Captain J S Russell, USN, Test Dir.
Captain
Hill,
AFSti2
Captain C L Englem@, USN, Comm Off
all
Colonel C H Hatch,
Col K. Barney, PACAIRCOM
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Lt Col D. Kennedy h.sstto
Engr (Sur)
CO, 1220th
Major W A Hussey
Pm
Mr N Kelly, Contractors
Rep (hKPK)
@Sign D EUis, 1220th
(Utilities)
At 0800, 27 October, party arrived Kwajtileinand consulted with ~ctiag
ISCOM (Commander Reeves) and ATC Base Commander (Lt Col Burton &
Voorhees).
The commanders were instructed on security and the general kture
of sup-
port expected from Xwajalein. At 1300, 27 October, the party arrived
Eniwetok. Reconnaissance was limited that day to Eniwetok Isle@.
De=
tailed f~llities were found there to accommodate 4000 to 5000, but all
had utilities removed and needed renovation. In general, it
ined that all structuresoccupied would need major repair ad
WM
~eterm-
all mechan-
ical f~cilities would require replacement. At 0800, 28 October, to
1.200,29 October,the party
visited and inspected all outlying islads
upon which structures were contemplated. Travel forward of Xwaj~lein
was aboard ARS-25, a PBY and a 0-47,
Other Trips. Other trips were made, though too numerous
b.
In general, at least one key officer of HqJl!F-7made a
to mention.
trip each week to the pro~ect arehalf his time in the forward area.
titral Dennebrink spent about
General Hull m~de about one trip per
month.
2.
titivation of 1220thEnFineer Provisional Battalion (TODO Const.~
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