The USS Custer is now lying off Kamiri Strip.  Loading will begin tomorrow, and “F” Co will go aboard to assist in holds.

1st and 2nd platoons departed camp at 1145 hr and arrived at Kamiri Jetty at 1200 hr.  Boarded LCM and sailed to an ocean going ship - USS Custer.  Boarded the Custer at 1500.  These platoons were to act as a loading party for the 2nd Bn, 503rd Parachute Infantry.  The remainder of the company less one NCO and 8 Enlisted men, these men were left to guard company equipment.