MR300 Sec. 12- Warfare-China-Burma-India - May 1944

MR 300 Sec. 12 -- CHINA BURMA INDIA - WARFARE MAY, 1944 MR 300 Sec.12 - CHINA BURMA INDIA - WARFARE DECLASSIFIED May, 1944 DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: CO, US Army Forces, China, Burma and India Rear Ecbelon, New Delhi, India To: War Department Nr: CRAX 4659 31 May 1944 Weekly 0-2 report to 28th May. Bissell CRAX 4659 info Ferris, Dorn, Chennault, Cranston, Eagan, Lindsay, Wessels and Wolfe from Creswell signed Sultan. Mogaung Valley: Allied troops by passed Malakawng isolating enemy there and eliminated a number of strong points vest and south of village; to the east our troops killed 100 Japanese during capture of Warong and continue advance to southwest; fighting continued throughout week in Myitkyina, approaches to town covered by our troops with blocks scross Mogaung road and railroad and north and south of town; reports of up to 800 Japanese along Mogaung rail- road followed by attack from vest which vas repulsed; 8th Company 4th Regiment identified in Myitkyina fighting indicating enemy troops along reilroad may be from second division; bulk of 2nd battalion 114th regiment in Nsopzup area reported moving south to reinforce Myitkyine garrison, this battalion believed considerably understrength. Salween Pront: Enemy offered stiff resistance to Chinese advances and remained on defensive during week; no identification of reinforcement although enemy strength along front indicative of more than 5 battalions; despite possibility that whole 113th regiment may be back on this front strength considered not sufficient and reinforcement likely in near future. Little activity along Palel-Tamu CM-IN-358 (1 Jun 44) E.O. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Bee, 3(E) and 5(D) 1972 at 8 RHP, OSD NABS Date APR 1973 letter, May & 300 CBD bal.Bub COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 40 DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: CO , US Army Forces, China, Burma and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India Nr: CRAX 4659 31 May 1944 Page 2 road; in this area the enemy force comprises 2 battalions detached from each of 15th and 33rd division operating under infentry commander of 33rd Division; also in this area but inactive lately are elements of 14th Tank Regiment and 2 battalions of Indian National Army. Bishenpur: 2 weak enemy battalions which infil- trated British positions north and vest of Bishenpur were dispersed and suffered 300 killed, British mopping up re- maining small parties; enemy lst battalion 67th Regiment and 2nd Battalion 154th regiment were nev identifications in this area. Not much change north of Imphel, enemy has recccupied Kason 28 road miles northeast Imphel and offer strong resistance at Kanglatongbi; identification of 2nd Battalion 67th regiment in vicinity Kenglatongbi completes committment of 15th division with 1 battalion in Bishenpur area; 2 on Palel front and 6 on north Imphal front; improve- ment of Humine-Ukhrul trail may have elleviated enemy supply difficulties. Not much change in Siegotion on Kohima front where indecisive fighting occurred; elements 124th Regiment pro- bably providing relief for 58th regiment south of Kohime. Prakan Group: Nothing important developed during the week but enemy remains active north and south of tunnels area west of Haindaw and may attempt to capture this area before start of monsoon, slight withdrawal on enemy left CM-IN-358 (1 Jun 44) 98D DECLASSIFIES-78 Letter, COPY No. 40 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA. Date 4/13/94 ТИЗМТЯАЯЗО RAW on WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE GRET From: CO, US Army Forces, China, Burma and India Rear Echelon, Nev Delhi, India Nr: CRAX 4659 31 May 1944 Page 3 flank took place near Godusara and Kanbyin; along Kaladan valley enemy still continuing unsuccessful attempts to move westward from Labawa, being held 5 miles southwest and 3 miles west of Labava; some evidence that during April 55th Division received 2,500 replacements practically counter- balancing their losses for same period. Comment: identification of 1st and 3rd Battalions of 151st Regiment (53rd Division) of the Hopin area were reported by ground sources which also reported northward movement of approximately 2 battalions toward Myitkyina from Myothit 15 miles northeast Bhamo; probable that a high- er headquarters and 2 regiments of 53rd Division have arrived north of Mandalay. Reinforcements offer only solution for problems that confront the enemy; the deteriorating situation in Mogaung valley aggravated by events at Myitkyina and northwards advance by British troops toward Mogaung, the Chinese threat along the Salveen front and the situation west of Chindwin. If enemy continues efforts to capture Imphal the 2 divisions involved vill require substantial reinforcements; at Kohima the 31st Division considered unable to block Imphal road, protect L of C and detach any adequate reinforcement to Imphal. Threat of Allies in North Burma is immediate and likewise to a lesser degree the Chinese threat on Salweel. Japanese believe probability of sea or airborne attack lessening 18 indicated by movement of a battalion from CM-IN-358 (1 Jun 44) DECLASSIFIED 98D Letter, 5-3-72 COPY No. 40 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: co, US Army Forces, China, Burma and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India Nr: CRAX 4659 31 May 1944 Page 4 lower Araken coast to the Bishenuur area; part of 3 Regiments of 54th and 2nd Divisions are available for disposition elsewhere depending on appreciation by Japanese of possibility of such an attack. Consider North Burma sector will be reinforced by troops of th 53rd Division; elements of 54th and 2nd Divisions move to the north for later disposition. Rein has slowed operations on all sectors. No Sig ACTION: G-2 INFO : CGAAF, OPD, Col. Park, Log CM-IN-358 (1 Jun 44) 11512 jb DECLASSIFIED BBD Letter, D-3-72 40 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY FROM: CG US Army Forces China Burne and India Rear Echelen, New Delhi, India TO: War Department 8 US Army Forces in South Pacific Area Noumes Nev Caledomia Commander in Chief Southwest Pacific Area Brisbane Australia NO: CRAX 4673 31 May 1944 Operational summary for May 30 from Sultan to Mar- shall, info MacArthur, CONDENSOPAC, Chennault, Ferris, Wessels, Lindsey, Boatner and Dorn CRAX 4673 Attack on Myitkyins continues with main effort being drive on town from southvard. 112th Regiment 6 wiles south east Kamaing attacking positions of Japanese and has captured more booty. 65th Regiment continuing flanking movement west of Mogaung River and advance elements this force moving to out Mogaung/Kamaing Road. On main front 149th Regiment north of Malakavng along Evelon Hka, and 2 battalions of 64th Regiment just north Inkngahtavng. In Assem front elements of 33rd Brigade made slight progress north of Kohiwa. South of Kohima 2nd Division stopped in drive on Aradura. Headquarters 7th Division now Jodsoma and 161st Brigade moving from Disapur to 5 miles northwest Kohime. 23rd Brigade Headquarters Khuxami, 11 wiles north- west Jessami. CM-IN-361 (1 Jun 44) go. 11652, 08D see letter, May Dalla s. APR 4 1973 DECLASSIFIED 3(B) and 5(D) e B Park Cal RHP, I 300 d BD 43 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 incomine CFV22151ED NE22V06 СЕИДЕВ WESEVEE ТИЗМТЯАЯЗО RAW THE WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Page 2 FROM: CG US Army Forces China Burma and India Rear Echelon, Nev Delhi, India NO: CRAX 4673 31 May 1944 On 4th Corps front fighting in Ningthoukhong as 48th Brigade continues move to northward on Tiddim Road. British repulsed small Japanese attacks near Tengnoupal. North of Imphal 5th Division made slight gains east of Kanglatongbi. No reports of activity on Arakan. No sig. ACTION: OPD INFO : CGAAF, G-2, Col Park, Log CM-IN-361 (1 Jun 44) 11582 jb DECLASSIFIES-72 OSD Letter, COPY No. 43 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY ast From: CG, U.S. Army Forces, China, Burma and India, Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India To: War Department Nr: CRA 4671 31 May 1944 Y Force operational summary for 29th May, Sultan to Marshall CRA 4671. Elements 36th Division are continuing towards watien. Chinese forced from Chisotou by Jape who are attacking northeast on Utail to Mamien Page. Japs also hold Ch1 Kung Tang near Mamien Pass which is being attacked by 198th Division. East of Ta Tang Tzu 116th Division repulsed enemy counterattack. 2 Regiments of 87th Division bypassed Pingku and reached Tinglungssu, 15 miles southeast Lungling. Supply dropping successful and 32 tons food and ammunition dropped in Mamien Pass Area. No Sig. ACTION: OFD DECLASSIFIED INFO 2 OG AAP E.O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or (R) 0-2 Col, Park OSD letter, May 3, 1972 APR 4 1973 Log a RHP, NABS Date CM-IN-24091 (31 May 44) 1931Z ems 300CBS COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 ORDER OF BATTLE - CHINA CHINESE South China - 19 Infantry Div's. 2 Independent Brigades POSTED Central China - 145 Infantry Div's. 7 Independent Brigades 5/31/44 BP North China - 119 Infantry Div's. 13 Independent Brigades 16 Cavalry Div's. 3 Independent Cavalry Brigades / JAPANESE IN CHINA South China - 1 Division (Infantry) 2 Independent Brigades (Infantry) Central China - 14 Infantry Div's. 1 Independent Brigade North China - 9 Infantry Div's. 7 Independent Prigades 2 Cavalry Brigades 1 Armored Regiment JAPANESE IN MANCHURIA 14 Infantry Div's. 1 Cavalry Brigade 8 Armored Regiments JAPANESE IN FORMOSA 32,000 (1 Depot Division - Inf) *APANESE IN KOREA 2 Infantry Div's. 2 Depot Brigades JAPANESE IN JAPAN - 503,000 6 Infantry Div's. 14 Infentry Div's (Depot) 2 Armored Regiments 110. WASH 11652, 800 S(E) and 8. 5(D) 1972 - B RHP, 08D letter, - May Dalla APR 4 1973 300cBd DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 SECRET ORDER OF BATTLE - RUSSIANS OUTER MONGOLIA 2 Motorized Inf. Div's. 3 Cavalry Divisions 5 Armored Brigades 3 Motorized Inf. Brigades NORTH RUSSIA 5 Inf. Div's 5 Cavalry Div's. 4 Inf. Brigades 2 Armored Brigades 1 Motorized Inf. Brigades EAST RUSSIA (North of Vladivostock) 14 Inf. Div's. 3 Cavalry Div's. 5 Inf. Brigades 6 Armored Brigades 1 Motorized Inf. Brigade SECRET 1 I DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA. Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY From: OF, US Army Forces, Ohina, Burne and India Rear Echelom, New Delhi, India To, War Department Commander in Chief, Southwest Pacific Area, Brisbane, Australia CG, US Army Forces in South Pacific Area, Houmea, New Caledomia Hr: CRAX 4595 30 May 1944 Operational Summary for 29 May Sultan to Marshall info MacArtbur, CONDENSOPAC, Ferris, Chemmult, Boatner, Lindsey, Dors and Vessels GRAX 4595 Another 600 yards gained by 88th Regiment and 2d Battalion 89th Regiment is drive on Myitkyina. Third Battalion 89th Regiment replulsed Japanese counter attack after heavy fighting. 209th and 236th Engineer Combat Buttalions now in Myftkyins attached to GALAHAD Force as Infantry, Southeast of Kamaing 112th Regiment captured four Japanese 75 Milimeter guns, 6 horses, 6 varehouses full of food and amamition and 32 trucks. First Bettalion 112th Regiment attacking Japanese position 7 milew southeast Kamaing. On main front west of Mogaung River 65th Regiment on flanking move crossed Lonkin Kamsing Road and now three miles southwest Nanyaseik. CM-IN-23362 (30 My 44) no. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Bec. S(E) and 5(D) at 8 06D letter, May 3. 1972 APR 4 1973 300CB2 RHP, NAME Date edpark 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY Page 2 From: 8, US Army Forces, China, Burne and India Rear Echelom, New Delhi, India Mr: CRAX 4595 30 May 1944 In Fort Herts Valley two companies Fourth Burea > Rifles unsuccessful in attack on Tiangrup. On Assan fromt operations outh of Kohima to clear Japanese from Aradure not successful. On Fourth Carps front 48th Brigade continues north- vard move on Tiddim Road and at Eingthoukhong unknovn - ber of enemy trapped between 48th Brigade and forces to north. Slight righting around Bishempur and to north British have eliminated Japanese around 17th Division Head- quarters. British repulsed several enemy attacks near Ten- gnoupal. North and northeast of Imphal patrolling only. Ou Arukan front no activity along Mayu Range. CM-IN-23362 (30 May 44) BECLASSIFIED - Letter, 0-8-78 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY Page 3 From: CO, US Forces, Ohina, Burne and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India hr: CRAX 4595 30 May 1944 Elements of Sixth Brigade 81st Division moving from Chiringa to Novkok Area to reinforce troops along upper P1 Chaung. No 31g ACTION: OPD INFO I CGAAF 0-2 Col. Park LOG CM-IN-23362 (30 May 44) 23132 ojv DECLASSIFIER @SD Letter, 5-3-78 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY From: co, US Army Forces China, Burne and India, Rear Rchelon, New Delhi, India To: War Department Mr: CRA 4594 30 May 1944 Y Force Operational Summary for 28 May, Sultan to Marshall ORA 4594 Holding Chiaotou 32 miles NEE of Tengohung against Japanese attacks are elements 198th Division. Other units this Division esptured town near Mamien Pass and are attacking Chai Eung Tang in same 36th Division attacked area 7 miles northwest TeTang Tsu with unknown 1 results. 130th Division occupied Changes a miles southeast Chiang Teo. Elements 116th Division attacking vest of Ta Tang Tsu. Two more battalions of 87th Division crossed Salveen 5 miles south of Burna Road. Newly arrived troop carrier squadron dropped 15 tons of food and ammunition to Chinese troops in Mamion Pass Area. No sig ACTION: OPD INFO 2 CGAAF, G-2, Col. Park) LOG CM+IN-23361 (30 May 44) 2312Z ejv E.O. DECLASSINED 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or (B) 42 3 so BD OSD letter, May s, APR 1972 4 1973 RHP, NAME Data Cory NO. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS & MESSAGE is FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY From: 00, 08 Army Forces China, Burns and Drija Rear Rehalon, New Dolhi, India Tes Ver Department CG, 08 Artry Forces in South Pacific Ages Name Nov Calodonia Commander in Chief, Southwest Pacific Area Brishano, Australia Ihro ORAX 4517 29 May 1944 Operational Guamary for 28th May Sultan to Marshall info Mackrthur, COMCENSOPAO, Fegris, Chemnault, Boatner, Identry, Down and Wessels CRAX 4517. Supported by Artillery and 4.2 inch marbare and Chinese troops advanced 500 yards in drive bittyins. Boarth tem 1st Battalion 89th Regisent additional mains and 350 intellion 150th Regiment blost roste to Bouthmast. 112th Regiment outflanked 15 trucks loaded with supplies at Setun 6 wills Southeast Remaing. This ragiment now advancing North to Emaing. On main Nogaung Valley Pront 11446 Regiment eap- Therew, and this Regiment loss 3rd Bettalion now nov- 1 to Hico 10 wiles Southeast Kemaing. In Fort Herts valley Eschia Levies subushed Japanese near Hip North of Neopetary on Assem front British repulsed Japanese attack in Northson part of Kohima. South of Kohima British launshed attack to clear Aradura but unde only slight progress. On 4th Desrps front 4th Light Brigade continues to nove North of Tiddim Road and advance elements reached Eingthoukhong 4 miles South Bishehpur where they sontacted other 17th Div- ision troops who entered town from North. North of Bishenpur CM IN-22384 (29 May 44) ge. 11652, 06D 800. letter, 3(8) May AD & 5(D) 1972 APR st R 4 1973 cal.Park 300CB2 NAME Delho RHP, 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY Page 2 From: CG, US Army Forces China, Burma and India Rear Robelon, New Dolhi, India Mr. GRAX 4517 29 May 1944 scattered fighting reported. North of Imphal near Kanglat- ongbi there were patrol actions. Minor fighting near Ten- groups and 1st brigade now 10 miles Southeast Puleli. In Arakan patroling took place along Mayu Range. Troops of 81st Division captured Japanese position 2 miles Southeast Taung Baxar. No sig ACTION: OPD INFO I CGAAF 0-2 Col Park LOG CM-IN-22384 (29 May 44) 19552 ejv WECLASSIFIED-78 GED Letter, 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE is FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 EVNET WAR DEPARTMENT File CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER w. INCOMING MESSAGE OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: CG, US Army Forces, Calcutta, India. To: War Department. Hr: CASIG 176 28 May 1944. Personal for General Ingles. General Ingles from Page CASIG 176. Urgently needed with General Stilwell, 18 a Radio Engineer who is an export on FN tank radio sets, also a competent adviser on noisture proofing for jungle use of all types of radio sets. Send me the bost possible officers by air priority 1. I have just returned from General Stilwells Headquarters and the condition of mud and rain are unbelievable. In my opinion General Stilwells Valley Campaign someday will be more famous than Stonevall Jacksons Valley Campaign, but his communications are lousy due to the most difficult ter- rain and the worst weather conditions in the entire world to say nothing of enemy action. The maintenance set up for CDS supply for the Stil- well forces needs your personal attention. NO 31g. ACTION: Gen Somervell INFO : Gen Handy C of S CM-IN-21499 (28 May 44) 14502 vh ge. RELASSIFED 11652, OSD Bec. \etter, 3(E) May and 3, 5(D) APR 1972 of (E) 4 1973 " RHP, - Data 300CBQ COPY No. 16 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 SSN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY 205k From: CG U.S. Army Forces in China Burms and India Rear Echelon, Nev Delhi, India To: War Department CG U.S. Army Forces in South Pacific Area Noumea New Caledonia Commander in Chief, Southwest Pacific Area Brisbane Australia Nr: CRAX 4466 28 May 1944 Operational summary for 27 May Sultan to Marmhall info MacArthur, COMGENBOPAC Ferris Chennault Boatner Lindsey Dorn and Wessels CRAX 4466 Advancing from south 1st Battalion 89th Regiment now fighting in southern part of Myitkyina town. 150 Regiment also south of Myitkyina preparing to attack town. North of Myitkyina our troops prevented further Japanese attempts to reinforce Myitkyina from West. 112 Regt which has been moving around east flank of main Mogaung Valley front crossed to vest bank of Mogaung river 6 miles southeast Kawaing. Flanking movement by 65 Regiment west of main fron: progressing and troops moving south along Lasi Hka. Elsewhere minor gains reported by 22 and 38 Divisions in spite of heavy rains.On Abtem front increase in activity around Kohima. Second Division Headquarters nov Jotsona. Within Second Division OM-IN-21757 (28 May 44) BECASSING 11662, sec. S(E) 1 5(D) 1972 of B & 300 CBJ BHP, 06D letter, MARS May APR 1973 colpark COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY From: CG U.S. Army Forces in China Burms and India Rear Echelon, Nev Delhi, India Nr: CRAX 4466 28 May 1944 sector, running southwest from Kohima, left flank held by 268th Brigade, center by 4th Brigade and right flank by 6th Brigade. Elements 5th Brigade in Division reserve. Head- quarters 23rd Brigade nov Rungurumi 13 miles east northeast Kohima and columns of this Brigade continue to holdblocks on Kohima-Jessawi trail and have established & block on trail running through Kharasom, 12 miles southwest Jessami, On 4th Corps front :48 Brigade moving northward on Tiddim Road towards Bishenpur from Moirang. Heavy fighting reported and much enemy equipment captured. Other 4th Corps sectors and Arakan front quiet. No Sig. ACTION: OPD INFO I OGAAF G-2 Colonel Park LOG ON-IN-21757 (28 May 44) 2101Z ejv DECLASSIFIED-78 98D Letter, 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY Post From: CG, U. 5. Army Forces, China, Burms and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India To: War Department Nr: CRA 4467 28 May 1944 Y Force operational summary for 26 May Sultan to Marshall CRA 4467. After capture of Tatangtsu, elements of 36, 116, and 130 Divisions all moving vestward. Combat team of 29 Division attacked Japs 21 miles northvest Hungmoshu but were unsuccessful and driven back. Chinese forced to withdraw from Kaitou and Japs occupied village and continued north and attacked Chaitou, 32 miles north northeast of Tengchung. 198 Division repulsed Jap attack there. Considerable fighting in Pingka area. Heavy rains and 100 causing trouble on mountain trails and rising Salveen river hindering troop crossings. No 31g ACTION: OPD INFO I 00 AAP 0-2 Ool Park Log CM-IN-21665 (28 May 44) 1737Z mos 20. DECLASSITED 11652, See 3(E) and QD) 1972 et 4 E OSD letter, May 8, APR 1973 RHP, NAME - 300 C Bd 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE is From: 00, US Army Forces, China, Burna and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India To: War Department No: CRAX 4441 28 May 1944 de report 26th May. Bissell CRAX 4441 info Ferris Dorn, Chennault, Cranston, Egan, Lindsay, Wessels, and Wolfe from Gresvell signed Sultan. Considerable indecisive fighting in Xohima area, Japanese continue construction defense positions northeast and south Kohima, indications of possible relief of weakened 58th Regiment in vicinity Aradura just south Kohima by elements of 124th Regiment. Imphal: estimated 2 Companies Japanese infiltrated into British 17th Division Headquarters area 10 miles southwest Imphal have been dispersed with casualties, area not yet cleared. Bishanpur: British road blook on Tiddim Road moved north to Moirang and reestablished, 36 Jap- anese killed in capture of Moirang and Second Battalion 154th Regiment (54th Division) identified, other elements 154th Regiment my be in area. Ground source reports indentification of & In 151st Regiment of 53rd Division in the Fepin area, this is first identification of 53rd Division and probable that add- itional elements are in central Burms. One Company Second Battalion Fourth Regiment of Second Division indentified in Fighting Myitkyina there enemy strenth is estimated up to 2 go. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec. 3(E) and (D) 1972 of (E) ON-IN-21758 (28 May 44) OSD letter, May 3, APR 4 1973 RHP, NAME Date 300 :BQ COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Page 2 From: 00, us "ray Forces, China, Burne and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. Nr: GRAX 4441 28 May 1944 battalious, additional enemy movements toward Myitkyina from the west reported. Due reinforoements in north central Burna and failure to locate 113th Regiment consider possib- ility this regiment may be returning to Salween. No 31g ACTION, 0-2 IMFO # CGAAF OPD Col. Park LOG CM-IN-21758 (28 May 44) 2102Z ejv 08D DECLASSIFIED-78 COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: U.S. Military Attache Chungking, China To: Var Department Hr: 23518 28 May 1944 Our 23518. Operations Honan: Japs in 4 columns originally moving westward now inactive. Loyang captured though fighting still exists city. Japs burning Sunghsien west of Iyang from Sin G2 rated 03. Believe Jape will leave Loyang soon aleo-burning indicates withdrawal. Depass ( Rap Den heat ln exhation). ACTION: 0-2 INFO # COAAP OFD Col. Park LOG CM-IN-21769 (28 May 44) 21252 ejv no. DELASSIFIED 11652, Sec. S(E) and 5(D) 1972 of - RHP, OSD NABS Data APR 4 1973 letter, May 3. 300CB8 00 & COPY No. 40 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE May 28, 1944 From : MAIN 11 Army Group Sea To : War Office Rptd: HQ AAI, MA China, B.A.S. Washington, GHQ East Africa, GHQ Persia & Iraq Command, NA Force HQ New Zealand, GHQ Middle East, Hq Brisbane, (Pass COIC GHQ) Number: 1460 OPS SITREP 136. One: ARAKAN: Minor activity. Two: KALADAN: Enemy reported digging about 3 miles % of Labava PG 63. No further enemy attacks. Three: 4 CORPS; A. Area Bishenpur. PW of 6 Company 214 Regiment captured 26 May state Company strength now 48. 48 Brigade. 26 May 48 Brigade captured Village RK 1624. Considerable enemy equipment' captured including 10 MT. Night 26/27 May enemy attacked with TK SP our positions RK 1624. One MED one IT TK knocked out. Enemy casualties heavy, own considerable. One 75 MM gun and much ammunition abandoned by enemy captured. Leading BN 48 Br1- gade area RK 1628. Other BNS RK 1624. 3? Brigade report e nemy position RK 112420 deserted containing 15 corpses, 28 dead mules. Night 26/27 May enemy blew large hole MS 16 RD Imphal-Tiddim. Bulldozers repairing damage knocked out by enemy artillery. 17 DIV Ho Area. Night 26/27 May 6 enemy attacks on our positions area RK 2249 repulsed. B. Area PALEL-TAMU. 5 and 8 Companys 51 Regiment identified on feature SW of Tengnoupal 25 May. One enemy Company dug in on NE slopes hill RK 6014. After enemy attack 25 May on 23 Div forward positions reported SITREP 135. 26 enemy bodies counted. Night 26/27 May quiet with heavy continuous rain. CM-IN-22281 (29 May 44) of as 3 we e B DECLASSIFIED BY meng, Date APR 42 BY COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Number: 1460 OPS 28 May 44 Page 2. C. AREA IMPHAL. Estimated one company Japanese RK 3986. Enemy in bend of Iril River in hills vest of line ANGAN RK 5294 Sadang RK 5187 but appear to have thinned out further east. Kangwatongbi area quiet. Four. 33 CORPS. A. Area Kohima. Locals report enemy party approximately one company STR MEREMA RE 4873 25 and 26 May. This confirms slight build up previously re- ported here: 100 enemy with two guns at PT 5129 RE 5472. Steady arrival enemy area RE 5246 from MS 6 RE 5566 present total approximately 500. Chakhabama RE 6164 now evidently important centre and dumping area. Night 26/27 May enemy laumoted determined attack with artillery SP on our positions are R3 5168. Attack repulsed with heavy acont] casualties 2 Divs OPS to capture Aradura SPUR commenced 27 May. No details 80 far received except heavy rain making going exceedingly difficult. 6 Brigade with under Command 1 BUR Regiment 1 Assam Regiment Area including RE 483647, excluding RE 490613. is Brigade area including RE 490613, including RE 496656. 268 Brigade area excluding RE 496656, including RE 500668, including RE 502669. 1 Camerons Area RE 4567. Hq 5 Bri- gade 7 WORC R 2 Dorset in RES Area RE 482657. B. 23 Brigade. Det 60 coln 23 May attacked enemy positions Area PT 5611 RE 957593. Approximately 8 enemy killed, own casualties 7. Det 60 COLN 23 May inflicted 5 memy casualties RE 971662. Det 88 COIN met small enemy party SA 003453 killing 2, 34 COLN less DETS RE 8264. 