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caesittes. 1 March: In Army area ‘‘in the woods’? reading all afternoon (until

1600—1630). Went for swin (10 minutes) and took shower just before chow. Walked
through woods to chow and walked back to Army area afterward, returning to tent at

1830.

Stayed outside until 1900, walking along beach.

1900 until 2230.

Awakened

at 2230.

Worked in equipment van from

Continued working until about midnight

when notified to cease operations and to go to permanent building.

‘left ‘on. ”?

Automatic equipment

2 March: Walked back and forth between Air Force area and Army area to check
equipment, otherwise remained inside.
Clothing. Wore short-sleeve shirt, shorts and shoes afternoon of 1 March.

Changed to long clothing at 1630.
Food and Drink. Ate evening meal 1 March.
lunch 2 March.
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Fallout. Since

\ was reading under t~ees he did not notice fallout until

called it to his attention at 1530.

described as ‘‘like pollen.’’

to get in

Ate small breakfast, and part of

noticed material on arms which he

When notified to change clothing, fallout was heavy enough

*s eyes ‘‘a time or two’’ as he walked to tent.

Observed fallout material under microscope at dispensary. Fallout particles described as smaller than sand particles and more uniform in size.

Corpsman put out moistened slide to collect particles, but slide was dry when exam-

ined. Particles collected on piece of paper glowed in the dark. Tried to repeat observation next morning, but could not find a place dark enough to tell whether or not material
still glowed.
Film Badge. None

Evacuated.

Note:

In second group (1800, 2 March).

College graduate.

Discharge date:

10 August 1954.

Duty. Cook.
;
Activities. 1 March: Spend afternoon (until 1530-1600) cleaning pots and pans
outside mesa hall. After chow, played cards in mess hall until 2200.
2 March: Remained inside all morning.
Clothing. Wore only long trousers and shoes until advised by Pletsch to change to
long clothing with cap at 1530.
Food and Drink. Ate evening mea] 1 March. Drank can of beer in lieu of breakfast.
Ate box lunch from first evacuation plane at noon, 2 March.
Fallout. First noticed fallout at 1430, 1 March. ‘‘ Looked like light sleet; floated
down like ashes. Next day felt like sand. ”’
Film Badge. None ,
“wore badge for men working in same area).
Evacuated.
In second group (1800, 2 March).
Note: Education: 10th grade, high school. Indefinite enlistment.

Duty. K. P. duty, days.
Activities. 1 March: Worked outside more than inside until] 1530.

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