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Old 18th January 2025, 23:53
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Re: Captain Arthur Lentz Colwin, USAAF

The name of Arthur L Colwin, O-922694, appears in a file on fold3.com called the “314th Bomb Wing History 1944-1946”. The unit was based on Guam.

Colwin is listed with a MOS of 1042. A google search turns up:
In the military, MOS 1042 refers to a "Personal Equipment Officer," meaning their primary responsibility is managing and overseeing the distribution of personal equipment to soldiers within their unit, including clothing, gear, and protective equipment.
• Focus on personal gear:
This MOS is specifically concerned with individual soldier equipment, not large-scale weaponry or vehicles.
• Inventory management:
A key duty is to maintain accurate records of personal equipment, ensuring soldiers have the necessary items and that supplies are properly accounted for.
• Fitting and distribution:
They may be involved in fitting soldiers for gear, issuing new equipment, and managing repairs or replacements.
• Logistics coordination:
May coordinate with supply units to ensure timely delivery of personal equipment.


The New York Times Obit: https://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/21/n...n-process.html

Nothing on the awarding of the bronze star in the unit history.
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