PRIVACY ACT MATERIAL REMOVED Communications ewvice became ideal when the radio-telephone signal center was established on Biijiri during 19-22 January and the use of the radio telephone net put into full operation. The 532d EB & SR closed their radio operations, heretofore the only electrical means of communications operated by TechnicianThird Grade Sa QM and Technician Fourth Grade SR These operators were highly commended for their faithful and specialized work. © Ths USS Sgt QE ani the USS oe Marshal Victory were anchored off Aoman for the period 19~26 January. AEC supplies, equipment and instruments were shuttled ashore by LCM LCVP and DUKW's, This started a beach dump that grew rapidly and was ably managed by Lt. AMR ani Technical Sergeant WE QD with a group of 8-10 EM throughout the assignment. Company -"D" received a letter of commendation from Major Q@HREMMMMA, ISCOM Port Director with an indorsement from the Commanding General CTG 7.2 ‘for the expeditious and the cooperative manner in which the "Antolak" was unloaded. The AMBIRO (Aoman, Biijiri, Rojoa) Command was established at this time with Major QP covering this group of islands, leaving the Commanding Officer, Company "D" free to direct his activities solely to construction, while Major QB directed and coordinated functions on these islands. Company "D" Order #1, dated 20 January 1948, promoted eight (8) EM to Privates First Class and left the company with no privates SECTION VIb 77 PRIVACY ACT MATERIAL REMOVED

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