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Online Research

The U.S. Army Transportation Museum is not the sole repository of material on the U.S. Army Transportation Corps. There are numerous other archives holding material with connections to the U.S. Army transportation Corps, equipment, and Soldiers. Below are listed some of the common ones we reference.

For Transportation Branch information

For Transportation Branch Historical Information
U.S. Army Transportation School
2221 Adams Ave
Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801
Unit History


For Individual Military Personnel Records

National Personnel Records Center (NRPC)
1 Archives Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 63138
(314) 801-0800
E-mail: MPR.center@nara.gov *
Status Check: Military Personnel Records *
Fax: 314 801-9195
St. Louis Archives

* Special Note on Contacting by NRPC E-mail: Requests for military personnel records or information from them cannot be accepted by e-mail at this time. The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) and Department of Defense directives require a written request, signed and dated, to access information from military personnel records. NRPC e-mail address should only be used only to request general information (hours of operations, procedures and forms) or to submit compliments, complaints or concerns.


US Army Heraldic Entitlements; Why It is Worn; How They are displayed

U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry
9235 Gunston Road, Room S-112
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5579
(703) 806-4972
The Institute of Heraldry


For history & photos of some US Army WW II Troopships

Naval Historical Center
(Historical Branch)
805 Kidder Breese Street SE
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374
Naval History


For Army vessels crewed by the Coast Guard

United States Coast Guard
Commandant (Cg-09224)
Attn: Historian's Office
Us Coast Guard Stop 7031
2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
Washington Dc 20593-7031
(202) 372-4651
FAX: (202) 372-4984
US Coast Guard History


For information on the Reserve Fleet

Although the Reserve Fleet is situated in the James River just off of Fort Eustis, it comes under the direction of the Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. To learn more about the National Defense Reserve Fleet and Services visit their webpage - James River Reserve Fleet

You can also find information on the James River Reserve Fleet at The Department of Transportation Website: Maritime Administration or by calling The James River Reserve Fleet directly at: (757) 887-3233


For records of the Office of the Chief of Transportation, Records Group 336

National Archives and Records Administration
Textual Reference Branch
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740-6001
(866) 272-6272
National Archives


For Army automotive research & development 1942 to present, and for display pieces for Veteran of Foreign Wars, National Guard Armories, etc.

U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command
6501 East 11 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48397-5000
(586) 574-6583
U.S. Amry Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command


For vehicle technical manuals

Library of Congress
Duplication Service
Washington, DC 20540
(202)707-5640
Fax: (202) 707-1771
United States Army Technical Manuals: A Resources Guide and Inventory


For information on restoring military vehicles

A non-profit membership group that you can contact for possible assistance in inquiries about military vehicle restorations.

Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA)
P. O Box 520378
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 833-6872
Military Vehicle Preservation Association


For information on units, vehicles, Watercraft and aircraft of Viet Nam

Army Transportation Association
Viet Nam (ATAV)
Army Transportation Association


For information on unit insignia and patches

The US Army Institute of Heraldry has a long and distinguished record of support to the United States Army. Its roots were firmly planted in 1919 when President Woodrow Wilson directed the creation of the Heraldic Program Office under the War Department General Staff. Its purpose was to take responsibility for the coordination and approval of coats of arms and other insignia for Army organizations. By the end of World War II, its role expanded to include the other military services. The Institute's wide range of heraldic services include decorations, flags, streamers, agency seals, coats of arms, badges, and other forms of official emblems and insignia.

US Army Institute of Heraldry - The Institute of Heraldry

A non-profit membership group that you can contact for possible assistance on unique unit insignia and patches.

American Society for Military Insignia Collectors (ASMIC) - American Society of Military Insignia Collectors