considered.
Instructed Stilwell to send Doolittle to Washington immediately; to attach
remainder of personnel to 10th Air Force.
4 5.
SECTION III. 1.
PLANS
Re "Transport Aircraft for Burma & India." (CCS 52/1 and 52/2), Gen. Marshall
agreed to amend Brereton's instructions so as to make transport aircraft in
the area available for urgent needs, whether British or American. Gen
Marshall & Gen. Arnold will study means of improving air transport situation
in India.
CCS approved "Auxiliary Aircraft Carriers" (CCS 62/1).
CCS approved "Transport of Troops on Cargo Vessels" and the proposed note to
the President (CCS 66).
CCS approved a directive for setting up a Bolero Planning Committee (CCS 67).
British will study CCS 68, "Requisition of Materiel for S/W, Pacific Area".
CCS approved appendices to the directive for assignment of munitions (CCS 50/2)
subject to the provision that allocation of US production will follow the
Arnold-Portal agreement pending completion of the study now being made by
Gen. Arnold, Air Marshal Evill, and Adm. Turner.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
HEIGHT D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
AM*
29 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General, Services of Supply ( t f MESSAGES RECE
TURN BY COMMISSIONED MESSENGER to OBI Div)) AND ACTION TAKEN
SECTION I. 1.
Asks logistic details pertaining to Halpro, for planning

purposes. Is informing Brereton that Stilwell'.s decision
as to attachment of Halpro to 10th Air Force is deferred
Requests small artillery, tank, and other auxiliary units
for training purposes, as an inducement to Generalissimo
to adopt the plan to train 100,000 Chinese in India.
Asked Stilwell for further details as to practicability of
scheme, which British may question, and suggested he
discuss it with Wavell. Gave him further details as to
munitions en route, or available.
(1) Outlines position south of 1/iandalay to Ytfiich he hoped
to withdraw on April 25.
(2) Acknowledges commendation. Situation is no1? worsej he
expects to withdraw to Mandalay and halt there. His main
trouble is the high command.
Remarks that orders to employ 10th Air Force in Bay of
Bengal region, in conformity with British direction, were
issued without asking Stilwell for his views as to probable
reaction of the Chinese.
Corregidor bombed for 100th time in 19 days. Heavy
artillery fire on fortified islands. Our artillery fired
effective interdiction and counterbattery concentrations.
Enemy landed in force in the western part of Mindanao
against stiff resistance.
2,
.ction:
3.
From Stilwell;
4.
From Stilwell;
5.
From Wainwright*
SECTION I I . 1 . 2 .
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Notified Giles (Greenland) and Bonesteel to prepare for important a i r c r a f t movement beginning June 1 (Bolero). Suggested t o t i l w e l l t h a t , whenever possible, lend-loase messages exchanged between Chungking and Washington should be agreed upon by S t i l w e l l and Generalissimo, and by "War Dept. and >oong r e s p e c t i v e l y . Asked S t i l w e l l for c e r t a i n basic estimates as to supplies needed, and concurrence of Generalissimo t h e r e i n . Sent Chaney l i s t of officers who are leaving US t o be attached t o Lord
Mountbatten's s t a f f .
PLANS
3 .
SECTION H I .
F//IGHT D. EISENHOWER
Major General,
- 2
WAR DEPARTMENT
30 April 1942, 5*00 P.M.

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of staff** Commanding General,
Army Air Forces
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Staii?
G - 2 (Return to OPD)
IN TURN BY" COMMISSIONED

MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1.
MESSAGES DECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN
Urges that he retain command of 10th Air Force to maintain

Chinese confidence and to protect Ferry Service. He will
arrange "with British and Brereton for performance of
missions desired by British.
Outlines functions of his SOS and of Air Freight line from
India eastward. Indicates scope of cooperation of supply
agencies of his command with Chinese Communication Zone.
Priorities in movement of supplies will be fixed in con sultation with Generalissimo.
Recommends "War Dept. continue to correspond direct with
Brereton and Wheeler (sending gist to Stilwell) pending
arrival of additional signal personnel.
From Stilwell:
2.
From Stilwellt
Japs at Lashio. Bhamo threatened. Stilwell will try to

help at Lashio. Asks if he is to go to India or China in
final emergency.
Replied to Stilwell advising of War Dept, views but point ing out that matter is one of local decision. Movement of
any troops to India depends on Wavell's concurrence.
Estimate of situation in Burma.
Action:
3. 4.
5.
From Karachi:
From Chungking (to G-2): Gives present strength of AVG: 65 flying personnel,
169 others; reports losses since organization.
From 7/ainwright;
Fortified islands heavily bombed and shelled (mostly by
24.0mm). Effective interdiction, counterbattery and AA
firing by our artillery. Reports signs of enemy aggressive
intentions on Digos front in Mindanao.
6.
From MacArthur:
Gives details (garbled) of cargoes shipped from Australia

to Corregidor and other Philippine destinations.
Insists that supporting services arrive in United Kingdom
ahead of air elements.
Sent Chaney a schedule of shipment of units to England.
Reports completion of relief of 9th Army Corps by 44th
Division.
He will leave May 1 for Lima to accompany President of Peru
to Canal Zone.
7.
From Chaney:
Action: 8. From DeWitt:
9.
From Andrews:
SECTION II. 1. 2.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Sent Stilvrell a message of encouragement from Gen. Marshall.