55 COLN less DETS RE 8254. Five. NORTH BURMA. 2/112 Regiment captured Warong SC 48 killing over 100 enemy. Subsequently Troops 38 Div reached Area 30 4271. MYITKYINA. OP3 continue to eliminate remaining onemy strong points. T.O.O. 281845 ACTION: OPD INFO : CG AAP G-2 Col Park Log CM-IN-22281 (29 May 44) 15572 mos DECLASSIFIED R E+ 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 WAR DEPARTMENT SSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE May 27, 1944 From: Main 11 Army Group SEA To : Usual Addressees No : 14550PS SITREP 135. ONE: ARAKAN. Minor activity only. DODAN PM 3253 KANYINDAN PM 3623. Engaged by our 2 PRS and MMGS from boats off shore night 25/26 May. Results NOT known. TWO: KALADAN. Consequent on constant enemy infiltration and extreme fatigue of our tps our fvd posns West of LABAWA P063 considered un- tenable. New posns adopted 26 May. 1 GAMBIA area PG 6130 PG 6330. 7/16 PUNJAB area PG6029 PG 6129 1 TRIPURA (*RIF*) area PG5827 PG6227. Enemy interfered with move by attacking 7/16 FUNJAB posns with two JAP Coys plus INA 25 May. Attack re- pulsed and move completed without further interference 26 May. Cas enemy minimum twenty five own fifteen. HQ 6 (WA) Bde 1 SA LR now moving to area MOWDOK PG 5929. THREE: FOUR CORPS. A. Area BISHENPUR. 6 Coy 154 Regt identified MOIRANG RK1824. 25 May one Coy enemy at RK 1948 may have been reinforced air 25 May sav several three tonners on and beside rd IMPHAL- TIDDIM between MS64 and M833. In recent fighting a Lieut acting Bn Comd 1 Bn 214 egt killed. Consider Bn practically annihilated. 48 Bde established rd block RK 1724 and cleared MOIRANG and village RK 1624. Thirty six enemy killed in fighting this area 25 May. 48 Bde cas in present ops slight. 63 Bde repulsed enemy attacks area RK 1134 nights 24/25 May and 25/26 May killing thirty enemy incl three offrs. Area 17 Div HQ. Night 25.26 May our tps unsuccessfully attacked CM-IN-22280 (29 May 44) DECLASSIFIED Authority of JCS Park By memo APR 4 300CB2 RHP Date COPY No. By 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356 Sec. 33 or Sec 3.4 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE No : 14550PS May 27, 1944 page 2 spur FK2249 and enemy counter attacked our posns in village RK 2248. Ops to clear this area continue. B. Area PALEL-TAMU. Elements 215 Regt identified RK6116. Air 25 May sav rd TANU to APNTHA RP 7681 water logged in places end sec PANTHA to WITOK RP 7166 vet but recently used. Some diversions constructed. Enemy attacks 25 May and night 25/26 May on 23 Div fvd posns RK5812 repulsed and twenty enemy killed. 1/16 PUNJAB RK 6115. 1 PATIALA area RK 5725. 6 MAHRATTAS RK 3000. C. Area IMPHAL. Estimated two Pls enemy West of road area RK 3090. Unconfirmed report received 26 May states some JAPS RE 2414 - RE 3317. 24 May our tps engaged one hundred and fifty JAPS RK 5191 killing nine. FOUR: 33 CORPS. A. Area KOHIMA. Slight increase enemy activity mostly shelling area KOHIMA - ARADURA but reports still suggest trend minor move Southward to NAO SONGSANG RE 5448. Report suggest 124 Regt may have relieved 58 Regt. Path (*CHEDEMA*) RE 5568 RE 5364 videned and apparently used to by-pass KOHIMA. Track CHAKHABAMA RE 66-MAO SONGSANG probably could be converted to take jeeps but NO evidence any work done. Ref SITREP 134. After attack on 4 Bde poens night 24/25 May six enemy bodies recovered. Own cas two killed thirteen vounded. Tps 7 Div 25 May attacking feature RE 514681 met opposn. B. 23 Bde nothing to report. FIVE: North BURMA, Hy rain slowing adv of 38 Div West of MOGAUNG HKA 12 miles North of KAMAING. Units of 22 Div have broken enemy resistance area SC 2685 and are advancing South along rd. MYITKYINA. 3 Bn AMERICAN Rangers repulsed enemy attack North of city killing fifty two for loss of two. NV of city 88 Regt making progress. 209 Combat Engr Bn flown into MYITKYINA. CM-IN-22280 (29 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE No : 14550PS May 27, 1944 page 3 T.O.O. 271845 # Garbled ACTION: OPD INFO : CG AAP G-2 Col Park LOG CM-IN-22280 (29 May 44) 15562 df DECLASSIFIED COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER WS. INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: CG US Army Forces China Burms and India Forward Echelon, Chungking, China To: War Department OG US Army Forces, China, Burna and India Hear Echelon New Delhi, India NR: COBX 17867 27 May 1944 Bissell WDGBI info Sultan CFEX 17867 from 0 2 egd Stilvell Reursd War 40394 May 23 Accepted here are Chinese reports of reoceupation of portion of Pinghan reilway rd portion of railroad between Siping (124 degrees 14 minutes east-33 degrees 08 minutes north) and Mingkiang (114 degrees 18 kinutes east-32 degrass 25 ninutes north) now controlled by Chinese. To dute no other portions reported held by Chinese. Believe Japs sent only a column of about 2,000 down the railroad while a column of about 1,000 moved up the railroad. Meeting allowed Japs to announce occupation of entire stretch of railway in a quick campaign. Japs then withdrev voluntarily or under slight pressure to points now hald by them. Believe it probable that no serious opposition has been offered the Japa at any time during the campaign. Chinese claim Japa rebuilding railvay south from Chengehow (113 degrees 40 minutes cest-34 degrees 45 minutes north) but no proof here yet. Am saking for aerial recommaissance. Jace can close the gap on the railway any time they desire. DECLASSIFIED g E.O. 11652, Sec. S(E) and 5(D) 1972 - CM-IN-21494 (28 May 44) OSD letter, May 8. APR 4 SEC " RHP, NABS Data cal 1973 park 300CRD COPY No. 47 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 МОЗИИ WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE -page 2- From: 00 US Army Forces China Burma and India Porward Echelon, Chungking, China MR: CGBX 17867 27 May 1944 Purpose of Jap operations in Loyang-Tungkuen area obscure. Many reasons offered: 1. To test out the newly created Third Mechanized Division. Everything has been centered about the thrust by this force. 2. To drive vest in order to secure rails from the Sian-Loyang railway bed for use on the Pinghan or Hankov- Canton line. If the Jape retire to the east air tear up the rails 8.8 they retire, this 16 & distinct possibility. 3. To test the Chinose defenses and training and to see if any American equipment vas coming into the area. 4. To seise the wheat crop ready for harvest about June lst. Reported to be the best harvest of recent years. 5. Drive may possibly be coordinated with Imphel campaign. Imphal objective to cut line of communication to China, Honan drive to get Chinese and American Air Forces to use up their stock on hand of gas and ammunition. This may be prelude to a larger drive elsewhere such an from the Renkow-Vuban aroa. The reported moving of Jap troops in this area cannot be overlooked, CM-IN-21494 (28 May 44) DECLASSIFIED OBD Letter, 5-3-72 COPY No. 47 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NI WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE -paga 3- From: CG DS Army Forces China Burma and India Forward Echelon, Chungking, China NR: CG SX 17867 27 May 1944 Reports from our observers in Loyang just before start of campaign state Loyang not defensively prepared. This leada one to believe Japs never attacked Loyang vary stroncously. Meroly bypassed the town end took it at their leisure. Conclusion: If the Japs again enter Lu Shih (110 degrees 44 minutes east-34 degrees 00 minutes north ará continue toward Sian along the railroad then 1t. voulo appear that Tungkuan 1s the objective with a Purther drive on Sian area in order to neutralize the Chengtu air fields. Pending commitment to this action, the views expressed 1a ournés CFBX 16265 April 1% and CFRX 17005 May 5 are still adhered to. No Sig References are: CM-0UT-40394 (23 May 44) 0-2 CM-IN-13041 (10 Apr 44) 0-2 CM-IN-3883 (5 may 44) G-2 ACTION: 0-2 INFO : CG AAF OPD Log OM-IN-21494 (28 May 44) 14322 mos COPY No. 47 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 Rele will -10/ WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Part PRIORITY From: CG, US Army Forces, China, Burma and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. To: War Department No: CRA 4404 27 May 1944 Y force operational summary for 25th May. Sultan DG Marshall CRA 4404. Fleeing from Tatangteu are Japanese. Pursuing them are 388th and 389th Regiments of 130th Division. 346th Regiment and:1 Baltalion 347th Regiment of 116th Division just north of Chiangtso, 20 miles northeast Teng- chung. 198th Division advancing, and 1 battelion 593rd Regiment occupied Kaitou, 25 miles northeast Tengchung. 6th Regiment of 2nd Reserve Division crossed Salveen and now west of Haipo. On southern flank combat team of 33rd Division took Hebang and advanced on Kunlong. Completely across Salween now are 5 divisions, 198th, 36th, 116th, 130, and duch. CM-IN-20943 (27 May 44) BY RHP Date APR Call 5-3-72 1973 3 ao CBD COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 inconine 22161ED DESVBJ RAW WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: CO, US Army Forces, China, Burma and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. Eo: CRA 4404 27 May 1944 page 2 Also across are elements of 2nd, 39th, 87th, 76th, and 33rd Division. No Sig. Location ACTION: OPD INFO : CGAAP G-2 Col Park Log CM-IN-20943 (27 May 44) 21152 ejv 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY From: 00, US Army Forces in China Burea and India Rear Echelon, Now Delhi, India To: Var Department Commander in Chief Southwest Pacific Area, Brisbane, Australia 00, US Army Forces in South Pacific Area, Noumea, New Caledonia Nr: CRAX 4406 27 May 1944 Operational summary for 26th May Sultan to Marshall information MacArthur, COMGENSOPAC, Ferris, Chennault, Boatner, Lindsey, Dorn and Wessels CRAX 4406 Attack on Myitkyina continues and our forces made some progress against stiff enesty resistance. On main front, East of Mogaung River, 2nd Battalion 112 Regiment captured Warong. 22nd and 38th Divisions made local gains on both sides of river. Double flanking movement in progress with 112th Regiment going around Bast side and 65th Regiment reinforced going around West flank. On Assam front both 2nd and 7th Divisions engaged with enemy in Kohima, but no change in general situation. On 4th Corps front 48th Brigade completely cleaned enemy from Motrang and hold road block there on Tiddim Road. Other fighting near Bishompur and to North in 17th CM-IN-21169 (28 May 44) see 3(B) and 5(D) of 8 go. 11652, RHP, OSD letter, NAME May Dalha APR 4 1973 300 CBQ 9d COPY NO. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY Page 2 From: of, us Army Forces in China Burnes and India Rear Rahelon, New Delhi, India Nr: CRAX 4406 27 May 1944 Division beadquarters region. On Arekan front, British patrols active along Mayu range. British force in upper Kaladan valley withdrawing to Noudok, where it vill be 70- inforced. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFO I CGAAF 0-2 Ool. Park Log CM-IN-21169 (28 May 44) 02532 ejv DECLASSIFIED-72 PSD Letter, COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA. Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY CORRECTED COPY WH Files From: 00, U.S. Army Foroge, China Burus and India, Rear Echelon, Set Delhi, India. To: Vae Department Comsander in Chief, Southwest Pacific Ares, Brisbane, Australia. og, U.S. Army Foroes in South Pacific Area, Houses, New Caledonia, NPI CRAX 4319. 26 May 1944. Operational summary for 25th May Sulten to Marshall, information MacArthur, COMGENSOPAC, Ferris, Cheonault, Boat- mr, Linisey, Dora and Vessels GRAX 4319. Fighting continues in Myltkyine region and north of town 88th Regiment and 3rd Battalion Gelabad made progress. At Washori our forces stopped Jap attempt to reinforce Kyitkyina from West. 209th Engineer Oombat Battalion has been flows into Myltkyina. Ou main front 204 and 3rd Battations 66th Regiment advancing along West road South- vest of Malakuwag and 2nd and 3rd Battalions, 65th Regiment end 1st Battalion 66th Regiment advancing on fleaking movement to West. On Assise front 7th Division in region Northeast Hohisa, and 2nd Division Southwest Kohima. Only winor activity in Kohima region. Headquarters 23rd Brigade Ausast, 11 miles Northwest Jessami. Columns 23rd Brigade blocks on Kohima-Jessami trail and continue goving south of this trail. CM-IN-22013 (29 May 44) B.O. BECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or (E) OSD letter. May a, 1972 RHP, NABS Date APR 4.1973 The 42 no ao BD COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WESSVCE 1900 VERIED WESSVEE СЕЙДЕВ ТИЗМТЯАЯЗО RAW WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY ORRECTED COPY Page 2. From: CG, U.S. Army Forces, China Buraa and India, Rear Echelon, New Delhi, Iniia. Fr: CHAX 4319. 26 May 1944 On IV Corps front 48 Brigade moved North on Tiddie Road to Moirang 10 miles South Bishenpur. 63 Brigaie repulsed enemy attack 1 mile Southwest Bishanpur. 6 miles Northeast Bishenpur British rounding up small groups of snemy. Flsewhere on IV Corps front line on Arakan front, only patrolling and a few minor skirmishes. No Sig FOOTNOTE: Corrected copy of CM-IN-20466 (27 May 44) OPD ACTION: OPD w/H INFO : CG AAP 0=2 Col Park Log CM-IN-22013 (29 May 44) 04442 do DECLASSIFIED-72 GSD Letter, 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 SECRET WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE IMMEDIATE May 26, 1944 From: SACSKA To # Chiefs of Staff Info: J. 8. M. Washington SEACOS 168 Following for Chiefs of Staff repeated Joint Staff Mission from Mountbatten. Ny SAC 2591 dated May 21. The Viceroy has nov agreed to an increase in the total number of Chinese Troops in India and Burma to 102,000. This vill permit the introduction of an additional Chinese Regiment and reinforcements to bring all present formations up to strength. At Chinese end, troops are now at airport ready to start and will move in at once. This will provide very useful rein- forcements for defence of Myitkyina Area. T.O.O. 2604432 No Sig ACTION: cc/s INFO # Gen Arnold OPD Gen Bissell Ool Park Log CM-IN-20166 (26 May 44) 2250Z OE DECLASSIFIED of SMSR271 BY Authority (JCS RHP Date APR 4 1973 300 CBD By COPY NO? THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 15% DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY From: 00, U.S. Army Forces China, Burns and India Rear Rchelon Nev Delhi, India To: War Department 00, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area Noumea, New Caledonia Commander-in-Ohief, Southwest Pacific Area, Brisbane, Australia Er: CRAX 4329 26 May 1944 Operational summary for 25th May Sultan to Marshall, information MacArthur, Com Gen SOPAC, Ferris, Chennault, Boatner, Lindsey, Dorn and Wessels CRAX 4319. Fighting continues in Myitkyina region and north of town 88th Regiment and 3rd Battalion Gelched made progress. At Namicvi our forces stopped Jap attempt to reinforce Myitkyina from West. 2 sero - Engineer Combat Battalion has been flown into Myitkyina. On main front 2nd and 3rd Battalions 66th Regiment advancing along West road Southwest of Malakuvng and 2nd and 3rd Battalions 65th Regiment and let Battalion 66th Regiment advancing on flanking movement to West. On Asuam front 7th Division in region Northeast Kohime, and 2nd Divsion Southvest Kohims. Only minor activity in Kohima region. Headquarters 23rd Brigade Kusami, 11 miles Northwest Jessami . Columns 23rd Brigade maintain blocks on Kohima-Jessami trail and continue moving South of this trail. On IV Corps front 48 Brigade moved CM-IN-20466 (27 May 44) colonel go. DECLASSITED sec S(E) and 5(D) 1972 of R Park 11652, letter, May & APR 4 RHP, OSD NAMS Dellar 1973 42 300CBQ COPY NO. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY Page 2 From: 00, U.S. Army Forces Ohina, Burne and India Rear Echelon New Delhi, India Hr: ORAX 4319 26 May 1944 North on Tiddim Road to Moirang 10 miles South Bishenpur. 63 Brigade repulsed eneuy attack 1 mile Southwest Bishenpur. 6 miles Northeast Bishenpur British rounding up small groups of enemy. Elsewhere on IV Corps front line on Arakan front, only patrolling and a few minor skirwishes. No sig . being serviced ACTION: OPD IMPORMATION: CG AAF 0-2 DECLASSIFIED Col Park 08D Letter, 0-8-78 Log CM-IN-20466 (27 May 44) 07362 bjm 42 COPY NO. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE May 26, 1944 FROM: Main 11 Army Group SEA. TO: War Office, and usual NO: 1452 OPS By of JCS SITREP 134. meme RAB Date 1-17-73 APR 41973 POST ONE: Reliable infm indicates 43 Div less By one Regt has arrived BURMA and is CONC North of MANDALAY. Rate of CONC difficult to assess but consider between one and two Regts now North of MANDALAY and that one Regt vas concen- trated there early May Move 15 Army to INDAINGGYI RU 67 any continuance control 18 Div and 56 Div from MAYMYO suggests presence nev army. TWO: ARAKAN Our NED arty destroyed four enemy bunkers area PM 4443. Ref SITREP 133. Attack by tps 81 WA Div on enemy posns PM 5258 23 May unsuccessful. Second attack 24 May pene- trated enswy posns but failed to dialodge enemy. THREE: KALADAN. Enemy attacked 7/16 PUNJAB posns West of LABAWA PO 63 throughout night 24/25 May. Attack repulsed with minimum sixteen enemy cas. Coy 1 GANBIA attacking enemy posns from 3outh held up area PO 63932 24 May and withdrew after suffering twelve cas. Thirteen cas inflicted on enemy PL by 1 TRIPURA Rif in ambush PO 6223 22 May. FOUR: 4CORPS. (A) Area BISHENPUR. Two ten inch Spigot Morters recovered POTSANGBAN RK 1836. Preliminary examination shows veapon three and a half feet high with barrel one foot long. Projectile three and a half to four feet long in three parts with maximum^dismeter fourteen inches con- sisting of a head a main body with fins and 8 separate rear charge portion screving on to main body. Patrol 22 May reports RK 0956 clear. 48 Bde 25 May reached MOIRANO RK 1824 and fighting continues in North end of Village. CM-IN-20686 (27 May 44) Col Perk 42 300CB9 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE NO: 1452 OPS Page 2 May 26, 1944 63 BDB. Night 24/25 May amall enemy att. ok Area PK 1135 easily repulsed and enemy raid track June RK 1640 repulsed with fifteen enemy killed. Area 17 Div HQ 24 May our Inf and tks moving North from MS 8 West of rd rounded up enemy remnants. Fourteen enemy killed one MMG captured. Enemy still holds centre of village RK 2248 and spur to North. Going difficult for tks. One enemy Coy also reported village RK 1848. (B) Area PALEL-TAMU. 26 May KHONONMA SJ 5201 clear. Ref Sitrep 133. In enemy attack area TENGNOUPAL RK 5812 night 23/24 May nov known our cas one hundred and forty NOT two hundred. LMGS captured vere eight NOT five. All Coys 1 Bn 60 Regt identified this area. 5 RAJ RIF area RK 5412. 3/10 OR area RK 5713. (c) Area IMPHAL. Enemy preparing nev posns RK 3784. Villages RK 6086 RK 5586 RK 5194 clear. 24 May 1 SIKH patrol to RK 3585 net two enemy parties killed nine vounded twenty. (D) Up to 25 May over eight thousand five hundred JAPANESE killed and sixty two PW taken in present ops. FIVE: 33 CORPS (A) Area KOHIMA. Approx sixty to seventy JAPANESE at MEREMA RE 4872. Enemy apparently using track SOMRA SA 1432- KHARASOM RE 9244 via SA 0436 - 3A 0228 - RE 9639. Many JAPANESE with Jeeps reported rd RE 7348 RE 7553. 24 May 7 Ind Div assumed responsibility for OPS on left flank of 2 Div East of INCETNALA RE 4769 excl RE 503669 incl RE 531659. 33 114 and 161 Bdes under comd 7 Div. 4/5 RGR arrived RE 4273. 4 Bde night 24/25 May repulsed attack area RE488642. 1 RWF RE 4865. (B) 23 BDE. Bde TAC HQ 32 Coln RE 9180. 33 Coln RE 7074 deta 34 Coln RE 8754 RE8659. 55 Coln RE 8367 with dets RE 8159 RE 8165. 56 Coln 23 May attacked enemy posn SE of NERHEMA RE 5280 and overran two pl posns but later forced to withdraw. Enemy cas sixteen killes two vounded. Own one killed four missing 76 Coln RE 6760. 88 Coln SA 0057. CM-IN-20686 (27 May 44) DECLASSIFIED COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 1:00 S TYZZILIED wee MAR DELI 1925 ob? WAR DEPARTMENT N CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE NO: 1452 OPS Page 3 May 26, 1944 SIX: NORTH BURMA Our tps making satisfactory progress in MYITKYINA CITY. Additional tps being flown MYITKYINA 24 May. SEVEN :SALWEEN AMA KUNMING reports 198 Div 23 May began attack on KUITOU SE 4961. Hy fighting TATANOTZU SE 7048. Town changed hands four times nov held by CHINESE. CHINESE cas hy. 130 Div has lost twenty par cent. Comment. Last infm Sitrep 126 refers was this Div in res. JAPANESE cas NOT known. EIGHT: STOP PRESS Ref Sitrep 133 para three. Documents captured MS 33 rd IMPHAL TIDDIM on 20 May TACL orders issued SHWEBO on 2 May for 1 Bn 67 Regt. Orders state. "TIRMA area Army will as soon as possible increase the str of 15 Army by despatching further tps to annihilate rapidly the main forces of enemey in vicinity IMPHAL". Three paybooks and two envelopes captured MS 33 identified SANAKA TAI and IWASAKI TAI of NEI 10114. Code name TSUWAMONO appears in same document. T.O.O. 261830 ACTION: OPD INFO : CG AAF 0-2 Col Park Log CM-IN-20686 (27 May 44) 1501Z la 8 DECLASSIFIED COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA. Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: 00, DB Army Forces China Burne and India Forward Babelon, Chungking Obime To: War Department 00, US Army Forces China Burns and India Rear Febelon New Delhi India 00, US Army Forces in Central Pacific Area Pt Shafter, T.H. 00, US Army Forces in South Pacific Area Noumea New Caledenia 8, DS Forces in European Theater of Operations London England 8, 148b Air Force Kumming Ohine 00, Rear Echelon GHQ Southwest Pecific Area Brisbane Australia Br: OFEX 17828 26 May 1944 MILID, CINCSWPA, CG CHIPAC, NECAL, USFOR, COGUR, AMMUN and. AMNDEL CFBX 17828 book mg - 76 from G-2 AMMISCA. Honan situation: Information from sir recon and ground sources indicate that Japanese may have started with- draval to east. Chinese claims of a beginning counteroffen- sive tends to confirm this. Sino G-2 states To Ying (111 degrees 05 minutes east-34 degrees 47 simites north), Lushan (112 degrees 54 adnutes east-33 degrees 48 minutes north), Usa Lei (110 degrees 54 minutes east-34 degrees 06 minutes north) and Teb Heien (113 degrees 20 minutes east-33 degrees 40 minutes north) have been receptured and Pao Feng (112 degrees 59 minutes east-33 degrees 52 minutes north) is NOV boing attacked, Japanese have announced oupture of Loyang on 25 May but Chinese claim Loyang still in Chinese hands. CM-IN-20793 (27 May 44) E.O. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Spc. 3(E) and 5(D) or (B) OSD letter, May 8, APR 1972 4 1973 Part By RHP, NAME Date Col 300 CBI 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Page 2 Prom: 00, US Army Forces China Durne and India Forward Echelon, Chungking China Mr: CFBX 17828 26 May 1944 Chinese claim Japanese announced the establishment of puppet sugine at Chang Mao (111 degrees 17 minutes east-34 degrees 37 minutes north). Chinese state that the Pinghan reilroad is being rebuilt from Cheng Chou (113 degrees 40 minutes east 34 degrees 45 minutes north) to Hein Cheng (113 degrees 44 Minutes east-34 degrees 23 minutes north). New Subject: Sino 0-2 states that latest information indicates following disposition of units: 16 Division in Philippines, 52nd Division in Mandate Islands, 9th Division at Hongkong nov at Hongkong emroute to South Seas or Malaya, 10th Division French Indo China or Thailand, 11th Division French Indo China, 27th Division Hankov area, 71st Division Shanei Province. Chinese claim prisoners confirm location of 27th and 71st Divisions but state information regarding other units obtained from agents. No sig ACTION: 0-2 INFO # CG AAP OPD Col Park Log CM-IN-20793 (27 May 44) 17512 vh DECLASSIFIED 0SD Letter, 0-3-72 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: 00 US Army Forces China Burne and India Rear Echelon New Delhi, India To: Wer Department MR: CRAX 4305 26 May 1944 Bissell CRAX 4305 information Ferris, Dorn, Chenneult, Cranston, Egan, Lindsay, Vessels and Wolfe from Cresvell signed Sultan Japanese artillery shelling Mansum in North Burms; enemy resisting strongly in Myitkyins 80 Japanese killed in northern edge of town. Enemy batteliom identified as 1st battalion 60 Regiment gained initial success in attack on British positions just south of Tengnoupal Palel Taxu road, British later restored position, 128 Japanese killed including 9 officers, British casualties 200; British captured 2 mortare and such small arms ammunition vicinity Potsangbam just south Bishenpur; enemy active around British road blook 33 road miles south southwest Imphal and suffering heavy casualties; nov estimated 8500 Japanese killed and 62 prisoners of var captured in British Fourth Corps region (Imphel) since start of offensive. 0 2 report 250 May. Kohima quiet; Japanese reported constructing additional defense positions south of Kohima in vicinity of Mao Songsang. No Big ACTION: G-2 INFORMATION: CG AAP, OFD, Col Park, Log CN-IN-20354 (27 May 44) 03302 bja go. 11652, see S(E) and & 5(D) 1972 of a RHP, OSD NAME Dalla APR 40 1973 letter, May 300 c CBQ A COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT NARA Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY mrs From: og, US Army Forces in China, Burna & India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India To: Var Departent Hr: CIRA 4320 26 May 1944 Y Force operational summary for 24 May Marshall from Sultan CRA 4320 Local gains reported by 198th Division, 32 miles northeast of Tengchung. Large part of energy forces ea- circled in Ta Tang Txu broke through Chinese lines, and elements on 16th Division pursuing them to vest. Japanese remaining in "Ta Tang Txu being mopped up by Chinese forces. No sig ACTION: OPD INFO : CGAAF G-2 Col. Park 100 CM-IN-19983 (26 May 44) 1806Z ojv E.O. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec. s(E) and B(D) 1972 of (E) a RHP, 08D NAME Date APR 1973 42 better, May 3, 3aocBO COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE INMEDIATE May 25, 1944 PROM: Nain 11 Army Op Sea TO I War Office and usual addressees NO : 1445 OPS SITREP 133. 