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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.
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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
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