- PRIVACY ACT MATERIAL REMOVED Duty. Radio operator. Activities. 1 March: On duty at radio shack all afternoon. Went outside to weather station every hour (20 feet away). Had chow at 1800. Showered after chow and returned to movie in mess hall, where he remained until 2300. Slept in barracks next door. 2 March: Spent an hour cleaning up mesa hall. Stayed inside remainder of morning. Spent an hour in radio shack at noon. Remained inside until 1630. Worked at radio shack from 1630 until just before being evacuated. piano crate. Could not completely close door.) (Radio shack about the size of a Clothing. Wore shorts until afternoon of 2 March. Food and Drink. Ate evening meal 1 March. No appetite 2 March. Became thirsty and drank more than the usual amountof water during the afternoon. Fallout. First noticed fallout at 1400, 1 March. Described as “silvery, grayish dust, which looked like snow. Particle size—like course salt.’’ Did not observe fall- out 2 March. (Later described a talcum—like fallout on morning of 2 March.) Film Badge. None. wore badge for group. Evacuated. In second group (1800, 2 March). Note: Completed high school. Three and a half years remaining of present enlistment. Duty. Detachment Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (WEH Equipment Supply) Activities. ‘‘ 1 March 1954: Awoke approximately 0630, was outside at time of shot. At 1450 local time the RAD meter (TN3A) began to rise. At 1500 a message was sent giving readings. At this time the visibility was hazy and when looking toward dark areas small particles could be seen falling. At this time I went to the area to get long sleeve and long trousers for the men on duty at the ‘‘R’’ section. Also at this time, all personnel waa notified to change into different clothing with long sleeves and trousers with legs. This time I remained indoors as much as possible. Remained up until final message was received to cease operation. At approximately 2400 I notified the Army personnel to move to the ‘‘R”’ section and remain inside the metal building there. Transportation was furnished them. 2 March 1954: Awoke 0700. Remained in mess hall throughout day as much as possible. Had mess hall completely washed down at 1000L. Kept personnel inside throughout the day. Left island approximately 1700L and actual takeoff was 1800L. ”* Clothing. T-shirt and shorts until 1500L, 1 March. Then till arrival at Kwajalein, long-sleeve shirt and trousers and cap. , Food and Drink. Supper 1 March 1954. Coffee and water remainder of stay, Exception of sandwich from box lunch from aircraft. Fallout. Noticed 1500 1 March as a hazy appearance, when looking toward dark background, i.e., buildings. Could notice small particles with appearance of an ash. This continued and increased in intensity toward evening. Continued throughout evening. Next morning tents and equipment were covered with this ash. Film Badge. Yes, wore on left shirt pocket from 1800L, 28 February until arrival at Kwajalein 1900L, 2 March 1954. Evacuation. Second group (1800L 2 March 1954). Note: Education, high school, WEA Obs., NCO School, WEA EQ 7EOH. enlistment, indefinite (career). Present 38 PRIVACY ACT MATERIAL REMOVED ed ww ~