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49th Quartermaster  Group
Headquarters & Headquarters Company


Headquarters & Headquarters Company

Lineage and Honors

Constituted 1 May 1936 in the Regular Army as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 49th Quartermaster Regiment (Truck-Army) (Colored) and allotted to the Fifth Corps area. Redesignated 29 September 1939 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 49th Quartermaster Regiment (Truck-Corps) (Colored).

Redesignated 8 January 1940 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 49th Quartermaster Regiment (Truck) (Colored). Redesignated Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 49th Quartermaster Truck Regiment (Colored) and activated 1 April 1942 at the Port of San Francisco.

Reorganized and redesignated 14 December 1943 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 49th Quartermaster Group (Colored). Inactivated 15 November 1947 at Leghorn, Italy.

Redesignated Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 49th Quartermaster Group and activated 1 June 1993 at Fort Lee, Virginia.

CAMPAIGN PARTICIPATION CREDIT

World War II
Naples-Foggia
Rome-Arno
Po Valley
North Apennines

DECORATIONS

Meritorious Unit Commendation, Streamer embroidered ITALY (HHD 49th QM Gp cited for period 1 Oct 1944-1 Jan 1945; GO 228 Hq, PBS 25 Aug 1945)

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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

Description: On a buff rectangle with rounded corners 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall with a 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) black border, a black vertical stripe charged with a light blue flash superimposed by a black annulet counterchanged.

Symbolism: Buff and light blue are the colors traditionally used by the Quartermaster Corps. Black denotes solidity and refers to petroleum; the light blue flash represents speed and quick response. The vertical stripe symbolizes the flow of fuel and water, while the annulet, suggesting a wheel (as on the Quartermaster insignia of branch), highlights the constant movement of supplies and materiel.

Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 22 Jun 1998.

49thqmgp_dui.jpg (19140 bytes)Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall, consisting of a gold disc bearing a black chevron potente and counterpotente charged with five gold annulets, the center one enfiled by a sword counterchanged with red grip, all within a red semi-circular scroll above inscribed "FUELING THE FORCE" in gold, and green laurel sprigs at bottom.

Symbolism: Buff (gold) is traditionally associated with the Quartermaster Corps. The chevron denotes strength, the potente edges suggest the wards of a key, thereby suggesting the Quartermaster Corps. Black denotes dependability while alluding to fuel and the unit's motto. The sword implies readiness. The annulets recall the Meritorious Unit Commendation and four campaign credits awarded for service in World War II. The laurel stands for honor.

Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 29 Apr 1993.

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