THE ARMY ALMANAC A Book of Facts Concerning the Knowledge is Power THE BEST IN MILITARY BOOK THE STACKPOLE COMPANY formerly THE MILITARY SERVICE PUBLISHING COMPANY HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA Reference UA ,45 The Stackpole Company Harrisburg, Pa. Second Edition January 1959 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The Army almanac; a book of facts concerning the United [1959, p. illus., maps. 22 cm. Edited by Gordon R. Young. Harrisburg, Pa., Stackpole Co. 1. U. S. Army. 1. Young, Gordon Russell, 1891- ed. 103-159400 From for Serin t PUBLISHERS' FOREWORD THE ARMY ALMANAC is a new commercial edition of the book first pur lished by the Department of the Army in 1950 as a Government public. Now extensively revised and brought up to date, The Army Almenee is repunisher in response to popular demand. The need for an authentic reference book of useful facts about the Inter States Army has been voiced by many. Here is an enormous collection of permen. up-to-date reference data of interest to all who are concerned i de sang a its personnel-newspaper and magazine editors and reporters atır anc commentators, high school and college librarians, public es atene dustries, and all others who need specific information about the ATT AS terested are military personnel and members of their famber Regular sty officers and men, both active and retired; and National Guard and Fee personnel. Young men about to be drafted and their parens as vel s of past wars, will find much useful information directly peraming the The scope of the new edition has been broadened Currell me been revised and brought up to date. Historical data have beat E TORT appropriate and expanded as necessary for adequate perspectra Particular care has been taken by the Army and ate agencia to verify the accuracy of the facts presented. Readers are invited to submit corrections to the pubisher indicate the source of the information on which the comment a 五 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The publishers consider themselves fortunate in securing the services of Brig. Gen. GORDON R. YOUNG to edit this edition of The Army Almanac. His broad vision, his skill in writing, his passion for accuracy, his uncanny talent for research and his comprehensive knowledge of the Army acquired first hand through 40 years' service in all grades from USMA cadet to general officer have especially well fitted him for the task. Grateful appreciation is expressed to the Office of the Chief of Information, Department of the Army, and to all other agencies and individuals, in and out of the Army Establishment, who generously assisted in the preparation of this edition. By thus helping to make available in ready reference form information which is often sought by many people, it is hoped that each individual who has assisted in this project will find that he may henceforth answer many questions simply by a specific reference to this new edition of The Army Almanac. Our particular thanks go to each of the following official agencies— Department of the Army Office of the Chief of Staff Office of the Comptroller of the Army Office of the Chief of Finance Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics Office of the Surgeon General Office of the Chief of Ordnance Office of the Quartermaster General Office of the Chief of Transportation Office of the Chief Signal Officer Office of the Chief Chemical Officer Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Military Operations Office of the Chief of Special Warfare Office of the Chief of Civil Affairs & Military Government Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel Office of The Adjutant General Office of the Chief of Chaplains Office of the Provost Marshal General Office of the Director, Womens Army Corps Office of the Chief of Research and Development Office of the Chief of Information Office of the Inspector General Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence Office of the Judge Advocate General Office of the Chief of Army Reserve and ROTC Affairs U.S. Continental Army Command General Staff Information Office First U.S. Army Information Office Second U.S. Army Information Office Third U.S. Army Information Office U.S. Army Air Defense Command U.S. Army, Europe |