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CHAPTER XIV
AOMAN ~ BIIJIRI -— ROJOA ISLANDS
General:
Chronological highlights from Unit Diary
The initiation of construction on these islands was delayed
until 22 December 1947, on which date the Navy completed the
evacuation of some one-hundred and forty-two (142) native in-
habitants.
It was possible, however, to complete enough of the
initial survey work prior to 22 December to enable tower erection
crews to begin construction on that date and to complete all
foundation work in time to receive steel erection crews early in
January 1948.
The forward echelon of Company "D", 532d Engineer Boat & Shore
Regiment, the unit assigned the construction mission on these islands,
arrived at Eniwetok on 24 December 1947 aboard the USS Yancey.
The
"Yancey" was the cargo ship loaded with construction equipment and
supplies for the construction units of the 2d ESB.
The personnel
included equipment and vehicle operators, supply and the advance
groups for setting up the initial housekeeping.
On 29 December 1947, Lt. QAM arrived on Aoman Islami with
the first Army construction group to begin preliminary clearing and
grading for the company's construction camp.
This advance detachment
was quartered aboard the LST 45 anchored Pifehore which was used as a
floating hotel where the civilian tower crews were also billeted.
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