1. Arakan Estimated 100 enemy in bunker pouns PM 4245. Enemy activity reported PM 3556 but no enemy seen further north and NE this area. 81 (WA) Div tps attacked small enemy party PN 5258 May 23. No details, Main Eq 26 Div closed Kyungyaung PM 2769 and reopened Ukhis PM 19. TAC Hq remains Kyungyaung. 2. Kaladan. NTR. 3. 4 Corps. (A). Area Bishanpur 48 Bde. Three enemy tko seen moving north RU 2282 Genta PM 0174. PW previously captured at MS 33 RK 1214 belongs 4 coya 67 Regt states 1 Bn less 3 coys present. 12 identity d'sca of 8 003 154 Regt found amongst papers at MS 33. Comment. Method of finding suggests discs have been with- drawn from replacements originally intended for 54 Div or even for prospective deception scheme rather than any unit of 54 Div 18 on this front. May 23, 48 Bde repulsed enemy attack on rd block MS 33. So far 80 enemy bodies counted. Night May 23/24 quiet. 63 Bde. PW captured at 63 Bde adm box belongs Hq 1 Bn 214 Regt states 2 Bn less 1 coy plus 10 00y here with total STR 350. Also says 2 coy with Regt Hq 63 Bde May 24 cleared remnants enemy foroe from adm box area. Bulldoser digging Japanese graves lost count after 160 buried. Estimated at least 250 enemy now killed this area. CA-IN-20144 (26 May 44) DECLASSIFIED By Authority of JCS memo 1-17-73 RHP APR 4 1973 300 CBS Date By COPY NO. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SITREP 133. May 25, 1944 Page two Area 17 Div Hq. Further enemy attack night May 23/24 on our posn RK 2248 repulsed. Approx 100 enemy remain this area. 52 enemy corpses counted so far. 32 Bde. Bde clearing mines from track 3ilchar-Bishenpur. Enemy has mined rd Imphal-Tiddom just north of Bishenpur. (B). Area Palol-Tamu. YAPO RK 4504 clear May 22. Night May 23/24 one enemy Bn attacked 23 Div fwd posns area Tengnoupal RK 5112. Counter attack by 5 RAJ RIF and 3/10 Gr captured posn. Enemy dead 5r far counted 9 offrs and 119 OR's. Three MMGS five IMGS and complete eapt RAP captured. Own cas approx 200. 1 Bde captured enemy posn str approx 1 coy plus track June RK 6110. Own cas estimated 50. Detail follow. (c). Area Imphal. Increased enemy patrol activity noticed last few days area Kasom RK 6983 Yengdoupok RX 5382. Unconfirmed local report large numbers enemy RK 7977 and Japanese in three villages area RK 7075. Comment. Consider numbers exaggerated and parties foraging. May 23 quiet day area Kanglatongbi RK 2983. (D). Up to May 23 estimated enemy killed in present 0)8 total 7700. 4. 33 Corps. (A). Area Kohins. Enemy activity continues area Aradure spur to RE 4864 but local reports suggest some thinning out south of Kohima. Locals confirm following air strafing enemy moved from area 9 ruth of Kigwema RE 5359 to RE 5450 and some beyond RE 5448. North Kohima locals report 1000 Japanese area RE 5271. Comment. Consider str north and ENE Kohima still one week regt and reports suggesting frequent enemy local changes in disposn. Relief 5 Bde by 33 Bie completed. CM-IN-20144 (26 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 ... WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SITREP 133 May 25, 1944 Page three 2 Dorset RE 4865. 7 Wore R RE 4567. Eq 33 Bde 1 Queens 4/15 Punjab RE 5168. 4/1 OR EE 5069. 1 Med Reg less one Bty arrived and in action area RE 4272. 7 Punjab RE 3874. (B). 4 Rajput Dimapur. (c). 23 Bde nothing to report. 5. North Burma. Ref SITREP 130. Purple Force OF cancelled. Force in res area Warazup SC 29. Elements 112 Regt reached BC 5773. Myitkyina. Reported no Japanese move east of Myitkyina between 20 and 23 May and no mov on rly Mogaung-Myitkyina on May 23. 3 Bn American Rangers ops area SD 1055 continue. 2/88 and 1/89 Regts have repulsed enemy counter attacks in city area. 6. Salveen. AMA Kunming reports 76 Chinese Div now four miles west of Kunlong 80 miles south of Lungling. No 81g T.O.O. 251855 ACTION: OPD INFO I CG AAP 0-2 Col Park Log DECLASSIFIED CM-IN-20144 (26 May 44) 2218z mlc 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: CG, US Army Forces, China, Burna and India, Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. To: War Department. Nr: CRA 4235 25 May 1944. Bissell CRA 4235 from Cresvell, signed Sultan re- urad WAR 39991, dated 23rd May. There have been no identifications or other confirms- tion of Chinese claims of elements of Japanese 37th Division being on Salveen front, However there are some indications that the Japanese garrison has been reinforced. This is being investigated together with additional Chinese claim that Japanese 57th Division is also in Area, Advised you vill be kept. No Sig. ACTION: 0-2 INFO : OFD E.O. DELASSIFED 11652, Sec. S(E) and 5(D) at (E) Col Park - OSD letter, May 8, APR 1972 4 1973 No RHP, HARB Date CM-IN-19187 (25 May 44) 2032Z mos 300 c B D 28 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: 00, US Army Forces, China, Bures and India Forward Hobelon, Chingking, Ohina To: War Department Mr: 23512 25 May 1944 Our 23512. No movement 10,000 Japs across Yellow River south Shansi. Loyang still Chinese. Main body which attacked Lushan retiring toward Loyang. Japs retiring from Lushan toward Chengchow. Querrillas retake Nyushih, Weichuan, Changkehsien all south east Chengchow. Japs on Pinghan re- tiring toward Chengchov. From 0 inese 0-2 rated o 2 Comment: Operations appear concluded and expect Chinese counter-attack after Japs retire former areas. Success guerrillas indicate enewy does not plan hold Chengehow. Depase ACTION: 0-2 DECLASSIFIED INFO : CG AAF E.O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or (E) OPD COL PARK OSD letter, May & 1972 LOG , APR 4 1973 R RHP, NAME Date CM-IN-19401 (26 May 44) 01512 mos 300 ( BO 40 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY From: 00, US Army Foross, China, Burne and India Rear Rchelon New Delhi, India. To: War Department. 00, US Army Forces in South Pacific Area Noumes, New Caledonia. 00, 5th Air Force, Brisbane, Australia. Nr: CRAX 4239 25 May 1944. Operational Summary for 24 May Sultan to Marshall, info MacArthur, CONGENSOPAO, Ferris, Chennault, Boatner, Lindsey, Dorn and Wessels GRAX 4238. Satisfactory progress being made against Japaneee in Myitkyina region. North of town 88th Regiment repulsed several Japanese attacks. Japanese patrols attempting to reach airdrome also driven back. On main front, east of Mogaung River 112th Regiment eontinues flanking movement to east through wara. West of river 64th and 66th Regiments made local gains. 65th Regiment advancing around west flank. On Assem front no obange in Kahina situation British continue" regrouping of forces in this region. On Fourth Corps front heavy fighting occurred at several points on Imphal-Tiddim road. Fifteen wiles south Bishenpur 48th Brigade repulsed attacks on road block positions. Three miles southwest Bishempur, 63rd Brigade consolidated positions. Six miles northeast Bishenpur British dispersed Japanese group near 27th Division Headquarters. Near Tengnoupal British troops after heavy fighting regained bill position which they bed previously lost. No change in situation on Arakan front. ACTION: OPD No Sig. INFORMATION: CG AAF, 0-2, Cel Park Log CM-IN-19476 (26 May 44) 04402 bjm go. RECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) 1972 et (E) 300 CRD 300 08D letter, May 3, APR 41973 RHP, NABS Date COPY No. 42 a THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 NAVAL MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTMENT DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE 1 ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEE 2 FROM ALUSNA OHUNGKING PRIORITY a 4 RELEASED BY FOR ACTION CNO Ms ROUTINE RRRRR 5 DEFERRED 6 DATE 25 MAY 1944 7 * TOR CODEROOM 251420 9 PRIORITY 10 DECODED BY 11 D ELY SMITH ROUTINE PARAPHRASED 12 BY DEFERRED 13 14 ROUTED BY BALDSIN 15 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATCH WILL " TRANSMITTED with DEFERRED PRESEDENCE 482 as ADMINISTRATIVE IF OPERATIONAL 16 CHECK BELOW 17 250814 NCR 914 18 19 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME: DATE TIME GCT 20 ON OUTSOING DISPATEMES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE BEGINNING TEXT ACTION 21 22 F-0 23 (ALUSNA CHUNGKING SENDS TO CNO) Low Evaluation F-01 24 F-02 25 26 F-05 SOURCE CLOSE TO FINISTRY WAR RATED 03. 27 28 F-07 OPTIMISTIC ABOUT HONAN OPERATIONS ANI CHINESE COUNTER 29 F-1 30 MEASURES IMPENDING. HOWEVER GROWING LARGE SCALE JAPANESE 31 F-2 32 F-20 CONCENTRATION HUHAN AREA PLUS REINFORCEMENTS CANTON REGION 33 34 F-3 BELIEVED TO PRESAGE ATTEMPTS TO CONTROL RAILWAY FROM CHANG as F-30 36 SHA (NEXT PROBABLE TARGET) TO CANTON 37 F-31 as F-32 39 40 F-33 41 F-34 42 E.O. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) of (E) 43 F-4 OSD letter, May 3, 1972 APR 4.1973 44 FX01 45 46 By RHP, NARS Data FX30 47 16...ACT FX37 48 49 COMANCH 200 CNO NAVAIDE 200P FX40 50 IG-00 51 52 VCNO SECRET Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer la person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAY-NCH-15 DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE From: Chiefs of Staff To : SACSEA (Please pass to CG, USAF, CBI and CG, AAP, IB Sector) Info: J.S.M. Washington Number: COSSEA 140 May 24, 1944 Following 1a from Combined Chiefs of Staff Reference SEACOS 161, We concur in the arrangement made between you and General Stilwell for the transfer of 1 Troop Carrier Squadron from India to China. We appreciate that this transfer will temporarily increase your deficiency of air lift, but the early arrival of the 1st Combat Cargo Group will serve to relieve the situation. T.O.O. 241610Z Note: SEACOS 161 1s CM-IN-11459 (16 May 44) CCS ACTION: General Arnold INYO : OPD General Bissell Admiral King Colonel Park DECLASSIFIED Cofs JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAY 15 1974 CM-IN-19052 (25 May 44) 1820z ejv 3as c Bd 25 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 84-78784 SSM DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: CG, US Army Forces, China, Burma and India, Forward Echelon, Chungking, China To: War Department co, US Forces in the European Theater of Operations, London, England ca, US Army Forces, China, Burma and India, Rear Echelon New Delhi, India CO, US Forces, Ledo, India CO, General Headquarters, Rear Echelon, Southwest Pacific Area, Brisbane, Australia CG, 14th Air Force, Calcutta, India CG, US Army Forces Central Pacific Area, Ft. Shafter, T.H. 00, US Army Forces in South Pucific Aroa, Housea, Nov Coledonia Ko: 75 24 May 1944 MILID, CINCSHPA, CG CENTPAC, NECAL, USFOR, RELOT, COGUE, AMMKON, AMNDEL CFBX 17743 book mag nr 75 from 0-2 AMMISCA. Situation Honan fighting: along Loyang Sian rail - road Chinese still holding Loyang against is creased pressure. Street fighting in some sectors and some fires reported. To west Japanese forces have reached Ling Pao (110 degrees 45 minutes east-34 degrees 45 minutes north). Further south mein mechanized column reached Lushih (110 degrees 45 minutes east-34 degrees 00 minutes north) 22 May, made 1 attack and then withdrev to east. Large fires reported Lushih. Chinese report eastward movement of armored vehicles along road east of Lushih with numerous vehicles parked dispersed along this CM-IN-19254 (25 May 44) E.O. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec. S(E) and 6(D) et (E) 06D letter, May 8, APR 1972 41973 Calparls 300 CBQ No RHP, NAME Date 40 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Page 2 From: 00, US Army Forces, China, Burna and India, Forward Echelon, Chungicing, China No: 75 24 May 1944 road. Third solumn moving west still at 8hih Miao (111 degrees 20 minutes-34 degrees 05 sinutes) 22 May. Sino 0-2 does not feel reported eastward movement of Japanese forces indicates end of campaign or retreat. Lack of activity past 48 hours may be due to reaching of objective or for regroup- ing, probably latter. 2000 cavalry reinforcements reported arrived to Ying (110 degrees 55 minutes-34 degrees 45 minutes) 22 May. Chinese forces still attacking Pinghan railroad area nov claim control of approximately 50 wiles of railroad from Chuch Shan (114 degrees 05 minutes-32 degrees 47 minutes) north. Chinese also claim recapture of Lu Shan (112 degrees 48 minutes east-33 degrees 47 minutes north) on 22 May. Japanese forces retreating from Chao Toun (112 degrees 18 minutes east-33 degrees 45 minutes north) in direction of Lu Shan. New Subject: Sino 0-2 states 5 prisoners eaptured visinity of Chuch Shan belong to 27th Division and claim that at least 2 regiments of 27 Division now Hankow area. This unit tran- aferred from north Ohina to Japan earlier this year has now been transferred to Hankow area according to POWS. Chinese 0-2 states their agent near Hankow has captured document indicating that 66-Division on way to or at Hankow. Check has been requested. Sino 0-2 states POW Yoshimoto Shinsaburo captured near Wanchang (115 degrees 55 minutes-28 degrees 43 CM-IN-19254 (25 May 44) OSD DECLASSIFIED Letter, 5-3-72 COPY No. 40 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Page 3 From: ca, US Army Forces, China, Burna and India, Forward Bchelon, Chungking, China No: 75 24 May 1944 minutes) gave following information regarding 7 independent Infentry Brigade: this unit commended by Major General Natsunoo Katsuaki, former Commanding General Infantry Group Commander 116 Division. Unit has taken over area formerly occupied by 34th Division with Headquarters at Manchang. Unit consists of 4 Battalions numbered from 215 to 218. Code numbers 5592 to 5596. Unit organised from 1500 men from the 34th Division and approximately 1 battalion from the 68th Division. Nov Subject: 12th Independent Infantry Brigade also located this area with headquarters probably at Kiukiang (116 degrees 05 minutes-29 degrees 40 minutes) bas taken over 68th Division area. Code numbers this unit 7744 to 7748. No rating can be given here. ACTION: G-2 No sig. INFO : CG AAF OPD Col Fark Log CM-IN-19254 (25 May 44) 2149Z df 40 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 T WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: Main Hq 11 Army Group To: War off! 35 Rptd: GHQ EAST AFRICA PERSIA & IRAQ FORCE HQ BAD WASHINGTON N.Z. FORCE HQ NEW ZEALAND MIDDLE EAST MILITARY ATTACHE CHINA BRISBANE (PASS COINC GHQ) HQ AAI No: 1442 OPS May 24, 1944. SITREP NO. 132 ONE ARAKAN 311ght enemy activity area PM 4242 and considerable activity area PT 305 PM 4345 approx 40 enemy attacked and occupied our fwd posns area PM 5558 night 21/22 May. Our troops with able support successfully counter attacked 22 May reoccupying posns. Slight cas both sides. TWO KALADAN Patrol 1 Tripure Rif inflicted minimum 12 cas on enemy party area PG 6423 22 May own cas 200. THREE 4 CORPS (A) Area Bishenpur. 48 Bde. Enemy MT move observed from South and from North towards MS 33 RK 1214. Some enemy shelling 48 Bde block RK1214 23 May but no further enemy attacks. 63 Bde. Ref Sitrep 139*. Nov known some enemy holding posns in 63 Bde mule lines and our animal cas heavy. 90 enemy bodies so far counted 63 Bde Adm area. 32 Bde. Confirmed local report enemy occupied posns RK0956. Another report 4 enemy pls moving east from RE1153 area 17 Div. HQ. Unvounded PW taken RK2248 belongs 5 Coy 214 Regt states 2 Bn 214 Regt committed in attack 17 Div HQ - Presumably intended as 129 CM-IN-19000 (25 May 44) DECLASSIFIED By Authority of JCS memo, 1-12-23 By RHP Date APR 4.1973 -Eol Park 3000BD COPY No. 40 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE NO. 1442 OPS Page 2 22 May our tps attacked and occupied village RE2248. Night 22/23 May 4 emery counter attacks repulsed. 23 May mopping up this area continues. One Boy 1 Devon RK2552. (B) Area Palel Taru. Estimated 2 energy Coys at Leibi RK7213 but villages RX6615 RE7418 clear. Oaptured documents nov show that since crossing Ohisdwin 1 Bn 60 Regt has issued operations orders as 73 Div naming Inf Doys 919293 and 94 Regt respectively and NO Cog and ATT Units as 73 Div Tps. Consider this neasure intended primarily for security rether than deception. Bight 22/23 May minor enemy activity 37 Bde fwd poshe area Tongnoupal RE5812. 1 Beaforth RK5310. 3/5 RGR area RK5812. # Mahrettes area RK4511. FOUR 33 CORPS (A) Area Kohima. 22 May enemy L/Cpl deserted to our patrol at RE5166 belongs 12 Coy 138 Regt. Our tps occupied poen vacated by enemy RE 487642 Main X 7 Div arrived MS32 rd Disapur Kohima. Rear BQ Dimpur. BQ 124 Bde 2 S LAN R arrived M834. 4/14 Pubjab 4/5 RGR 7/2 Pubjab Dimapur. 2 Bombay Grs joined 268 Bde. HQ 5 Bde 1 Camerons now area RE4865 having been relieved by BQ 33 Bde 1 Queens 1 R Berks area RP449691 HE449621 (B) 23 Bde. 34 Coln area RE 9180 30 Coln area RE 615768 55 Coln RE 830680. FIVE WORTH BURMA Captured documents show 2 Be 55 Regt total str 221 area 804983 805085 on 21 April. Chinese tps continue mopping up ops area 802385. Many enemy claimed killed. 113 Regt nov on outskirts of Sharaw 803585. Myitkyina. By fighting continues in city. 3 Bn American Rangers have made some progress in effort to out rd Myltkyine NEOPZUP NY10. 3/88 Regt still blooking track NSOPZUP RITPONG MX9312. T.O.O. 24185570 CN-IN-19000 (25 May 44) DECLASSIFIED COPY No. 40 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE NO. 1442 OPS Page 3 ACTION: OPD INFO : CG AAP 0-2 Col Perk LOG CM-IN-19000 (25 May 44) 1658z als DECLASSIFIED 40 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By DT NARA Date WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: 03 Military Attache, Chungking, China Tv: War Department Nr: 23511 24 Mey 1944 Our 23511 Jap operations Honan subsided last day with Chinese pushing back third column retaking Lushan. Jap prisoner Eaktufeq Chumatien stated First Third regiment with supporting artillery and engineer units from 27 Division operated south end Pinghan. Division stated come from Teitsibar where Second Regiment remains. Seventh Infantry Brigade composed four battalions tentatively Nanchang area commanded by Matsuno. From 3ino G 2 rated C 3 Comment: Identification division and brigade too vesk but may increase threat from Wuhan area. No Sig ACTION: G-2 INFO : CGAAF OPD Col Park CM IN-18482 (24 May 44) 2310Z go go. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Bec. letter. S(E) May and APR B(D) of B 4 1973 - RHP. OSD NAME Data 300 eBI COPY No. 40 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Pat From: co, US Army Forces in South Pacific Area, Houses, New Caledonia Tor War Department No: CRAX 4095 24 May 1944 Bissell CRAX 4095 info Ferris, Dorn, Chennault, Cranston, Egan, Lindsay, Vessels and Wolfe from Creswell signed Sultan. Strength Japanese forces along Salveen estimated 5 battalions consisting of 148th Regiment and 1 battalion from each of other 2 regiments; bulk of this force believed west river between points 50 miles northeast and 40 miles south southeast Tengchung, front farther south garrisoned with puppets strengthened by small elements Japanese; Chinese report elements of other divisions in and enroute this front but unconfirmed to date 3 enemy weakness here and urgent need in North Burns indicates Japanese will make every effort to reinforce. G 2 weekly up to 21st May. In North Burna enemy strength estimated up to 8 battalions consisting of 18th Division at less than balf strength equaling 4 battalious, 2 battalions 14640 Regiment and possibly 2 battalions 113th Regisent; 1 company 148th Regiment tentatively identified visinity Nyitkyina; this strength not considered sufficient to allow Japanese undertake offensive. In Araken no changes of importance; enemy active on Mayu range west of Htindaw and on high ground to south, west of Kalapensin. Japanese following up British movements to monsoon positions; still no evidence of new troops in forward areas other than replacements; 54th Field Artillery now reported in Akyab. Fairly quiet CM-IN-18308 (24 May 44) DEBLASSIFIED 11652, 800 3(E) and & 5(D) 1972 of B park. 1973 go. 06D letter, May APR 300 CBD RHP, NAMB " 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Page 2 From: CO, US Army Forces in South Pacific Area, Noumea, New Caledonia No: CRAX 4095 24 May 1944 along Palel Taxes road; in Bishenpur Area main fighting in village of Potsangham where enemy suffered 300 killed; bulk of all 3 regts of 33rd Division in this area but actual infantry strength probably does not exceed 2. regiment most of which is astride main road. North of Imphal British captured 2 of 3 enemy road blooks vicinity Kanglatongbi; no evidence enemy. 15th Division has been reinforced here; strength there is 5 battalions all of which have suffered heavy casualties. At Kohima the Japanese 31st Division had a bad week, lost several important features, suffered heavy casualties and lost much equipment; disposition appear as follows: bulk of 138th Regiment Northeast and east Kohima with main strength at Chedena and forward posts to North; 58th Regiment just South and Southwest Kohima, all companies involved in Kohima fighting and suffered heavy casualties; 124th Regiment vicinity Aradure 3 miles South Kohima in strong defensive positions astride road; all indications here point to enessy intention of blooking road to Kohima and protection of their line of communication. Expanese resisting strongly in Manipur Area but positions continue to deteriorate due casualties, supply difficulties and British strength. All 3 divisions now definitely on defensive and none of them have any indications of being strong enough to do otherwise. No sig. ACTION: 0-2 INFO: CG AAF OPD Col. Park Log CM-IN-18308 (24 May 44) 1805 Z blw 08D DECLASSIFIED-72 Letter, 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Prom: BS Military Attache, Obwagking, China To: Var Department MR: 23510 23 May 1944 Our 23510 Nonan 21st, Jap posket 10,000 treepe North Yellow River between Tungkves and Toyin. Oclumn où Lo River reached Luchih, other colume no progress. Southweet Sinyeng Jap elements 39th 58th and 3rd Divisions extending to Changeiang on Ben River. On Pinchen Chinese control Heiping to Kioshan. Prom Dine 0 2 reted o 3. Roberty observer Sien states Tenhtishen and Futseyi plan lewish offensive in Shansi and Bulywan also Dissine reported ordered Shonsi held all sosts. Rated 0 4 Comment Small confidence offensive power of Yes and Pu. Believe purpose Dev Jap bulge outflank Chinese attacking Pinghan. Nothing new Wahen area. No sig ACTION: 0-2 INFORMATION: CGAAF OFD OOL PARK (24 May 44) 04052 me g.Θ. 11652, OSD letter, May 3. APR 4 1973 DECLASSIFIED Bee 3(E) and 5(D) 1972 of B RHP, NAME a 40 300 e BD COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY pact From: OG US Army Forces in China, Burma, India Rear Echelon New Delhi, India To: Var Department No: CRA 39888 22 May 1944 Y force Operational Summary for 20th May Sultan to Marshall CRA 39888 Still sontinuing attack on Ta Tang Tsu is 116th Division. No change in 198 or 130 Divisions 36th Division moving towards Lengshuikou, and 2 companies already in this town and moving toward Chiangtso After securing pass near Laochai elements of 39th Division combat team are moving southwest to take Kanlanchai village No Sig. ACTION: OPD INFO : CG AAF G-2 Col Park Log CM-IN-16891 (22 May 44) 2258z vh go. DECLASSIFIED 11652 Sec. 2(18) May of APR B(D) 1972 of E 4 1973 RHP, OSD letter, - Dalla 300 CBQ - 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 - WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE EYES FOR GENERAL MARSHALL'S EYES ONLY URGENT ONLY From: CG, US Army Forces, China, Burma & India Forward Echelon, Chungking, China To: War Department No. CHC 1097 22 May 1944 Eyes alone Marshall from Stilvell CHC 1097. Had hoped by this time to have good nevs for you about Myitkyina, but ve have run into anags. Merrill 1s in hospital. Bad weather through the whole area, in- termittent heavy rains. And just as ve vere in the town I end about to clean up, & panic 1035 way - Regiment, which had to be pulled out completely. Nov it has to be done all over again. GALAHAD 18 at half strength from casualties, sickness and fatigue. I vill probably have to use some of our Engineer Units to keep an American flavor in the fight, Can not make any predictions, ex- copt that we have 6. scant week or 10 days before the monsoon to do whatever ve are going to do. No Sig. ACTION: General Handy eg by Z INFO : General Arnold General Bissell C of S E.9. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) of (E) RHP, 08D NAME Date APR 1973 letter, May 8, 1972 CM-IN-16740 (22 May 44) 17422 ejv SECRET EYES ONLY Note: This information is being transmitted to the President through General Watson. 3a0 e 24-43058AB 20000 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN COPY No. 21 DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 ... WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY PACE From: CG, US Army Forces, China, Burma and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India To: War Department Commander in Chief, Southwest Pacific Area Brisbans, Australia CO, US Army Forces in South Pacific Area Noumes, New Caledonia Nr: CRAX 3989, 22 May 1944 Operational sumary for 21 May Sultan to Marsball, info MacArthur, CONGENSOPAC, Ferris, Chennault, Boatner, Lindsey, Dorn and Vessels CRAX 3989. Paraphrase of an ANNDEL message dated May 22. "Fighting continues in Myitkyina area, with Chineso and American forces making progress 150 Regiment heavily engaged near railway station center of tkyina. North of town 88 Regiment holds line Namkvi to Charpate, with two companies blocking road and railway to Mogsung, Third Battalion GALAHAD moving to cut Naopsup Mydtkyina road. First Bettalion 89 Regiment In Zipyun. Balance of forces in general area of air field. On main Rogaung Valley front both 38 and 22 Division continued attack and ade local gains on Ausam front British made local goins in Kohima area. Relief and recrganization of British troops in progress. 60th column of 23 Brigade in Jessami area, and elements 83 colum southeast Jossami. Blocks still held on Kohima-Jesuand trail. On 4th Corps front 48 Brigade bolding block on Tiddim road 15 miles south Mahenpur repulsed heavy enery attack. 63 Brigade west CM-IN-17051 (P3.May 44) B go. DECLASSITED 11652, OSD RHP. Bic letter, NAME 3(B) May and & 5(D) 1972 APR - Col.Pork 1973 a 300 CBQ COPY No. 56 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY From: 00, us Army Forces, China, Burne and India Rear Behelon, New Delhi, India In GRAX 3989, 22 May 1944 of Potsengham, and 32 Brigade on Silober trail west of Rishemur both made progress. Seattered fighting in Kenglatoughi and Tengnoupal areas. In Araken headquarters 81 Division now 3 miles northwest Thing Basar. Fighting near point 551, and British regained all lost ground. No sig. