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2. INTENT - FAULT - NEGLIGENCE: That the evidence does not show that there was any intent, fault, negligence, or inefficiency of any person or person in the naval services or connected therewith, or any other person, which caused the explosions.
3. GENERAL FACTS CONCERNING NAVAL MAGAZINE: That the general facts concerning the Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, up to the time of ht explosion were as follows:
(2) The facilities of Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island, had been expanded until the saturation point had been reached. Because of a physical lack of space, Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island, could not be further expanded. There were no other munitions handling facilities available.
(3) Construction of the Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, was authorized in June, 1942, and the Public Works Officer, Twelfth Naval District, was designated as officer in charge of construction. The location of Port Chicago was recommended by a board appointed by the Commandant, Twelfth Naval District, for that purpose. The site selected was well chosen. Port Chicago was remote from industrial activities, in a sparsely settled area, had deep tide water along the northern boundary, and was served by two transcontinental railways. There was room for further expansion.
(4) Originally the principle facilities contemplated were: a ship-loading pier; a barge loading pier; barricaded railway spurs for the storage of explosives; a railway system connected to the trunk line railroads; an administration building; and, a marine barracks. After construction was started a decision was made to do the work of loading with enlisted men, as an adequate force of commercial stevedores could not be guaranteed. The buildings provided were the minimum required for housing and feeding the men. The lack of officer messing facilities, recreation building for enlisted personnel, laundry, etc., coupled with the remoteness of the station and the lack of adequate personal transportation facilities made the problem of morale a most difficult one.
(5) The constantly increasing need for transshipping of ammunition required repeated revisions of the estimated handling requirements. There is even now a program for increasing the capacity and for adding storage facilities. All increases of capacity required additional officers and men, which, in turn required additional collateral buildings for housing, recreation, messing, etc. Efforts were made by the commanding officer to build up an adequate and effective station. These effort were severely handicapped from time to time by the lack of authorization for this collateral equipment which was vitally needed for the personnel assigned.
(6) The shiploading pier was built especially for handling explosives from railway cars directly into deep water ships. The original design was inadequate and was changed from time to time as a result of experience. The pier in its final state was completed in May, 1944, when two ships could be handled simultaneously. Additional facilities consisting of a marginal pier with two shiploading berths in tandem was nearly completed at the time of the explosion, and a third two-ship pier had been authorized.
(7) Prior to the explosion, the number of ships assigned to load at Port Chicago was not sufficient to fully utilize the facilities available.
b. FUNCTION:
c. ORGANIZATION:
(2) Policies were prescribed by the Commanding Officer, Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island, and executed by the Commanding Officer, Naval Barracks, and the Officer in Charge, Naval Magazine, Port Chicago.
d. OFFICER PERSONNEL:
e. TRAINING OF OFFICERS:
(b) Duty under instruction, observing the activities of the production division at Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island, for familiarization with details of ammunition.
(c) Working with experienced officers and ordnancemen at Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island, in actual shiploading.
(d) Visits to commercial shiploading points in the San Francisco Bay area and elsewhere.
(e) A course of instruction at Great Lakes in negro psychology.
(2) After undergoing phases of the above (it was not the same for all officers), they were sent to Port Chicago and started shiploading operations. There, all the officers had to further perfect themselves by actual experience.
(3) Later, as new officers became available, they were assigned as assistant division officers under instruction, and learned by practical experience. These officers were being trained to take charge of the new divisions formed as a result of expansion.
(4) A comprehensive source of instruction for all officers was conceived in recent months and was rounding into shape, but had not been put into effect at the time of the explosion.
f. ENLISTED PERSONNEL:
(2) There was a continuing expansion of the work load and a necessity for training and absorbing additional green men. There is and has been a serious lack of petty officer material. The policy of taking out the best men at the training stations operated to deprive Port Chicago of the normal source of petty officer materials. The general classification test averaged 31.y, which placed the men comprising these ordnance battalions at Port Chicago in the lowest twelfth of the Navy.
(3) The handling of the enlisted personnel stationed at Port Chicago presented many problems. These enlisted personnel were unreliable, emotional, lacked capacity to understand or remember orders or instructions, were particularly susceptible to mass psychology and moods, lacked mechanical aptitude, were suspicious of strange officers, disliked receiving orders of any kind, particularly from white officers or petty officers, and were inclined to look for and make an issue of discrimination. For the most part, they were quite young and of limited education.
g. TRAINING OF ENLISTED PERSONNEL:
(2) A training winch had been in operation since March, 1944. The winch men were trained on the training winch for one week and then given further training on the ships until their division officers pronounced them qualified.
