Lieutenant Colonel Harold William Moll, USAF

Lt. Col. Harold W. Moll
(1906 - 1967)

Lt Col Harold W. Moll,
Kelly AFB, San Antonio, TX,
22 March 1955

Harold Moll was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on April 24th, 1906. Both of his parents came from Germany. He graduated from Reading High School in 1925. On 25 November 1925 he enlisted in the United States Army for three years, being discharged on 24 November 1928.

During his three-year enlistment, Private First Class Moll's principal duty was a gunner and searchlight operator. He was assigned to Fort Totten, ND

Upon his discharge Harold Moll returned to Reading. The 1930 census shows him living with an uncle, Robert Graul at 1125 Franklin Street. Harold Moll listed his occupation being a casual laborer. The census shows he had a brother, Fredrick, living at the same address.

On 16 April 1933, Harold Moll re-entered the armed forces, enlisting in the United States Army Air Corps in Philadelphia, PA. His initial duty was an Aircraft Mechanic, later becoming a crew chief in 1937.

His assignments are listed as follows:

Date	Group	Unit	Station	Aircraft
25 Jul 1933	2nd	96th Bombardment Squadron	Langley AAF, VA	LB-5A
1 Sep 1933	2nd	96th Bombardment Squadron (TDY)	Albrook AAF, CZ	B-10B
31 Jul 1936		47th Sch Sq AC	Randolph AAF, TX
15 Sep 1937	2nd	96th Bombardment Squadron GHQ AF	Langley AAF, VA	B-10B
15 Sep 1940	2nd	96th Bombardment Squadron. (H) GHQ AF	Langley AAF, VA	B-17B
2 May 1941	43rd	65th Bombardment Sq	Langley AAF, VA	B-17C, B-18A, A-29, LB-30
31 Aug 1941	43rd	65th Bombardment Sq (TDY)	Dow AAF, ME	B-18A
17 Feb 1942	303rd	360th Bombardment Sq (H)	Gowen AAF, ID	B-17E

His military record shows that Harold Moll was promoted to Corporal on 31 June 1936, and to Sergeant on 15 Sep 1937, eventually reaching the rank of Master Sergeant. His principal duty was as an Aircraft Mechanic, becoming a crew chief. On 15 May 1942, Harold Moll left the enlisted ranks and became a Warrant Officer. As a Warrant Officer, Harold Moll served as follows:

From	To	MOS	Duties	Unit	Location	Aircraft
15 May 1942	27 Aug 1942		Materiel Inspector (WO)	15th Bombardment Wing	Gowen AAF, Boise ID
28 Aug 1942	25 Sep 1942	4823	Aircraft Engineering Officer (WO)	99th Bomb Group/HQ Det	Gray AAF, Walla Walla, WA	B-17F
26 Sep 1942	31 Dec 1942	4823	Aircraft Engineering Officer (WO)	99th Bomb Group/HQ Det	Kearney AAF, Sioux City, IA	B-17F
1 Jan 1943	14 Aug 1943	4823	Aircraft Engineering Officer (WO)	99th Bomb Group (H)/ HQ Det	Navarin, Algeria	B-17F

On 15 Aug 1943, Harold Moll received a reserve officer commission. His service was as follows:

From	To	MOS	Duties	Rank	Unit	Location	Aircraft
15 Aug 1943	16 Sep 1943	4823	Aircraft Engineering Officer	2LT	99th Bomb Group (H) / 416th Bombardment Sq	Navarin, Algeria	B-17F
17 Sep 1943	13 Dec 1943	4823	Aircraft Engineering Officer	2LT	99th Bomb Group (H) / 416th Bombardment Sq	Oudna, Tunisa	B-17F
1 Jan 1944	3 Mar 1944	4823	Aircraft Engineering Officer	2LT	99th Bomb Group (H) / 416th Bombardment Sq	Marcianise, Italy	B-17G
4 Mar 1944	16 Aug 1944	4823	Aircraft Engineering Officer	1LT	99th Bomb Group (H) / 416th Bombardment Sq	Marcianise, Italy	B-17G
7 Aug 1944	20 Sep 1944	4000	Materiel Officer	CPT	99th Bomb Group (H)/ HQ Detachment	Marcianise, Italy	B-17G
21 Sep 1944	19 Oct 1944	7536	Technical Inspector	CPT	99th Bomb Group (H)/ HQ Detachment	Marcianise, Italy	B-17G
20 Oct 1944	2 Dec 1944	4000	Supply Officer	CPT	99th Bomb Group (H)/ HQ Detachment	Marcianise, Italy	B-17G
3 Dec 1944	27 Jul 1945	7536	Group Air Inspector	CPT	99th Bomb Group (H)/ HQ Detachment	Marcianise, Italy	B-17G

