The scope and scale of World War II would impact the role of U.S. Army Transportation in innumerable ways.
The most significant is the 1942 determination to formally re-establish the Transportation Corps as a branch
within the U.S. Army. Due to the scope and scale of the role of Transportation in this global war, we look
at it through the two major theaters of war – The Mediterranean-European and the Pacific. The story of
Transportation is also a story of the homefront with the major Ports of Embarkation for both areas being a
main focal point for the new Transportation Corps.
The Army Transport Service flag which flew over New York Port of Embarkation during World War
II. Part of the collection of the U.S. Army Transportation Museum.
TC WACs
A World War II colorized photos showing two Women’s Army Corps (WAC) Transportation Corps
Soldiers wearing the Port of Embarkation Shoulder Sleeve Insignia.
Employee Badge for Higgins Industries in New Orleans, LA which built the famed “Higgins” Boats
that enable all the major amphibious landings of World War II. Part of the collection of the
U.S. Army Transportation Museum.
TC WACs, WAC News, 1944
Copy of article from Army life in March 1944 that highlights the role of Women’s Army Corps at
the Ports of Embarkation.
U.S. Army trucks along the newly completed section of Alaskan Highway during World War II. Part
of the research collection of the U.S. Army Transportation Museum.
A two piece enlisted Transportation Corp Lapel disc, which was worn by David Greenfield as a
member of the 744th Rail Operating Battalion during World War II. Part of the collection of the
U.S. Army Transportation Museum.
A World War II Transportation Corps poster, highlighting the Corps support to various campaigns.
Part of the collection of the U.S. Army Transportation Museum.