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766th Railway Shop Battalion document 1944

The names mentioned in the document are: 

  • Herman G. Railing 
  • Homer M. Carter 
  • Dominick A. Mandolare 
  • Monty H. Foster 
  •  Charles R. Summers 
  • Lt Col Barnes (mentioned as the issuing authority) 
  • Gerald T. McMaster (Captain, T.C., Adjutant)

743rd ROB Historical Sketch

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Historical Report of the Transportation Corps in the European Theater of Operation

Thanks Richard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TC 1 TC_ETO_Vol_VI_Part_I 

TC 1 TC_ETO_Vol_VI_Part_II 

TC 1 TC_ETO_Vol_VI_Part_III 

Transportation Corp V. 5 Part I 

Transportation Corp V. 5 Part II 

Transportation Corp V. 5 Part III

I'm having trouble hosting these they are rather large,  let me know if you want to read one and I'll send it to you.  militaryrailwayservice (@) gmail.com

720th Railway Operating Battalion timetable

720th Timetable by on Scribd

The other fellow's job: a digest of army rules and regulations governing military traffic on railroads

The other fellow's job:... by on Scribd

Affiliated Railway Units WWII

Affiliated Railway Units WWII by Nancy on Scribd

Role of Army railroading at the operational level of war.

by Smith, Bradley E. Little emphasis is being placed upon military railroading today by Defense Department planners. Rail is overshadowed by motor transport and theater air when it comes to supporting large unit operations. In doing that, logisticians may be shortchanging themselves and, worse still, the units they are obligated to support. A new look at Army railroading at the operational level of war is warranted because little has been written about it over the last several decades. 

Current terminology, doctrine and capabilities are summarized before further analysis is undertaken. The Army's present railroad doctrine is based upon the assumption that the present day equivalent of the Military Railway Service, which is the Transportation Railway Service, will be small in comparison to our efforts in World War II and the Korean conflict. In fact, our reliance upon host nation rail support is at an all time high. Foreign nationals will have to be assigned missions that soldiers have traditionally done in past wars. A reevaluation of Army railroading at the operational level of war is warranted before any realignment of doctrine and force structure is initiated. This paper is an attempt to make a contribution toward that end. The first step in that approach is to explore inherent advantages of rail from the standpoint of a theater commander. The second step is to examine railroad challenges confronting the operational commander and his staff. It is concluded that this mode of transportation warrants much more attention and consideration than it is currently receiving. Operational commanders have a great deal to gain from increasing the number of U.S. Army rail units. 

The advantages of rail outweigh any likely difficulties which might result from its use. To gain a true appreciation of rail, however, further analysis is required. Strengths and weaknesses of different transport modes need to be examined and quantified. Systemic comparisons need to be drawn so our logistical efforts can be better focused and directed. The appropriate place for military rail must be identified and the necessary personnel and equipment obtained. This is an important step which we can take now which will help to meet the pressing demands that are likely to be placed upon our logistical support structure in the future

Role of Army railroading at the operational level of war. by Nancy on Scribd

Employment of the Transportation Corps - Railway Operating Battalion in an Invasion by Carroll C.Mullen

Mullen, Carroll C. A practical study of echelonment, employment and command control of Military Service troops, TC, in preparation for and during initial phases of an invasion.


Employment of the T. C. Railway Operating Battalion in an invasion. by Nancy on Scribd

Various documents of William G. Vickery, Co C, 713th R.O.B.

713th Mcghee Various Documents by Nancy

Thanks to James “Todd” McGhee grandson of William G. Vickery, Co C, 713th R.O.B.

William G. Vickery, Co C, 713th R.O.B. Duffle bag contents

Ive seen lots of Army docs over the years this is fascinating Thanks to James “Todd” McGhee grandson of William G. Vickery, Co C, 713th R.O.B.

1941 Army Song Book

SW8 Roster by Nancy

US soldier graves overseas tended by locals

Generations of Dutch Citizens Still Trek to the Graves of US World War II Soldiers by Nancy

American Railway Workers performed a miracle .. during WWII


Transportation Rules 55-265 May 25,1943

Transportation Rules 55-265 May 25,1943 by Nancy

1944 Military Railway Service Train Order Form


1945 Seine Section, Paris France, Brig Gen Peas B. Rogers

1945 Seine Section, Paris France, Brig Gen Peas B. Rogers by Nancy

Thanks Jean

1945 Well Done, Washington DC, Southern Railway System Trains ROBs

1945 Well Done, Washington DC, Southern Railway System Trains ROBs by Nancy

thanks Jean

GI Bill of Rights and How It Work 1st edition 1945

GI Bill of Rights and How It Works by Nancy

748th Railway Operating Battalion Training Schedule Aug 1943

749 Rob Training Schedule All by Nancy

743rd Railway Operating Battalion Ralph Barber

Thanks so much to Peter Barber's son,  Peter for sharing this great document

743rd Barber by Nancy Cunningham