Told DeWitt that consideration will be given to immediate reinforcement of
his air strength if dan ger from e e r y carriers is revealed.
n*a Proposed to DeiYitt training assignments for units of 4th Air Support Command.
Asked anmons for explanation of apparent excess of Air Force officers in his
command.
Replied to MacArthur that 5 UP Battalions will be sent him next fall.
Issued directives to Eastern and Southern Defense Commands designating units
assigned thereto, and releasing all others to AGF, SOS or AAF.
3. 4
5. 6.
7. Asked MacArthur if he has received Navy message relating to approaches to

Corregidor.
o. Asked State Dept. to urge upon Iceland our necessity for starting construction
at Keflavik airfield promptly.
PIANS
SECTION III.
DWIGHTH). EISENHOWER,
Major General,
- 2
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1 May 1 9 4 2 , 5 : 0 0 P . M .
TO:
Secretary of War
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
Commanding General,
Army Air Forces Commanding General, Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Stai
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I . 1. From Wheeler:
/
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN Reports that 270 tons of freight have been moved by
air eastward from India in the past 60 days. Estimates
monthly capacity of 5>6OO to 10,000 tons by November 1.
Gives data on Hukawng Valley Route and 3 proposed land
routes into Burma.
2.
From OTainwright: States that names of men evacuated to Corregidor from

Bataan will be sent as rapidly as traffic permits.
From Stilwell: Unable to visit Lashio front because of failure of
plane from the East to arrive. Situation difficult.
Hopes to send bulk of his headquarters group by plane
to India.
Reports that he has no power of censorship over releases
from Australian sources; states that intervention of
higher authority is necessary if changes are desired in
this respect.
3.
4..
From Mac Arthur;
SECTION II.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
1.
Requested Bonesteel to expedite reply to inquiry regarding Norwegian

ski instructors in Iceland.
In reply Bonesteel advised that 29 Norwegian officers and men were in
Iceland as ski instructors; requested, with British concurrence, that
2 officers and 6 men be retained after departure of British.
2.
Informed MacArthur that the President has received through Churchill

a message from the Premier of Australia with regard to reinforcements
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desired. Requested that, to avoid confusion, any such messages be originated by him and sent directly to the War Department. 3 Repeated to Stilwell, because of possible difficulties in communications, the instructions sent to Br ere ton April 24th and acknowledged, concerning employment of 10th Air Force in conformity with British direction, and the injunction to refrain from diverting Chinese airplanes to 10th Air Force. Asked MacArtnur if he received Naval radio, addressed to Admiral Leary, giving approaches to Corregidor. In reply MacArthur stated that radio had not been received. 5. Instructed the Commanding Generals, Services of Supply and Army Air Forces, to make necessary arrangements to procure and ship to Karachi, 45*000 additional tons of supplies on or about May 15, provided the necessary shipping is made available on the East Coast from Russian allocations.
PLANS
J+.
SECTION III.
DWIGHt D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
-2
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
2 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.
To: Secretary of War

Chief of Staff t
Commanding General,. Army Air Forces Commanding General,
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I. !
MESSAGES.RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

Sends consolidated report on crewmen, and relays
Doolittlefs report to Arnold on special mission.
Gives details of plan to move 110,000 Chinese to
India and organize them into 2 Corps of 3 Divisions
each; all general officers initially to be Americans.
Objectives are the ultimate recapture of Burma and
Thailand. Generalissimo approved plan tentatively,
but Burma situation eclipsed it. Gruber will confer
with Wavell.
Summarizes forces at his disposal and asks for
additional information as to contemplated offensive
action and the forces to be allotted him.
Heavy bombing and shelling of fortified islands
continue; effective reaction by our artillery.
Hostilities reported ended in Cebu. Enemy mopping
up in northern Luzon; heavy fighting in Mindanao.
Reports removal of Governor Sautot by De Gaulle,
allegedly at instigation of Dargenlieu (high
commissioner). Patch declined to transmit request
of administrative council for removal of Dergenlieu1s
mission. Sautot appears to be more sympathetic than
Dargenlieu to Allied Nations.
From Stilwell:
2.
From Gruber:
From MacArthur;
From Wainwright:
From Patch;
From Ostrom (Bora-Bora): Recommends twenty 6" guns, and heavy machine-
guns, with U.S. crews, for Makatea (NE of Tahiti).
Asks for 3 long-range patrol bombers for air control.
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7.
From Chaney;
Requests additional officers for liaison groups

and for plans section of his Hq. Also one
senior general officer.
Outlines organization of his SOS under Davison
and asks for key officers and assistants.
8.
From Chaney;
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Directed AAF, AGF, and SOS to prepare designated units by June U for
movement (1st phase) for Bolero.
Warned Bonesteel of rumor of early German invasion of England accom panied by an attack on Iceland based on Norway.
Asked Stilwell to obtain Generalissimo1s approval of monthly schedule
of pack and field howitzers and ammunition. (Action originated by
Munitions Assignments Board).
Asked Andrews for views as to articles, to be included in proposed
defense agreement with Peru, prescribing the formation of combined
commissions for planning and for executing military operations.
Repeated to MacArthur and Emmons Navy instructions as to approaches to
Corregidor.
Confirmed informal agreement with Navy whereby unity of command of
Washington Military District and local Navy forces will be exercised
by Army (Brig. Gen. John T. Lewis) effective May 10.
Asked Andrews for comments on the suggested formation of a board of
C/S of Centre 1 American republics plus a representative of Andrews'
Hq., to handle defense matters.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
SECTION III.
PLANS
Major General,
-2 G. 0
. Col.. G.S.C.
Allt. Executive, OPD
WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL. STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
3 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of S t ^
Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General^
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Sta
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1.
MESSAGES RECEIVED MID ACTION TAKEN

