WWII - Preparations For Invasion of Morotai, North Moluccas, Indonesia, 15Sep44

WWII - Preparations For Invasion of Morotai, North Moluccas, Indonesia on15Sep44 10:38:22 06Sep44 Maffin Bay, Dutch New Guinea. Ships side by side, nose to dock heavily loaded w/ equipment. Tanks of Co C 44th Tank Battalion w/ M-4 tanks mounted w/ bulldozer blades along beach to load on LSTs. Mechanics waterproof vehicles; asbestos grease kneaded, rolled & put around all electrical connections; breather extension added. Then all parts painted w/ grey enamel. Exhaust extension added so they can operate in 7 ft. of water. Buffalo Alligators loaded on LSTs. 10:41:07 Crane w/ net loading supplies into hold of ship. Men carry crates thru surf onto LCIs, men wade out & board w/ rifles & packs. Men boarding other ships. Maj Gen John C. Persons of 31st Infantry Division in charge. NOTE: Good coverage.