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: CC/S CGAAF G-2 COL PARK LOG CM-IN-17051 (23 May 44) 0416z me OBD Letter, D-8-8-8-8-8-8 COPY No. 56 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 Rv. DT NARA Date WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: us Military Attache Obtagking, China To: Var Department No: 23506 22nd May 1944 Our 23506 Japs in Honan have been four columns moving vest- ward: First. Thrust operating Lunghai captured Tayin 18th, Second. Along Lorive took Fenlichen 19th, Third. Originating Iyang advanced to Sumiso west of Sunghsien, Fourth. By Lushan went vest about 50 kilometers. On Pinghan Chinese recaptured Kioshan 19th. Loyang still holding. No nev Jap units. Jap radio traffic Wuhan area still active. From Sino 0-2 rated o 3. Comment: Chinese complacent on Honan operation but stress Jap movements Wuhan. I think Honan action screen for Wuhan activity. Chinese nees sware this for their armieg do not heavily engage enemy. No Sig ACTION: G-2 INFO 1 OPD Col Park 8 CM-IN-16910 (22 May 44) 23272 jb 18. 11652, RHP. OBD Bec. letter, NAME 3(B) May and APR B(D) 1972 of 4 28 1973 a 300 CB8 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY Post page 5th From: 00, US Army Forces, China, Burna and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. Lefo info nosa Page of To: War Department Fr: CRA 3095 21 May 1944 Sultan to Marshall for Asistic Section OFD CRA 3905. Weekly summary for week ending 17th May 1944. 1. US Air: 11th May-2 B25's and 4 P40's attacked communications from Yenshih to Tengfeng. Concentrations of armored care, motor transports and troops were strafed. 5 motor transporte vero destroyed and many other vehicles damaged. 6 325's and 12 P40's bombed the railroad area in 3inyang. Several fires vere started. In area from Hankov to Sinyang 12 P40's attacked troops, installations and communi- cations. They damaged 4 varehouses, fired 5 barracks, sank 3 motor boats and 1-150 foot freighter and report 100 casual- ties among troops strafed. 2 P51's and 3 P40's damaged 4 enemy planes over Hamyung. In Cat Bai Island area 4 P40's sank several junks 1 damaged several others. In Dong Dang area in north French Indo China 2 P40's damaged several buildings and 12 railroad cars. 6 P40's detailed to bomb. & dam west of Cao Bang vere unsuccessful. 4 P40's detailed to attack shipping in Cat Bai Island area sav none. They attacked a radio station doing considerable damage to the building and also started several fires. Mienchih was bombed and fired by 6 P40's. 7 Japanese attacked this flight and 2 were destroyed. Boats in the Itu area on the Yangtze were strafed by 4 P40's. 1-80 foot boat was destroyed and 1 other 30 foot and 1-30 foot boat damaged. 6 P40's strafed troops in the Heiangchang area. Estimated casualties are 300 to 500 killed or wounded. 13 P40's bombed 20 supply boats near CM-IN-16457 (22 May 44) DECLASSIPPED 11652, sec 3(E) and & 5(D) 1972 of B ge. QSD letter. May APR RHP, NAMS 42 3acB8 300 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY Page 2 From: 00, US Army Forces, China, Burna and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. Mr: CRA 3095 21 May 1944 Hosueh on the Yangtze river. 5-50 to 60 foot boats were destroyed and 10 were damaged. 6 P40's on mission to bomb communications and stores in the Yellow river area met 7 enemy aircraft 4 of which vere destroyed and 1 damaged. 12th May-2 F40's alightly damaged a hydro electric dam at Cao Bang. 6 B25's bombed Tengchung with results unobserved. Other B25's bombed the Lungling area causing heavy damage. 4 P40's bombed Hongmoshu ridge firing several buildings. 4 P40's bombed Tating. Many fires and much damage reported. 2 B24's detailed on sea sweep of south China Sea to Formosa sighted no boats. 4 P40's bombed a bridge at Sienning causing considerable damage. 2 B25's attacked a naval boat in Hong Kong harbor with unobserved results. 3 B25's and 4 P40's bombed tank conoentrations near Loyang damaging cany vehicles. Japanese installations north of Loyang vere bombed by 6 B25's. Direct hits caused large explosions. Oh sweep of Cat Bai Island 2 P40's sighted no shipping. They attacked & radio station destroying several buildings. The railroad yards of Phu Lang Thnung were attacked by 6 P40's. 20 to 30 care, 1 locomotive and a roundhouse were seriously damaged. 40 to 50 junks were strafed and many destroyed. The P40's went on to Lang Giai damaging about 30 cars and buildings there. 13th May-2 B25's bombed Lungling. Many fires reported started. 2 B25's with 4 P40's as cover bombed a motor transport and tank concentration near Loyang. : strafed motor transports and tanks at Yingyangohen. 9 motor transports were destroyed, 1 motor transport and tank were damaged. 4 B25's bombed Hsenvi bridge causing elight CM-IN-16457 (22 May 44) COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY Page 3 Prom: CG, US Army Forces, China, Burma and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. Mr: CRA 3095 21 May 1944 damage. Warehouses at Mangshih were hit in an attack by 5 B25's. Fires were started in stores areas at Lungling in an attack by 6 B25's. 1 325 is missing. 4 P40's strafed a illage north of Kaitu with unobserved results. 4 P40's attacked & bridge near Mangshih with causing damage. à P40's OD recomnaissance to Lungling area SEV no activity. Positions near Mengta vere bombed by 2 P40's with unobserved results. 8 P40's bombed Tatang causing large fires and con- siderable damage. 14th May-8 P40's escorting 2 B25's on & mission to the Yangtze area damaged 4 motor transports near # - This flight encountered 22 Jananese aircraft destroying 2 and damaging 13. Our aircraft vere undamaged. 16 P40's on a second mission to the rochow area destroyed 1 locomotive started many fires and damaged 1 launch and 24 trucks. 12 P51's bombed storage areas at Shayang with good results. On a river streep of the Sienning area 12 P40's sank 1 launch and fired 8 gasoline barge 12 P 40's attacked Mengta and Tatangsu with unobserved results. 4 P 40's strafed the Haipo area with unobserved results. In an attack on the Was Pa Has area 16 B 25's hit varehouses, motor trans- ports and barracks areas. Supply and fuel dumps vere destroyed. A bridge was also damaged. 4 P 40's attacked Pingka caus- ing considerable damage. 4 P 40'm on 8. reconneissance of the Hseovi and Lungling orea observed no activity. 15 May - on river sweep of the Sinti and Uiomming area 18 P 40's destroyed 1 locomotive, several motor transports and 1 launch. 1-100 foot boat, 8 launches and 80 box CRPS were damaged. 6 B 25's bombed Kenghluank bridge. All bombe missed. Stores in the CM-IN-16457 (22 May 44) BECLASSIFIED @SD Letter, 5-8-78 42 COPY NO. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT NARA Date 4/13/94 RAW WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY Page 4 From: CG, US Army Forces, China, Burns and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. Nr: CRA 3095 21 May 1944 Wan Pa Esa area vere bombed by 9 B 25's. Many buildings were destroyed and fires started. 31 fighters attacked Japanese installations in the Pingks and Mengta areas. The results were good. Sixteen May -2 P 40's destroyed 1 enemy plane northeast of Loyang. 4 P 40's strafed areas southwest of Loyang. This flight contacted enemy planes, destroyed 2 and damaged 1. 8 B 24's attacked targets in the Salveen area and hit varehouses and a motor pool in Mangshih. 17 May -15 fighters and 3 bombers on missions in the Loyang area were turned back by bad weather. 41 fighters attacked Japanese troops in the Salveen area in support of our ground forces. Most important missions verg: 4 P 40's bombed Schweili bridge and troops in the Luchiannpa area. The bridge was damaged. Japanese troops in the Thtangts: area were strafed by 5 P 40's. Fires vere started. 4 P 40's attacked Japanese troops in the Haipo area. 4 P 40's made a coordinated attack on Mamien pass in support of ground troops. 7 B 25's with 13 P 40's attacked a barracks area in Shayang with unobserved results also strafed an area north east Abgahasi, firing 8 trucks and causing considerable casulties among Japanese troops. The P 40's were attacked by Japanese aircraft. They destroyed 4 and damaged 14. (2) Chinese Air: The Chinese Air Force has flown a number of missions against armored force columns and has reported considerable damage. (3) US ground: nil for period. (4) Chinese ground: The Chinese claim the recapture of Suipiang north of Sinyang on the destroyed section of the Peiping - Hankow reilway. The Chinese state CM-IN-16457 (22 May 44) 980 DECLASSIFIKE Letter, 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PHIORITY Page 5 From: CO, US Army Forces, China, Burne and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. Nr. CRA 3095 21 May 1944 that Japanese forces are being driven back on both sides of the recaptured breach. In the fighting south of the Yellow River the Japanese are moving vestward leaving forces to attack Loyang. Three Chinese Divisions are in Loyang in good defensive positions awaiting the Japanese attack. Other Chinese Forces are deployed at Chiashih, Loyang and Sunghsien and plan to make a determined stand in the mountains east of the general line between towns. Japanese Armored Forces are now opposite Longing and further vestvard, movement will be hampered by a mountaineous terrain. A Japanese Force of over 5,000 is reported north of the Yellow River at Fesvlingtu apparently preparing to cross the river and move southward through Wenhsing and Lushui to out off the supply line of the Chinese Force operating to the east. The Chinese are moving troops to oppose this threat. (5) project progress reports follow: Lado road as of 9 May 1944T forward survey party at milestone 192. Lead bulldoger at mile 192. Final grading through mile 159 except for 2- mile gap. Final metalling through mile 133 except for short gaps totalling 13 miles. 4 inch pipeline as of 9 May 1944: pipeline clearing at milestone 149.28. Pipe strung to mile 137.28. Pipe coupled to mile 131.78. Pipeline in operation - Digboi to Tarubv River ( mile 122.28). Pumping stations -9 pumping stations completed and in operation. Pipeline tankage -20 tanks completed with capacity of 21,500 barrels. 1-2000 barrel tank under con- struction. (6) changes in British troop dispositions follow: (4) 17 Division -48 Brigade is 14 miles south south- vest Bishenpur. 63 Brigade, 3 miles southvest Bishenpur. CM-IN-16457 (22 May 44) 98D DECLASSIFIES-72 Letter, COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY Page 6 From: 00, US Army Forces, China, Burms and India Rear Echelon, Nev Delhi, India Hr. CRA 3095 21 May 1944 20 Division 18 3 miles mouth Imphal: 80 Brigade at Kamang 9 miles northeast Imphal; 100 Brigade, 16 miles northeast Imphal 23 Division is 7 miles north Oalel: 1 Brigade is 6 miles northeast Pale17 Brigade, 7- miles southeast Parel; 49 Brigade, Rakching, XI miles north (15 Corps) 26 Division -4th Brigade, 4 miles southeast Ukhia. 36 Division, moving from Corps area; 29 Brigade, moving from corps area 72 Brigade, moving from corps area. 81 div- ision, 3 miles east Taung Basar; 5th Brigade 3 miles south- east Taung Bazar; 6th brigade, Chiringa. (33 corps) 2nd division - 6th Brigade at Dimapur *-161 Brigade at Dimapur. Special brigades; 268 Brigade at Kohima and 23 Brigade at Nagutoto 20 miles south mokokehung. No sig. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: CG AAP G-2 Col Park Log CM-IN-16457 (22 May 44) 08572 bjm COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT NARA Date 4/13/04 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Post From: Main Hq 11 Army Group SEA To: War Office Rptd: GHQ East Africa GHQ PAI Force HQ AAI BAS Washington NZ Force HQ New Zealand Middle East Military Attache China HQ Brisbane (COIC OHQ) acs Number: 1427/OPS May 21, SITREP 129. BY ONE: ARAKAN. Documents found area PT 1267 PM 4239 night 18/19 May identify 5 Coy 143 Regt. 19 May 1 Coy enemy operating area PM 5556. 18 May Adengri PM 6267 reported clear. Night 19/20 May enemy captured crest PT 551 PM 4342. Our counter- attacks same night regained all lost ground with enemy re- tiring in confusion throwing away arms. Our casualties so far reported: 21 wounded. Enemy casualties not known, TWO: KALADAN. 19 May patrols report area PG 6422 clear. two enemy Coys 19 May attacked 1 Gambia poans west of Labawa PO 63. Attack repulsed with estimated 55 enemy casualties. Own casualties elight. THREE: 4th CORPS. (A) Area Bishenpur. Night 19/20 May two enemy attacks on 48 Brigade positions area RK 1212 repulsed. Enemy left 226 dead in front our positions. Own casualties slight. 32 Brigade killed 43 enemy area MS 21 track Bishenpur-Silchar RK 1240 and forward elements reached area MS 24. (B) Area Palel-Tamu. 19 May patrols report Japanese dug in RK 6115. No shelling of Palel area since 17 May. TAC R 20 May reports.new Bashas much track activity area Namleik SL 0779 Sittaung SL 1087. Ref SITREP 128. Nov CM-IN-16659 (22 May 44) 300 CBQ Col. Park COPY No. 56 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SITREP 129 Page 2 known 40 enewy killed in attack area RK 5812 night 18/19 May. (c) Area Imphal. Enemy remain dug in area PT 3813 RK 3383. Patrol clash 19 May Makeng RK 4499 identity 9 and 10 Coys 60 Regt. Patrol reports between 15 and 19 May suggest enemy STR squares RK 48 and 58 equivalent 2 Bns. COMMENT: Consider these 1 and 3 Bns. 51 Regt. Escaped PW reports 500 enemy of which 250 wounded from Kohima in hos- pital area RK 8199. Re I SITREP 128. In our attack area Kanglatongbi 19 May 2/1 Punjab killed 32 enemy and our the des- troyed 1 75 MM gun. 3/14 Punjab 20 May twice unsugcossiully attacked feature RK 3683. 2 Suffolk west of MS 118 RK 2983. DET 2 KOSB RK 3183. FOUR: 33 CORPS. (A) Area Kohima. 18 May 5 to 600 Japanese erea Chedema RE 5568 also many Japanese on rd east to RE 7055. 18 May estimate 500 to 1,000 Japanese wearing Samurai badge denoting 124 Regt. area Kigvema RE 5359. Many Japanese Kezoma RE 6159. 7 WORC R with Tk sup 19 May destroyed 7 enemy bunkers area PT 5120 RE 516680. (B) 23 Bdo. Nothing to report. FIVE: NORTH BURMA. 150 Regt occupied Myitkyina rly station. Enemy still holding out in parts of town. 1/42 Regt (14 Div) arrived by air area Myitkyina. SIX: SALWEEN. Ama Kunming reports. Hpimav NZ 4333 captured 19 May by units of 2 Res Div. Japanese captured Pingka SK 9132 19 May. Retaken by Chinese night 19/20 May. T.O.O. 211820 ACTION: OPD INFO: cc/s, CG AAF, G-2, Colonel Park, Log CM-IN-16569 (22 May 44) 15592 bes DECLASSIFIED 56 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: CG US Army Forces, China, Burma and India Forward Echelon, Chungking, China To: Wer Department General Headquarters Southwest Pacific Area, Rear Echelon, Brisbane, Australia CG US Army Forces in Central Pecific Area, Ft Shafter, T.H. 00 US Army Forces in South Pacific Theater of Operations, Noumea, Nev Caledonia CO US Army Forces in European Theater of Operations London, England 00 US Army Forces in Ledo, India 00 14th AP Kunming, China CO US Army Forces China, Burma and India, Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India No. CFBX 17640 21 May 1944 To MILID, CINCSWPA , CG CENTPAC, NECAL, USFOR, RELOT, COOUK, AMMKUN and AMMDEL CFBX 17640 book msg ar 74 from 0-2 AMMISCA. Situation Honen fighting follows: main drive con- tinuing westward in 3 main columns. One column driving along Loyang-Sian railroad occupied Chang Mao (111 degrees 17 minutes east - 34 degrees 37 minutes north) on 15th May and Ta Ying ( 110 degrees 55 minutes east - 34 degrees 40 min- utea 11) on 18th May. Main force consisting of 3000 cavalry, 3000 infantry, 80 tanks, over 100 armored cars and 200 trucks, proceeding west from Luning (111 degrees 57 minutes east-34 degrees 30 minutes north) occupied Ku Haien (111 degrees 03 minutes east-34 degrees 18 minutes north) on 18th May. CM-IN-16292 (22 May 44) go. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Bec. 3(E) and 5(D) 1972 of (E) OSD letter, May 3, APR 1973 - RHP, NAME Dala 40 300 e BD COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 ИСОМӀИЕ CEV221EIED WESSV WESSVEE СЕИТЕВ MVB DEBVBLWENT WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Page 2 From: CG US Army Forces, China, Burma and India Forward Echelon, Chungking, China No. CFBX 17640 21 May 1944 Third column proceeding vest from Sung Heien (112 degrees 00 minutes east-34 degrees 08 minutes) occupied Shih Miao (111 degrees 22 minutes east-34 degrees 05 minutes north) on 18th May. Immediate objective of these drives appears to be Lu Shih (110 degrees 45 minutes -34 degrees 00 minutes north) where headquarters of 1st War Zone is temporarily located. Along Pinghan railroad Chinese continue to attack Japanese positions but no further cities occupied. Reported but not confirmed that Chinese have surrounded 1000 Japs near Kioshan (114 degrees 00 minutes -32 degrees 50 minutes north). No Sig ACTION: 0-2 INFO : CGAAF OPD Col. Park Log CM-IN-16292 (22 May 44) 0249Z jb DECLASSIFIED-72 OBD Letter, 40 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: US Military Attache in Chungking, China. TO: War Department. Mr, 23503 21 May 1944 Chinese attacking along Chengehow Bankov line north from Suiping and south from Chumatien, other attack from vest threatens line between Kioshan and Mingkiang. Moving west along north bank Lo River reached Changsuichen 17th, Tungkwan believed objective. Small force 69 Division moving west along Lunghai reached Changmachisn 15th. Our 23503. Honan operations not considered oritical. Radio activit Hankow increased indicating probably 2 unidentified divisions. 104 Division assembled Canton duties taken over by Puppets and Hong Kong troops. Nev unit arrived Hong Kong 7 April from Formosa. Radie stations Hankow Shanghai Nanking working Fukuoka Japan nov using words "most urgent" such vords always used before large operations. 3rd, 13th, 34th and 116 Divisions in Wuhan area. 1 nev radio station northern area Army net. From Sino G 2 rated 03 comment do not accept report 104 Division assembled Canton till confirmed. Jap reverses and radios homeward on groving American air power here believed to demand heavy south China air bases. Hence large operations south Bankow not unlikely with Changsha objectives but do not believe capable restoring Canton Hankov railway. Depair ACTION: 0-2 INFORMATION: CG AAF, OPD, Col Park Log CM-IN-16425 (22 May 44) 07502 go. DECLASSIED 11652, bjm see 3(E) and & B(D) 1972 of B 1973 RHP. OSD 40 300 CBJ COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: Main 11 Army Group SEA To , War Office Post Rptd. GHQ East Africa Nairobi GHQ Persia and Iraq Force Hq AR Brisbane (Pass core GHQ) HQ AAI BAS Washington NZ Force Hq, New Zealand Middle East Military Attache China No : 1422 OPS May 20, 1944 SITREP 128 By RAP Date 4 1973 ONE, ARAKAN, Documents captured May 18th PM/417428 identify 7 Coy 413* Regt. Estimated 300 enemy area Hicemme PM 6852 patrolling from Richaung northwards and eastwards. Active patrolling by both sides with noticeable increase of enemy patrols along Nayu Ridge. Enemy deta area PM 4240 mortared and dispersed with some cas, Enemy party has occupied PT 1301 PM 4144. Hq 6 (WA) Bde 1 SA LR moving to corps res area Chiringa PG 0554. 7 GCR area PM 5351. TWO, KALADAN. REF SITREP 127. Enemy suffered at lesst 60 cas in their attack on 1 Gembia posns west of Labawa PG 63 May 17. Patrol 1 Tripura RIF killed 9 enemy 17 May area PG 6423. Own cas N11. THREE. 4 CORPS. (A). AREA BISHENPUR. Enemy area track Bishenpur-Silchar appear in considerable confusion and without orders but no general southward withdrawal, Small parties south of track withdrawn Bumaathers north and south of tract resisting. 32 Bde 18 advancing westwards to take over posns vacated by enemy. 1 Northamptons in contact night 18/19 May MS 25 RK 0821**. Tps 63 Bde have captured 2 70 MM guns area Potsangbam RK 1836. Hq 63 Bde 1/10 GR RK 1336. 9 Border RK 1137. 1/3 GR RK 1135. 48 Bde less 9 Border in contact RK 1212 but no major enemy attack has yet developed. Two CM-IN-16555 (22 May 44) 300 CBQ COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Page #2 irregulare captured near MS 33 RK 1112 state rfts have arrived at MS 38. (B). AREA PALEL-TAMU. Night 18/19 May small enemy attack area RK 5812 repulsed. Hq 49 Bde 4 Mahrattas RK 4124, One Coy 6 Mahrattes area RK 3000. (c). AREA IMPHAL. Two vounded PW taken RK 3179 belong 6 Coy 60 Regt and 9 Coy 67 Regt. Latter states 1 and 2 Bns 67 Regt not in area and no rfts have arrived. PW taken RK 4489 belongs 12 Coy 67 Regt states remainder Coy at Kanglatongbi. 19 May Tps 5 Div attacked in area Kanglatongbi after success- ful air strike. Limited objectives captured and consoli- dation continues. Our cast lt. Hq 20 Div 4 Madras area RK 3556. 1 Devon RK 4970. 14 FF Rif moving to RK 5575. FOUR, 33 CORPS. (A). AREA KOHIMA. PW surrendered 18 May belongs MO Coy 1 Bn 58 Regt states deserted as had reached limit of endurance and believed Japanese could not vin, States his Bn nov at Aradura RE 5064 and all Coys str not exceeding sixty. Offr cas hy. Also Bn guns without amn. Locals reports large numbers Japanese with food dump and hospital at MS 28 RE 7255. 18 May patrol activity. Night 18/19 May enemy attacks areas RE 505673 RE 502668 repulsed. 19 May 5 Bde attacked in area RE5A5680 with limited success due to fire from defiladed bunkers which tks could not reach. 2 Recce Regt established area RE 453631 with one Sqn RE 466647.1/1 PUNJAB Rajput. area RE 497658 moving to Dimapur have been relieved by 17 CM-IN-16555 (22 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 RAW WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Page #3 (B). 23*** BDE, 44 and 56 Colns repulsed two minor attacks Nehrema RE 5281**** nights 14/15 15/16 May. 33 Coln RE 640790. 34 Coln killed seven enemy 18 May RE 7862. 76 Coln RE 7374. 55 Coln RE 7673 has established rd block MS 38 RE 7957. 17 May 60 Coln attacked Jessami RE 9863 killing sixteen enemy wounding five. Own cas 1. 17 May 88 Coln killed 15 Japanese in their successful attack on Khanjang SA 0554. (c). BQ 44 ARMD DIV ON REDUCED ESTABLISHMENTS REDESIGNATED. RQ 21 IND DIV Hq 21 Ind Div Jorhat MZ 59 with following tps under comd wef 7 May. 268 Motor Bde, 3 88 Bde comprising 5 and 44 Commandos Mahindra Dal Regt 18 Mahrattas area Silchar. For ops only tps of 202 L of C area. Wef 16 May 268 Bde less 1 Bn under comd 2 Div. FIVE, NORTH BURMA, PW captured Warong SC 48 belongs 2 Bn 56 Regt states 300 rfts arrived 15 May from Siam via Mandalay. Also str 8 Coy now only 30. Elements 148 Regt identified Myitkyina. Comment, Consider only very small elements. A Coln attacking Myitkyina from west. One Bn American Rangers occupied Zigyum SD 1443. Units of 22 Chinese Div have repulsed 4 counterattacks area SC 2486 SC 2686. 2/113 Regt moving on Maran SC 3485. SIX, SALWEEN, AMA KUNMING REPORTS. (A). 198 Div held up at Chiaotou SE 4968 owing shortage of amn, (B). Hy fighting at Tatangtzu SE 7048 holds up adv this area. CM-IN-16555 (22 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Page #4 (c). No adv area Laochai SE 6913. (D). Japanese have practically surrounded Pingka BK 9132. T.0.0.201900 Note: *Check reads 143 *Check reads 0841 Check reads 53 ****Check reads 8281 ACTION: OPD INFO : CGAAF 0-2 Col Park LOG CM-IN-16555 (22 May 44) 1253Z ejv DECLASSIFIED * 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 ..--- WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: CG, U.S. Army Forces, China, Burma and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. To: War Department Nr: CRAX-3833 20 May 1944 G-2 report 19th May for Bissell CRAX 3833 info Ferris, Dorn, Chennault, Cranston, Egan, Lindsay, Timberman and Wolfe from Creswell signed Sultan. Kaladan Valley, British troops engaged with estima- ted 3 Japanese companies west of Labawa. on Arakan Japan- ese moved west of Kalapanzin River 4 miles north Buthidaung following British voluntary evacuation. Imphal: Enemy evacuated several forward positions Just south Bishenpur Silchar Trail, general situation this area appears enemy somewhat disorganized but no indications of general withdrawal, over 60 ehemy killed and severel light tanks and 8 trucks with 300 rifles and amminition destroyed; 81 Japanese killed Kanglatongbi on 16th May where enemy positions extend east and west of road, Kohima: Some movement south of Kohima noted, con- centration enemy troops 8 miles south Koyima reported; in- creasing Deports Japanese short of rifles and ammunition; morale affected by lack of air support, shortage of am- munition and strength of opposition. North Burma: 38 Japanese killed in engagement south of Malahawng on main Kemaing Road, 91 killed including CM-IN-15708 (21 May 44) B go. DECLASSIED 11652, see. letter, 3(5) May and APR 5(D) of 41973 PoliPark 40 300 RHP, OSD NARB Date a COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Page 2. From: co, U.S. Apmy Forces, China, Burma and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. Nr: CRAX-3833 20 May 1944 3 officers in Manpin area; enemy still hold Warong 8 miles northeast Manpin and enemy artillery active; no important enemy reaction to allied advance to Myitkypna reported, identifications this area include 15th Airfield Battalion end various 18th Division Medical Units, bulk of 113th Regiment 56th Division notderinitely located, may be available to Myitkyina Garrison. No 31g. ACTION: G-2 INFORMATION: CG AAF, OPD, Col Park, Log CM-IN-15708 (21 May 44) 07282 bjm 98D DECLASSIFIED-72 Letter, 40 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 Du DT NARA Date 4/13/94 /- WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE To: Chiefs of Staff From: SACSEA Rptd: J.S.M. Washington SEACOS 165 May 19, 1944 Following for Chiefs of Staff, info. Joint Steff Mission, Washington from Mountbatten. Your COSSEA 90. Following give maintenance and reserve stock position of Assem, Burms and Araken, fronts excluding CHI forces for which separate signal follows. Calculations based on follow- ing assumptions. Road Manipur-Imphal remaining closed for regular maintenance convoys until July 1st and Imphal gar- rison maintained by air. Strengths as at present planned including reinforcements less units/formations certain to be vithdrawn during period under review. Working and for- ward depot stocks have been regarded as reserves for pur- pose this review. 