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UXO 101 Informational Brief
1940s Bomb and Shell Disposal Squads
Source – National Archives
Donated by Rick Stauber (U.S. Army EOD Retired)
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1) When was the earliest concerted civilian lead effort by the DoD to clear UXO areas (i.e., WWII bombing, gunnery and training areas)?
2) Who conducted the clearance and who (i.e., what USACE District) managed / contracted the efforts?
TRIVA Questions
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1940s- Bomb and Shell Disposal Units (multiple – at least 14 squads)
TSU (Detachment 14) Bomb and Shell Unit
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Who, Where, and Policy
USACE LA District Engineers Laborers Local hired horsemen Prisoners
Locations: Camp Lockett, Ca Victorville Army Air Base, Ca Fort Huachuca, AZ Port Angeles, WA Camp Claiborne, LA Camp Wolters, TX Pueblo Precision Bombing Range, CO Camp Hale, CO
Policy Directives Surplus Real Estate Directive
(SPD) 4892-3 LA District 2364-3
Certificate of Clearance typically issued
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Images
The following images are from reports found at the National Archives documenting the progress of Detachment 14 of the Bomb and Shell Disposal Squad
Images from 1946 – 1949 taken at various locations
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Bomb and Shell Disposal Squad Det 14 Range Sweep
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100lbs. GP Bomb HE filled
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100lbs. GP Bomb HE filled
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100lbs. GP Bomb HE filled
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100lbs. GP Bomb HE filled
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100lbs. GP Bomb HE filled
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100lbs. GP Bomb HE filled
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Preparing the Disposal Shot
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A Disposal Shot
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81mm Mortar Tail Fin
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Unexploded Mortars
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Unexploded Mortars and Mortar Debris
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Aircraft Flare M26 Parachute
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M38 Practice Bomb
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M38 Practice Bomb
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Victorville, CA UXO Search
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Victorville, CA Target Circle
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Victorville, CA Target
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Victorville, CA Demolition Area
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Victorville, CA Demolition Target “Y”
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