(3) Lectures were given to one division each day on safety precautions and other phases of their work. There was in the course of preparation a regularly prescribed curriculum for the instruction of all men.
(4) Efforts were made by the officers to bring home to the men the necessity for care in the handling of explosives.
(5) The original divisions before being sent to Port Chicago had been instructed along with their officers by working with experienced ordnancemen at Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island, in actual ship-loading operations. A nucleus for any new division was drawn from these divisions. New drafts made up the vacancies in the old divisions left by withdrawing this nucleus, and also made up the remainder of the new division. Thus, new men were worked in with the older men.
(2) Prior to starting operations at Port Chicago, the experienced civil service ordnancemen had assisted in the training of the officers and enlisted personnel of the ordnance battalions at Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island, California. This assistance was continued for a short time at Port Chicago when operations started there, until the services of these ordnancemen could no longer be spared and they were returned to the Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island. Additional trained, competent civil service personnel in the ratings required were not available.
i. POLICIES OR DOCTRINES IN EFFECT:
(2) A tremendous problem was involved in handling safely the large quantities of ammunition and explosives. This problem was magnified by the character of enlisted personnel and the caliber of officer supervision available. The commanding officer, Naval Ammunition Depot, kept the Bureau of Ordnance and other bureaus advised of his difficulties and made repeated requests and recommendations concerning both officer and enlisted personnel and the necessary increases in facilities.
(3) He and his subordinates studied the various handling methods and gear in use by similar activities. They conducted experiments toward improving these methods and the gear used. From these studies and experiments a standard method of handling each item was evolved. In arriving at these standard methods, safety was given primary consideration. This program of study and experimentation was a continuing process.
(4) The Commanding Officer, Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island, required that ships be loaded expeditiously on a three-shift basis to meet the schedules of required ammunition shipments.
(5) The ordnance battalions were administered and trained in the same manner as are all other enlisted men in the Navy. There was no discrimination or any unusual treatment of these men.
(6) An order was in effect prohibiting the unnecessary accumulation of high explosives on the pier.
(7) Under special conditions the Commanding Officer, Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island, would permit vessels to take fuel while at the Port Chicago pier.
j. SECURITY:
(2) Security from fires was provided by a fire watch in the barracks and a fire engine stationed in the barracks area, and a fire engine manned by the marines and stationed near the marine barracks in the explosive area, self-powered pumpers on the barge loading pier and on the shiploading pier and a Coast Guard fire barge secured at the end of the shiploading wharf.
(3) A system of passes, the escorting of visitors, and the inspection of packages was in force.
(4) There were no means provided at Port Chicago for defense against enemy attack.
(5) Smoking was prohibited, except in certain specified places.
(6) Automobiles and trucks were not permitted on the pier beyond the pier office.
(7) A manual fire alarm system was installed throughout the station.
4. OTHER ACTIVITIES: The other activities had duties pertaining to operations at Port Chicago as follows:
b. PORT DIRECTOR:
(2) In collaboration with Port Chicago and Service Force, the Port Director drew up a loading plan for each ship and, as agents for the operators of the ships, submitted it to the Captain of the Port for loading permit.
(3) During loading, a representative of the Port Director observed details of stowage so that ships would leave Port Chicago in proper condition for further loading or for sea. In cases where deviations from the approved loading plan were necessary, he arranged for a waiver.
(2) The Captain of the Port inspected ships for fire and security hazards, poor equipment, foreign substance, personnel check, and as far as possible, the condition of winches, booms, and handling gear, and other factors in connection with general readiness for loading; however, some ships did arrive at Port Chicago not ready for loading.
(3) During loading, unless declined in writing by the commanding officer of a naval activity, the Captain of the Port provided a loading detail whose responsibility started when cargo was under the boom. This detail was a law-enforcement detail with veto power--could stop loading until any unsafe practices were corrected, or improper stowage rectified. This detail was responsible only to the Captain of the Port. The Commanding Officer, Naval Ammunition Depot, had declined such detail in writing and not detail was present at Port Chicago on 17 July 1944.
d. BUREAU OF ORDNANCE:
5. OPERATION DETAILS: That the details of operations at Port Chicago were as follows:
b. DETAILS OF MOVING AMMUNITION TO PIER:
(2) The pier had three tracks, and at each edge a loading platform 18 feet wide of the height of the car floor. Cars were spotted opposite the holds into which they material was to be loaded. The center track was used for switching. Occasionally when one car was empty, in order to prevent disrupting the loading of all the hatches, cars were spotted opposite a hatch on the center track and material handled through the empty car adjacent to a hatch. The physical limitations of the pier prevented any unnecessary concentration of explosives on the pier. When loading two ships simultaneously, there was considerable crowding and congestion on the pier.
