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Col. Paul R. Younts Papers

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Younts (1899-1971) was the longest serving commander (September 1944-March 1946) of the Army Air Forces Overseas Replacement Depot (ORD) in Greensboro during World War II. During his tenure, the ORD processed over 100,000 men, separated from service 32,200 soldiers and reassigned 32,108 others. This collection is rich in documentation that sheds light on how the ORD functioned as a military installation and how it interacted with the local community. The digitized items include statistical charts, a brief history of the ORD, and guides to processing, separating from service, and standard operating procedures. The bulk of the photos are of Younts or activities at the ORD.

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AAF ORD Greensboro, N.C. processing manual
The text in this document is the same as that in "3:3 ORD -- Pamphlets -- Army Air Forces, Overseas Replacement Depot," but this version does not include the charts and photographs. This typescript, with a different and more interesting cover, was probably a text only copy for Colonel Younts' use since his name is written on the cover. As stated, it is "a guide to be used in the processing of officers and enlisted personnel at this station," the Greensboro Overseas Replacement Depot. It is a comprehensive "standard operation procedure guide" of the Greensboro, NC, AAF Overseas Replacement Depot (ORD), printed in 1946. It is divided into 18 sections starting with "Processing Control Office" and ending with "Transportation Activities (Commercial)."
AAF Overseas Replacement Depot [flow charts]
Quantitative charts documenting the service men at the Greensboro (ORD) Overseas Replacement Depot from September 1944 through March 1946, compiled by Commanding Colonel Paul R. Younts.
AAF separation processing: A pictoral study
This is a pamphlet of an observation study of separation procedure activities conducted at the Greensboro NC Army Air Forces (AAF) Overseas Replacement Depot (ORD) and Redistribution Center #5. Prepared in 1946 by the AAF Personnel Distribution Command, this document includes 63 photographs of the ORD soldiers at different steps in the separation process (i.e. the process of separating out of the military once the war had ended), with charts and detailed texts. The bottom photo on page 070 shows the typing pool photo, with Chessie Walker on the left and behind her, in the middle of the photo, Lilian Spencer Steele. As some pages are handwritten and others typed this may have been a final draft of the study.
Armistice Day review
Soldiers from the Overseas Replacement Depot march in an Armistice Day Parade in Greensboro.
Army Air Forces, Overseas Replacement Depot, Greensboro, N.C.
This multi-page document is a comprehensive "standard operation procedure guide" of the Greensboro, NC AAF Overseas Replacement Depot (ORD), revised in 1946. This pamphlet is divided into 18 sections starting with "Processing Control Office" and ending with "Transportation Activities (Commercial)." Following the procedure guide are eight pages of charts, another version of "Greensboro ORD: It's Past And Present," and six pages of photographs, with one of the eleven photographs showing African American soldiers filling out forms.
Army Air Forces-Overseas Replacement Depot records processing line
A group photograph with the caption, "AAF-ORD Records Processing Line, Greensboro, N.C., October 30, 1944."
Band leader
A photograph of band leader autographed for Colonel Younts after the band visited the Overseas Replacement Depot.
Banquet table
A long table with trays of food and green foliage for decoration. A cherub decoration displays the year 1945.
Brigadier General George C. Usher and his staff
Brigadier General George C. Usher and his staff pose together at an awards ceremony.
Captain Davis, Squadron H, receives a medal
Colonel Younts presents Captain Davis from Squadron H with a medal at the Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro.
Captain George H. Fitch at his desk
Captain George H. Fitch poses while doing paperwork at his desk.
Carney Field headquarters
A metal building with a sign stating it to be the Carney Field Air Base Headquarters.
Civilian award
Colonel Younts awards civilian employee James Russell ten dollars for a suggestion.
Colonel Bullock receives an award for his son
Colonel Younts awards Colonel Bullock a medal for his son.
Colonel Bullock receiving his discharge papers
Colonel Bullock receiving his discharge papers and shaking hands with Colonel Younts.
Colonel George E. Wilkinson receiving his discharge papers
Colonel George E. Wilkinson receiving his discharge papers and shaking hands with Colonel Younts.
Colonel Lewis receives an award
Former C.O. at the Overseas Replacement Depot, Colonel Lewis receives an award from General Usher.
Colonel Page receives an award
Colonel Page receives an award from General Usher at the Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro.
Colonel Younts
A photograph of Colonel Younts walking out of a building at the Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro.
Colonel Younts
Colonel Younts speaking with another military officer.

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