One platoon of “E”Co came aboard, and remainder of Company will follow later today or tomorrow. Lt. Col. Britten is Commander of Troops, Major Caskey - Executive Officer, Lt. Lawrence Brown - Liaison Officer, Lt. Barry - P&P O. Lt. McNerney - Ship’s adjutant.

10 Nov 44 Aboard USS Custer in Noemfoor harbor waiting to sail.

Company embarked from Noemfoor Island on APA “Custer”at Kamiri Airbase area.