Replying to re :uest that messages concerning
desired reinforcements be originated by him and
addressed to War Department, MecArthur explains
the obligations of his position as consultant to
Australian Government which he cannot prevent
from quoting opinions he expresses in response to
its questions. U.S. Government should credit only
those communications sent over his signature.
Reports movements of Doolittle and crewmen.
Fears tht our proposal that lend-lease messages
exchanged between Washington and Chungking be
agreed upon by American and Chinese.officials will
not solve difficulties. Suggests that the U.S.
Government tell the Chinese Government plainly the
purpose of lend-lease aid, viz. winning the war,
not piling up stocks. Then agree upon the force
which can be equipped and maintained.
Reports minor group of Stilwell*s Hq. enroute to
Delhi, major group to Chungking; Stilwell moving
north from Shwebo.
Summarizes messages exchanged concerning employment
of 10th Air Force, and urges that, pending receipt
of Stilwell1 s reconunendt^tions, War Dept. take no
further action on Stilwell's instructions to
Brereton, viz. to execute missions reifuedted by
British but to ret. in 10th Air Force under American
control.
From MacArthur;
2. 3.
From Bissell; From Magruder
4.. From Magruder:
5.
From Bissell:
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6.
From Bissell:
Urges caution to avoid issuing conflicting instruc tions reference air transports intended for Brereton
(and Wavell) and for Generalissimo respectively.
Recommends China and India continue as single
theater: believes Stilwell concurs. Generalissimo
felt that pl&.n for training Chinese in India under estimates time required, that half of general offi cers should be Chinese with American advisers, that
Stilwell should command but have no authority to
appoint officers. Gruber will consult Wavell.
(May ;:) Intense bombing and artillery fire on fortified islands continued; our artillery-replied . effectively. Additional enemy landed in west part of Mindanao. Japs continue operations against our force in northern Luzon, with which Wainwright has now lost contact. (May 3) Continuous heavy shelling and bombing;
effective counterbattery fire by our artillery.
Enemy landed on north co^st of Mindanao,
7.
From Gruber:
8.
From Tfeinwright:
9.
From Andrews:
Strongly recommends against proposed defense board

of Combined c/S of Central American Republics,
plus a member of his staff.
Requests additional key Engineer and Quartermaster
officers for his SOS.
10.
From Chaney;
SECTION II.
1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
Informed I e cArthur th&t shipment of 50 diesel tanks will begin as soon

f after Mfcy 15 &8 possible, and requested estimates of fuel required.
Corirrurred in Ptch's neutrality with respect to Governor Sautot incident.
Notified Navy. Informed British Secretary to CCS, with a view to obtaining
corrective action through De Gaulle.
SECTION III.
PLANS.
DWIGHT D. EISENHO77ER,
Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
OF1RATION8 DIVISION
WASHINGTON
May 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of S t a f f W M ^
Deputy Chief of -gtafJ
Commanding General, * Army Air Forces Commanding General,
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Sta
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1.

Intensive air and artillery bombardment of fortified
islands continued for sixth day; our batteries
retaliated effectively. Enemy advance checked in
northern Mindanao.
Replies through Lord Halifax that a local group-is
being formed with same purpose as Donovan's organi zation; he has no need for latter.
Referred to Donovan, who originated inquiry.
Acknowledges Stilwell.1s orders directing use of 10th
Air Force to perform missions for British generally
north from Ceylon, but reserving command and final
decision relative to such use.
Reports word from Stilwell after 2 days1 silence; he
seemed to be north of Shwebo with Chinese senior
commander on May 2. Chinese report situation bad near
Mandalay.
Copy of order to CINCPAC to assume command over all
forces in Pacific area except those for land defense
of New Zealand. Ghormley to set up South Pacific area
headquarters later. Administration and supply of
Army forces to be as directed by War Dept.
Hawaiian Islands contain 37,201 Japanese aliens and
122,702 citizens of Japanese origin. Estimates 24,200
engaged in essential defense work.
To Mr. McCloy for information.
From Wainwright;
2.
From MacArthur;
Action: 3. From Brereton:
From Magruder;
5.
From Navy;
From Emmons
Action:
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7.
From Chaney:
Proposes that all pursuit units sent to United Kingdom

be equipped with Spitfires. Portal is inclined to agree
but can only equip one group now.
(Our Air Force disagrees.)
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
SECTION II. 1.
One officer of Operations Division left to visit Pacific Ocean Area,

and two left to visit the Southwestern Pacific Area.
Warned all commanders concerned of the instructions which are followed
by naval armed guards on merchant ships with respect to opening fire
on unidentified aircraft which approach them.
PLANS
2.
SECTION III. 1.
JCS approved Navy recommendation which, in general, accepted the proposed

action on JCS 4 5 "War and Navy Department Responsibility for Joint
Communication".
2. . JCS agreed to adopt a uniform system of marking U.S. aircraft (JCS 47

"Identification of Markings of Aircraft"), and instructed Secretariat
to notify United Nations and neutrals of the following changes, viz.
Elimination of red circle from insignia, and stripes from tail-markings.
_b. JCS disapproved a suggestion for uniform insignia for United Nations
airplanes.
3. JCS agreed that differences of opinion with respect to JCS 48, "Defense
of Island Bases along the Line of Communication between Hawaii and
Australia" would be presented to the President for decision.
4.. JCS agreed that the following Joint Army and Navy Basic War Plans would
be declared obsolete: Orange, 1933
Rainbow, Jfl
Rainbow, #4 Capture and Occupation of Azores (Gray)
5. JCS received notice that the President had approved JCS 30, "Production
of Munitions Based on Strategic Considerations", had issued directive
to Donald Nelson, and had directed that appropriate instructions be
issued to the Army and Navy Munitions Board.
)WIGHf D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
5 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Staff)
Deputy Chief of
Commanding Generali Army Air Forces Commanding General^
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
IN TURN BT COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER

(8jl3 AM) Intense air and artillery bombardment of
fortified islands continues, particularly on Corregidor
beaches. Our artillery reacted effectively. In
northern Luzon our troops attacked Jap cavalry.*
(12:00 FM) Enemy landed on North Point, Corregidor.
From Wainwright:
2.
From Patchj
Gives details of organization of his force as a

division, with proposed attachments of cavalry,
engineer, air, and service units.
Accounts for all 80 crewmen. Doolittle will leave
May 5 for U.S.
3.
From Bissell:
4.
From Carey (Cairo): Advises air operations against Rumanian oil installa tions, based on Khartoum and advanced refueling points
in Egypt and the Levant. Khartoum would also be a
favorable base for air operations eastward and
westward*
From Andrews: Replies that he is negotiating with Peru for an Air
Base at Talara. Suggests conditions to include in
the pending defense agreement with Peru. Approves
joint staff conference and permanent commission as has
been proposed, if agreement is reached.
Proposes schedule of shipment of 10 engineer service
regiments and 1Q. aviation battalions; shipment should
not defer arrival of armored division or first echelon
air units*
5.
6.
From Chaney:
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SECTION II, 1. 2#
OTHER ACTION TAKEN