After the war, Harold Moll remained in the Army Air Forces. His service was as follows:

From	To	MOS	Duties	Rank	Unit	Location	Aircraft
23 Sep 1945	20 Nov 1945	4823	Aircraft Engineering Officer	CPT	16th Bombardment Group (VH)/ HQ Det	Biggs AAF, TX	B-29
10 Feb 1946	28 May 1946	7536	Group Technical Inspector	CPT	444th Bombardment Group (VH)/HQ Det	Merced AAF, CA	B-29
29 May 1946	30 Jun 1946	4000	Chief, Supply & Transportation	MAJ	444th Bombardment Group (VH)/HQ Det	Davis-Monthan, AAF, AZ	B-29
1 Jul 1946	15 Oct 1946	4000	A/C, Supply & Transportation	MAJ	444th Bombardment Group (VH)/HQ Det	Davis-Monthan, AAF, AZ	B-29
16 Oct 1946	16 Nov 1947	4000	A/C, Supply & Transportation	MAJ	444th Bombardment Group (VH)/585 AM/Sq	Davis-Monthan, AAF, AZ	B-29

On 26 November 1947, as a result of Transfer Order #1, Major Harold Moll was transferred to the Department of the Air Force. His USAF service was as follows:

From	To	MOS	Duties	Rank	Unit	Location	Aircraft
17 Nov 1947	24 Jul 1948	4000	A/C, Supply & Transportation	MAJ	43rd Maintenance & Supply Group / Supply Sq.	Davis-Monthan, AFB, AZ	B-29
25 Jul 1948	3 Dec 1948	4000	M&S Liaison w/ 5010 Wing	MAJ	43rd M&S Group / Supply Sq. (TDY)	Elmendorf AFB, AK	B-29
4 Dec 1948	2 Jan 1950	4000	Chief, Supply & Transportation	MAJ	43rd Maintenance & Supply Group	Davis-Monthan, AFB, AZ	B-50A
3 Jan 1950	17 May 1950	4000	Base Accountable Officer	MAJ	43rd Maintenance & Supply Group	Davis-Monthan, AFB, AZ	B-50A
3 Jul 1950	31 Jul 1950	4010	A/C Supply Con Division	MAJ	HQ USAFE / Directorate Of Supply	Wiesbaden AB, GER, APO 633
1 Aug 1950	15 Jul 1951	4010	OIC Class IV Supply	MAJ	7110th Maintenance & Supply Group	Wiesbaden AB, GER, APO 633
16 Jul 1951	23 Aug 1951	4000	Base Accountable Officer	MAJ	7112th Supply Squadron	Wiesbaden AB, GER, APO 633
24 Aug 1951	4 Jun 1952	4010	Group Materiel Officer	MAJ	7110th Maintenance & Supply Group	Wiesbaden AB, GER, APO 633
5 Jun 1952	24 Sep 1952	6416	Group Materiel Officer	MAJ	7110th Maintenance & Supply Group	Wiesbaden AB, GER, APO 633
25 Sep 1952	13 June 1953	6416	GMS/DCS Maintenance	MAJ	7110th Maintenance & Supply Group	Wiesbaden AB, GER, APO 633
25 Jul 1953	4 Oct 1953	6416	Chief, Aircraft & Communications Supply Branch	LTC	HQ MATS/ Supply & Systems Division	HQ USAF, DC
5 Oct 1953	9 Jun 1954	6416	Chief, Supply/Systems Div	LTC	HQ Continental Division / MATS	Kelly AFB, TX
10 Jun 1954	6 Apr 1955	4311	Maintenance Staff Officer	LTC	1700th Air Transportation Group	Kelly AFB, TX	C-54, C-121
7 Apr 1955	16 Sep 1957	4316	Squadron Commander	LTC	1700th Field Maintenance Squadron	Kelly AFB, TX	C-54, C-121

Lt. Colonel Harold Moll retired from the United States Air Force on 13 November 1957. His military record shows the following awards:

Bronze Star

Good Conduct Medal

American Defense Service Medal

American Campaign Service Medal

World War II Victory Medal

European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

USAAF Distinguished Unit Badge

Army Commendation Medal

Army Of Occupation Medal, World War II

National Defense Service Medal

Air Force Reserve Medal

Air Force Commendation Ribbon

After his retirement from the Air Force, Harold Moll resided in San Antonio Texas. He died on December 5th , 1967 at the Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX.

His service numbers were as follows:

6773975 (Enlisted)

2103232 (Warrant Officer)

0518559 (Officer)