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War Department Application for Family Allowances (open access)

War Department Application for Family Allowances

A military form filled out by John Loving to have part of his pay as a member of the 20th Bomb Wing sent to his parents, Hattie M. Loving and Sam E. Loving. The back page lists Sam P. Loving as an immediate family member serving in the military at the same time, and thee form is signed by 2nd Lieutenant Richard L. Moore.
Date: January 2, 1943
Creator: Loving, John Malcolm
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Army ground forces light aviation. (open access)

Army ground forces light aviation.

"This manual is a guide for the military personnel of Army Ground Forces units who are concerned with organic light aviation. It describes the training, tactical employment, administration, maintenance, and supply of Army Ground Forces light aviation" (p. 1). The index begins on page 171.
Date: September 1947
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aircraft induction, fuel and oil systems. (open access)

Aircraft induction, fuel and oil systems.

Describes aircraft engine systems, fuels, and lubricants.
Date: February 22, 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Suction apparatus : portable, electric. (open access)

Suction apparatus : portable, electric.

Contains information on the operation and maintenance of five types of portable electric suction apparatus used to remove blood and other fluids from body cavities during surgery.
Date: May 1945
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Inspections and preventive maintenance services for coal-handling equipment. (open access)

Inspections and preventive maintenance services for coal-handling equipment.

"This technical manual is a guide for personnel who operate and maintain coal conveyors, stackers, car unloaders, and coal crushers." Discusses maintenance procedures, forms, and required inspections.
Date: February 1946
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Field artillery trainer, M3. (open access)

Field artillery trainer, M3.

A guide to the use and maintenance of the field artillery trainer M3, a miniature gun mounted on a miniature carriage for use in conduct of fire training.
Date: November 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Space heaters : repairs and utilities. (open access)

Space heaters : repairs and utilities.

"This Technical Manual provides information on construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of Army space heaters used in the zone of interior."
Date: June 1946
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Concrete and masonry : repairs and utilities. (open access)

Concrete and masonry : repairs and utilities.

"This Technical Manual describes materials, equipment, and methods used in new concrete and masonry work at Army posts. It also covers repair and maintenance of existing concrete and masonry."
Date: October 1946
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Harmonization of aircraft fixed guns and sights. (open access)

Harmonization of aircraft fixed guns and sights.

A handbook for aircraft armorers, describing the fundamentals of using aircraft gun sights.
Date: August 11, 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Military transportation service in theaters of operations. (open access)

Military transportation service in theaters of operations.

A training guide describing "the mission, functions, policies, organization, and operation of the military transportation service in theaters of operations. "
Date: December 1945
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Supply, evacuation, and trains, armored units. (open access)

Supply, evacuation, and trains, armored units.

An Army field manual "designed as a supply and evacuation guide for armored units.... Covers supply of armored units, evacuation of personnel, prisoners of war, vehicles, and salvage; rail and water transportation and trains in theater of operations."
Date: April 1945
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Grinding machines (open access)

Grinding machines

This report provides the definition of grinding and discusses different processes, types, and operations of grinding.
Date: November 26, 1940
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 124] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 124]

Bulletin reprinting War Department special regulations 28, change 3, which outlines footcare regulations for soldiers, as well as letters from the US Army Adjutant General's office regarding a change to form 1010 "P.M.G.O.," a change to general orders number 82 section IV, and a reminder about regulation of Red Cross sweaters.
Date: September 30, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 127] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 127]

Bulletin reprinting general orders 85 that outline rerating for all soldiers beneath the grade of Brigadier General, as well as announcements from the US Army Adjutant General's Officer regarding: physical examinations of personnel abroad; transportation in camps for representatives of the Commission on Training Camp Activities; transfer of Puerto Ricans serving in the continental United States to Puerto Rico; and guidelines for avoiding the spread of influenza.
Date: October 3, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 132] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 132]

Bulletin reprinting an administrative memo from the War Department that outlines directions for mailing and telegramming certain inquiries, followed by communications from the Army Adjutant General's Office regarding: limiting the spread of influenza when troops are transferred between posts; the definition of "parent of Spouse" with regards to War Risk Insurance; and a change to insurance rate premiums. Included as well is a note for troops in Headquarters, Southern Department about limiting the sale of sugar at exchanges to the amount allotted by rations.
Date: October 12, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 135] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 135]

Bulletin reprinting general orders that outline the process for enabling soldiers to vote in US elections, and registration and care of motor vehicles in the service. Following are forwarded War Department communications regarding war insurance and insurance for deserters.
Date: October 21, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Award for Sam Myres from the U.S. War Department] (open access)

[Award for Sam Myres from the U.S. War Department]

Certificate for "distinguished service" awarded to Sam Myres by the U.S. War Department for his donations of saddles and other gear to the military during World War I. It includes two letters regarding the award, including a statement from the War Department Director of Purchase, Storage and Traffic citing the nomination for a certificate for recognition and a letter from the headquarters of the Southern Department awarding the certificate to Myres.
Date: 1919-12/1920-02
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Airship aerodynamics. (open access)

Airship aerodynamics.

"This manual is designed as a text for the instruction of airship student pilots .... to give the knowledge of aerodynamics essential to the operation of [lighter than air aircraft]."(Page 2.)
Date: February 11, 1941
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tactical employment : tank destroyer unit. (open access)

Tactical employment : tank destroyer unit.

"This manual is a guide to the tactical employment of tank destroyer units both self-propelled and towed." (Page 1.)
Date: July 18, 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Airplane structures. (open access)

Airplane structures.

Describes structural details of service airplanes used by the Army Air Corps, sufficient for personnel to perform inspection and maintenance of their equipment.
Date: October 29, 1941
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aerial photography. (open access)

Aerial photography.

A training manual designed to teach aerial photography for military purposes.
Date: July 8, 1941
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[War Department School Contract] (open access)

[War Department School Contract]

A contract drawn up between the United States Department of War and the Plosser-Prince Air Academy for flying training.
Date: February 26, 1943
Creator: United States Department of War
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Department Envelope] (open access)

[War Department Envelope]

Empty business envelope issued by the War Department of the United States.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Military police in towns and cities (open access)

Military police in towns and cities

"This manual is designed to furnish a guide for officers and enlisted men assigned the mission of patrolling civil communities, and is limited to those principles and techniques which they must know and apply.
Date: January 1945
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library