Dr, Charles L, Dunham
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August 8, 1957
Air transportation between Kawjalein and Majuro, Marshall Islands, to
transfer three Marshallese interpreters and several members of the
medical team to Majuro and return,
7.
Authorization to all naval commands en route to provide assistance to
the medical
team as required,
There are certain requirements dependent on Trust Territory assistance (De-
partment of Interior),
1,
Use of one medical practitioner and two interpreters for a period of
2,
Use of limited hospital facilities at Majuro to examine about 20 chil-
3,
Messing and housing of 3 to 4 members of the medical team for a period
of about 3 to 4 days at Majuro beginning around 22 March 1958,
three weeks to accompany the team to Rongelap,
dren over a period of 2 to 3 days,
Approval of these requests has been obtained from DISTAD, Ma juro,
Certain other approval is necessary,
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Surgeon General, U.S, Army, for participation of Col, Austin Lowery (MC)
USA, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Present plans include handling of
per diem and travel expenses of Col, Lowery by B.N.L, sub-allotment to
NGMIRJIL
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Notification of State Department,
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If further information or clarification of these plans is needed, please let
me know,
aAs you know, early planning at this time is necessary in order to get
proper organization,
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Pathology Division
Medical Department