WD.wil]
Instructed Chaney = suspend action on organization of his SOS until
t Gen. J. C H Lee arrives,
Notified U, S, forces in Australia and New Zealand that all earth-

moving equipment recommended for those areas will be shipped within
3 months, with the exception of 17 tractors for New Zealand.
PLANS
SECTION III. 1 2
CCS decided to await Australian reaction to the proposal of CCS 68,

"Requisition of Material for the Southwest Pacific Area,"
CCS deferred action on CCS 69, "Air Offensive over Europe, Requirements
of Pursuit Aviation" pending discussion thereof between Air Marshal
Evill and Gen, Arnold,
DWIGHT^D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATION* DIVISION
WASHINGTON
6 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of "Staff)***'
Commanding General^ Army Air Forces Commanding General^
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Sâf,"
G-2 (Return to
SECTION I.
MESSENGER

(To the President, 3:30 A.M. Manila time, May 6 ) :
Thanks President for message. Enemy landed 10:30
P.M. May 5 Defenders are preparing to counterattack.
(May 6) Wainwright regrets he must arrange terms for
surrender of fortified islands.
From Wainwright;
From MacArthur(May 6 ) : Wainwright reports hostile landing during the

night, near the airfield.
(May 6 ) : Wainwright reports he is arranging for the
surrender of the fortified islands.
3. From MacArthur Reports submarine and ship enroute to Philippines
recalled. PBY mission completed and returned.
(1) President Prado left Panama at 8:59 A.M. EST,
May 6.
(2) Asks rectification of alleged newspaper stories in
U. S. that President of Peru "refused" to leave Panama
for Miami. Delay was due to weather conditions only.
Notified State Department, which will investigate and
take necessary action.
Arrangements with Peru for base at Talara have met
difficulty because of reports that more U. S. planes
are passing through Peru for Chile than are allotted
to Peru. Suggests adjustment.
Reports that Dargenlieu arrested Governor Sautot and
four members of the council and deported them on a
Free French gunboat, destination unknown. Dargenlieu1s
implication of American support was unjustified. Popu lation is incensed.
From Andrews:
Action:
From Andrews;
From Patch;
Action;
Referred to State Department for communication to

British and to General DeGaulle with expression of
American dissatisfaction over arbitrary, action taken.
Repeats acknowledgment of Stilwell's order concerning
command and employment of the 10th Air Force.
7.
From Brereton:
8.
From Daws on (Accra): 25 stationary submarines sighted of f Ivory Coast

by ferry pilot.
From Buckner; Requests formation of pursuit group from two pursuit
squadrons and one interceptor control squadron now
under his command, and constitution and activation of
Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.
9.
10.
From Hughes (Rio): Recommends that two seacoast artillery batteries be

emplaced at Recife to protect gasolene and oil sup plies, these batteries to be manned by U. S. until
Brazilian troops are ready to take over.
From Osman (Karachi)(to G-2): Reports remaining land routes into China
will be incomplete until next year.
QPD action: Had copies sent to International Division,
SOS, and to Munitions Assignments Committee.
From Barrett (Chungking)(to G-2): Stilwell, with remnants of Chinese
troops, between Schwebo and Myitkyina. Japanese
may reach Myitkyina before Stilwell.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
11-
12.
SECTION II. 1.
Sent Cheney a brief of directive for 1st phase of Bolero troop move ment.
Informed Chaney that supporting services will be sent him as he
requested, with specified exceptions. No combat crew replacements
will be furnished pending decision on aircraft depot reserve level.
Asked Andrews to investigate personnel difficulties reported in Antigua.
2.
3.
/ . Asked Eastern, Western, and Southern Defense Commands if they can use for
+. seacoast defense any Navy 6-inch guns and ammunition, which are available.
SECTION III. PLANS
No approved cction by JCS or CCS.
EISENHOWER
Major General,
-2
WAR DEPARTMENT
7 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Staff 0 $ ^ *
Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General, . I
Services of Supply \\\^ )
Assistant Chief of Staff, )
G-2 (Return to OPD) )
SECTION I. 1.
MESSENGER

Is on foot about 150 miles north of Mandalay, heeding
northwestwards along route of Chinese retreating to
India. May lose radio contact for a while.
Asks for War Dept. poldcy governing priority in allotment
to AVG of spare P-4-0 airplanes for training.
Conferring with A.A.F.
Requests one additional pursuit group, and supporting
services, for air defense of Karachi area which 10th
Air Force has assumed.
From Stilwell;
2.
From Bissell:
Action: 3. From Brereton:
From Brereton (to A A F ) : Bombed Rangoon successfully, May 3 & Uy

destroying or damaging 65 aircraft.
From Breretoni ~ From Patch; B-17's bombed Rangoon airdrome successfully on morning
of May 6.
Reports Free French refusal to assist in search Tor
subm&rine which sank a ship from Australia near Noumea.
Notified State Dept.
Popular reaction increasing against D'Argenlieu whom
Patch distrusts and who expects American troops to
support him. Patch asks authority to place D'Argenlieu
in protective custody if he finds it necessary.
Conferring with State Dept.
5.
6.
Action: 7. From Patch:
Action:
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8. From Emmons:
Reports Wainwright broadcast instructions to all Ameri can and Filipino soldiers in Philippines to surrender
within 1+ days.
Reports departure of garrison for Galapagos, to arrive
May 9.
9.
From Andrews;
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAXEN
Sent to State Dept., with Navy concurrence, draft of x^roposed agreement,

enabling Caribbean Defense Commander to take immediate action in
Colombian territory if situation requires.
Notified Bissell of discrepancy between Standley's report of interned
bomber and Japanese radio story.
Bissell replied by suggesting appropriate correction of his message.
2.
3. A.
Warned Beightler of possibility that New Zealand force will be diverted.

