862nd Hq Sq

The 862nd Headquarters Squadron was a support unit within the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Activated in 1943, the squadron played a key role in providing administrative and logistical support to operational combat groups in the European Theater. The unit contributed to the overall effectiveness and readiness of its assigned command by managing personnel, communications, and essential services. Following the end of hostilities, the 862nd Headquarters Squadron was inactivated as part of the widespread postwar demobilization.