Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1944, The Near East, South Asia, and Africa, The Far East, Volume V

891.154A/7–844: Telegram

The Chargé in Iran (Ford) to the Secretary of State

Tehran, July 8, 1944—4 p.m.
[Received July 8—2:15 p.m.]

485. From Hoskins.⁷⁷ Reference Legation’s 429, June 15.⁷⁸ Millspaugh, Black and Shields seriously disturbed over impending withdrawal of American military personnel from Iranian Road Transport Administration. Although General Connolly has acquiesced in token releases for June and July, balance of men must be released by August 26 unless orders are changed.

How soon can we expect word from Landis as to results of his efforts with War Department for continued service of these men in this vital work? They are needed until January 1 if firm operating foundation is to be laid and at least until November 15 when critical harvest collection period will be largely past. Sent to Department as 485; repeated to Cairo for Short. [Hoskins.]

Ford

77. Harold B. Hoskins, Head of Middle East Supply Center at Tehran.
78. Not printed; the Chargé had reported that General Connolly had “raised question of release of American military personnel serving with Iranian Road Transport Administration.” (891.154A/6–1544)