(3) Shifting of cars, that, is, taking the empty cars away and brining in full cars, resulted in a loss of loading time and insofar as possible was done during meal hours.
c. DETAILS OF LOADING INTO VESSELS:
(2) The details of each of these operations depended on the material being loaded. The method used for each item was the result of careful study and consideration and was under the control of the loading officer.
(3) Instructions were in effect on 17 July 1944 that the "Regulations Governing Transportation of Military Explosives on Board Vessels during the Present Emergency",. published by the US Coast Guard (Nav.C.G.), dated 1 October 1943, were to be followed in principle and that those parts relating to the separation of carious classes of explosives and stowage of explosives in merchant vessel must be followed in detail. Violations of some of these regulations occurred. These violations consisted of rolling depth charges, hoisting depth charges in nets, failure to use a mattress or [thrum] mat at times, and the wearing of shoes shod with uncovered nails.
(4) These violation were not haphazard or due to ignorance. Violations occurred either because it was not possible to comply and gel the material loaded or because the method used was considered the safest. The methods used were in accordance with generally accepted naval practice.
(5) The general and primary safety requirement that all explosives must be handled carefully was insisted on.
(6) Pertinent available information required by officers at the Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, in the performance of their duties was disseminated.
(7) Careless and some unsafe acts by individuals have occurred in the past. (The Commanding Officer, Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island, recognized this and issued timely memoranda and orders that such practices be corrected.) Unsafe practices and speed at the expense of safety were not permitted by anyone in authority. Efforts were made t determine the safest way, t make that method standard, and to have the work done carefully.
(8) In recent months, items of munitions damaged in handling at Port Chicago and returned to the Naval Ammunition Depot for repairs or disposition decreased materially.
(9) The placement of the material in the vessels was governed by the loading plan. The shoring was carefully and skillfully done.
(10) The Port Director had a representative aboard each ship, but not continuously. He inspected the placement and shoring. There is no evidence of any disagreement that was not reconciled on the spot between the representative of the Port Director and the loading officer.
(11) Many of the loading practices observed by witnesses at the various terminals were not used at Port Chicago, as responsible officers did not consider them suitable.
(12) The pier was well lighted and night loading presented no particular difficulties.
d. DETAILING OF PERSONNEL FOR CURRENT JOB:
(2) Divisions were detailed as a unit to load a ship for eight hours with one hour off for meals. Divisions worked for three days, had a day barracks' duty, worked another three days and then had liberty from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. of the second day following. Thus, they worked seven hours a day for six out of eight days.
e. DETAILS OF LOADING ORGANIZATION ON THE PIER:
(2) The planning officer, his assistant, the officer in charge, and the dunnage officer made frequent visits to the pier during loading operations.
(3) There was a record maintained and posted of the tonnage loaded by each division. the Commanding Officer, Naval Ammunition Depot, considered 10 tons per hatch per hour as a desirable and attainable loading rate. most division officers considered this too high.
(4) The rate of tonnage attained at Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, by the ordnance battalions in the months prior to the explosion was 8.2 tons per hatch per hour. Commercial stevedores at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island, averaged 8.7 tons per hatch per hour.
(5) The loading platforms were congested when mechanical equipment was being used or dunnage handled. The pier in general was congested when two ships were loading simultaneously.
6. FACTUAL DETAILS PRIOR TO EXPLOSION: That the pertinent details just prior to the explosion were as follows:
(2) A loading permit had been requested and obtained in the routine manner.
(3) Just prior to the mooring at Port Chicago about 1800, 17 July 1944, a partial load of fuel was taken aboard at the Shell Oil Company's Martinez refinery, and the normal practice would involve sluicing of this oil to other tanks for the ensuing 24 hours. Some of the oil taken aboard was of a type that released light hydrocarbon gas on agitation, heating, or standing. This could have resulted in formation of an explosive mixture in the confined air space above the oil in the tanks.
