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ORDER NO. & DATE |
DESCRIPTION & ISSUING HQ |
 DRAFT
CARD(15 August 1942) |
This was Leroy Nelson's Draft Card in 1940 when he was 21 years old. Registering for the draft became mandatory for those 18-35 in 1940. |
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GATE
PASS (15 August 1942) |
This was the pass for Leroy Nelson's parents used to get on Camp Wheeler, Georgia to visit him during Basic Training. |
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SPECIAL
ORDER No. 58 (7 April 1943) |
These were orders assigned Leroy Nelson and other aviation cadets to Merced, California from Tulare, California for training. |
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PRIMARY
CERTIFICATE (12 April 1943) |
This was the diploma from the Rankin Aeronautical Academy that Harry received after graduating from Primary in Tulare, California. |
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SPECIAL
ORDER No. 163 (16 June 1943) |
These were orders assigned Leroy Nelson and other aviation cadets to Marfa, Texas from Merced, California for training. |
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PHYSICAL
FITNESS CARD (August 1943) |
This was Roy Nelson's Physical Fitness card while at Marfa Army Airfield during Flight School. He did 54 Situps (score = 65 pts.) 6 pullups (score = 41 pts.) and a shuttle run in 51 seconds (score = 56 pts.) His overall score was a 54 which was "GOOD" on the scale |
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GRAD
ANNOUNCEMENT (30 August 1943) |
The graduation announcement for Class 43-H for Squadron members Don Dixon, John Dickinson, Bob Rohlfing, Roy Nelson, James Scott, Bill Holbrook, & Frank Rauschkolb |
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GRAD
BALL INVITATION (30 August 1943) |
The graduation announcement for Class 43-H for Squadron members Don Dixon, John Dickinson, Bob Rohlfing, Roy Nelson, James Scott, Bill Holbrook, & Frank Rauschkolb |
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TEMPORARY
APPOINTMENT (30 August 1943) |
 These
were orders temporarily appointing Leroy Nelson as a Second Lieutenant in
the Army of the United States. Headquarters, Army Air Forces West Coast
Training Center, Santa Ana, California |
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OFFICER'S
ID CARD (30 August 1943) |
Officer's ID Card issued to Roy Nelson upon his graduation from flight school on 30 August 1943. |
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FLIGHT
SCHOOL YEARBOOK (30 August 1943) |
Officer's This was the official yearbook issued to the graduates of flight school class 43-H upon his graduation from flight school on 30 August 1943 |
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PERSONNEL ORDER
No. 45 (30 August 1943) |
Orders showing graduates of flight school class 43-H, AAF Pilot School, Marfa Army Airfield, Texas. 2nd ERS personnel: Bormann, Denison, Dickinson, Dixon, Holbrook, Kathman, Nelson, Pennington, Rauschkolb, Remington, Rohlfing, Scott were graduates of this class. |
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SPECIAL
ORDER No. 242 (30 August 1943) |
These were orders calling Harry Remington, Leroy Nelson, Hugh Pennington, Bob Rohlfing to the 312th TEFDT for further assignment at a later date. |
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WESTERN
UNION (31 August 1943) |
This was the Western Union telegram where Leroy Nelson was assigned to Selman Field, Louisiana for further training. See the actual Western Union message that Bill Holbrook got. |
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SPECIAL
ORDER No. 245 (2 September 1943) |
These were orders calling Harry, Leroy Nelson, Hugh Pennington, Bob Rohlfing and Bill Holbrook to active duty with the Army Air Corps along with other new Second Lieutenants. |
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SPECIAL
ORDER No. 253 (10 September 1943) |
These were the actual orders assigning Leroy Nelson and Bill Holbrook to Selman Field, Louisiana for further training. |
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SPECIAL
ORDER No. 61 (14 September 1943) |
These were the actual orders assigning Leroy Nelson and other Officers to the Army Air Forces Navigation School |
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SPECIAL
ORDER No. 282 (9 October 1943) |
These were orders assigned Leroy Nelson, Frank Rauschkolb, and John Denison to Pensacola, Florida for the PBY Transition course that lasted about 6 weeks. Headquarters, Selman Field, Louisiana |
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PBY
TRANSITION ORDERS (13 October 1943) |
These were orders assigned Leroy Nelson, to Pensacola Naval Air Station and Squadron VN8D8-A to complete the PBY transition - with all the endorsements. |
