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

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Greencastle (USA AF )

252d Military Police Company (Aviation) (Post Camp or Station)

  • Sailed from New York Port of Embarkation on Queen Elizabeth 5 May 1943
  • Arrived at Firth of Clyde 11 May 1943
  • Assigned to Eighth Air Force 14 May 1943
  • Assigned to VIII Air Force Composite Command 19 May 1943
  • Landed in Belfast prior to 12 June 1943
  • At Kirkassock House May 1943-15 January 1944
  • At Greencastle 15 January 1944
  • At Kilkeel 20 January 1944
  • 26 February 1944 redesignated as 1385th Military Police Com

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