Unit History: Formed on March 31, 1943, at Camp Bowie, TX. Disbanded in August of 1943 and its personnel transferred to Army Service Forces. The 649th was one of the few African-American TD units.
Combat Equipment: N/A
Commanding Officers: Lt. Col. William S. Halcomb
Code Name/s: N/A
Campaign Credits: Continental U.S. Service Only
Awards: None
Additional Information/Materials
1.) Miscellaneous Orders, 1943………………………………4 Pages (NOTE: These are the only records available from the National Archives and Records Administration in College Park, Maryland.)