"Covers 1943-1945. Contains an account on policy making and staff supervision in matters related to the apprehension of AWOLS, deserters, and escaped military prisoners. Describes the apprehension of absentees, utilization of fingerprint records, return of absentees and deserters from Canada and Mexico, return to military control of Canadian absentees, and cooperation and liaison with US government agencies. Appendices contain copies of important letters, memoranda, circulars, and regulations related to the program."- Draft of "Catalog and Index to Historical Manuscripts, 1940-1966," v.3, page 16. [Catalog Materials collection, Archives, Aisle 5A].

"19 pages text plus 35 appendixes. Typescript." -- from old catalog card. "A brief account of the policy making and staff supervision exercised by the PMG in all matters relating to the apprehension of AWOL's, deserters, and escaped military prisoners." -- from old catalog card.

Assignment of Mission and Activation of Branch -- Apprehension of Absentees - Objective -- Utilization of Federal Bureau of Investigations Fingerprint Records -- Federal Bureau of Investigation Assistance Program -- Return of United States Army Absentees from Canada -- Return of United States Army Deserters in Mexico -- Cooperation of Immigration and Naturalization Service -- Return to Military Control of Canadian Absentees -- Liaison with War Department and Outside Agencies -- Control of Preparation of Forms No. 45 and 46 -- Conclusions -- Appendices (1-35).