Notified Patch of plans to ship him eight 105 mm howitzers and ammunition
for use, at his discretion, by Free French.
Replied to Ostrom that no weapons or patrol bombers can be assigned for
defense of Matakea. Suggested Navy scout planes be used for reconnais sance, and that radio contact be established with Matakea.
Notified Emmons that he retains responsibility for supply and adminis tration of Canton Island.
Notified Emmons of Navy orders to CINCPAC to assume command of Pacific
Ocean areas (less troops for land defense of New Zealand) without
awaiting Ghormley's arrival in South Pacific.
Notified Army Ground Forces of troops required for occupation of French
possessions in Caribbean after these have fallen to U.S. forces.
PLAITS
5.
6.
7.
8.
SECTION III.
Major General,
- 2
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
8 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
Commanding General, J^Z) Army Air Forces nPwr Commanding General,
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Staf
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
) )
MESSENGER

Japanese now control all of Burma; their air strength
greatly exceeds that of Allies in India. Believes occu pation of Madagascar will turn Japanese efforts towards
Calcutta which is inadequately defended. Communications
with China are in danger.
From Brereton:
2.
From Brereton (?): Repeats message from Stilwell reporting his movement on
foot towards Imphal. Brereton is sending food to
Stilwell and party; he and British will search for them
by airplane. Believes Dinjan will soon become untenable
for our airplanes.
From Brereton Successfully bombed Rangoon docks and other targets,
May 8.
Airfields which are of use to Halpro have been heavily
bombed each day since early April.
Places no credence in alleged Wainwright broadcast.
Before surrendering, Wainwright released Sharp to
MacArthurfs direct command.
3.
From Bissell;
5.
From MacArthur:
From MacArthur (to SOS): Has asked Emmons to send to Australia the three
destroyers loaded with cargo for the Philippines.
From Patch (2 messages): Gives additional details of sinking of "Chloe"
near Noumea, and reiterates that Free French mission
refused to order its warship to help in search for
submarine, pleading unnecessary exposure of Gov. Sautot.
Destination of Sautot is reported to be New Zealand.
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Action;
By C/s direction, informed Admiral King of messages

received, and action taken by Gen. Marshall. Informed
King that in future all matters concerning Pacific Ocean
areas will be referred to him for action.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Notified overseas commanders and others concerned that CINCPAC assumes

command of Pacific Ocean areas at 0000 GCT, May 8.
Replied to Brereton that no extra pursuit group can be supplied for
additional mission of air defense of Karachi area.
Informed Andrews that State Dept. has been asked to negotiate a mutual
defense agreement with Colombia, including provision for combined
planning commission in Bogota.
For use in negotiating Talara base, gave Andrews data on airplanes
furnished to Peru and Chile.
Sent instructions to Chaney as to plans for air depots at Wharton,
Molesworth, and Burton Wood.
Directed that 35th Div. be retained in Western Defense Command, and 4-Oth
Div. pass to AGF in its stead.
Warned Giles to alert Greenland patrols and arrange for exchange of
security information with Iceland.
2.
3.
U'
5. 6. 7.
SECTION III. PLANS

D. EISENHOWER, *
Major General,
- 2
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
9 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.
To:
Secretary of War
Chief of StaffjLvA

Commanding General, Array Air Forces Commanding General,
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Staj
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1. IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER

Quotes Sharp that Wainwright resumed command by
broadcast and instructed him to surrender. MacArthur
directed non-complipnce, and gave Sharp instructions
.as to continuance of resistance. MacArthur doubts
ifOTainwrightwas responsible.
Replied that War Department agrees with MacArthur1s
view. No public comment is to be made.
Strategic estimate, and recommendations for augmenting
strength in Southwestern Pacific area.
Now considers two replacement depots are necessary in
Australia, each' of four battalions.
Copy of CINCPAC order assuming command of Pacific
Ocean Areas.
Asks if Pacific Sector-, Panama Sea Frontier oomes
under CINCPAC or remains under Caribbean Defense
Commander
Replied that there is no change in command status of this Sector. Replies that investigation shows that personnel
friction reported in Antigua is insignificant.
From MacArthur:
Action:
2. From MacArthur:
3.
From Barnes:
4.. From Navy:
5 .
From Andrews:
Action: 6. From Andrews:

7.
From McKee (OPD)(Hawaii): Recommends diversion of 37th Div. from New

Zealand to Fiji, under U.S. command, to protect ferry
route. Stevens (OPD) will inspect, and radio his
findings. (Action is awaiting results of negotia tions with Navy and New Zealand).
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8 9-
From Ostrom (Bora-Bora): 2 flights weekly are being made over

Makatea. Radio contact exists.
From Chaney; Repeats requests for headquarters staff and
planning personnel.
10. From Hughes (Rio de Janeiro): Requests depth bombs for use on
bomber patrols at Fortaleza.
Action; 11. From Bonesteel; Conferring with SOS and M F .
Requests clarification of instructions as to the
type of military control which should be proclaimed
in Iceland in the event of German attack.
12. From State Dept. (Through C/S): Message reporting alleged intention
of Magruder to begin planning for evacuation of U.S.
officers from China.
Action; Notified Magruder that War Dept. policy of giving
maximum practicable aid to China is unchanged, and
that American officers must govern their attitude
accordingly, giving no impression of intention to
abandon the country.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed MacArthur that publicity concerning forces under control of