2. For maintenance 14th Army divide into 4 groups as follows: (A) Under 33 Corps and 202 L of 0 area in Manipur Road/Gauhati area. (B) Under (?4) Corps in Imphal area. (c) 3 Ind. Div. and formations covering sirfields in Surma Valley including Lushai Bde. (D) Under 15 Corps and 404 L of C area in Arakan. Following figures or reserve stocks are approximate only due to regrouping of stocks necessitated by operational sit- ustion and difficulties intercom. 3. Position of maintenance and reserve stock holdings 1st May expressed in days showing dependent strength by groups as follows: CM-IN-16673 (22 May 44) BECLASSIFIED of JCS BY APR 1973 meme, col.Pak 300 COPY NO. 34 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SEACOS 165 Page 2 ... Group Strengths SUPS POL(AV) POL(MT) A BT 73000 inclsv. 63 64 16 to 31 May 37000 Americans part- ially rationed from BMIT stocks IT 208000 3 BT 30000 20 20 20 IT 125000 (Approx) (Approx) (Approx) C BT 20000 51 69 21 IT 54000 WA 3500 D BT 46000 40 54 24 IT 135000 WA 19000 - Pages 2 and 3 should be read together in one table. CM-IN-16673 (20 May 44) GRST DECLASSIFIED 34 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NL 101 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SEACOS 165 Page 3 Group ASN Ord. Stores Route and Mothod Present method (At intense 01 Stocking Maintenance vates FFC) A 55 99 Assam L of C by Rail and Road rail and river. B 20 20 No further stock- Air from NE (Approx) (Approx) 1ng at present Bengal Airfields possible pending opening of Imphal Road. 0 12 33 By rail from Mani- Air, Rail and pur Rd. depot over Road hill section and from the west vie Tistamukn Ferry and Chittagong. I 52 94 By rail from the Air, Rail, River west via Tistamukh and Road Ferry and by sea through Chittagong. CM-IN-16673 (22 May 44) DECLASSIFIED COPY-No. 34 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA. Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SEACOS 165 Page 4 4. Estimated position June 1st. Grodps A and B, Total stock supplies--Ordnance and Ammunition-- 109,000 tons or about 68 days (Omission) Pol--5 million gallons or about 45 days avistion and 35 days NT spirit for troops forming those groups at that date totalling BT 72,000-IT 345,000. (Omission). Estimated of above stocks Group B will have approx- imately 7 days reserve. Group o will in general remain unchanged for pre- sent strength less Indian 3000. Group D No tonnage available for stocking due to heavy loads re stores airfield construction of high opera- tional priority but reserves will in general remain unchanged for present strength less British 3,000, less Indian 10,000 plus East African 6500. 5. Estimated position July 1st, Groups A and B Total stock supplies Ordnance and Ammunition-- 123,000 tons or about 78 days. Pol--6 million gallons or about 50 plus aviation and 40 days MJ spirit for strength as June 1st. Of above target for Group B is 15 days but no def- inite estimate can be given but this entirely dependent on number transport aircraft available and extent to which non fighting troops can be evacuated by air. Group C Strengths and reserves in general unchanged but if 3 Ind. Div withdrawn reserves available for Group B. Group D No storage available for stocking but re- serves should in general remain unchanged with same strengths as June 1st plus additional East Africans 13,500. 6. Stock position forecast in 4. and 5. based on assumption CM-IN-16673 (22 May 44) DECLASSIFIED COPY No. 34 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SEACOS 165 Page 5 Assam L of 0 railway not breached during Monsoon. 7. Assam L of C impractical quote percentage allocated stook- ing oving fact actual monthly despatches have never yet reached allocated target. Such shortfall automotically falls on stock- ing. Forward estimate stock positions June let, July 1st, based on best forecast tonnage expected to be carried and allowing for fact that air supply to Imphal is from airfields partly fed by Arakan L of C. T.O.O. 1910202 Foothote: COSSEA 90 1s CM-IN-18546 (25 Apr 44) CC/B ACTION: cc/s INFO: CG AAF OPD General Bissell Log Colonel Park CM-IN-16673 (22 May 44) 1609z bes DECLASSIFIED COPY No. 34 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE is FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 Pho NAA Date: w/ 2/21/ WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE May 19, 1944 SECRET B/ TO : Chiefs of Staff DECLASSIFIED By Authority of JCS INFO : J.S.M. Washington meme, 8-12-71 FROM : SACSEA By RAP Date APR 4 1973 SEACOS 164 Following for Prime Minister, repeated Chiefs of Staff and Joint Staff Mission from Mountbatton. Report on operations for period 27th April - 15th May. Army. 1. General. Hard fighting has continued all over the Assam front but there is very little material change except for determined attempts to break our resistance on the Tamu-In- phal Road and thus clear the all weather road leading into Imphal Plain, the enemy has been on the defensive everywhere. In our attempts to mop him up, however, we shall be faced with his vell known tactical tenacity in defense which is bound to make our progress slow. 2. Arakan. With the capture of point 551 an important height dominating the road from Buthidaung where it enters the eastern side of the Mayu Range, our clearance of the slignment of the road vas completed. After our successful actions in Buthidaung on the 5th and 6th May when some 400 casualties were inflicted on the enemy, 15 corps move to Monsoon dispositions was begun and has been almost unopposed. 7th Indian Division has left and 18 now going to the Kohima area except for one brigade which was flown into Imphal and has joined 5th Indian Division there. 36th Indian Division is moving to Shillong into reserve. We have withdrawn our forces from the Kaladan River and now hold positions just west of Labava in contact with the enemy who have followed up. This leaves 25th and 26th Indian Division and 81st WA CM-IN-16258 (22 May 44) 300 BD COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75734 151 DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE Page SEORET two SEACOS 164 May 19, 1944 division in the Arakan. 3. Imphal Area. 20th Indian Division has held the block on the Tamu Road against several determined enemy attacks. They are now being relieved by 23rd Indian Division from N.B. Imphal. On the Tiyvim Road 17th Indian Division has captured the village of Potsangbam against stiff opposition and is continuing operations against the enemy, 33rd Divis- 1on. North of Imphal 5th Indian Division is operating a- gainst the enemy 15th Division along the Kohima Road. Rain has started here and is hampering movement. The reinforce- ment of 15th Japanese Division from the Kohima area vas not carried out as the enemy originally planned and this for- mation is now on the defensive. 4. Kohima Area. After long and difficult mopping up oper- ations against enemy tunker positions strengthened by anti- tank mines and booby traps. 2nd Division with a brigade each from 5th and 7th Indian Divisions has almost cleared the town area. The enemy 31st Division has been reduced in strength to about 9000 and has lost the initiative. He has prepared a lay back position some 3 miles south on the road to Imphal, onto which he can fall when completely dislodged from the outskirts of Kohima. 5. North Burma. The main body of the Chinese American forces has advanced and is now some 10 to 14 miles north of Kamaing. Meanwhile the American rangers under command of Merrill with two Chinese regiments have moved eastwards towards the Irra- waddy, and I have just heard that they have captured the southern airfield at Myitkyina. Action to clear up the town is proceeding satisfactorily. 6. 3rd Indian Division. (Long range penetration brigades in upper Burma.) I have put this force under Stilwell's operational command to help in the capture of Mogaung and Myitkyina. With this object the division had moved north of the White City position near Mawlu has been abandoned and a new road blook and air strip called Clydeside has been CM-IN-16258 (22 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 22 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 ssu DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 SECRET WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE TOP SEACOS 164 May 19, 1944 Page three established at Hopin about 25 miles S.W. of Mogaung. 16th Brigade has been flown out. 7. Air Force. Royal Air Force and 10th U.S.A.A.F. continued to give support to our land forces in an ever increasing scale of effort which reached its peak on 10th May when East- ern Air Command flew over 1000 sorties. 8. The strategic Air Force vas continuously employed on tactical targete by day and night in close support of our troops on the Imphal front, whilst railway 'ustallations, road and rail bridges and oilfields were also attacked and mines successfully dropped in Gulf of Siam, Martaban and Mergui. 9. Our complete air superiority has enabled Beaufighters to continue their prowls by day and night along enemy lines of communication by rail, road and river, flying as far south as Moulmein. Good dividends were paid in destruction and damage to locomotives, rolling stock and river craft and firing of Yenang Yaung oil pipe line. On 27th April one Beaufighter was intercepted by 9 Oscars at 3000 feet, accepted combat and shot down one and probably destroyed a second. In the melee two other Oscars collided and crashed in flames. 10. Troop carrier command continued to meet very heavy commit- ment of supplying the Army, which during the four days (11th to 14th May) amounted to 1618 sorties, carrying 3616 short tons of supplies, 9775 men and evacuating 1046 casualties. 11. The enomy air feree has Been making more frequent appear- ances presumably 10 on effort to encourage his own troops, mainly by day, but although the over-running of our warhing system in depth makes interception difficult in forward areas, his raids have been most unsuccessful. Intruder Mustangs and Lightnings P-38 have had very good scores, claiming a total of 46-13-28 in period 10th - 15th May. Results are between 27th April and 9th May - Claims 17-2-12, Losses 16, Between 10th and 15th May - Claims 54-15-47, of which 3-2-4 were by anti-nircraft end 13-2-5 on the ground. Losses - Nil. Total CM-IN-16258 (22 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 22 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 ⑉ DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 GEORGE- WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE Page SECRET four TOTAL SEACOS 164 May 19, 1944 Allied claims in air and on ground from 1st Jan to 15th May - 353-77-171. 12. General Reconnaissance Wellingtons from East Africa found, bombed and pursued one German submarine which then beached itself off Socotra and blev up on approach of our Naval Forces. No Sig Time of Origin 1906272 ACTION: OPD INFO : CC/S Gen. Arnold Gen. Bissell Col. Park Log CM-IN-16258 (22 May 44) 01582 met DECLASSIFIED22 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 sex DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE To: Chiefs of Staff Rptd: Joint Staff Mission From: Rear HQ SACCEA No: SEA 206 May 19, 1944. Following for Chiefs of Staff, repeated to Marshall from Mountbatten agreed Stilwell. Rinth Reporton MATTERHORN for 2 weeks ending May 15. 1. KHARAGPUR Operational runway concrete 7500 feet, Taxi strips concrete 8296 ft, hard- standings concrete No. 56, housing officers 931, housing enlisted men 6397, technical accomodation 20%, petrol storage tankage completed. Petrol distribution system 95% estimate completion date September 30, 1944. 2. CHAKULIA Operational runway concrete 7500 ft., taxi strips concrete 6600, nil hardstandings concrete, No. 18 steel plank, No. 45 Housing Officers 700, Housing enlisted men 5084, petrol storage tankage 99%, petrol distribution system 98%, Estimated completion date September 30, 1944. 3. KALAIKUNDA Operational runway concrete 6000 ft., taxi strip nil, hardstandings nil, Hous- ing Officers 500, Housing enlisted men 2000, petrol storage tankage 46%, estimated completion date September 30, 1944. 4. PIARDOBA Operational runway concrete 7500 ft., taxi strips concrete 850 ft., hardstandings steel mat No. 40., Housing Officers 475, Housing enlisted men 3100, Technical accomodation 5%, petrol storage tankage 90%, petrol distribution system 50%. Estimated completion date September 30, 1944. DECLASSIFIED CM-IN-16547 (22 May 44) JCS memo, By RHP, NLR, Date MAY blood 300CBQ 300 33 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 BOX DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE CM-IN-16547 Page 2 5. DUDHKUNDI Runway concrete 2800 ft., taxi strips nil, hardstandings nil, Housing officers 260, Housing enlisted men 1539, technical accomodation 5%, petrol storage tankage 92%, petrol distribution system 15 percent. Estimated date completion September 30, 1944. 6. AGRA Runway extension 75%. Hardstandings 95% estimated completion date June 1, 1944. 7. KARACHI Runway extension complete. Hardstandings complete. T.O.O. 191047Z ACTION : CC/S INFO : Gen Arnold OPD DECLASSIFIED Gen Bissell JOS memo, 1-4-74 Adm King By RHP, NLR, Date MAY 15 1974 Col Park Log CM-IN-16547 (22 May 44) 1232Z mlm 33 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75734 ass DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE IMMEDIATE May 19, 1944 FROM: Main 11 Army SP Sea TO 1 War Office Rptd: Hq Brisbane pass COIC CHQ Force NAIROBI GHQ Persian and Iraq Force Hq AAI BAD Washington N.2. Force Hq New Zealand Military Attache China GHQ Middle East Forces NO : 552 OPS SITREP 127. 1. Arakan. Some enemy patrol activity area Kanbyin PM 4036. 4 Bde conc area Taungbro PM 1585. 2. Kaladan. 1 Gambia repulsed further attack by approx 3 enemy coys vest of Iabara PG 63 May 17. Enemy cas believed hy own 7. 3. Chin Hills. Our Lovies withdrew westwards to Klanolang RT 80. After engaging approx 150 enemy mostly Inf. 4. 4 Corps. (A). Area Bishenpur. Following and IFBU broadcast May 17, 12 Jape in Potsangbam RK 1836 got out of Trenchmts apparently to come across but returned to their lines. Japanese Tankette General appearance type 98 but fitted with 37 IIII gun and no second- ary armament found intact but bogged in Potsangbam. 48 Bde attacking May 17 succeeded in getting astride RD Imphal Tiddim MS 33 RK 1214. May 18 our tps digging in. 2 enemy LT Tke and 8 MT destroyed eqpt captured includes 300 rifles. Enemy cas 67 dead already counted. Believed many more killed and wounded. Own cas 4 wounded. CM-IN-15242 (20 May 44) DECLASSIFIED of JCS By Authority CBQ SECRET 56 By RAP Date APR 4.1973 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE is FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SITREP 127. May 19, 1944 Page two (B). Area Palel Tamu, Comd Gandhi Bde gone back to discuss problem arising from our leaflet dropping. Small scale enemy attacks night May 16/17 area RK 6821 and night May 17/18 RK 5712 repulsed. 14 FF Rif have occupied Eawoiching RP 4893. Hq 23 Div RK 4623. (c). Area Imphal. Single Japanese killed Kanglatonghi indentifies 9 coy 67 Regt. Villagers report 300 Japs Sangjing RK 8289 Japanese reported making new tracks from Sangshak RK 7888 to Sokpao RK 7184 and improving RD Humine SF 0454 to RK 9191. Many elephants at RK 9191 and TPT ab SF 0454. Night May 17/18 hy enemy attacks on 1 Sikh posn area RK 3284 repulsed with approx 100 enemy cas. (D). Japanese PW in present ops now total 51. 5. 33 Corps. (A). Area Kohima. Locals report enemy southward move from Kigwoma RE 5359 last seven days. General trend appears to be to Maosonrseng RE 5548 but reports continue to show strengthening of ders botween Kohima and RE 5355. 300 Japa at Kigwema. Numerous ungraded reports Japs short of ann and rifles and morale affected by this and laok of air support. Documents and reports show Gasiphema RE 3347 as Fwd Sup Depot. Reported Jeeps in use between Gaziphema and Tuphema RE 5444. May 17 quiet day with extensive patrolling. 2 DLI relieved 4 RWK area RE 4567. 17 Rajput rejoined 268 Bde relieving 1 R Berks. 4 RWK 1 R Berks Dimapur. 4 Rajput area RE 497658. 4/1 Gr RE 5067. (B). 23 Bde. 44 coln RE 5381 33 coln RE 548817. 76 coln RE 778769 34 coln RE 9185 with Dets RE 9661 and RE 970688. 6. North Burma. GRN Myitkyina estimated 250 mostly (*Japs*) Tps. CM-IN-15242 (20 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 56 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE STATE SITREP 127 May 19, 1944 Page three Ref SITREP 126. Now known H coln captured airfd near Myitkyina May 17 and 89 Regt Cono this area May 18. Can have occupied part of the outskirts of Mytkyina. M coln established RD blook area SD ? 0071. K coln advancing on Myitkyina from North. 1/65 Regt repulsed several local enemy attacks area Mansum SB 8592. Fort Hertz TPS redisposed. 1 coy Lovies plus Det 10 Bur Regt NY 6210. 1 00y Levis each NY 4705 NY 1710. 3 00ys Levies NY 2613. 1 coy Levies plus Dets 10 Bur Regt NY 2016. 7. Salveen, No infm received. No 31g T.O.O. 191930 ACTION: OPD INFO I CC/S CG AAP 0-2 Col Park ) Log CM-IN-15242 (19 May 44) 1936z mlc DECLASSIFIEB COPY No. 56 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE is FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY At From: CG US Army Forces, China, Burma and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India To: War Department Nr: CRA 3738, 19th May 1944 Y Force operational summary for 17 May Sultan to Marshall for Asiatic Section OPD CRA 3738. Elementa 198 Division centured Chiaotou, 32 miles north northeast of Tengchung L Balance of 198 Division N fighting in Mamien Pass area. Chinese lost Humgmoshu after Jap attack. Pingka in Chinese hands, but heavy fighting in pogress around town. Combat Team from 33rd Division now operating vicinity Hopang, 8 miles east Kunlong. Ta Tang Tru changed hands 4 times on 16 May and Japa last reported holding town. Chinese planning another attack. Other elements of Y Force continue to cross Salveen River. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFO : CG AAP G-2 Cet Park Log CM-IN-14836 (20 May 44) 04292 la S go. DECLASSIFIED 11652 Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) 1972 of E 08D letter, NAME May Date 3, APR 4 1973 3A0CBJ 9a RHP, COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 I WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE PHIORITY From: CG 20th Bomber Command, Kharagpur ndia To : War Department CG Army Air Forces India Burma Sector Calcutta India NY I E 3070 18 May 1944 Arneld attention Hensell information Stratemeyer from Wolfe E 3070. Comes information of shakedown 27th May is D-Day D- to be used. No Big ACTION: Gen Arnold INFO . OPD C of S E.O. BECASSIFED 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or (E) CM-IN-13598 (18 May 44) 16377 jb R RHP, NARS Date APR 4 1973 08D letter, May & 1972 Cal Park 300 CBD SECRET COPY No. 21 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-78724 ... DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By: DT NADA, Date w/ 3/91/ WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE $ PRIORITY From: CG, 20th Bomber Command, Kharagpur, India or AACS Kharagpur, India To: War Department CG, Army Air Forces, India, Burma Sector Calcutta, India No: E 3039 18 May 1944 Arnold attention Hansell information Stratemeyer from Wolfe E 3039 Appears no major changes in plan for shakedown outlined our B 1634 dated 17 April. Primary targets are Makason railway shops, Teyminus railway Station, Military Arsenal and A pronautical workshops Bangkok. Secondary targets are Malagon rail yards and shops, Central Station and yards, Pegu RR junction and yards in Rangcon. XXBC Field order on vay to you by courier. D-Day vill be given in next message which follows this. Full report on mission including operational data vill be submitted on completion thereof. attached No Sig FOOTNOTE: 1634 is CM-IN-12674 (18 Apr 44) 20th AF ACTION: Gen Arnold \ INFO : OPD, Col. Park, 20th AF, C of S CM-IN-13685 (18 May 44) 1845Z gb DECLASSING see. 3(B) and 3. 5(D) 1972 of B 11652, RHP, OSD 4,1973 300 CBD 16 SECRET COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 usa DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE A IMMEDIATE May 18, 1944 FROM: Mein 11 Army Gp SEAC TO : Usual Addressees NO : 521/OPS SITREP 126. 1, Arakan. Night 16/17 May firing heard PM 4144. C 2 report 100 Japanese digging PM 4850. B 3 enemy posns area PM 5049 lightly held. Some enemy shelling night 16/17 May area PT 551 PM 4342 but no cas, 2. Kaladan. May 14 approx 30 enemy raided mail and ration boats PG 3875. Comment. Possible Arakan Def Force tps. Locals report 100 Jepanese at PM 6589 and 100 at PG 7212 moving to PM 5388. 2 enemy pls attacked 1 Gambia posns west of Labava PG 63 May 16 and Vere repulsed with cas. Own cas nil. 3. Chin Hills. May 11 V Force S 100 rd Imphal-Tiddim destroyed one enemy 3 ton lorry and inflicted 5 cas. 4. 4 Corps. (A). Area Bishenpur. Enemy still holds SE outskirts Potsangbam RK 1836. (B). Area Falel-Tamu. 3 Jifs carrying our leaflets sur- rendered area RK 4505. 50 Japanese some Jifs seen RP 4992 coming from (South?) 50 Japanese reported at RP 4894 and 50 Jife RK 5201. May 14 patrol 14 FF Rif attacked one coy Jifs RK 5201. J1f cas 15 killed 10 wounded. Night 16/17 May several small attacks on 80 Bde fwd posns RK 5812 repulsed. Hq 1 Bde 1 Patiala area RK 5725. 1/16 Punjab RK 5819. 1 Seaforth area RK 4505. DECLASSIFIED By Authority of JCS Coloul Park CM-IN-14436 (19 May. 44) memo, 1-17-73 RHP Date APR 4 1973 42 300 CBD COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SITREP 126 May 18, 1944 Page two (c). Area Knaglatongbi. May 16, 12 coy 67 Regt identified Kanglatongbi. May 15 small parties enemy still between Khamen Lok RK 5083 and Sadang RK 5087. May 17 reported Japanese Hq and 2 coys at RK 5389. May 16, 7/2 Punjab counted 50 enemy dead and estimated 31 wounded area RK 2984. Subsequently inflicted further cas when counter attacked. Later ordered to withdraw. May 17, 2 coys 2 KOSB gained foothold on ridge west of PT 3813 FR 3383. Enemy still hold T 383I and west end of Spur. 1 Sikh RK 2284 3/1 Gr RK 4970. 4/10 Gr area RK 5576? 4th caps (D). Total enemy killed present ops now estimated 6600. 5. 33 Corps. (A). Area Kohima. 4 new bunkers RE 4965. May 15, 2 CW unit ATT 58 Regt identified Kohima. Attempt by 5 Bde to in- flitrate into aree PT 5120 RE 516680 unsuccessful. May 16 Hq 6 Bde 1 RWF 2 Dorset moving to Dimapur on relief B/Hq 268 Bde and 2 Bombay Grs. 1/1 Punjab 1 Berks 1, jput nov under comd 268 Bde. 4 Bde area incl RE 483647 incl RE 49756. 268 Bde area excl RE 497656 incl RE 500668. 2 Recce Regt with under comd 1 Bur Regt moved May 16 to occupy high ground RE 4763. (B). 23 Bde. NTR. (c). 3 SS Bde. Petrol dispersed enemy recce party track Silcharbishenpur RK 0241. 6, North Burma. Following infm received from Hq Bear Ech USAF Cai. May 17 American Rangers assisted by elements Cai captured against slight opposn one airfd near Myitkyina. Subsequently American Engrs and Cai Rfts flown in to captured airfd. Believed Cai now attacking Myitkyina. 7. Salween. Following infm received from AMA Kunming about adv of Cef. (A). 198 Div 54 Army area Laokai SE 5067 (B). 264 Regt 88 Div unsuccessfully attacked Pingka SK CM-IN-14436 (19 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SITREP 126 May 18, 1944 Page three 9132. Subsequently Pingke captured by one Regt 76 Div. May 15 33 Div and 116 Div by-passing Tatangtzu SE 7048. 130 Div in res. (c). 53 Army crossed Salween behind 198 Div. 87 Div and one Regt 39 Div area just East of Laochai SE 61 (D). Japanese cas reported to be over 300 killed and 2 PW captured. No Sig T.O.O. 182030 ACTION: OPD INFO : CG AAF G-2 Col Park Log CM-IN-14436 (19 May 44) 1813z mlc DECLASSIFIED 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: CO, US Army Forces China Burne and India Forward Bohelon, Chungking, Ohina. To: War Department Rear Echelon GBQ Southwest Pacific Area 00, US Army Forces in the Centrel Pacific Area Ft Shafter, TE CG, US Aray Forces in the South Pacific Area Noumea, Nev Caledonia CG, US Army Forces in the European Theater of Operations, London, England CO, US Troops, Ledo. India CO, 14th Air Force, Kunming, China CO. US Army Forces, China, Burna and India, Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. Nr: CFBX 17460 18 May 1944 To MILID, CINCSWPA, 00 CENTPAO, REGAL, USFOR, RELOT, COGUE, AMMOUN and AMMDEL CFBX 17460 book mag ar 72 from 0-2 AMMISCA. The Chinese claim improvement in situation Honan area fighting. Heavy fighting along the Lo River north and south of Iyang (112 degrees 09 minutes-34 degrees 37 minutes) with Chinese holding against 4 pronged Japanese attack by force of 10,000 men and 100 tanks. Chinese nov claim Iyang Sung Heien (112 degrees 02 minutes-34 degrees 07 minutes) not occupied by Japanese. Loyang still in Chinese hands on 14th May. Chinese claim counter attack along Pingham railroad with recapture of Suiping (114 degrees 03 minutes-34 degrees 15 minutes) CM-IN-13946 (19 May 44) E.O. