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Amerson, B. 
ATF 1953 
Diamond Head, and Pearl Harbor was very impressive. We proceeded on 
up, the mountain and hiked along the Tantalus trial. The vegetation was 
very lush (Tew blooms) and we saw many birds. 
He got soaked due to the rain and very muddy.' . We ! fodndvtiae view of 
the valley in which the Pali Highway runs very nice since we could see 
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both sides of the island at once. Due to no trail markers we had to 
retrace our tracks. We got back to the ship about 2:50, changed clothes, 
and took our dirty clothes to the laundromat. After supper we started 
sorting our equipment, making check lists, and packed same gear 
(three trunks) which we would not need on the trip or on Laysan. 
May 31/ 1963 - Pearl Harbor, Hawaii — U. S. S. Tawakoni 
This morning we again went to see Mr. Seito about buying some 
items. Fred took care of getting requisitions for for nails, lu mb er, 
etc. while I talked with Mr • Smiga about water drums . He gave me 
a list of names and places to call but no one had any suitable drums. 
We also talked to storage and made arrangements to store three more 
trunks. At 10 a.m. Fred ealled D. C. to tell about the absence 
of water drums, etc. At 1:30 p.m. Com. Doyle again met with Fred and 
Lt. Gandy about the itinerary. Laysan was denied a permanent camp by 
the Navy due to not having the proper equipment and supplies- on hand 
at the present time. During the meeting I went into town to purchase 
Propane gas cylinders but didn’t due to not having the proper connections. 
I was able to buy spray paint, plastic wash basins, and electrical 
plugs and light bulbs for the Berlese funnels. At 7:30 we went a telegram 
to Dr. Humphrey saying we would call tomorrow at 10 a.m. (E. D. T. ) . We 
