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[3rd Attack Group Staff List] (open access)

[3rd Attack Group Staff List]

A list of staff in the 3rd Attack Group.
Date: July 5, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Air Corps Technical School Diploma] (open access)

[Air Corps Technical School Diploma]

Diploma for Airplane Mechanics presented to Sergeant Clifford R. Baird by the Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Date: February 21, 1941
Creator: Spartan School of Aeronautics
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barksdale Field Welfare Association Membership Card, March 21, 1940] (open access)

[Barksdale Field Welfare Association Membership Card, March 21, 1940]

Membership card issued by Barksdale Field Welfare Association and signed by the Secretary and President of the association certifying that Clifford Baird has made a contribution to and is a member of the association.
Date: March 21, 1940
Creator: Barksdale Field Welfare Association
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Camp]

Photograph of a camp in New Guinea. The main building of the camp can be seen near the center of the photo and several tents are shown to be spread out amongst a field in the background.
Date: July 30, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Captain Promotion Certificate] (open access)

[Captain Promotion Certificate]

A certificate promoting Clifford R. Baird to a Captain in the U.S. Army, Air Corps.
Date: May 26, 1947
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[General Order Authorizing Citation Devices for Clifford Baird, March 25, 1944] (open access)

[General Order Authorizing Citation Devices for Clifford Baird, March 25, 1944]

General order from Lieutenant Colonel John Philip Henebry authorizing Clifford Baird to wear a citation device as a permanent part of his uniform.
Date: March 25, 1944
Creator: Henebry, John Philip & Jones, Ocal P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[General Order Awarding the Bronze Star Medal to Clifford Baird, June 18, 1945] (open access)

[General Order Awarding the Bronze Star Medal to Clifford Baird, June 18, 1945]

General Order from Commanding General George C. Kenney awarding First Lieutenant Clifford Baird the Bronze Star Medal for achievement in the Southwest Pacific Area from February 29, 1944 to November 23, 1944.
Date: June 18, 1945
Creator: Kenney, George C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Heading to Australia]

Photograph of a ship of men headed to Australia during the war. The men are all wearing similar uniforms and life jackets. A group of men are sat on the boat behind a line of men looking over the edge of the ship. Several others are sat on the upper decks of the ship.
Date: 1941-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Honorable Discharge Certificate, #3] (open access)

[Honorable Discharge Certificate, #3]

Honorable discharge certificate for expiration of service presented to Clifford R. Baird.
Date: October 11, 1943
Creator: United States. Army.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Honorable Discharge Expiration of Service Certificate, #1] (open access)

[Honorable Discharge Expiration of Service Certificate, #1]

Honorable discharge certificate for expiration of service presented to Clifford R. Baird.
Date: August 15, 1941
Creator: United States. Air Force.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[HQ VBC]

Photograph of the Headquarters at VBC in New Guinea. Several structures and huts can be seen in between the trees at the bottom of the hill.
Date: November 4, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Laloki Billabong]

Photograph of the Laloki river in New Guinea.
Date: August 1, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Maintenance Management Certificate] (open access)

[Maintenance Management Certificate]

A certificate award to 1st Lt. Clifford R. Baird for completion of a Maintenance Management course at Special Staff School at the AAF center in Orlando, Florida.
Date: February 21, 1946
Creator: Army Air Forces Special Staff School
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Master Sergeant Promotion Certificate] (open access)

[Master Sergeant Promotion Certificate]

A certificate promoting Clifford R. Baird to Master Sergeant (temporary).
Date: February 21, 1949
Creator: United States. Army.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Movement Order from Merian C. Cooper, June 11, 1943] (open access)

[Movement Order from Merian C. Cooper, June 11, 1943]

Movement order from Merian C. Cooper to the Commanding General of the V Bomber Command and the Commanding Officers of the Third Attack Group and 13th and 90th Attack Squadrons by command of Brigadier General Paul Wurtsmith.
Date: June 11, 1943
Creator: Cooper, Merian C.; Wurtsmith, Paul; Ackerman, E. C. & Fail, Alvin H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Native Ruins]

Photograph of native ruins in New Guinea. The unknown structure seems to be two levels and stands in front of a stretch of bushes and palm trees.
Date: October 20, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Pet Crocodiles]

Photograph of an unidentified man with a crocodile on a rope in New Guinea. The man is wearing a button up shirt and hat and is facing towards the camera. There is writing on the bottom of the photo that says "March 43 (Freshwater Croc in New Guinea)".
Date: 1943-03~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Spartan School of Aeronatics]

Photograph of a group photo of a class at the Spartan School of Aeronautics. The class is divided into three rows and are standing in front of the radio laboratory of the school.
Date: February 21, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Staff Sergeant Promotion Certificate] (open access)

[Staff Sergeant Promotion Certificate]

A certificate promoting Clifford R. Baird to Staff Sergeant.
Date: January 22, 1941
Creator: United States. Army.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Strategic Air Command: Personal Affairs Pamphlet (open access)

Strategic Air Command: Personal Affairs Pamphlet

Booklet providing information on benefits the family of a serviceman is entitled to in the event of their death. The booklet discusses the kinds of benefits and income available to the family, the amount of income given, how to apply and obtain it, wills and powers of attorney, and insurance options.
Date: April 20, 1949
Creator: Strategic Air Command
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Technical School Certification] (open access)

[Technical School Certification]

Certificate from technical training at the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Date: February 24, 1941
Creator: Spartan School of Aeronautics
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Technical Sergeant Promotion Certificate] (open access)

[Technical Sergeant Promotion Certificate]

A certificate promoting Clifford R. Baird to Technical Sergeant.
Date: March 24, 1942
Creator: United States. Army.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Temporary Promotion Certificate] (open access)

[Temporary Promotion Certificate]

A certificate that temporarily promotes Clifford R. Baird to Master Sergeant.
Date: February 21, 1949
Creator: United States. Army.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History