VOL, Il BOOK 6 CHAPTER Ill CURTISS M -1 14 men ESTES M -1 5 men RENDOVA M -1 6 men At Elmer the staging area for departure was the freight pier for those scheduled for the SHANKS, and the marine ramp for all others. As the muster groups arrived at the staging areas, they were lined up and checked off alphabetically as they boarded the boats to be transported to the ships. A similar check was made when boarding the ships. complished according to schedule. The evacuation was in general ac- The embarkation on board the COLLINS was completed by 1630, M -1 Day, and on board the SHANKS by 1700, M -1 Day, Six men boarded the CURTISS at Gene at 2200, M -1 Day with the Firing Party, and eight men boarded the CURTISS at Elmer at 2230, on M -1 Day. These 14 last departure men were those designated for power plant, air conditioning, telephone and refrigerator operations that were required until the above specified times.