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SPECIAL
ORDER No. 326 (22 November 1943) |
This was page 2 of Special Order 326 which showed Roy Nelson had arrived at Pensacola, Florida for the PBY transition. |
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SPECIAL
ORDER No. 32 (1 February 1944) |
These were orders assigned Leroy Nelson, Gulfport Field, Mississippi for continuing Emergency Air Sea Rescue training. |
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INDIVIDUAL
ISSUE RECORD (20 February 1944) |
These records show equipment issued to Roy Nelson during his time at Gulfport Field, Mississippi |
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SUPPLY
ISSUE (10 March 1944) |
The supply receipt for issue of flight clothing and equipment after arrival at Gulfport Field, Mississippi. Flight Suit, Helmet, A-2 Flight Jacket, Goggles, Flashlight, Jungle Emergency Kit, Parachute kit. The equipment was issued by 1st Lieutenant William Harves |
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SUPPLY
ISSUE (10 March 1944) |
The supply receipt for issue of flight clothing and equipment after arrival at Gulfport Field, Mississippi. Additional basic items were issued. |
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AUTHORIZATION
FOR PAY (20 March 1944) |
The authorization for pay for Leroy Nelson at Gulfport Field, Mississippi |
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SUPPLY
ISSUE (20 March 1944) |
The supply receipt for issue of an additional Summer Flight Suit A-4 while at Gulfport Field, Mississippi |
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SUPPLY
ISSUE (14 April 1944) |
The supply receipt for issue of a headset and 2 microphones while at Keesler Field, Mississippi |
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SUPPLY
ISSUE (15 April 1944) |
The supply receipt for issue of some winter clothing while at Keesler Field, Mississippi |
 SPECIAL ORDER No. 17(26 April 1944) |
Assigning the unit for overseas duty - Issued by Headquarters, 2121st AAF Base Unit. Go to Squadron History where this order is mentioned. Thanks to Harold W. Strub for this order. [original document] |
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SUPPLY
ISSUE (29 April 1944) |
The supply receipt for issue of a supply trunk before he deployed overseas |
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TRAVEL
VOUCHER (1 May 1944) |
This was the Temporary Duty (TDY) voucher for Leroy Nelson to travel from Keesler Field, Mississippi to McClelland, California allowing stops for fuel and repairs to his airplane (44-33885) |
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OPERATIONS
ORDER No. 113 (4 May 1944) |
These orders allowing travel for Leroy Nelson and his crew of OA-10A 44-33885 from Hamilton Field, California to Sacramento, California for necessary repairs and modification. |
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SPECIAL
ORDER No. 29 (8 May 1944) |
These orders Amended Special Order No. 17 to add a flat $7.00 per diem instead of government sustinence. |
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TRAVEL
VOUCHER (20 May 1944) |
This was the Temporary Duty (TDY) voucher for Leroy Nelson for per diem and reimbursment to remain at McClelland Field, California from 20 May 1944 to 6 June 1944 |
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SPECIAL
ORDER No. 290 (19 October 1944) |
 These
orders temporarily promote Roy from Second Lieuteanant to
First Lieutenant. Headquarters, United States Army Forces in the Far East. They also
temporarily promote Larry Boorman, John Denison, Donald
Dixon, Bill Holbrook, Denzil Kathman, Hugh
Pennington, Harry Remington ,
Frank Rauschkolb, Bob
Rohlfing, and James Scott to First Lieutenant. |
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AAF
FORM 5 (Flight Records) (October 1944) |
Individual flight record for Roy Nelson for the month of October 1944 while he was in the Pacific. He flew the OA-10A, and the L-5 during this period. [See an OA-10A "Catalina" and an L-5 "Sentinel"] |
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AMENDMENT
OF S.O. 290 (16 November 1944) |
This amended Special Order No. 290 due to the original order had Leroy's incorrect serial number |
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OPNS
MEMORANDUM No. 3 (20 November 1944) |
This was the order showing that Harry Remington, Leroy Nelson, William Holbrook, and Denzil Kathman could give transition training to newly assigned pilots for the OA-10A Catalina and the L-5 Sentinel. |
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AAF
FORM 5 (Flight Records) (November 1944) |
Individual flight record for Roy Nelson for the month of November 1944 while he was in the Pacific. He flew the OA-10A, and the L-5 during this period. |
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AAF