CINCPAC, specifically the recent naval action, must be released through
Navy Dept., and asked him to obtain cooperation of Australian authorities.
Directed Patch to report immediately to CINCPAC. Stated that CINCPACs
control extends to political matters and that Patch's query concerning
the possible arrest of D'Argenlieu had been referred to him. Patch is
to submit daily operational reports to War Dept.
(Patch later reported compliance.)
Informed Chaney that enemy prisoners will not be paroled in his theater.
No decision has been reached as to work to be performed, or wages.
Authorized Chaney and Bonesteel to correspond direct on intelligence
matters of interest to either.
Informed Bonesteel of alert message sent to Giles (Greenland).
Informed M A. Havana, of reconnaissance to be made in Cuba by Gen.
Wm. 0. Ryan for advanced school for British and American pilots.
2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
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7. Responding to Bissell's request, directed Breretqn and. Wheeler to

deliver to AVG, and not to 10th Air Force, spare parts for P-40 E
airplanes, intended for AVG.
Informed Bissell. '
SECTION III. PLANS
JLJL
/
^ D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
10 May 19U2, To: Secretary of War

Chief of Staff 4y>K
Deputy Chief of Staf: Com; nanding Generali Army Air Forces
Commanding General^
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Staff!
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
P. M.
MESSENGER

Replies that no publicity was issued by his headquarters concerning the recent naval action other than his com muniques, "which were valueless to the enemy. Because of the vital importance to Australia of this battle, and because part of MacArthur's forces were engaged, control of publicity by the U. S. Navy Dept. is unwarranted and would be disregarded by the Australian Govt. He believes it expedient that he issue communiques. Conferring with Navy. Several messages (some relayed through Emmons) concerning the situation in New Caledonia. Citizens have arrested D'Argenlieu who agrees to depart as soon as practicable. (DeGaulle has authorized placing him in protective custody. Referred to Navy. Reports departure of Galapagos. guns and searchlights for
From MacArthur
Action:
3. From Andrews:
h.
From Brereton
(May 9) Again acknowledges Stilwell's orders that all U. S- forces in India, Burma, Chine remain under Stilwell1s command. 10th Air Force may perform missions for British in Bey of Bengal areti until further notice.
5.
From Brereton (?): Japanese hrve caused cessation of air evacuation from
Myitkyina. Rains are becoming heavy.
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6.
From Brereton:
Stilwell party located by airplane May 9, 15 miles east

of Homalin. Dropped supplies.
Gives Doolittle's more important comments on his mission.
Doolittle expects retaliation on our west coast cities;
he urges test of warning systems, end sssignment of
experienced fighter pilots to repel attacks.
Asks War Dept's. views regarding proposed construction of
air field at Hofne (Iceland).
7.
From Bissell:
8.
From Chaney:
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed MacArthur of report that a damaged enemy aircraft carrier has gone
to Rabaul, and suggested bombing her.
MacArthur replied that he plans to attack the carrier in force today.
Informed Beightler that two combat teams from his force are being loaded
for possible diversion to Fiji. Final decision as to destination of his
force will be furnished later.
Notified Chaney of departure by air of U. S. officers for MountbcttenTs
and Paget*s headquarters.
2.
3.
4.. Informed Eissell of instructions issued to Brereton and Wheeler to deliver

to AVG all P-4-0 E spare parts intended for that command.
5. 6. (From AAF): Notification to Bissell of impending departure of Halpro force,
and its logistical needs.
Sent Directive to Eastern, Southern and Western Defense Commands defining
the conditions under which unity of command will be exercised, and
declaring a "state of non-invasion" to exist.
SECTION III.
PLANS
No approved action by JCS or CCS
)Y7IGHT D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
11 May 1942, 5:00 P.

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
f
Services of Supply Assistant Chief of Stafff
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. !
IN TORN BY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER

Acknowledges directive governing attitude of officers
"with respect to Chinese situation; it will be relayed
to Brereton, "Wheeler, Gruber, Stilwell,
Reports Sharp's surrender at daylight, 10 May, Suggests
no publicity.
Concurred.
Doolittle left Calcutta May 9; 41 crewmen have arrived
there.
From Kagruder;
2.
Fran EfacArthur;
Action; 3. 4. From Bissell:
From Gruber; (?) Organized resistance in Burma is about over. General issimo is understood to have ordered general withdrawal
about May 2, unknown to Stilwell, Action on India
training project deferred. Established AMMESCA, New
Delhi, Headquarters,
From Wheeler (?), May 11: Myitkyina is in Japanese hands.
From Chanev_: To guide him on construction project, asks if air support
command is likely to reach Northern Ireland this year.
5. 6. 7.
From Navy (to COMINCH): DeGaullef s informants ascribe New Caledonia

l ~ troubles to presence Of American forces. DeGaulle agrees
to temporary declaration of martial law by Patch and
that he may place D'Argeniieu in protective custody with
freedom of communication. New Governor is en route.
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9/
Fran Patent
States that D'Argenlieu has not discussed martial lair

with him. Patch will declare martial law as a military
defense measure at noon May 12.
Referred to Navy.
Action; SECTION II.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
1. Notified Brereton that his acknowledgment of Stilwcll's directive has

been received here, and understood.
SECTION III. 1. 2. 3. PLANS
JCS approved CCS 67, "Naval Bases, planning operations, Provision of

Personnel and Materials."
JCS approved JB 319-1 serial 749, revising par. 170, "Joint Action of
the Army & Navy", dealing -with the distribution of cryptographic systems.
JCS decided that CCS 69, wAir Offensive for Western Europe, Requirements
of Pursuit Aviation" should be considered with the entire subject of
requirements and allocation of aircraft now under stucty- by Gen. Arnold,
Adm. Towers, and Air Marshal Evill.
JCS directed Gen. Arnold and Adm. Towers to prepare a paper for reference
to CCS expressing the views of JCS oh allocation of aircraft.
4.
5. JCS accepted JCS 39/1 "Censorship plan for French West Indies". Adm.
will send appropriate instructions to Adm. Hoover.
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OKRATIONa DIVISION
WASHINGTON
12 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.