(4) Prior to being sent to Martinez and Port Chicago, a pre-loading inspection was made by the Port Director's officers and the Captain of the Port's office, and no defects noted.
(5) Some difficulty was experienced in mooring at Port Chicago because of wind and tide. Just prior to the explosion the engine was turning over slowly.
(6) Just after arrival, the Port Chicago personnel had commenced rigging the ship for loading, and all hatches except No. 5 were about ready to load at the time of the explosion. This was the first time this vessel had been rigged for loading. Trouble was experienced with shackles and preventer guys as they were non-standard. Whips on some of the winches were on backwards and had to be corrected.
(7) Loading should have started by midnight. Dunnage and loaded cars were spotted on the pier for this purpose.
(8) On arrival at Port Chicago, both the loading officer and his assistants visited the ship, gave copies of pertinent magazine orders to the master, inspected some of the holds and saw the ship being properly rigged for loading. no. 5 hold was not being rigged as it was not to be loaded that night.
b. HISTORY OF THE E. A. BRYAN:
(2) A full load of fuel oil was taken at Standard Oil Company's Richmond plant. This oil had passed Navy inspection and was gas free.
(3) A loading permit had been requested an obtained in the routine manner.
(4) The ship moored at Port Chicago about 0815, 13 July 1944, commenced loading at about 1000, and loaded continuously night and day until the explosion. On arrival, the usual boarding call was made and pertinent magazine orders delivered to the master.
(5) All aspects of loading were routine and normal up to the time of the explosion, with the exception of minor repairs to winches.
(6) At the time of the explosion, the following cargo was in or being loaded into the various holds:
(7) The 4606 tons of cargo contained 1780 tons of high explosives and 199 tons of smokeless powder.
e. CONDITIONS ON THE PIER:
(2) The E. A. BRYAN was moored starboard side to, headed west at the inboard berth.
(3) The QUINAULT VICTORY was moored starboard side to, headed east at the outboard berth.
(4) The fire barge was moored at the outer end of the pier.
(5) There were 16 cars on the pier spotted and loaded as shown on Page No. 1212, Exhibit No. 74:
(6) Explosive cars spotted for the QUINAULT VICTORY contained the following:
(7) Explosive cars spotted for the E. A. BRYAN contained the following:
(8) The 429 tons of cargo on the pier contained 146 tons of high explosives and 10.75 tons of smokeless powder.
(9) The pier was well lighted, and when the officer-in-charge, loading officer, and assistant loading officer were last on the pier, less than one-half hour before the explosion, operations were proceeding in a normal routine manner. The sergeant of the guard and the sentry patrol found the pier sentry alert and conditions normal about this time.
(10) An unusual noise described as a metallic sound and rending timbers, such as made by a falling boom, was heard coming from the direction of the pier immediately before the first flash.
d. PERSONNEL PRESENT ON SHIPS AND PIER:
(2) One hundred and two enlisted men of the sixth division were rigging the QUINAULT VICTORY for loading.
(3) With these divisions there were present two division officers, two assistant division officers, and two junior officers under instruction. In addition, in a watch status, there were the assistant loading officer and the dock and transportation officer, and on an inspection trip, the assistant planning officer.
(4) A part of the officers and crew of both vessels totaling 67, were on board.
(5) A part of the Armed Guard detail of both vessels, comprising one officer and 29 enlisted men, were on board.
(6) The Coast Guard crew of the fire barge, consisting of 5 enlisted men, were on or near the fire barge.
(7) A marine sentry was on post No. 5.
(8) A train crew of three civil service employees was working on the pier.
b. The lights were burning and normal operations were underway until the first explosion occurred.
c. There was an initial major explosion followed by minor explosions and burning for a period of from three to six seconds and culminating in a mass explosion. This final explosion was by far the greater; larger than any which preceded it.
d. The first explosion was accompanied by a very brilliant flash. This brilliance persisted for some time.
e. The second distinct explosion occurred a few seconds after the first explosion.
f. The smoke and gases from the explosions reached an altitude above 12,000 feet.
g. The interpretations of the recordings of the seismographs are not conclusive. These records indicate that the explosions occurred between 2218:47 and 2218:54-1/2 Pacific War Time, 17 July 1944.
h. The locations of fragments indicate that the explosives in the E. A. BRYAN exploded as one large bomb.
i. The QUINAULT VICTORY was struck a tremendous blow which forced her clear of the pier, broke her in several sections, and substantially reversed her original heading.
j. The hull of the QUINAULT VICTORY absorbed the major part of the explosions in a northerly direction and shielded Roe Island Light.
k. The major blast effect as indicated by concentration of fragments lay in sectors abaft the port and starboard beams of the E. A. BRYAN.
