Loading of the Custer is progressing faster than expected, despite a heavy sea, and tide difficulties.  The coral reef surrounding Noemfoor forbids even LCM’s and Navy LCV’s passage in and out, except for two hours preceding and following high tide.  “D” Co went aboard to form guard detail for the entire trip to ?

 Broke camp at Kamiri Drome 1000.  Boarded Navy LCVP.  Moved out in harbor and boarded USS Custer 1300 hr.

The company equipment was loaded and the rest of the men boarded the ship at noon.