To: Secretary of War flr//
Chief of StafflCQt^
Deputy Chief of Staf
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
IN TURN BI COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER

Recommends that a battalion of National Guard infantry of Japanese race be transferred to some interior post on the mainland, as a means of maintaining their morale and also meeting the situation in Hawaii.
From Emmons:
2. 3.
From MacArthur: Weather prevented bombing of Japanese carrier at Rabaul, From MacArthur: Relays another message from Sharp that before surrender ing he released from his command those commanders operating outside Mindanao, but later, under duress, countermanded these instructions. States number of airplanes of all types required
immediately to replace losses, and monthly replacement
rate which must be maintained.
Conferring with AAF.
DTArgenlieu has agreed to reestablishment of previous
political status except the return of Sautot. and to
leave as soon as possible. Popular feeling is subsiding.
Patch is withholding declaration of martial law during
D*Argenlieu1s good behavior-
4-. From Brett;
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed Chaney of shipment of 50 motorcycles for use in Northern Ireland.

General issue will be studied in connection with Bolero.
?3
2.
Referred to MacArthur a request from Adm. Helfrich for food for Dutch
who are still holding out at two points in and near New Guinea.
For JCS planning, asked MacArthur for his plans providing for the coopera tion of his Air Forces with the Navy in the South Pacific Area, together
with an account of their operations in the recent action.
3.
/+ Notified Defense Commands and Overseas Commanders of change in insignia

of U. S. combat airplanes and disuse of tail markings, effective after
May 15.
5. 6. 7. 8. Directed Giles to close all civilian radio stations in Greenland
immediately.
Told Bonesteel of War Dejjt. disapproval of radio station which Northeast
Airlines, propose to install in Iceland.
Asked Bonesteel for views on British proposals to Navy concerning British
responsibilities for defense of Iceland.
Repeated to DeWitt Doolittlefs injunctions with respect to preparation for
Japanese retaliatory attacks.
Asked SOS to requisition from Navy twenty-four 6" guns for seacoast
defenses in Alaska, Newfoundland and Surinam, together with 300 rounds
for each.
Directed MA, Kuibyshev, to ask Ambassador to obtain information as to
possibility of extending ferry line into Russia from Basra, and to stresd
urgency of making timely installations for operation of both Basro and
Siberian routes (AAF has already asked MA to open, the question of the
latter.)
9.
10.
SECTION III. 1.
PLANS
CCS referred CCS/69, "Air Offensive over Western Europe, Requirements of

Pursuit Aviation", to the Arnold-Evill-Towers committee for consideration
in connection with its study of overall allocation of aircraft.
British CS stated that CCS/67, "Naval Bases, Planning Operations,
Provision of Personnel and Materials", has been referred to Australia
and New Zealand. If these give their approval, the Secretariat will be
notified and the paper considered as approved.
2.
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CCS considered CCS/68, "Requisition of Materiel for Southwest Pacific

Area", and agreed to obtain the recommendations of MacArthur*s supply-
organization as to details of procedure; these will govern wherever
practicable.
Subject to the above, the Munitions Assignment Board can complete its
plan and prepare the supply directive for the approval of the CCS.
Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL. STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
13 May 1942, 5:00 P t M.

Tos Secretary of War
Chief of St
Deputy Chief of îfftf*
Commanding Generc Army Air Forces Commanding Generc
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of StafJ
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I,

Replies that food will be sent by sea to Dutch at
Merauke (New Guinea); no shortage reported from
Dobo, (on Aroe islands, nearby).
Has now no means of communication with Philippines,
Reports air attacks on Japanese seaplane base in
Louiseade Archipelagoj 2 transports sunk in
Solomons. Ineffective enemy air raids on Port
Moresby and Horn Island. (May 11),
1. From MacArthurt
2. From MacArthur: 3* From MacArthur t
From Stevens (OPD): Reports Fiji defenses inadequate as to troops and

equipment. Unity of command appears desirable.
(Also received letter from Admiral King concerning
hazards existing in S.W. Pacific).
Actions (a) Directed Qnmons to prepare an AA regiment for
shipment to Fiji about May 22.
(b) Approved plan for replacing this regiment by
progressive displacement of other AA units.
Requests that joint Army-Navy outer air patrol of
Panama Sector be continued until shortage of bases
and planes is relieved.
Replied that Navy concurs in continuing this task
force
Four B-17fs bombed Ityitkyina airdrome without opposition.
5. From Andrews;
Action? 6. From Brereton:
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7. From Orubert 8. From Collins
Stilwell and party ware about 50 miles southeast of

Imphal, May 11.
Investigation of shooting of civilian in Antigua
indicates he was escaping from arrest after trespass.
No friction is anticipated.
SECTION II.
QTHm ACTION TAKEN
1. Directed Bamons to give Navy 2000 rounds HE shell with each of sixteen
3" AA guns being transferred for use at Midway.
2. Asked MacArthur if he had knowledge of 40,000 Dutch and Javanese
reported to be holding out under General Schilling in Western Java.
MacArthur replied that he had no factual information, that Japanese
broadcasts have ceased mentioning fighting in Java, that local Dutch
believe number could not exceed 2000 or 3000.
3 Concurred in decision to convert remaining 75 mm gun units, horse-drawn,
to 105 mm how. truck-drawn. (There remain 4 battalions of 75 mm how,,
horse-drawn, with the 2 Cavalry Divs.)
4 Directed Emmons to prepare airfields in Fiji at once to provide