8. SITUATION AFTER EXPLOSION: That the handling of the situation after the explosion was, as follows:
b. Immediate steps were taken to care for the injured. First aid was administered promptly and the injured evacuated to hospitals.
c. The uninjured not immediately required for work on the station were evacuated very shortly after the explosion.
d. Prompt aid and assistance were offered by nearby governmental, municipal, and civilian activities and by numerous individuals. This assistance was utilized.
e. Many officers and enlisted men absent from the station at the time of the explosion returned promptly and reported for duty.
f. The security of the station was maintained by the uninterrupted performance of duty by the marine detachment.
9. CHARACTER OF DAMAGES TO INSTALLATIONS:
(2) Long narrow buildings with their long axis parallel to the lines of blast suffered less damage than those with their long axis at right angles to the blast.
(3) Buildings with large glazed areas suffered less structural damage than buildings with blank walls. Where glazed openings were blown in there was great damage to interior partitions and finish but the buildings remained structurally sound.
(4) Earth covered barricades suffered negligible damage.
(5) Underground services suffered no appreciable damage except where connections to buildings were made. Overhead services (pole lines) were damaged by blast and missiles for a considerable distance.
(6) Welded steel piping did not fall. There were no gas mains on the station. There were negligible fires after the explosion.
b. U.S. MARINE CORPS RESERVE
c. U.S. COAST GUARD RESERVE
d. CIVILIAN CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. NAVY
e. U.S. MARITIME SERVICE
f. CIVILIANS
11. UNIDENTIFIED DEAD AND MISSING That as a result of said explosions, 3 officers and 197 enlisted personnel of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Reserve, 3 enlisted personnel of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, 2 civil service employees of the U.S. Navy, 64 personnel of the U.S. Maritime Service (members of the crews of the S.S. QUINAULT VICTORY and S.S. E. A. BRYAN) were on the pier or ships being worked at the time of the explosion according to the best information available, have not been seen since, and are missing. Of the above, 28 unidentifiable bodies were recovered and viewed by the court. Their names, rank or rate, serial or service number, or occupation being as follows:
b. U.S. COAST GUARD AND U.S. COAST GUARD RESERVE
c. U.S. CIVILIAN CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. NAVY
d. U.S. MARITIME SERVICE
12. PERSONAL INJURIES: That most of the superficial personal injuries were inflicted by glass from shattered windows. The known injured are, as follows:
Officers: U.S. Naval Barracks, Naval Magazine, Port Chicago
(1) GARDNER, Morrison, Frank, Lt., (jg), SO-V(S), USNR, 174 492, White. DIAGNOSIS: WOUND, Lacerated, Multiple, Hospitalized from 7-17-44 to 8-14-44.
(2) MANGAN, James Godfrey, Lt. D-V (S), USNR, 201 262, White. DIAGNOSIS: WOUND, Punctured, eye, right, hospitalized since 7-17-44.
Enlisted Personnel: U.S. Naval Barracks, Naval Magazine, Port Chicago
(3) BALLINGER, Harry Thomas, Jr., S2c, V6, USNR, 753 27 00, Negro. DIAGNOSIS: FRACTURE, Compound, Femur, Left, hospitalized since 7-17-44.
(4) JOHNSON, Cornelius (n), McMM3c, V6, USNR, 604 67 05, Negro. DIAGNOSIS: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple, hospitalized since 7-17-44. Has lost one eye and can perceive light with the other.
(5) JONES, Jessi Perry, S2c SV6, USNR, 652 91 04, Negro. DIAGNOSIS: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple, hospitalized from 7-17-44 to 8-16-44. Lost right eye.
(6) POLLARD, Montague Howard, S1c, SV6, USNR, 836 55 06, Negro. DIAGNOSIS: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple, hospitalized since 7-17-44, with fracture simple, Femur, left.
(7) SCOTT, Scipio Beaudhuy, S1c, SV6, USNR, 836 70 87, Negro. DIAGNOSIS: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple, hospitalized since 7-17-44, with fracture, simple, femur, left.
