GI Trail NI - discover the path the GI's took in Northern Ireland.

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Greencastle (USA AF)

42d Depot Support Squadron

  • Arrived at Firth of Clyde 11 August 1943 (sailed from New York 27 July 1943)
  • Assigned Eighth Air Force 9 August 1943 and further assigned to 8th Air Force Service Command 13 August 1943
  • Reassigned to VIII Air Force Composite Command 27 August 1943
  • At Greencastle 6 August 1943 (troops embarked) [sic]
  • Moves on temporary duty to Langford Lodge 30 August 1943
  • Moves to Charmey Downs, Somerset, circa 17 November 1943

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