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec. S(E) and 5(D) or (E) Col. Bank OSD letter, May 8, APR 1972 4 1973 300 CB2 3 RHP, NABS Data 40 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CL-ASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Page 2 From: 00, US Artny Forces China Burna and India Forward Febelon, Chungicing, China. Mrs OFBX 17460 18 May 1944. on 13th May and Chumamien (114 degrees 06 winutes-33 degrees 00 minutes) on 15th Key. Japanese vithdrewing to north and south. Chinese attacking in force at Chuch then (114 degrees 04 minutes- 32 degrees 49 minutes) and Ning Tang Cheng (114 degrees 07 admutes-32 degrees 28 minutes). In northwest a smell Japanese force reported edvan oisg west from Ying Bao (111 degrees 35 minutes-34 degrees 47 winutes) along railroad. sino 0-2 feels Japanese reinforosmante Buicheng (110 degrees 40 minutes-34 degrees 45 sinutes)-Pushov (110 degrees 13 minutes-34 degrees 47 minutes) area for purpose of immobilizing Chinese Forces that area and not for purpose of offensive drive. Miceionary recently evas- nated from southern Homan area states Chinese in area oca- vinced Japanese hero to stay this time. Dopsi radio am- ouneed general Hata errived combat area 8th May, left area 12th May Sino 0-2 feels General in charge of operations but no proof of this. Above situation report from Bimo 6-2. No more. ACTION: 0-2 No Sig INFORMATION: CG AAF, OPD, Col Park, Log CM-IN-13946 (19 May 44) 0105Z bjm K GBD DECLASSIFIED-72 Letter, 40 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE $ IMMEDIATE May 18, 1944 From: Chiefe of Staff To : SACSEA repeated AFHQ and JSM Washington oz 2626 Following from British Chiefa of Staff. Reference SEACOS 162 (not to A.P.H.Q. para. 4 of our 2590 of May 16th refers). It is confirmed that June 15th is last date for leaving Indian Theatre and not date for arrival in Mediterraneen. No Sig T.O.O. 1815402 FOOTNOTE: SEACOS 162 18 CM-IN-13790 (18 May 44) ACTION: CC/S INFO : Gen. Arnold OPD Gen. Bissell DECLASSIFIED By Authority of JCS Adm. King Col. Park momo, 8-12-21 Log By RHP Date APR 4 1973 CM-IN-14416 (19 May 44) 17102 jb SECRET 310CB9 COPY No. 30 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 ass DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA. Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY From: CG US Army Forces China Burma and India Rear Echelon New Delhi India To a War Department Commander in Chief Southwest Pacific Area Brisbane Australia CG US Army Forces in South Pacific Area Noumes New Caledonia Nr I CRAX3638 18 May 1944 Operational summary for 17 May Sultan to Marshall for Asiatic Section OFD, info MacArthur, CONGENSOPAC, Ferris, Chennault, Boatner, Lindsey, Dorn, Cranston, Egan and Timber- man CRAX 3638. Elements of Galahad Force supported by Chinese troops captured southern airdrome in Myitkyina. Airfield cleared of obstacles and reinforcements flown in. Town of Kyitkyina under attack by our forces. In Mogaung Valley east of river 38th Division continues drive west of Tarongyang. West of river 22nd Division repulsed 4 attacks by Japs trapped in - Malakavug area. On east flank 2nd Battalion, 112th Regiment making progress in attack on Warong. On Assam front Kohima situation unchanged. 6th Brigade moved back to Dimapur after relief by 268 Brigade. 60 and 88 columns of 23rd Brigade established stronghold 6 miles northeast Jessami, near Kohima- Temanthi trail. On 4th Corps front fighting continues around Kanglatongbi, North of Imphal, with little change in situst- ion. Other sectors quiet with only patrol activity. 1st Brigade of 23 Division now 6 miles northeast Palel. Arakan Front also quiet with reports of only few skirmishes. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFO : CC/S, CGAAF, G-2, sas, Col Park, Log CM-IN-13683 (18 May 44) 1836z jb B.O. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec. 3(E) and S(D) of (E) OSD letter, May & 'APR 41973 RHP, NAME Dala 300 COPY NO. 57 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE is FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: CG, U.S. Army Forces, China, Burna and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. To: War Department. No. CRA 3615 18 May 1944. Y Force operational summary for 16th May Sultan to Marahall CRA 3615. Regiment of 198th Division reached Shveli River at Laokai, 34 miles north northeast of Tengchung on 15th May. Combat team of 39th Division captured Hungmoshu 21 miles east of Tengchung. Supply of food and ammunition becom- ing difficult in Pingks, Namien and Hungmoshu areas. Rangers Nev Subject. Elements of Gelehed and Chinese re- giments occupied the southern airdrome at Myitkyina on 17th May. Details will follow in regular summary. No Sig. ACTION: OPD INFO I CO AAF 0-2 Col. Park Log CM-IN-13411 (18 May 44) 09322 la E.O. DECLASSIFIED 11652, See. 3(E) and 5(D) 1972 of (E) OSD letter. May Date APR & 4 1973 BY RHP, NAME 300 C BQ 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE 7 From: CG, US Army Forces China, Burma and India Rear Echelon New Delhi, India To : War Department No 1 CRAX 3608 18th May 1944 Sultan to Mershall GRAX 3608 TOPSEC. Now comes answers to questions A and B raised in WARX 36700 dated 15th May. See also OUP CRA 3594 dated 17th May. Regarding effect on 14th Air Force (your question A), Troop Carrier Squadron in Ohina will require bump tonnage to provide approximately 450 tons of gasoline par month, 60 tons per month for squadron maintenance, and certain air dropping equipment the amount of which will depend upon percentage of parachute drop required and the availability of packing materials in Tunnan. Air supply to Yunnen Force will consist primarily of food and ammunition, of which food will be free dropped. Plan also calls for movement of portion of supply from rear to forward airfields, which involves no supply droppong. Thus, effect on tactical operations of 14th Air Force cannot be exactly assessed; much vill depend upon allocation of hump tonnage. However, it appears that 700-800 tons per month of hump tonnage will be consumed which wight otherwise go to Y Force, 14th Air Force, or for stockpiling. Paragraph regarding your question B, General Stratemeyer has recommended against an attempt to supply CM-IN-13399 (18 May 44) go. DECLASSIFIED 11652, 800. 3(E) May and 3. 5(D) 1974 of (5) youk $ 1973 300 CBd RHP, OSD letter, NAMB Delhi APR 30 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75794 15% DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 1 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE Page From: CG, US Army Forces China, Burma and India Rear Echelon New Delhi, India No I CRAX 3608 18th May 1944 Yunnan Force direct from India. He considers it more practical from operational point of view to base this squadron at Yuhnany this takes into account weather, communications, and coordination of many operational details. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFO : JC/S Gen. Arnold Gen. Bissell Adm. King Col. Park LOG CM-IN-13399 (18 May 44) 09012 mmd E.O. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec. 3(E) and S(D) 1972 of (E) By RHP, OSD NAMS Data APR 4 1973 letter. May a. COPY No. 30 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE May 17, 1944 From: SACSEA To : Chiefs of Staff Info: J.S.M. Washington SEACOS 163 Following for Chiefs of Staff repeated Joint Staff Mission from Mountbatten. Fortnightly report for period April 27 to May 9, 1944. Section I - Comments on the Operational Situation. 1. In the Arakon 88 a result of our successful actions on May 5th and 6th the move of our troops to Monsoon dispositions has been almost unopposed. In 4 Corps area stiff fighting continues. The enemy's objective remains Imphal but their forward movement has been checked and they have shown little offensive action of late. We are attacking Japanese 33rd Division near Bishenpur also Japanese 31st Division sround Kohima with troops of 33rd Corps. Section II - Eastern Fleet 2. Nothing to report. Section III - Army group operations. 3. Arakan - Kaladab. (A) Enemy 54th Division still not committed but enemy offensive possible. (B) Own troops east of Mayu range have 88 planned with- drawn from Buthidaung to Monsoon dispositions. For- ward Brigades 15th Corps on general (corrupt) Odusara Taung Bazear. park CM-IN-16830 (22 May 44) DECLASSIFIED By Authority of JCSCH memo, 8-12-21 56 300CB9 By RHP Date, APR 4 1973 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SEACOS 163 May 17, 1944 Page two 4. Chindin. (A) Enemy. Enemy hes not implemented intention to rein- force 15th Division probably owing to our offensive in Kohima area. 15th Division nov inactive. 33rd Division (corrupt) generally inactive except in Palel area where enemy still show enterprise. Enemy probably consider capture of Imphal before Monsoon essential. May make final effert with fresh troops up to 2 regiments operating against Palel and bulk of 31st Division operating south from Kohime with balance blocking Kohima Imphal road. Consider on evidence rate of replacement of casualties in Arakan Japanese will not be able to replace casualties in Manipu. (B) Own Troops. (1) General heavy fighting confined to Palel and Kohima areas. (11) Palel. Enemy making determined effort to reach Imphal end heavy attacks have forced 20th Division to withdraw slightly. Area reinforced by 2 brigades from (NE) Imphal. (111) Remainder Imphal area 17th Division making progress south from Bishenpur. Slight advance by 7th and 23rd Divisions north of Imphal. (IV) Kohima. General attack to clear town by 2 division with under command 33 and 161 brigades : making progress, but heavy fighting in SW out- skirts. 4 columns 23 brigade operating immedi- ately north of Kohima remainder operating agairst communications east of Kohima. CM-IN-16830 (22 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 56 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O, 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SEACOS 163 May 17, 1944 Page three 5. North Burma. (A) Enemy. 18 Division still reaisting strongly has probably received some replacements by now and may be reinforced by regiment from Bhamo. (B) Own Troops. Chinese forces still advancing slowly in Mogaung Valley left flank 9 miles north of Mamaing. American rangers moving SE in action 34 miles NNW of Mhitkyina. 6. Salween. Enemy. Some reports of presence of Suppet or Thai troops but regular garrison does not exceed 4 battalions. 7. North Central Burma. (A) Enemy. Concentrations against 3 (WDT?) Division reduced by 2 battalions 1 oved to Palel sector and saved 1 to Mogaung Valley. (B) Own Troops. 16 Brigade evacuated 111 Brigade moved from Pinbon area blooking railway 30 miles SW of Mogaung. V77 Brigade moving NE 36 miles BW of Mogaung. 14 Brigade in Mawlu area. Three columns 111 Brigade continue demolitions on road Bhamo-Myitkyina Section IV - Air Cormand. 8. General. First Thunderbolts now being delivered will take up role of long range counter air offensive and fill long standing gap in this commend. Will enable RAF to pene- trate more deeply to attack enemy on his airfields and further the intruder policy which has been proved 60 successful in this theatre. First Hurricane Squadron begins re-equipping June 1. Further consignments of Moequitos to implemant con- version of Vengeance Squadrons avaited. CM-IN-16830 (22 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 56 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA. Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SEACOS 163 May 17, 1944 Page four 9. On May 9th air command effect for first time exceeded 1000 sorties. Included attacks by 48 strategic air force aircraft against village north of Meirang by 77 Vengeances and 100 Hurribombers on 4 Corps area. 10. Operations during period maintained a high rate of (?effect) in spite of pre-monsoon bad weather. RAF flew 5176 sorties 10th USAAF in Eastern Air Command 3135, and 14th USAAF in China 720. Reported greater proportion of air command sorties were flown in support of the army in northern Burma and on Manipur front. 11. Strategic Air Force. Wellingtons, Mitchells. and Liberators all carried out light tactical bombing on 4 Corps front along Imphal-Tiddin Road and Kalewa area 204 sorties. RAF night bombers attacked Prome 38 sorties, Maymo 25 sorties, Mandalay 14 sorties. At Prome dumps were fired and blaze visible for nearly 100 miles. Well- ingtons by night also carried out 12 intruder sorties along lines of communications, results unspectacular but valuable since excellent Jepanese blackout discipline ensures that M/T convoys douse lights and are held up when aircraft overhead. 12. USAAF Liberators attacked Yenangyaung oil installation, Mandalay railway yards and Halewa dumps. Mitchells attacked a total of 11 bridges of which 9 are claimed out of action. Now established that railway from Menywa to Yeu and Mandalay to Shwebo out of commission as result of bridge bombing. 3 successful mining missions accomplished in Gulf of Siam, Gulf of Martaban and Mergui. Total 75 mines laid. Strategic Air Force flew 519 sorties dropping 872 short tons of bombs. 13. Over running of warning system SE of Imphal makes inter- ception in forward areas difficult and renders intruder tac- tics best method of destroying Japanese. The one squadron of Lightnings operating in this theatre claim 10-2-9 on and over Central Burma airfields. Spitfires with LR tanks also took up intrusion and claim 1-0-0 in an action in which Tojos were encountered. Spitfire interception of Manipur battle front yielded claims of 3-0-1 total which would have been higher CM-IN-16830 (22 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 56 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SEACOS 163 May 17, 1944 Page five with earlier warning, better weather and less cautious enemy tactics. 14. Hurribombers flew 508 sorties against enemy positions in Kohima-Thaungdut-Morirnng triangle. Detachment of 40 Hurricanes moved from Arakan to Manipur in first encounters with tanks scored successes. Remainder of squadron in Ara- kar now able to attack (? group missing) communications south of Akyab due arrival of modified aircraft with extra internal tankage. Total score of ground attack aircraft vas 8 rolling 106 MT and 503 river craft destroyed and damaged. 16 loco- motives (some possibly derelict) and 5 AFVS vere damaged. 15. Air Commando Mustangs scored direct hits on Shweli by Plus River bridge. Original bridge destroyed last fortnight still down. American fighter-bombers with total of 534 sorties continued support of Sina-American Force operation in Hukawng Valley. 16. Other activities. Troops carrier command come under control of Commander 3rd Tactical Air Force as from April 29th. Continues to meet enormous commitments supplying 4 and 33 Corps and forces operating in Keladan Valley moving troops and stores in and behind battle zone and withdrawing elements of 3 Ind. Division. Total sorties 3209 transported 694 short tons of supplies and 18,109 men 9346 casualties also evacuated. Figures for May 5th are outstanding, 17. PRFC flew 112 sorties and covered certain airfields in FIC for first time. 17 PI GR Wellingtons under this command operational control attacked German submarine for over 24 hours off Sucotra. Submarine beached and fired by crew. 18. 160 of 231 enemy sorties sighted or plotted were over Manipur area but largely ineffective. Bulk of remainder were fighters airborne in defense of own airfields against intruders. Large numbers of Dekotas over battle areas led to unavoidable interceptions by enemy sneak raiders and 5 Dakotas were lost. CM-IN-16830 (22 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 56 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SEACOS 163 May 17, 1944 Page six 19. Total Allied claims in air and on ground India-Burma theatre January lst to April 26th 282-60-112. April 27th to Mey 9th 17-2-12. Allied losses this fortnight 16. Section V - Administration. 20. Assam LOFC. (A) Dispatches military stores by all agencies for period 21st to 30th April 61773 tons including POL giving daily average 6177 tons per day against target 4745 tons, (B) Deliveries 21st to 30th April by Chandranayhpur- Manipur Road pipeline 1156500 gallons. (0) Dispatches military stopes by all agencies for period 1st to 8th May 42929 tons including POL giving daily average 5398 (? 5388) tons per day against target 5354. 21. Araken LOFC. Total April imports through Chittagong 67504 tons against target 75000 tons. 22. Supply dropping. During period 1st to 3rd April 97600 18 feet parachutes or equivalent in parachutes or parachutes of large sizes expedded by US and British forces. 23. Assumption of Command. With effect from 1st May, 1944, HQ 11 Army Group assumed full control of 14th Army and Ceylon Army Command with certain exceptions. 24. Hospitals. A general rearrangement and recrientation of hospitals has been made in 14th Army 80 that 6. central group of hospitals in the Comilla-Agartala-Sylhet area has been created to which casualties and sick may be conveyed by road, rail or air. The hospital holding capacity in Imphal has been reduced to 3200 beds. This necessitates a daily evacuation by air of 100-160 cases. CM-IN-16830 (22 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 56 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA. Date 4/13/2014 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SEACOS 163 May 17, 1944 Page seven 25. Medical evacuation. This has proceeded satisfactorily. During the period January to April 14360 cases have been evacuated by air. An armoured ambulance has been used in the Kohima area with most satisfactory results. 26. Battle casualties. Battle casualties from the medical aspect have been varied. Mortar bomb wounds have pre- dominated. The standard of surgery has been high and the standard of medical treatment good. 27. Malaria. This is much in evidence amonget the sick returning from long range penetrations. There were 5 deaths from cerebral malaria amongst the British sick in Sylhet. No sig T.O.O. 1711552 ACTION: OPD INFO I 00/8 CGAAF G-2 Col Park Log DECLASSIFIED CM-IN-16830 (22 May 44) 2107Z jb 56 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING Cl ASSIFIED MESSAGE From: 00, us Army Forces, China, Burms & India Forward Echelon, Chungking, China. To: War Department. Gen Eq. Rear. Rchelon Southwest Pacific Area ca, US Army Forces Central Pecific Area Pt. Shafter, T.H. CO, US Army Forces in New Caledonia CO, us Forces in the European Theater of Operations London, England. 00, 14th Air Force, Kunming, China. CO, US Army Forces, China, Burns & India Rear Rahelon, New Delhi, India. Supreme Commander, Southeast Asis Command Ledo, India. Nr: CFBX 17444 17 May 1944. To MILID, CINCSWPA, G,CENTPAC, NECAL, USFOR, RELOT COPIR, AMMKUN, ANNDEL CFBX 17444, book mg OF 71 from 0-2 AMMISCA. Situation Yellow River fighting as follows: Junction Japanese foroes along Pinghan reilroad at Chu No Tien (114 degrees 06 minutes-33 degrees 00 minutes) on 9th May confirmed. Entire Pinghan Reilrosi now in Japanese hands. Situation at Loyang critical. Japanese have city surrounded and attack concentrated on east, north and vest gates. A force of 300 with tanks passed to south of Loyeng and occupied Iyang (112 degrees 09 minutes-34 degrees 37 CM-IN-13308 (18 May 44) go. 11652, S(E) and 3. 5(D) 1972 of 6 4 letter, May 1973 APR RHP. OSD NAME Data Cal Park 300 CBD a 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Page 2 From: CO, US Army Forces, China, Burma & India Forward Echelon, Chungking, Chins. Mr: CFBX 17444 17 May 1944. minutes) on 12th May. Another force occupied Sung Haien (112 degrees 02 minutes-34 degrees 07 minutes) on 11th May. 2 crossings of Yellow River west of Loyang. Force of 3,000 crossing on 9th May at Pei Lang (111 degrees 33 minutes-34 degrees 58 minutes) driving southeast occupied Ying Hao (111 degrees 35 minutes-34 degrees 47 minutes) on 11th May. From here force has divided 1 part driving east along railroad, the other driving south. These move- ments may indicate a drive on Loning (111 degrees 40 min- utes-34 degrees 20 minutes) from north and east. Force of 2,500 crossing on 9th May at Yuanchu (111 degrees 50 minutes-34 degrees 47 minutes) split into 2 forces and occupied Sheng Chi (111 degrees 40 minutes-34 degrees 48 minutes) and Teh Men, along Tungkwan-Loyang railroad on 11th May. No additional information available regarding forces Hankow Sinyang area. Reliable source reports General Chen Cheng has left for Honan area to assume overall command Chinese Troops that area. This not confirmed. Xo Sig ACTION: 0-2 INFO : LOG, CG AAF, OPD, Col. Park CM-IN-13308 (18 May 44) 05097 mmd E ORD DECLASSIFIED Letter, 6-3-72 COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE is FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: ca, 03 Army Forces, China, Burma & India, Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. To: war Department. Commander in Chief, Southwest Pacific Area, Brisbane, Australia. 00, US Army Forces in South Pacific Area, Noumea, New Caledonia. Mr: CRA 3586 17 May 1944 Operational summary for 16 May from Sultan to Marshall for Asiatic section OPD info Macarthur, COMOENSOPAC, Ferris, Chemault, Gostner, Lindsey, Dorn, Cranston, Egan and Timbersan. GRA 3586. Post Paraphrese of & message dated 17th May from Amudel. "Klements of 64th Battalion out main road south of Malakawag in Mogaung Valley as other 22nd Division troops advanced in this area. East of river 38th Division con- timues advance and blooked trail west of Tarongyang lead- ing from main Jap Mogaung Vrlley positions to Manpin area. First Battalion GALAHAD and 150th Regiment reached Namiew1 HKA, 9 miles northwest Myitvyina, and 3rd Battalion GALAHAD and 88th Regiment moving to Siengneing, 17 miles northwest Myitkyina with 2nd Battalion GALAHAD in Arang. On Assam front Kohima situation remains unchanged. 268th Brigade moving to join 2nd Division in Kohima. Columns of 23rd Brigade continues southward drive, and CM-IN-13162 (18 May 44) cal Park E.O. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec. S(E) and 5(D) of (B) 08D letter, May 3, 1972 300 CBJ RHP, NAMS Dala APR 4 1973 3r COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Page 2 From: CG, US Army Forces, China, Burma & India, Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. Nrt CRA 3586 17 May 1944 platoon 34th column blocked Kohima-Jessami Trail 5 miles vest southwest Jessami. Feadquarters 23rd Brigade Nagutot 0,20 miles south Mokokohung. On 4th Corps front confused fighting around Kanglatongbi, north of Imphal, with 5th Division making same progress. Near Bishenpur British occupied small village. Elements of 48th Brigade moving from Palel area reached Tiddim-Imphal Road, 15 miles south Bishenpur. 80th Brigade of 20th Division moved from Palel area to Kameng, 9 miles northeast Imphal. on Arakan front only winer fighting." No sig ACTION: OPD INFO : CGAAF G-2 Col. Park LOG CM-IN-13162 (18 May 44) 0238z ejv GED BECLASSIFIKE-72 Letter, COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE IMMEDIATE May 17, 1944 At PROM: Main 11 Army Group Sea TO : Usual Addressees DECLASSIFIED By Authority of JCS NO : 495/OPS memo, 1-17-73 By RHP Date APR 4 1973 SITREP 125 1. Arakan. Approximately thirty enemy unsuccessfully attacked our positions PM 412363 15 May. Ten enemy killed, our casualties two. TAC R reports 200 enemy, 100 mules area Ngekyedauk PM 4452. Hq 29 bde PM 3445. 2. Kaladan. Small enemy attack on our positions west of Labava PF 63 15 May repulsed. 3. Chin Hills. Two INA escapees report total two Coys Japs, four Coys INA and 500 Jap chin levies divided between Hake Ruoo-Falam RU13-KLAU RUO 137. 14 May 200 enemy composition unknown moving west in square RT 90. 4. Four Corps. (A) Area Bishenpur. Elements 215 regt identified Potsangbam RK 1836. 15 May one Coy enemy entered RK 1764 from east. 15 May our troops occupied village vest of RD Imphal- Tiddim area Potsangbam. Approximately one enemy PL still holding out eastern ou'skirts Potsangbam. Enemy casual- ties this area now estimated 303 A/tk guns captured. TAC R 16 May reports forward elements 48 brigade reached area PT 3404 RK 1313. (B) Area Palel-Tamu. Enemy positions for approximately two companys at Phalbung RK 5818 found clear 15 May. In small actions 80 brigade forward positions area RK 587122 13 May nov known at least 36 enemy killed. 3/5 ROR Shenam RK 5313. 5 RAJ RIP RK 5515. CM-IN-13663 (18 May 44) Colonil Park 300CBD 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 income IED WESSE HAW WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SITREP 125. May 17, 1944 Page two (c). Area Imphal, May 15 snall parties enemy observed Chepu RK 6485. Hq100 Brigade 2 Border RK 4878 Eq 80 Brigade RK 4970. (D). Area Kanglatongbi. In attack May 15 reported SITREP 124. Three small enery counter-attacks were repulsed and casualties inflicted. Further heavy rain night 15/16. May 16 strong opposition met in Area Kanglatongbi Village. Enemy still hold PT3813RK3383. 1/11 31kh RK 3984. 5. 33 Corps (A). Recent identifications indicate 2 and 3 Battalion, 138 Regiment and small elements 124 Regiment North and East of Kohima 58 Regiment and 1 Battalion 138 Regiment Area Kohima and 124 Regiment Aradure RE 5064 and South. Estimated STR 31 Div now 9000 maximum. Reports suggest Area Phakekedsumi RE 9167 Jessami RE 9863 lightly held. Enery activity believed mine laying observed RE 5065. Large herd cattle seen moving South towards RE 5445. (B). Area Kohima. No major activity May 16. (c). Hq 268 and 2 Bombay Gre moving to SW outskirts Kohima coming under Command 2 Div on arrival. (D). 23 Brigade, 88 coln 8A063670 with Det moving to 3A0554. 34 coln RE 842735 paid RD block established RE 8659. 55 coin North Chosumi RE 7375 with Det moving to establish RD block West Fhisami RE 85. 33 coln RE 587886, 76 coln RE 641792. 6. North Burna. May 15 4 Company 2 Battalion 114 Regiment identified at NY 0504. This company identified at NY 2015 May 10. 2/112 Regiment increasing pressure Warong 80 48. 2/64 Regiment surrounded enemy positions 80 2386. H coln captured Sienynieng BD04/5 No Sig T.0.0.171855 CM-IN-13663 (18 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 Para PT NARA Date WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE T OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: CG, US Army Forces, China, Burma & India Rear Echolon, New Delhi, India To: War Department No. CRA 3591, 17 May 1944 For Marshall from Sultan CRA 3591. Y Force Operational Summary for 15th May. Troops of 36th Division were driven to east by Japs in Tatangtsu and Tapingtru areas on night 13th May. Morning 14 May Chinese attacked and forced Japs into area of the two villages. Elements of 36th Division now videly dispersed south and north of Tatangtru. Combat Team of 76th Division captured Pingka on 15th May and Jape being driven to northwest. Combat Team of 88th Division fighting 3 miles asst Pingka. Elements of 39th Division Combat Team separated and out of contact with each other. No Sig. ACTION: OPD INFO I 00 MP DECLASSIFIED (-2 E.O. 11652, Sec. S(E) and 5(D) et (E) Col Park Leg OSD letter, May of 1972 RHP, NAME Date APR 4 1973 CM-IN-12747 (27 May 44) 14492 mle 300 CBD 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 SECRET WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE May 17, 1944 To: Chiefs of Staff Rptd: J.S.M. Washington, Air Command S.E.A.C., Main 14th Army Group, AMMDEL 14th Army Eastern Air Command, 3rd T.A.F. From: SACSEA DECLASSIFIED By Authority of JCS Dated: 17 May 1944 meme, 8-12-21 SEACOS 162. By RHP Dat APR 4 1973 Following for C.O.S., rptd. J.S.M., Peirse, Giffard, Stilwell, Sultan, Stratemeyer, 311m and Baldvin. 