893.24/12–2347
The Chinese Embassy to the Department of State
Memorandum
(1) In the Memorandum of the Chinese Embassy to the Department of State dated November 4, 1947, it was stated among other things that [Page 935] the Chinese Government was in great need of certain items of military equipment and supplies and that it would be highly appreciated if the United States Government could supply China with such items by declaring them surplus or declassified and to effect deliveries from available stocks in the Pacific depots.
(2) As it will be recalled, there was attached to the said Memorandum a List of Items of Equipment12 which were urgently required by the Chinese Air Force. It was indicated therein that a list for the ground forces would be submitted as soon as it was ready.
(3) There is enclosed herewith the List of Equipment and Supplies12 urgently required by the Ground Forces of China. This list is substantially identical with that which was compiled with the assistance of the United States Army Advisory Group in Nanking, a copy of which was given to General Alvan Gillem in April 1947 for transmittal to the United States authorities.
(4) It will be noticed that there are many items which are vitally needed to meet immediate requirements, which are enumerated as follows:
a. Ammunition and Weapons:
| i. | Cartridges Cal. 30, ball, in clips and bandoleers | (Table I–U) |
| ii. | Cartridges Cal. 30, ball in carton | ( ” ” ) |
| iii. | Cartridges Cal. 45, ball | ( ” ” ) |
| iv. | Shells 60 mm. (for mortar) | ( ” ” ) |
| v. | Shells 75 mm. | ( ” ” ) |
| vi. | Rockets 2.36–shells— | ( ” ” ) |
| vii. | Grenades & rifles | ( ” ” ) |
| viii. | Launcher grenades | ( ” 1–B) |
| ix. | Mortars, 60 mm. | ( ” 1–F) |
| x. | Howitzer Packs 75 mm. | ( ” 1–I) |
| xi. | Fire Control Equipment | ( ” 1–Q) |
b. Vehicles, Tire and Tool Replacements:
| i. | Model CCKW 353 6 x 6 2½ ton trucks (without winch) |
| ii. | Model CCKW 352 6 x 6 2½ ton trucks (with winch) |
| iii. | Model WC51 4 x 4 ¾ ton weapon carriers (with winch) |
| iv. | 7.50 x 20, 8 plies with tubes |
| v. | 6.00 x 16, 6 plies with tubes and TR 15 valves |
| vi. | General Mechanic’s equipment (whole set) |
| vii. | First Echelon Maintenance tools (to go with trucks) |
(5) The Chinese Government desires to take this opportunity to invite the attention of the United States Government that the following items, which appear in the List for the Air Force attached to the [Page 936] Memorandum of November 4th, are pressingly needed due to short supply in China:
a. Engine Assembly
| i. | P–51 | V–1650–7 (–3–9) 165 sets |
| ii. | B–25 | R–2600 (–13) 71 sets |
| iii. | C–47 | R–1830–92 (90c.) 80 sets |
b. Tires and Tubes for Landing Gears
| i. | P–51 | 400 sets |
| ii. | C–46 | 400 sets |
| iii. | B–25 | 200 sets |
| iv. | C–47 | 200 sets |
c. Tires and Tubes for Tail Wheels
| i. | P–51 | 500 sets |
| ii. | C–46 | 500 sets |
| iii. | C–47 | 200 sets |
(6) On account of the military exigency in China and for reasons expressed in the Memorandum of November 4th, the Chinese Government earnestly hopes that the United States Government will see its way to making arrangements to supply China with these items of equipment and supplies at its earliest convenience.