Appendix D
Monthly Distribution of Total Army Strength in Continental United States and Overseas, From November 1941 Through December 1942
(In Thousands)

The total strength of the United States Army, as of 31 December 1942, was estimated at 5,398,000 Of this total number, approximately 1,061,000 officers and enlisted men were stationed outside of the continental United States. The month-by-month number is shown in the following table and chart, together with the percentage ratio of overseas troops at monthly intervals, for the period from November 1941 through December 1942.

Strength and Deployment of U.S. Army* (In thousands) 1941 Total Conti- nental United States Overseas Number Percent November 1,644 1,479 165 10.0 December 1,686 1,494 192 11.4 1942   January 1,890 1,673 217 11.5 February 2,145 1,899 246 11.5 March 2,388 2,058 330 13.8 April 2,661 2,185 476 17.9 May 2,835 2,330 505 17.8 June 3,074 2,472 602 19.6 July 3,273 2,656 617 18.9 August 3,585 2,848 737 20.6 September 3,971 3,148 823 20.7 October 4,414 3,513 901 20.4 November 4,932 3,955 977 19.8 December 5,398 4,333 1,065 19.7

* Source: Office, The Adjutant General, Strength Accounting Branch, Report STM-30

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