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’ CTG 7.3 No. 10-54

(Xray)

TE 7.3.9.0 enter BIKINI Lagoon vie Enyu Chinnel
and anchor in lee of HOW Island... TE 7.3.9.2
screen entry of BELLE GROVE.
(William

standby in vicinity to give assistance 4s necessary

when requested by TG 7.5 representative.

Gorey + & Hr)

(Jig.

on patrol, (Abie)

BIKINI Lagoon and anchor one mile

to give military assistance,

Gray + Hr)

from

enter

GROVE

BELLE GROVE pumped down with well flooded ready
to off-load special barge. Commence moving targe

from well when TG 7,5 forcos are ready to receive
barge.

About (Yoke)

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When barge is clear of BELLE GROVE well (Able)
released from TU 7.3.9, CO, USS BELLE GROVE assumes
duties of CTU 7.3.9. Ships move and operate in

accordance with CTG 7,3. dispatches and shot directives,

H. C. BRUTON

Rear Admiral
Commamier

A.

C.

DR..GGE

LCDR

Flag Secretary

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