44th Bombardment Group (44th BG)
U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF), 5th Air Force (5th AF)

Background
The 44th Bombardment Group (44th BG) was part of the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). On June 20, 1941 became part of the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF).

404th Bombardment Squadron (404th BS)
On January 15, 1941 activated in the 44th Bomb Group (44th BG) until September 21, 1942 assigned to 28th Composite Group (28th CG).