1. I am so grateful to Combined Chiefs of Staff's 2590, 16th May, which has greatly relieved my anxiety. 2. I read C.C.S. telegram to mean that (?15th) June is last date for leaving theatre and not date for arrival in Mediterraneen. 3. Now that departure of Mediterranean aircraft is de- layed, I accept temporary transfer to 14th U.S.A.A.F. of one (?) Squadron C 47's from Troop-carrier Command for supply Yunnan Force as suggested by General Stilwell. I have (corrupt group)- for moves to take place immediately. We are made drrdnife-exemining whole position to see how we can best meet de- ficit arising from this move and any possible additional de- ficit that may arise before all the new arrivals are completely operational. T.O.O. 172249Z 2590 is CM-IN-12800 (17 May 44) CC/S ACTION: CC/S INFORMATION: Gen Arnold, OPD, Gen Bissell, Adm King, Col Park, Cofs. CM-IN-13790 (18 May 44) 20522 bjm 36 300CB8 300 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 use DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE URGENT From: OG US Army Forces China, Burma and India Rear Rohelon, New Delhi India To: War Department No. CRA 3594 17 May 1944 To Marshall CRA 3594 TOP SECRET from Sultan. Coming now is information just received from Theater Liaison Officer at SEAC Headquarters. In view of fact that transport aircraft now on loan from Mediterranean will be available here as late as June 15th Mountbatten agrees to temporary transfer of one Troop Carrier Squadron suggested by Stilwell for supply of Y Force. He is sending message to such effect to British Chief of Staff to be repeated to JSM Washington and has given orders for the transfer. New subject: This information answers the first of your 3 questions in your WARX 36700. No Sig FOOTHOTE: See CM-IN-12800 (17 May 44) 00/3 ACTION: OFD INFO $ JO/S E.O. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec. 3(E) and S(D) or (E) den Arnold Gen Bissell OSD letter, May 8, 'APR 4 1973 Adm King R RHP, NABS Date Col Park Log CM IN-12804 (17 May 44) 17462 gb 30 3 Wo CBQ COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE la. FORBIDDEN 24-75724 use DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE INMEDIATE May 16, 1944 To I BACSEA. From: Combined Chiefs of Staff DECLASSIFIED Infor AFHQ Joint Staff Mission JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAY 15 1974 02 2590 Following is from The Combined Chiefe of Staff. The Filots of the 100 aircraft of the First Combat Cargo Group departing United States May 22 have been selected from personnel having a minimum of 500 hours flying time. As a result the length of time required to make these crews operational in India should certainly be not over one week. (Refernce your SEACOS 156 May 10th and SEACOS 157 May 11th). 2. The 79 crews now in your theatre on loan from the Mediter- ranean are troop carrier trained crews belonging to troop carrier units and any attempt to replace these troop carrier crews by combat cargo crevs would result in having troup carrier units in the Mediterranean who are unable to perform their primary mission. 3. We fully appreciate the serious situation confronting Chennault in China and the effect that diversion of A.T.C. aircraft from Hump lift would have. 4. It has been agreed that the return of the 79 aircraft nov in India on loan from the Mediterranean shall be further delayed for such additional period not extending beyond June 15 as would allow the aircraft and crevs of the First Combat Cargo Group to arrive in India and become operational. 5. Due to requirements of Mediterrenean Theatre we feel that you should dispatch portions or all of 79 aircraft to Mediter- ranean without waiting till June 15 as Combat Cargo aircraft become available and are operational. No Sig T.O.O. 161623z CM-IN-12800 (17 May 44) 300CBQ colpark 30 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 25% DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3,3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE as 2590 Bay 16, 1944 Page two FOOTWOTH: % ACTION: 00/8 INFO I Gen Armold OFD Gen Bissell Ade King 001 Park 0 of 8 DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAY 15 1974 ON-IN-12600 (17 May 44) 17348 To 30 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 154 DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA. Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE May 16, 1944 FROM: Main 11 Artry Group SEA TO : War Office Rptd: Hq AAI BAD Washington. FHQ Persia and Iraq, NZ Force Hq, Nev Zealand, Military Attache China, GHQ Middle East GHQ, East Africa, Hq Brisbane (pass COIC GHQ) NO : 462/OPS DECLASSIFIED By Authority of JCS Immediate. memo, 1-17-23 SITREP 124 By ROP Date APR 4 1973 1. Arakan. PW captured PM 5357 states he belongs reinforce- ment unit Iocated Chengmai QD 8275. Hq 81 (WA) Div PM 515612. Hq 5 (WA) Bde PM 537606. 5 GCR area PM 5262 PM 5361. 7 GCR PM 5359. 8 GCR PM 5460. Eq 6 (WA) 1 Sal R PM 5158. 4 NR PM 5259. 8J (WA) Recce Regt PMB 5162. 2. Kaladan. Enemy str one coy plus sp by mtrs and MMG unsuccessfully attacked 7/16 Punjab 1 Gambia poans west of Labawa PG 63 May 14. Enemy cas minumum 20 killed and 3 MMOS destroyed. Own cas 6 wounded. 3. 4 Corps. (A). Area Bishenpur. Night 14/15 May 20 enemy active area MS 11 4 rd Imphal Bishenpur. Small enemy attack area Potsangbam RK 1836 repulsed night 14/15 May. May 15 no enemy seen FK 0742 but slight mov observed area RK 0937. (B). Area Palel Tamu. Jifs captured May 13 report large numbers Ina RK 5205. 14 FFR Patrol contact- ed 40 Jifs RK 4901 killing 15 wounding 5. Hq Bdo RK 5412. 3/10 GR area RK 5514 3/3 GR RK 5812. (c). Area Imphal. May 15 5 Inf Div started effensive ops area Kanglatongbi RK 2983. Fy rain night 14/51 May made going difficult. Two enemy rd CM-IN-12762 (17 May 44) Park 42 3 00 CBJ COPY NO. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 i WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE NO: 462/OPS May 16, 1944 Page two blocks at Kanglatongbi cleared and 123 Bdes less 1 Bn moving west of rd Kohima Imphal have cut rd at MS 117 RK 7186 1 Bde is attacking enemy posns area PT 3813 RK 3383. Hq 100 Bde RK 551. 4/10 GR area RK 5382. 9 FFR 4571. 4. 33 Corps. (A). Escaped PW stated Eq tps about to move from RE 5374 eastvards possibly to Phakeked Zumi RE 9167. (B). Northern outskirts Kohima. May 12 PW captured RE 5069 belongs A tk coy 124 Regt. May 14 active patrolling by 5 Bde resulted in at least 32 enemy cas. Night 14/15 May 5 Bds with assistance 33 Bde made successful adv with tk sp clearing 1 enemy rd block and few trs now 18 area rd june RE 506678. (c). SW outskirts Kohmia. Ref SITREP 123. Nov known in mopping up ops May 13 at least 310 enemy killed and 2 Bn and elements 1 Bn 58 Regt also 2 Bn 138 Regt identified. Captured material includes 1 75 then gun 3 70 mm guns and 4 MMGS. Captured 58 Regt 00 dated January 6 orders Regt to put up "desperate def and crush counter attacks". Night 13/14 May no enemy counter attacks. May 14 our tps made further nov encountering little enemy opposn. 1 RS RE 496649. 1 Bur Regt 2 coys 1 Assam Regt under comd 4 Bde with role of liquidat- ing enemy area ring contour RE 484647. 5. North Buros. 2/122 Regt attacking enemy at Warong SC 48. 1/114 Regt area Taringyaung SC 4080. American Rangers operat- ing in 3 colns H and K and M. Composition. (H). 150 Regt 1 Bn American Rangers. (K). 88 Regt 1 Bn American Rangers. (M). 1 Bn American Rangers. CM-IN-12762 (17 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 42 COPY NO. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA. Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE NO: 462/OPS May 16, 1944 Page three (E). Coln SC 9694. (x). Coln attacking Tingkrukawng NY 0404 (m). Coln NX 8611. Levies attacking enemy sup routes North and South of Reopsup NY 10 No Sig T.O.O. 161730 ACTION: OPD INFO : CG AAF 0-2 Col Park Log CM-IN-12762 (17 May 44) 1537Z mlc DECLASSIFIED 42 COPY NO. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: CG US Army Forces in China, Burne and India, Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India To: War Department 301 CRA 3511 16 May 1944 Y Force Operational Summary for 14th May to Marshall from Sultan CRA 3511. Forward elements of 198th Division advancing on Mamien Pass, vest of Meng-Zugon Salveen River. 116th Div- ision 5 miles north Mee Lu, and 130th Division near Mengta in process of crossing river. No Sig ACTION: OFD INFORMATION: 00 AAP go. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) of (B) 0-2 06D letter, May 3, 1972 Col Park Log - RHP, NAMS Dala CN-IN-12310 (17 May 44) 02482 leo 42 300CBQ COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or,Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY From: 00, 08 Army Forces, China, Burma and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. To: War Department Commander in Chief, Southwest Pacific Area, Brisbane, Australia. 00, US Army Forces in Nev Caledonia. Nr: CRAX 3509 16 May 1944. Daily Operational Susmary for 15th May from Sultan to Marshall, info MacArthur, CONGENSOPAC, Ferris, Communit, Boatner, Lindsey, Dorn, Cranston, Egan and Timber Dan CRAX 3509. Following deep thrust made by 114th Regiment in Taro- ngyang Area, other elements of 38th Division are advancing east of Mogaung River and clearing out groups of enemy. West of river 22nd Division making slow progress. 1st Battalion Galahad and 150th Regiment still in Sing- neing, 17 miles northwest Myitkyina. 3rd Ballalion Galahad and. R8th Regiment moving tovards Hpahka, 16 miles southwest Nooprup. On Assam front heavy fighting continues in Kohima Area and British have improved positions. On 4th Corps front British repulsed Jap attack in Potsangbam. Patroll- ing only in Palel Area. North of Imphal British 5th Division launched attack near Kanglatongai. Several enemy road blocks cleared in Kanglatongai, and 123rd Brigade holds road 21 miles north Kanglatongai. CM-IN-12088 (16 May 44) E.O. DECLASSIPED 11652, Sec. S(E) and 5(D) 1972 of E OSD letter. May 3, 9a RHP, NABS Data Cal Park 300CBQ 3 42 COPY NO. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEP ARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CI ASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY From: 00, us Army Forces, China, Burma and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India. Nr: CRAX 3509 16 May 1944. 100th Brigade of 20th Division moved from Palel Area to Yeingangokpi, 14 miles northeast Imphal while 37th Brigade of 23rd Division moved from Northeast Imphal to 7 miles southeast Palel. Arakan front quiet with only patrol actions reported and skirmishes west of Labava in Kala4-- Valley. 81st Division now concentrated 1 mile east Taun~ Baxar no Sig. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: ou AAP 0-2 Col Park Log CM-IN-12088 (16 May 44) 20482 bjm DECLASSIFIED-72 SAD Letter, 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: 00 US Army Forces, China Burna and India Rear Bchelon, New Delhi, India To: Var Department Summary, No. CRAX 3524, 16 May 1944 Coming your vay is a paraphrase of message from Burma. Headquarters USAF CBI. Weekly 02 report to 14th May. Bissell CRAX 3514 info Ferris, Dorn, Channault, Cranston, Egan, Lindsay and Timbermag from Creswell signed Sultan. Indecisive fighting continues west Mayu range in the Arakan. Enemy have been active against British pos- itions 1 mile south Htindav, but all their attacks have been repulsed. Further north the enemy hold their posit- ions on west bank Kalapansin in the Sinchbyin area, be- lieve this force composed of battalion 112th Regiment re- inforced by 200 mon from 14th Anti-tank Battalion opera- ting as Infantry. East Kalapansin remainder 112th Regi- ment continues patrols north to Taragu and come elements have been disposed to meet threat of British which have moved into this area from Kaladan Valley. In Kaladan Valley enemy patrols reported in Kaletwa. To date no ad- ditional troops of 54th Division identified in forward areas. Some strengthening evidenced on prisoners who arrived Arakan 30 April. This prisoner from party of re- placements intended for 154th Regiment 54th Division. Date of arrival and fact replacements for 54th Division have gone to 55th Division points to difficulty in making up losses. Elements of 146th Regiment believed Second Battalion have been identified visinity Manpin in Mogaung Valley. Enemy strength southeast Ritpong is variably es- timated from 2 to 4 companies, 300 Japanese having been reported moving up from southwest. Near Tiangsup on CN-IN-12361 (17 May 44) DECLASSIFIED E.O. 11652, Sec. S(E) and 5(D) or (E) Work 300CBQ ao OSD letter, May 8, 1972 56 RHP, APRPY 41973 NARS Data THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE -2- From: OG US Army Forces, China Burna and India Rear Rohelon, Nev Delhi, India No. CRAX 3514, 16 May 1944 Sumprebum Road enemy have been more aggressive, making several attacks on Vaxa, all repulsed; Second Battalion 114th Regiment identified this fighting. Enemy strength this area somewhat confused. Third Battalion 146th Regi- ment identified for first time this Sector, the Bettal- 1on previously identified Mohnyin in north central Burms. Also enemy foroe located Xaxu, 20 miles southeast Nyitk- yina, thought to be bulk 113th Regiment vas reported to have moved in Myitkyina-Nogaung area leaving 300 Japanese just north Kaxu. There are no indications this regiment having been committed or whether intended for north Burma north central Burma. It is apparent enemy reinforcing in this Sector and will make determined effort to hold his positions to north Myitkyina and Nogaung and protect L of C between them. In Chindwin River and ohin Hills enemy activity continued in Palel area but with much less success than previously. Concentrations in Langgol and Kumbi, 5 miles east Palel-Tamu road, were dispersed, 60 enetry killed. on Tamu Road wouthwest of Tengnoupal enemy attacks cost them heavy casualties without achieving anything. These attacks supported by tanks 2 of which were destroyed. on one occasion contact made with Gandhi Brigade of INA, they did not fight well and 14 surrendered. In Bishenpur Area enemy have gained no ground and a deserter surrend- ered and 6 prisoners captured. It is probable a detach- ment 60th Regiment operating northwest of Imphal has been withdrawn to vicinity Kanglatongbi, 12 miles north Imphal. Japanese have 3 road blocks just north Kanglatongbi and identifications of 2 companies 15th Engineer Regiment 16 miles northwest of Imphal suggest they are being used as Infantry. Kohima area the main Japanese strength appears to be in area 3 south Kohima where they have construs- ted strong positions. Next largest concentration of 3000 reported 3 miles east Kohime. Remainder 31st Division prob- ably in immediate vicinity of Kohima and reports point CM-IN-12361 (17 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 08D Letter, 5-3-72 COPY No. 56 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE 3_ From: 00 US Army Forces, China Bursa and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India No. CRAX 3514, 16 May 1944 to reduction in enemy strength on Bokajan and Wokha trails. The enemy offensive on Imphal has failed to develop and Jape anese attacks have been on A small scale and local inf nature, Thirty third and 15th Divisions showed little initiative and have suffered heavy casualties, En- tire Japanese situation has continued to deteriorate. Their supply situation also bad and expected to get worse during Monsoon. Six thousand one hundred estimated killed in 15th and 33rd Divisions up to 10 May and 3031 killed in 31st Division and judging from replacement difficulties in Saakan there should be name difficulty for replacements in these divisions. It appears therefore Japanese must either withdraw from Imphal and Kohima or put everything into an attempt to capture Imphal. Unlikely they vill withdraw committed as they are by propaganda to capture Imphal and necessity of scoring success somewhere. To capture Imphal it would be necessary to blook the Kohima-Imphal road and move bulk of 31st Division to Imphal area. This would ore- ate additional supply difficulties, but recent thinning out north of Kohima and construction of strong defenses astride road south Kohima may indicate some such plan. Even this is unlikely to give them reasonable chance of success. If they can produce any reinforcement the most likely area of employment is the Palel Sector. ACTION: 0-2 No Sig INFO : 00/3, CG AAF, OPD, Col. Park, Log CM-IN-12361 (17 May 44) 04038 vhm @ED DECLASSIFIED-72 56 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE is FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 NAVAL MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTM DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE I ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEE FROM ALUSNA CHURGKING 2 PRIORITY a CKO SOUT 4 RELEASED BY 16 MAY 1944 FOR ACTION ROW MNE NE & DEFERRED 6 DATE 7 N. TOR CODEROOM 161256 9 PRIORITY 10 DECODED BY HOOPS FAGER tobacco INFORMATION 11 PARAPHRASED ROUTINE 12 BY DEFERRED 13 14 ROUTED BY WILLIAMS 15 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THE DISPATEN WILL " TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRESEDENCE AND AS ADMINISTRATIVE IF OPERATIONAL 16 CHECK BELOW 160712 NCR 3509 17 IN 19 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME: DATE TIME GCT 20 ON OUTGOING DISPATCHES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE BEGINNING TEST ACTION 21 F-0 22 23 ALUSNA SENDS TO CNO F-01 24 F-02 25 26 F-05 CHINESE CLAIM GE OCCUPATION SUIPING AND CHUMATIEN ON 27 F-07 28 29 PEIPING HANKON RAILWAY ON 15TH. F-1 30 F-2 31 SCURCES RATED C 32 F-20 33 JAP FORCES EXTENDING OCCUPATION TO SOUTHNES LF F-3 34 35 LOYANG AND HAVE CUT RAILWAY CD MILES WEST THAT CITY. F-30 36 37 F-31 38 SOME AREAS IN ESSAP. E.O. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) of (E) F-32 39 F-33 40 REMAINING OFFICIALS IN SIAN. OSD letter, May 3, 1972 41 RHP, NAME Date APR 4,1973 F-4 F-34 42 By 43 16 ACTION 44 FX01 45 COMINGH 210 CNC NAVAIDE 230P 46 FX30 47 FX37 48 $ FX40 50 IG-00 51 52 VCNO SECRET Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Waich Officer in person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAY-NCR-IS 160712 300 CBD DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: MAIN 31 ARMY GROUP SEA To: VAR OFFICE RPTD: HQ Brisbane (Pase COJO (R) Military Attache China N.Z. Force BQ New Zealand GHQ Persia & Iraq Force GHR East Africa BAD Washington DECLASSIFIED of JCS HQ AAI By Authority Middle East memo, 1-17-73 Ro: 440/OPS May 15, 1944 By RAP Date APR 4 1973 SITREP NO. 123 ONE ARAKAK Mensoon reorg continues without enemy interforence. 81 (wa) Div COSC areas TARAGU PM5560. R 36 Div closed BAWLI BAZAAR 13 May, 29 Bde new under cond 26 Div. 4/34 Funjab left ARAKAN 13 May. 10 Glosters left ARAKAN 14 May. 899 Rif PM3852* 5/16 Punjab PM2974. 1/8 GR area PN3166. TWO KALADAN 1 Tripura Rif inflicted approx 35 cas 00 one energy coy area P06423 13 May. WHEN 4 CORPS (A) AREA BISHENPUR. Documents identify BQ 2 Bn 213 Regt with 5 and 7 coys this Regt at POTSANGBAN RK1836 where night 13/14 May two enemy counter attacks repulsed. 14 May 63 Bde attack with Tic up made further progress this area but enemy posa SE outskirts POTSANGBAM not yet captured. Ref 1/4 OR counter attack on feature RK1040 night 12/13 May reported Sitrep 122. Enemy cas approx 40 own 14 killed 26 vounded. CM-IN-12004 (16 May 44) Col Park *CHECK reads 5852 300 CBQ 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE (B) AREA PALEL TANU. Captured JIP states HQ 1 Gandhi Bde RP5495 and 40 to 50 JIPS there. Two JIPS surrendered state with 9 others decided to surrender after reading leaflets. Invounded Japanese belonging to 4 Doy 60 Regs captured RK41614. 13 May NO major fighting area 80 Bde fvd poans XX 587122. Our cas this area 13 May 10 killed about 50 wounded mostly due enemy arty. HQ 48 Bde 1/7 Gr 2/5 RGR area GATEHANG HK 3615. (o) ARBA IMPEAL. Ref Sitrep 122. W captured RK1968 deserted at KANGLATONGBI RK2983 approx 5 May. Night 13/14 May our patrols active north and NNE of IMPHAL and report enetty standing patrol and another post RK2981 and spoountered enemy RK 3083 recent reports suggest one strong enemy Rn area RE5799 RK 6489 X 6796. POUR 33 CORPS (A) ARRA KOHIMA. Local reports suggest enemy reorganized on line CHEIMMA RE 5569 KOHIMA ARADURA RE 5064 KIGHIMA RE 5359 with posts D'THONL RE 6175 RE5473 and HEREMA RE 4873. Enewy build up ARADURAS-TIGWEMA continues. Japanese at ES 5 rd KORIMA NERKENA RE 5281 reinforced night 11/12 May. Locals report Japanese area Re 5554 have collected sufficient food for 3 months Night 11/12 May enemy northward NT toov observed through KIGNEMA. Locals killed 2 starving Japanese foraging area RE4990. 5 Bde patrolling successfully northern outskirts KORINA and enemy cas this area 13 believed hy. 4 and 6 and 33 Bde with tk sp engaged on extensive mopping up ops in SW outskirts KOHIMA 13 May. Several enenty posns now cleared by enemy still held poan area RE 494649. (B) 23 Bde. Raiding tps to PHAKEMEDSUNI RE 9167 nov returned report Japanese dead seen on rd apparently died of starvation. 12 JIFS surrendered RE 6485. Dats 60 Cgln area 8A0271. 68 Colo SA 0072. Dets 55 Goln at RE 5673° and RE 7557. * Check reads 4121 **Check reads DJHOAM **Check reads 7673 CM-IN-12004 (16 May 44) DECLASSIFIED 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE FIVE BORTH ASSAM Ref para five Sitrep 86. 89 Chimese Regt (30 Diy) less 3 Ba with 1 by tie bn area SEPON KQ 24 # 35, 3 Ba 89 Inf Regt 1 ear 2 tk En JORHAS KZ 59. 2 * a less 2 eoys DIBRURARH NQ 38. 1 00y 2 % Bn SIBSAGAR NQ 02. T.O.O. 151850 ACTION: OPD INFO: OGAAP (I=2 del Park LOG ON-IN-12004 (16 May 44) 18142 1pb DECLASSIFIED 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY From: CG, US Army Forces, China, Burne & India Port Rear Robelon, New Delhi, India To: War Department CO, U.S. Army Forces in Far Bast, Brisbane, Australia Nr: GRAX 3439 May 15, 1944 Operational summary for 14th May from Sultan to Marwhall CRAX 3439 info MacArthur, COMGENSOPAC, Ferris, Chennault, Bostner, Lindsey, Dorn, Cranston, Egan and Timberman. Slow progress being made by 22nd Division west of river in Mogaung valley. East of river 38 Division advanced to positions 4 wiles East Malakawag elements 114 regiment capture Tarougyang, and established contact with 112 regiment in Manpin area. Continuing with second battalion 112 regiment within 250 yards of village. Third battalion Galabad and 88 regiment in contact with Japs at Tingkrukavng, 9 miles west Neopsup. Second battalion Galahed at Arang, 8 wiles south- west Ritpong. First betteliom Galabad and 150 regiment ooou- pied Seingneing, 17 wiles northwest Myitkrina. On Assam front fighting continues around Johisa, with British troops waking some gains. Headquarters 23 brigade nov Aochagalisi, 14 miles south Mokokohung. On Fourth Comps front 32 brigade engaged on Silchar track vest of Bishedpur. Six three brigade con- tinued attack in Potsangbam with local gains. Scattered fighting in Palel area, and 48 brigade now Waikhong, 6 miles west southwest Palel. Patrolling only north of Imphal. Arakan front quiet with no important action. British continue to withdraw to mohsoon positions. Eight one division concer- trated 3 wiles east Taung Bazar, and 36 division moving from Araka area. No sig. ACTION: OPD INFO : CO AAP, 0-2, Col Park, Log CM-IN-11811 (16 May 44) 1130z nos R.O. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec. S(E) and 6(D) of (E) OSD letter, May 3, 1972 RHP, NAME - APR 4.1973 3 00 CBQ 43 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE 1 P May 15, 1944 From: SACSEA DECLASSIFIED By Authority of JCS To: Repeated, Chiefs of Staff Joint Staff Mission memo, 8-12-21 By RHP Date APR 4 1973 Nr: SEACOS 161 For Chiefs of Staff repeated Joint Staff Mission from Mountbatten. 1. Following is paraphrase of Ganeral Stilwell's signal to me. I have asked permission of US Joint Chiefs of Staff to transfer to China from India on temporary basis 1 troop carrier squadron. This request vas made under provisions of paragraph 3, CCS 308/8. Squadron would be attached 14th Air Force and would be intended for supply of Yunnan Force. To insure advance by important elements of Yunnan force this step is considered absolutely essential. Measure is an emergency one without which it 1s possible that impetus of the advance on the Salveen Front will be lost very quickly. 