FORM 5 (Flight Records) (December 1944) |
Individual flight record for Roy Nelson for the month of December 1944 while he was in the Pacific. He flew the OA-10A, C-47B, and the UC-45B during this period. |
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PRINCIPAL
PILOT B-25 (11 January 1945) |
These showed where Harry, Clarence Solander, Gerard Wientjes, Lloyd Humphreys were appointed Principal Pilots of the B-25 Mitchell. The orders were signed by Roy Nelson who was the acting operations officer. |
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GENERAL
ORDER No. 81 (12 January 1945) |
These orders awarded the Air Medal and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster(s) to members of the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron. Headquarters, Far East Air Forces [see Reproduction] |
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PRINCIPAL
PILOT C-47 (16 January 1945) |
These showed where Roy, Clarence Solander, John Denison, Eric Lakes, Gerard Wientjes, Harry Remington, Bob Rohlfing, Wayne Schandelmeier, and Art Carothers were appointed Principal Pilots of the C-47 Skytrain. |
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LETTER
ORDERS (LEAVE) (31 January 1945) |
These orders authorized leave for the members of the Second Emergency in Sydney, Australia |
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AAF
FORM 5 (Flight Records) (January 1945) |
Individual flight record for Frank Rauschkolb for the month of January 1945 while he was in the Pacific. He flew the OA-10A, and the C-47 during this period. |
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GENERAL
ORDER No. 252 (15 February 1945) |
2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. |
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AAF
FORM 5 (Flight Records) (February 1945) |
Individual flight record for Roy Nelson for the month of February 1945 while he was in the Pacific. He flew the OA-10A, C-47 and the B-25 during this period. |
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SUPPLY
ISSUE (13 March 1945) |
The supply receipt for issue of flight clothing and equipment issued during deployment to the Far East Theater |
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GENERAL
ORDER No. 571 (19 April 1945) |
These orders awarded the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster(s) to members of the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron. Headquarters, Far East Air Forces |
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SPECIAL
ORDER No. 120 (2 May 1945) |
 These
orders temporarily promote Roy from First Lieuteanant to
Captain. Headquarters, United States Army Forces in the Far East. They also
temporarily promote Harry Remington and John Dickinson
to Captain. |
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ORDER No.
31 (6 July 1945) |
These orders assigned primary duties for the named Officers. Second Emergency Rescue Squadron. Roy was assigned Flight "B" Flight Leader |
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COMBAT
SUMMARY (31 July 1945) |
This form detailed Roy Nelson's combat flight time and total combat missions while serving in the Pacific Theater as well as the date he departed the U.S. and total number of hours he flew. Headquarters, Second Emergency Rescue Squadron |
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SPECIAL
ORDER No. 217 (5 August 1945) |
These orders released Leroy Nelson the 2nd Emergency and assigned him and others to the 138th Replacement Battalion, APO 714 |
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SPECIAL
ORDER No. 225 (13 August 1945) |
These orders authorize Leroy Nelson transportation from APO 714 to the United States. |
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MOVEMENT
DIRECTIVE (20 August 1945) |
These orders directed movement from overseas assignment back to the United States after the war. |
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DISPOSITION
ORDERS (30 September 1945) |
These orders sent Roy and others to specific stations for discharge from the military or further disposition. |
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SPECIAL
ORDER No. 337 (3 December 1945) |
These orders discharged Leroy and the other individuals from the Army |
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COMPLETE
SUPPY ISSUE (1944-1945) |
This is a compilation of all the previous supply tickets into one file. |
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TRUMAN
STATEMENT (December 1945) |
This is a form letter sent out by President Harry Truman to all the members of the armed forces after the war |
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FORM
8 (SHOT RECORDS) (1942-1945) |
These are a compilation of Roy Nelson's shot records while on active duty |
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