dispersal and camouflage for 70 airplanes. Similar instructions to
Patch, to accommodate 80 airplanes in addition to his own pursuit
squadron.
5. Asked Patch if he can provide for emergency operation of bombardment
airplanes from his bases. Similar question to Lockwood (Tongatabu) and
Chamberlain (Efate) through Navy.
6. Instructed MacArthur to send daily report of land, air, and naval
operations of his forces, also enemy information. Instructed Brett
to send daily detailed report of operations of U.S. air forces.
7. Sent message to Stilwell for delivery through Brereton reopening
questions which were pending when he broke communication.
8. Informed Chaney that orders will be issued authorizing allotment of
personnel, except general officers, for his headquarters; action on
general officers is being taken separately.
SECTION III. FLANS
DWIGHT/D. ITISENHOWER,
Major General,
t \ \
WAR DEPARTMENT
May 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Tot Secretary of War
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
Commanding General
Army Air Forces Commanding General^ Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of St
G-2 (Return to OPD)
IN TURK BY COMELSSIONED
MESSENGER
SECTION I. From Patch:
"
Sends message for transmission to DeGaulle

acknowledging the latter's message and recommending
that D'Argenlieu depart as arranged.
Reports suitable steps being taken to accommodate 80
additional planes.
Reports on bombs, ammunition and gasolene in New
Caledonia. States that he can provide for emergency
intensive operations over a limited period.
Requests immediate! shipment of 2 MP Battalions allocated to Australia, and early shipment of the remaining 3 Informed MacArthur that necessary shipping will not be available until September. Reports shortage of pursuit planes and no information ^ loss replacements. Requests that he be maintained at authorized strength by regular shipment of adequate repla cement s Reports plans prior to May 2, detailed air operations since that date, and satisfaction with cooperation with Navy. Requests assignment of dive bombers and torpedo planes, as high altitude bombing relatively ineffec tive against moving targets.
From Patch: 3. From Patch;
From MacArthurt
Action: From MacArthur: __
5.
6.
From MacArthur: ~
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?i
1.
From Giles(Greenland): Requests authority to reopen Northeast Air lines radio station and continue it in service under
army operation. Recommends that instructions on
airplane procedure over ferry route emanate only
from Washington.
From Gruber (New Delhi): Stilwell and party located on Chindwin May 11;
should arrive Tamu May 16. Reports distribution of
American personnel showing no evacuation from China.
From Bissell: Action: Recommends that Halverson arrange to confer with
Doolittle enroute.
Referred to AAF.
8.
9.
10.
From Bissell (To CG, AAF): Reports preparations under way for Halpro
project. Estimates three more weeks required.
Recommends that action be taken in Washington to
prevent information reaching Japan via Russian mission
in Chengtu.
From Selzer (Fiji Islands): Reports on available bombs, ammunition,
gasolene, and oil. States that bombardment units
mentioned may be operated from Fiji Islands*
OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
11.
SECTION II. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Informed Beightler that plans have been approved to divert the 37th Div.
to the Fiji Islands.
Asked MacArthur for his recommendations on routing of Australian
requisitions for munitions from U. S. and from U. K.
Completed arrangements to send 127 American officers and men for
instruction and service with British forces in North Africa,
Issued directive to Ground Forces to prepare one parachute battalion
for early overseas movement.
PLANS
SECTION III.
Ho approved action by JCS or CCS.
Major General,
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USA CGSC F i T HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

1. A copy of the "Diary, Operations Division, March 1942-31 May 1946"

FOR THE CHIEF OF MILITARY HISTORY:

RAYMOND C. BALL Colonel, Artillery Chief, Historical Services Division

29 March 1942, 5:00 P.M.

From Vvainwright: Reports critical supply situation and suggests

From Naval Ops: Action;

From Naval Observer,

SECTION II. OTHER ACTION TAKEN

Ordered 10,000 smoke pots shipped from Chicago to Western Defense

SECTION III. PLANS

No. 2 SECTION I. 1. I.ISSSAGES RECEIVED & ACTION TAKEN w

From Wainwright: Reports location of minefields. Action: a. Copy furnished to Navy.

x A. .From Wainwright: Reports enemy attack, ground regained by counter *~

From fvlacArthurt " ~ Action: p r o r a Bonesteel: From Patch: ' Action:

Requests formal directive establishing area

OTHER ACTION TAKEN.

Authorized Andrews to proceed with building air base on Galapagos

Answered MacArthur inquiry concerning command status;

SECTION III, PLANS.

5. Relief of British troops in Iceland. Action: Submit to CCS tomorrow

WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF

31 March 1942, 5:00 P.M,

Secretary of ?f Chief of Staff. Deputy Chief of s t a f f ^ S T

MESSAGES RECEIVED & ACTION TAKEI!

OTHER ACTION TAKEN

18 key staff officers are en route to Chaney by air, at his

Joint Army Navy Allocation Board completed allocation of materiel

Combined Chiefs of Staff Meeting

WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF

IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED MESSENGER

MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

a. Notified Navy. b . Nine planes requested by MacArthur to be disDatched a t once*

SECTION IL OTHER ACTION TAKEN

4. Asked MacArthur for favorable news items on Dutch.

Submitted plan to Chief of Staff for operations in Western Europe

2 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.

MESSAGES RECEIVED AMD ACTION TAKEN

From Navy; From Army Ground Forces: From Vjainwright:

SECTION II OTHER ACTION TAKEN

WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF

3 April 19A2, 5:00 P.K.

From IVainwright: Action:

From Secretary CCS: Directives to Commanders of Southwestern Pacific

From Army Air Forces:

QTHSR ACTION TAKEN

Directed diversion to Eastern Defense Command of six B-18's equipped

SECTION III. PLANS

WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF

4 April 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Secretary of War Chief of Staff $ Deputy Chief of Staff Commanding General<~-v

Array Air Forces

IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED MESSENGER

MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

Action: 2, From Naval Operations:

Action: 4. From MacArthur:

Major Quails. OPN Dlv: "^

From Army Air Forces:

From State Department: From 'Vaimvrisht:

5 April 19A2, 5:00 P.M.

n: TURN B " COKMISSIOUED Y MESSENGER

Army Air Forces /Tfjf^