2. I agree with Stilwell that it is essential that the Chinese should be supplied by air. They knew that Stilwell's advance and the successful defence of the Arakahraji Imphal have been conditioned by air supply and as their conditions are much the same as Stilwell's I do not think they will go far without it. 1 Squadron vill not meet their full require- ments which were placed at 50 tons a day. 3. Transport aircraft now at my disposal under troop carrier command are not sufficient for requirements and are already operating at & rate greatly exceeding that which they can maintain continuously. This request if approved by the US Chiefs of Staff therefore increases the deficit in transport aircraft given in SEACOS 157 and by 13 C-47's or 10 C-46's. 4. It vas always part of the agreement regarding the in- CM-IN-11459 (16 May 44) DECLASSIFIED cal. Park 300CBD COPY No. 33 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 15% DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 INCOWI OECHET WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE Message No SEACOS 161 Page 2. tegration of the air forces that the DE Chiefs of Staff should be at liberty to transfer aircraft from this theatre to China, although I assume they will consult - before making any transfer. In this case I agree that the division is necessary, but I request that the US Chiefs of Staff should be asked to consider this problem in combination with COS(W) 55° and that they my take note that our deficiency will nov be increased to the equivalent of 78 0-46 aircraft. T.O.O. 1521202 *Incorporated in COS 494/14 ACTION: CCS INFO: General Armoid, OPD, General Bissell, Admiral King Colonel Park Log ON-IN-11459 (16 May 44) 02102 - DECLASSIFIED 33 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 154 DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 WAR DEPARTMENT SSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: ed, the Army Forces, Ohina, Burne & India Forward Echelon, Chungking, China To, War Department Mr: 23497 15 May 1944 Meg Bel Wbr 23497. Situation Ronan widnight 24th Chinese counter- attack re took Siping on Finghan railroad and continues drive Jups baok towards Chumatien, other Chinese Forces attacking Chumation from west heavy rains Loyang no change there, Japa advanced from Linju to Iyang to Mao- tien. Troops west of Loyang hold Heinyang on Lunghai east of Kuanyinteng. No reinforcements noted either northern southern forces. From Chinese 2 rated B 2: Comment: Chinese complacency belies tone communiques believed indication little opposition Japanese, success Chinese counterattack absence reinforcements from Hankow area leade - believe Jape commance retire former garrison areas near future. Depase ACTION: G-2 INFORMATION: OG AAP E.O. DECLASSIFIED 11652 Sec. 3(E) and S(D) of (B) OPD OSD jetter, May 3, APR 1972 4 1973 Col Park Log R RHP, NAME Data OM-IN-11330 (15 May 44) 22022 bym 40 300 CBD COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE OPERATIONAL PRIORITY Past From: CG, US Army Forces, China, Burma & India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India To: War Department Nr: CRA 3391 15 May, 1944 Sultan to Marshall CRA 3391. Across Salveen River Chinese Y Force Troops con- tinue to move. One regiment 198th Division reached Pingko, 7 miles northwest Mengku and balance division occupied Haipo, 5 miles west northwest Mengku. Leading regiment 116th Division crossed Salveen south Mengta morning 12 May and remainder division that night. Advance elements 116th Division occupy positions 7 miles northwest Tatangtsu. 36th Division unsuccessful in attack on Tatangtzu on 12th May. Combat teams 76th and 88th Divisions engaged with enemy 2 miles southeast Pingka, 24 miles southeast Mangahih. 39th Division combat team made some progress after crossing but vere counterattacked by Japa and driven back towards river at Manou. the Scheen admision Now across river are 198th, 36th and 116th Divi- 2 sions and combat teams of 1 regiment and 1 battalion each from 39th, 88th and 76th Divisions. Ream Fallurs No Sig ACTION: OPD INFO : CG AAF, G-2, Col. Park, Log CM-IN-11012 (15 May 44) 11222 go. vh DECLASSIFED 11652 see S(E) and S. B(D) 1972 of (E) little am mp. letter, May APR 1973 Moganing - Ranger RHP, OSD NAME - 43 3000BQ COPY NO. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-78504ABCD-300W DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE May 14, 1944 From: Main 11 Arey Group To = Ver Office and usual addressees No # 423/OPS DECLASSIFIED By Authority of ITS Post SITNER 122 memo, 1-17-23 APR 4 1973 ARAKAN RAP Date By 1, May 11 enery exptured small N post 8 HYBAD area PM 4236. 16 BALOCE completed nove to Ronsoon disposns even PM 3544 night 12/13 May without anny interforence. KALADAN 2. Small oney attacks OR 7/16 PUEJAB the posse eroe PG 6632 repulsed. Twenty one energy killed why more believed wounded. One oss 1. 4 Carps. A. 3. Ares Bishompur. Night 11/13 May air Recce resorted 60 to 70 enery / rá Tupbal Tiddin unjerity between area BP 0385 and 6700 RP 9660. In OUT attack Poteengbete RE 1836 May 12 estimated TO energy killed. Our cas this area to May 13 140. Ensey still hold SE outskirts Potsangbem and posm Astride Tiddis rd this area. Night 12/13 May after by fighting enery septured feature RK 2040. 1/4 Or counter attack partially successful 1/3 Or 1/10 @ 1 V Yorks Potsangban. 9 Border R 1838, D. Area Falel-Teru. May 12 case identity disc 3 noy 213 Regt found XX 5912. Comment. First 1dentification 1bm 203 Regt this front any be iselated individual. Patrol $ FFR May 12 inflicted cas on 50 Jife and 4 Jepanese et enemy food duep RK 4802. Ta patrol specunters May 13 area enery blocks M 6116 22 enery killed. Our ... 2 killed $ wounded. 3/20 Or under cond 80 Bde RK 5524. 1/16 PURJAB = 5725. C. Area Imphal. Patrols report May 12 wuch enery nov RK 3285. Also approx one PL RK 4591 approx one coy K 5087 and two coys with possible strong def posse area RK 5585. RK 5888 XX 6086 RK 6485 XX 7284 reported clear. PW captured May 12 RK 1968 belongs ON-IN-11228 (15 May 44) 1b Cal Park 300 CBQ COPY No. 56 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SITES? 189 Page 2 3 in 60 Regt states descrited from patrol 10 any 60 Regt states decorded from patrol 10 60y 60 Regt soup days ago, Also states "mjerity or Regs area X 8983." Commons. No other evidence more then 3 in or Regt present. Villages state easay earrying rations using ID Pardne BP 0453 XX 9663 Sengshak MI 7881 from Labor valley. Large feed droup reported betwom Hurine and Heiti KI 9652. 4. 33 Corps. A. Area Kohing, Recent evidence suggeste only build up at Aradura IS 4963 from Theoree 11 size Eigress XS 5859. T5 MI - expirated # 495654. 18 May unvounded Jap- - docuring taken XS 5069, Lecals report Large enemy nov last 3 days Observes XX 4876 to 4706 Dihomark X 6075 via Retrown 5474. TAO R reports - winor def poem = 6060. Tps 5 bdo not strong opposs 11 May area If 506670. Therry lines eleared sight 11/18 May and - too with * up 18 May unde further adv area outskirte of Kohima. 1 Bur regs under cost 2 div area as 478677. B. R 268 bde 17 Rejput as 1388. 2/8 Bombey are (*Hichugmard*) R$ 18. c. 23 Bde. 34 dols RE 8674 Galn 25 7979 44 Coln n Oaln X 5180 33 Coln RE 5385 96 Goln X 5888 North Burse. 5. Thirty enjuy killed in unsurcessful attack on our poen Mempin 80 4078. B 3 a 146 Regt and 3 - coy and 9 coy this in identified this area, Ricuents American rengers occupied Areag so 9099. 7.0.0. 141720PG ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: 00/5 0-2 00 MAP OOL PARK LOS CM-IN-11926 (15 May 44) 19042 pa DECLASSIFIED 56 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: 00, US Army Forces, China, Burma and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India To: War Department No. CRAX 3347 14 May 1944 Bissell CRAX 3347 info Ferris, Dorn, Chennault, Cranston, Egan, Lindsay and Timberman from Oreswell signed Sultan Japanese attacks near WAXA 6 miles North Neapsup in North Burma repulsed, normal identification second battalion 114th regiment obtained; element 3rd battalion 146th regiment identified vicinity Manpin 10 miles Northeast Kamaing, doubtful entire battalion present. Little action on Arakan, enemy artillery fire continues on main front; in Kaladan valley small enemy units occupied Labawa 9 miles West Daletme and patrols vere in Kaletwa farther North. G2 report 13th May. Japanese continue determined efforts to gain control Palel-Tamu road prior to monsoon. Enemy positions strongly held South of Bishenpur, anti- tank mines being used. North of Imphal enemy have 3 road blocks vicinity Kanglatongbi. Japanese strengthening defense positions elong Aradura ridge 3 miles South Kohima, extensive use of mines limiting British tank actions. No report from Salveen ACTION: 0-2 No 31g INFORMATION: CG AAF OPD Col Park Log B CM-IN-10739 (15 May 44) 00072 bjm go. RECLASSIFIED 11652, RHP, OSD see better. NAME 3(B) May and 3. 5(D) 1972 of 1973 & 300 CBO 40 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: 00, US Army Forces China, Burma and India Rear Echelon New Delhi, India To : War Department No : CRAX 3358 14th May 1944 Sultan to Marshall CRAX 3358. Troops of Y Force crossed Salveen River 11th May 1 starting offensive this front. Combat team of 1 Regiment and 1 Battalion of 76th Division crossed at Chihtacho and same sized combat team of 88th Division crossed at Tahei Ferry. These combat teams met no opposition and were advancing when last reported. Most of combat team of 1 Regiment and 1 Battalion of 39th Division crossed at Man Lai against slight opposition. 36th Division completed crossing at Mengta, and 1 Regiment of 198th Division crossed at Man Lai, with balance of Division expected to follow. Combat team of 1 Regiment and 1 Battalion of 33rd Division advancing on Lunlong but report not received from this group. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFO : CG AAP 0-2 Ggl Park Ing E.O. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec. S(E) and 5(D) 1972 of (E) OSD letter, May 3. APR 4 1973 RHP, NARS Data CM-IN-10527 (14 May 44) 1616z mlc 42 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 Ru DT AnA Data WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE DECLASSIFIED E.O. 11652, Sec. S(E) and 5(D) of (E) OSD letter, May 8, 1972 PRIORITY APR 4 1973 " RHP, NABS Date From: oa, US Army Forces, China Burma & India Rear Echelon, Bev Delhi, India To: War Department Commander In Chief, Southvest Pacific Area, Brisbane, Australia CO, 03 Army Forces in South Pacific Area, Noumea, Nev Caledonia No. CRAX 3301, 13 May 1944 Sultan to Marshall for Asiatic Section OPD, infor- mation MacArthur, COMGENSOPAC, Ferris, Channault, Boatner, Lindsey, Dorn, Cranston, Egan and Timberman CRAX 3301. Operation east of Mogaungk River 38th Division con- tinues to advance. West of river 22nd Division repulsed enemy counterattack and 66th Regiment in contact with enemy on flanking move to out road south of Malakawng. On east flank 112nd Regiment fighting in Manpin area and south of Auche. In Fort Herts Valley British troops pene- trated outer defenses of Tiangzup and fighting reported along road north Naopsup. First Battalion Galahed and 150th Regiment occupied Arang 8 miles southwest Ritpong. Third Battalion Galahad and 88th Regiment east of Maram Sheta 3 miles southeast Ritkong. Second Battalion Gala- had at Pala 6 miles west Ritpong on Assam front British troops continue fight in Kohima area with little change in situtation. 23 Brigade columns continue southward nove on Kohima-Jessani trail. Headquarters and one Battalion of 268th Brigade arrived Dimapur. On 4th Corps front 63rd Brigade successful in attack on Potsangbam 2 miles south Bishenpur. Some fighting near Tengnoupal and patrolling east of Palel and north and northeast of Imphal. Arakan front quiet with slight action 6 miles southeast Maungdav. Movement of British troops to monsoon positions continues without enemy interference. ACTION: OPD No Sig INFORMATION: CG AAF COL PARK G-2 LOG CM-IN-9928 (13 May 44) 21052 pa 300 CBQ COPY No. 42 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By: DT NARA Date WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER OUTGOING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE Operations Division, WDGS OPD 319.1 CTO (12 May 44) Asiatic Theater, WD OPD 72578-LCBJr-30-828 May 12, 1944 Commanding General USAF China, Burma and India Rear Echelon New Delhi, India Number: WAR 36244 To Sultan from Marshall. Operational summaries example CRAX 3055 dated May 9, 1944 would be clarified if dates of operations or period covered by summary were included in message. Present summaries create doubt as to time operations occurred. ORIGINATOR: OPD INFORMATION: CC/S CG AAF 0-2 Col Park Log CM-0UT-36244 (13 May 44) 19242 amb go. DECLASSIFIED 11652, Sec 3(E) and 3. 5(D) 1972 of B RHP, 08D NARS Dalla APR 4,1973 letter. May a 300CBQ 300 COPY NO. 47 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: CO, US Army Forces, China, Burma and India Forward Echelon, Chungking, China To : War Department Commander in Chief, Southwest Pacific Area Brisbane, Australia CG, US Army Forces Central Pacific Area Fort Shafter, T. H. CG, US Army Forces in New Caledonia CG, US Forces in the European Theater of Operations, London, England CO, Fourteenth Air Force, Kunming, China CO, US Army Forces, China, Burma and India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India No. CFBX 17285, 12 May 1944 To MILID, CINCSWPA, CG CENTPAC, NECAL, USFOR, COGUK, AMMEUN and AMMDEL CFBX 17285 book msg nr 70 from G-2 AMMISCA. It 1s reported but not officially confirmed that the situation Honan area follows: Japanese forces driving north and south along Pinshan railroad met on evening 9th May at Chumatien (114 degrees 03 minutes-32 degrees 58 minutes). Chinese American Wing info obtained Chinese sources indicates large amounts of railroad materials being shipped from Hankow Te Sinyang and that labor is being conscripted. This additional evidence of probable Japanese intention to rebuild Pinghan railroad. On 9th May approximately 1 brigade of 69 Division crossed Yellow River near Peilang (111 degrees 03 minutes-34 Chia (111 degrees 05 minutes-34 degrees 45 minutes) along degrees 48 minutes). Immediate objective appears to be Sheng Tungkvan-Loyang railroad but expected they will proceed direct- ion Loyang. Fighting still continues south of Loyang but fall thought imminent. Chinese troops in mountains east of this CM IN-9709 (13 May 44) DECLASSIFIED E.O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or Col. (B) Park OSD letter, May 8, 1972 300 CBJ RHP, NAME Data APR 4.1973 40 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 au WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE (Page 2) From: CG, US Army Fordes, China, Burma and India Forward Echelon, Chungking, China No. CFBX 17285, 13 May 1944 area evacuated to vest of Loyang to prevent encirclement. Sino G-2 states that captured documents indicate the following units are present or being moved into Honan area from North China. Identified in area: 110, 59, 69 and 65 Divisions, 4 KB, 15 IMB, 12 Tank Regt, 5 Heavy FA Regt, 11 Heavy FA Regt, Engr Regt of 63 Division and 3 Mechanized Division This unit newly organized from lat Cavalry Pri- gade formerly located PAO TOW in Suiyuan Province consists of 1 Tank Regiment and 1 Mechanized Cavalry Brigade). Not identified in area but indicated as on the way: 5 IMB, 6 IMB and 63 Division. This information based on 2 captured 110 Division orders dated 2 May and 22 April and captured diary. Documents have not been seen by us. Fou Yang (115 degrees 50 minites-32 degrees 58 minutes) has been reported captured by elements of 65 Division and later recaptured by Chinese. Correct status uncertain but evidence of activity in this area. No Sig. ACTION: 0-2 INFO : CGAAF OPD Col. Park Log CM-IN-9709 (13 May 44) 16467 go DECLASSIFIKD-72 ORD Letter, 40 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT NARA Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE SUPPLEMENTARY COPY From: Supreme Commander, Southeast Asia Command, New Delhi, India. To: War Department. Hr: CRAX-3157 11 May 1944. OGAAP information AFABI MILID and Stillwell CRAX- 3157, signed Mountbatten PAOI. Please make following corrections: Page 3- Line 19: 3 P-51 Sbvebo-Anisakan, 1 1000 damaged, 23 trucks strafed several left smoking. Page 4- Line 6: One Hurrio Thaungdut-Tamu areas, motor trucks 4 refts damaged. 2 Beau Nyaungyan-Tangon areas, 2 locos dam- aged, 70 rolling stock strafed destroying 2 damaging 20 plus, 1 truck damaged. Four Rurrics 1 Beau patrols White City area, 3 trucks Kabav Valley damaged. No Sig. Supplementary copy of CM-IN-8953 (12 May 44) OPD ACTION: OPD DECLASSIFIED INFORMATION: 00/8 By Authority of JCS 00 AAP 0-2 Col Park MEMD, 1-17-23 Log By ROP Date APR 4 1973 CN-IN-10057 (14 May 44) 02112 bjm 300CBJ 56 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE is FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 NAVAI MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTMENT BRATES EXTENSION NOMBER ADDRESSES PRECEDENCE MAILCREM ALUSLO BOMBAY PRODRITY If RRRRR DATE CNO REFERRED 12 MAY, 1944 TOR CODEROOM 3333 FRIGRITY 10 DECODED BY BY BOURKE He IRMATION 11 PARAPHRASED RRRRR 12 DEFERRED 13 14 ROUTED BY HARRINGTON is UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED tas DESPATER WILL " TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERMING PRECEDENCE AND 4a ADMINISTRATIVE IF OPERATIONAL 16 CHECK BELOW 17 PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES. 111100 NCR 275 IS 19 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME: DATE TIME GCT 20 PASS TO CNO. ON OUTSOING DISPATERES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE UNCH CLEAR SPACE REFORE BEGINNING no ACTION 21 REFER MY 150645. CLEARANCE AND RECONSTRUCTION B0 BAY F-0 22 23 F-01 24 DOCK AREA BEING DONE BY BRITISH ARWY. COST BORNE BY 25 F-02 26 RIT WAR DEPT WITH ADJUSTMENTS MADE LATER WITH PORT F-05 27 28 TRUST. ESTIMATED CAPACITY OF PORT NOW 9000 TONS PER F-07 29 F-1 30 24 HOURS. BY 23 JUNE 11,450 TONS. BY END OCT 15,403 31 F-2 20 TONS. REBUILDING PLANS PRINCESS VICTORIA DOCKS PROVIDE F-20 Я 34 FOR. 396, DDD SQ FEET BLDGS BE REPAIRED OR REBUILT USING F-3 35 F-30 36 SALVAGED MATERIALS, 7/4, DDD SQ FEET PREFABRICATED NEW 37 F-31 A SHEDS IN NEXT 6 MONTHS. CLEARANCE 1,000,000 DUD TONS DEBRIS F-32 39 F-33 40 AND MATERIALS NECESSARY ENTIRE AREA. ESTIMATE TIME 41 F-34 42 REQUIRED RESTORE FOR CARGO WORKING PRINCESS DOCK BY 23 43 7-4 H JUNE ALL BERTHS WITH LIMITED CRANES AND SHEDS BY END FX01 is 16. FX50 OCT ALL CRANES AND SHEDS. VICTORIA DOCK BY END OCT ALL 17 73.57 = BERTHS WITH LIMITED SHEDS AND SERVICEABLE CRANES. 19 FX40 S 10-00 & DECLASSIFER 12 VCNO Rd. 11682 Bec. S(B) and 5(0) of 069 letter, May 8,1972 Make original only. Deliver la Code Room Watch Officer in person, (See Art. 76 (4) NAY APR 4 1973 300.89 RHP, NAME Data 111100 DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 HAVY DEPARTME DETENSION NUMBER PRECEDENCE ALTERICA MARCHAM ADDRESSEE PRODUCTY FOR ACHOR ROUTINE DEFERED IN : N 106 CODEROOM Il PRICIETY in DECODED ET 11 SOUTINE PARAPHRASED 12 ST DEFERRED 12 LE ROUTED BY is UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATER will K TRANSMITTED with BUSINES BO is ADMINISTRATIVE IF OPERATIONAL 16 CHECK BELOW 17 PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES 111133 NCR 275 14 19 ORIGINATOR FILL is DATE AND TIME DATE TIME GCT 8 - ONTGOING DISPATERES PLEASE LEAVE HROST ENE DICH CLEAR SPACE REFORE RESIGNING TEST ACTION 21 R F-0 a F-01 24 25 F-02 26 F-05 27 28 F-07 2 F-1 30 31 F-2 R F-20 33 34 I-3 35 F-30 an 17 F-31 25 F-32 ao 40 F-33 - 41 F-34 42 DECLASSIFIED = SED Letter, 5-8-72 F-4 " EXOL is M PEJO COMINCH ACT 17 DUT : FX 37 (WSA) 39 16 CNO NAVAIDE ETF F143 50 BADO 2,JOP 30 OP J5G 12. IC-00 at N2 VCND Mahr original wab, Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer la person, Olive Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE From: CO, U.S. Army Forces, China, Burma, and India, Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India To: War Department CO, 14th Air Force, Kunming, China CG, U.S Army Forces, China, Burma, and India, Forward Echelon, Chungking, China CG, U.S. Army Forces, Chabua, India Nr: CRAX 3223, 12th May 1944 G 2 report 11th May. Bissell CRAX 3223 info Ferris, Dorn, Chennault, Cranston, Egan, Lindsay, and Timberman from Creswell signed Sultan. Palel area: 2 platoons of 1st Battalion 60th Japanese Regiment annihilated 5 miles northeast Palel: prisoner captured from same Battalion states his company reduced to 30 and Battalion to 300. Imphal: Elements of the First Independent Anti Tank Battalion identified south of Bishenpur; Japanese suffered 35 casual- ties in skirmishes 16 miles northeast Imphal; enemy have re- established road block at Kenglatongbi but appear to be los- ing their aggressiveness. Kohima: Several severe clashes in immediate vicinity Kohima; main enemy strength appears concentrating defensively east and south of Kohima. CM-IN-9436 (13 May 44) 07492 ejv E.O. DECLASSIVED 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) of (E) OSD letter, May 8, 1972 col Park 3 as d By RHP, NABS Date APR 4.1973 40 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PAGE 2 From: CG, U.S. Army Forces, China, Burma, and India, Rear Echelon, Nev Delhi, India Nr: CRAX 3223, 12th May 1944 Salveen: Chinese report estimated regiment of Japanese 57th Division moving into Mangshih area on 8th May from Siami this may coincide with earlier report of troops thought to be Thai Troops moving west on Kengtung Takav road during April, identity of these troops unknown but vill check further. Arakan: Nothing new; on Kaladan River British inflicted over 100 casualties on enemy included over 40 killed in skirmishes vicinity Paletwa. No changes of importance in Mogaung Valley. No sig. ACTION: 0-2 INFO : CGAAF OPD Col. Park LOG CM-IN-9436 (13 May 44) 07492 ejv RET 08D BECLASSIFIED-72 Letter, 40 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 SECRET WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE E/D $ From: CG, U.S.Army Forces, China, India, Burma, and India, Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India To: War Department Nr: None, 11th May 1944 To Marshal, Stilwell, Stratemeyer, Evans, Ferris, from Sultan. Following this sentence 1a a paraphrase of our radio message SEACOS 157 sent May 11th at 12352 hours by Mountbatten to British Chiefs of Staff, info to British Military Staff, Washington. Paraphrase begins: this refers to your radio COSSEA 101 dated May 9th. - In order to make up & backlog of deliveries to forward troops resulting from bad weather in Burma, I am now being com- pelled to call on the 20 C 46 aircraft referred to in Paragraph 1 (c) of Combined Chiefs of Staff Signal 2313 (2413) dated 6th May. If you withdraw the 79 transport aircraft borrowed from the Mediterranean before replacement from outside Southeast Asia Command, I shall be compolled to request & further 48 C46 aircraft of the equivalent from Air Transport Command. I vill probably need to retain them until the first combat cargo group aircraft can be accepted as operational under monsoon conditions in Southeast Asia Theater. Thus ve shall have diverted & total of 68 C46 aircraft from operations of the Air Transport Command. I press the solution advanced in Paragraph 4 of SEACOS 156 and earnestly request your vigorous support of this proposal. In order that executive action can be taken, the firm dacision of the Combined Chiefs of Staff is required in this Theater by May 18th. DECLASSIFIED ?araphrone and. By Authority of JCS memo, 8-12-71 CM-IN-C431 (12 May 44) By RHP Date APR 41973 33 300CBQ COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 ssa DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE $ URGENT From: CG, U.S. Army Forces, China, India, Burma, and India, Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India To : War Department Nr = None, 11th May, 1944 POOTNOTE: References not identified by WDCMC ACTION: CC/S INFO : Gen. Arnold OPD Gen. Bissell Adm. King Col. Park C of S DECLASSIFIED By Authority of JCS meme, 8-12-21 By RHP Date APR 4 1973 CM-IN-8431 (12 May 44) 01012 jb 33 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 ⑉ DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA Date 4/13/04 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE PRIORITY From: CO, US Army Forces, China, Burna & India Rear Echelon, New Delhi, India To: War Department to Nbr: CRAX3173, 11 May 1944 To Marshall for Asistic Section OPD info MacArthur, COMGENSOPAC, Ferris, Chennault, Boatnor, Lindsey, Dorn, Cranston, Egan and Timberman from Sultan CRAX3173. Along Mogaung front east of river 1st Battalion 114th Regiment occupied Hlagyi, and 2nd Battalion this regiment reached edge of Wala, West or river 22nd Divi- sion driving on Malakawng against stiff resistance. 66th Reginent making flanking move to vest to assist this oper- ation. On east flank 2nd Battalion 112th Regiment vithin 1 mile Warong in contact with enemy, First Battalion 112th Regiment nov in Auche. 3rd Batcalion Galahad and 88th Reg- 1mont cleared enemy from Ritpong area and advanced to Laxu 2 miles south Ritpong. First Battalion Galahad and 150th Regiment now in Ritpong on Assam front fighting continues in Kohima. Along railvay British have relieved Gasper Force guarding railroad from Naxire. to Safrai and are preparing to rolieve balance of Gasper Force. On 4th Corps front nome activity 8 miles west of Bishenpur. British making progress in Potenagbam 2 miles south Bishenlur. Brigade nov 2 miles southeast Bishenpur and attacking south. Some fighting in Tengnoupal area and British withdrew slightly. Forward pos- itions 20th Division now 8 miles southeast Palei. North and northeast Imphal minor activity and 89 Brigade arrived 10 milos north northwest Imphal. On Arakan front situation quiet. 71st Brigade Headquarters nov Goppe Baxer. 81st Division moving Taung Baxar. Division Headquarters 9 miles southeast Taung Baxer and 6th Brigade 6 miles east same town. ACTION: OFD No sig. INFO : CGAAF, 0-2, Log OM-IN-8426 (12 May 44) 00472 jb 120. BEGLASSIPPER 11652, OSD sec lettuer, 3(B) May and Date APR 5(D) 1972 of (5) 41973 to park 47 300 CBQ RHP, NAME COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 SECRET WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE $ May 11, 1944 TO : Chiefs of Staff Rptd: Joint Staff Mission FROM: SACSEA NR 1 SEACOS 157 Following for Chiefs of Staff from Mountbatten, repeated Joint Staff Mission. attached Your COSSEA 101 dated 9th May. I an now being compelled to call on the 20 0.46's referred to in para 1 (c) of C.C.S. signal 2413 dated 6th May, in order to make up a backlog In deliveries to forward troops re- sulting from the effects of bad weather in Burms. If you withdraw the 79 aircraft borrowed from the Middle East before replacement from outside SEAC, I shall be compelled to ask for a further 48 C.46's of, or equi- valent, from ATC and will probably need to retain them until aircraft of the 1st Combat (? Cargo Groups) can be accepted as operational under monsoon conditions in this theatre. Thus we shall have diverted a total of 68 0.46's from ATC operations. I (? press the) solution put forward in para 4 of SEACOS 156 and ear- nestly request your vigorous support of this proposal. The firm decision of the Combined Chiefs of Staff on this matter 1s required in this theatre by 18 May in order that executive action can be taken. T.O.O. 1112352 COSSEA 101 is CM-IN-8997 (12 May 44) CC/S. SEACOS 156 is CM-IN-8996 (12 May 44) cc/s ACTION: CC/S DECLASSIFIED INFO : Gen. Arnold By Authority of JCS OPD Gen. Bissell memo, 8-12-71 Adm. King Col. Fark By RKP Date, APR 4 1973 C of S CM-IN-9156 (12 May 44) 2249Z vhm 33 300 C BD COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 24-75724 15# DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94