(8) ROUTH, Robert (n) Jr., S1c, SV6, USNR, 640 52 71, Negro. DIAGNOSIS: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple, hospitalized since 7-17-44, has lost left eye.
Injured -- no permanent disability expected
(9) CASPAR, Robert Bulman, Lt. OV(S), 151 055, White, hospitalized from 7-17-44 to 8-1-44. WOUNDS, Lacerated.
(10) HODGDEN, Howard Burton, Lt. DV(S), 28079, White, hospitalized from 7-18-44 to 7-18-44. RUPTURE, TRAUMATIC, Membrani Tumpani, left.
Injured -- no Permanent Disability Expected
(11) ACKEN, Thomas "J"; S2c SV6; 933 21 78; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(12) ANDERSON, Jesse (n); S1c SV6; 822 59 91; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, CONTUSION, Back
(13) ANTHONY, Douglas Garnett; S2c SV6; 827 77 02; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(14) ARMSTEAD, Walter Lee; S2c SV6; 847 60 80; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-22-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Both Knees
(15) BAILEY, James Franklin; S2c SV6; 831 81 16; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(16) BALDWIN, Preston Charles; StM1c V6; 617 35 85; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-12-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(17) BALL, Leo (n); S1c V6; 669 44 56; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 8-19-44, FRACTURE, SIMPLE, Patella, left
(18) BANKS, Thomas Lee; S1c V6; 640 91 39; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, SPRAIN, Left Shoulder
(19) BATTLE, Philip (n); S2c SV6; 818 26 17; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(20) BEARDEN, Therle Waldon; S1c V6; 630 38 21; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(21) BOYKIN, Denverd (n); S2c SV6; 831 81 17; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(22) BRADFORD, Frank (n); S2c SV6; 822 55 74; Negro; hospitalized 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(23) BRAY, Conel (n); S2c SV6; 832 92 14; Negro; hospitalized 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUND, Lacerated, Back
(24) BREZELL, James Albert; S2c SV6; 836 73 02; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(25) BROWN, Henry (n); S2c SV6; 712 79 33; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(26) BROWN, John Louis, S1c SV6; 836 34 86; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUND, FRACTURE, SIMPLE, 2nd Metacarpal, right
(27) BRYANT, Neal (n); S2c SV6; 812 18 01; Negro; hospitalized 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUND, Lacerated, left heel
(28) BORDENAVE, Martin August; S2c V6; 644 87 32; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(20) BOWERS, Jessie Lee; S1c SV6; 966 07 52; Negro; hospitalized 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(30) BURNETT, Tony (n); S2c N-I; 840 04 66; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, CONTUSION, Back
(31) BURRELL, Charles Edward; S2c SV6; 815 37 13; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(32) BURROUGHS, William Henry McKinley; S2c SB6; 836 73 10; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(33) BYRD, William George; MM3c V6; 623 62 56; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(34) CAINES, Samuel Emanual; S2c SV6; 812 41 31; Negro; hospitalized, &-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(35) CALLOWAY, William Carl; S2c SV6; 831 81 51; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(36) CARROLL, Troy (n); S2c SV6; 840 03 22; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, ABRASIONS, Multiple
(37) CARTER, Lenard (n); S2c SV6; 831 81 36; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated
(38) CAVER, Jessie "B"; S1c V6; 604 97 35; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-20-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(39) CAZENAVE, Edward Emile, Jr.; S2c V6; 645 05 69; Negro; hospitalized, 7-017-44 to 8-6-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(40) CHAMBLISS, Aron (n); S2c SV6; 831 71 19; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(41) CHEESEBORO, Maberia (n); S1c SV6; 831 83 21; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(42) CLARK, Frank James; S2c SV6; 721 74 19; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Left Palm
(43) CLAY, Major (n); S1c V6; 560 08 66; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(44) CODY, Richard Dudley; S1c SV6; 811 33 74; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(45) COLEMAN, James (n); S1c SV6; 894 73 52; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(46) COLLINS, "H" "L"; S2c SV6; 940 07 40; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Lacerated Multiple
(47) COLLINS, Ralph (n); S2c SV6; 856 53 43; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Right Shoulder
(48) COX, Freddie Lee; S2c SV6; 857 65 27; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to Unknown, FOREIGN BODY, Both feet
(49) CRADLE, James Arthur; S2c SV6; 834 40 68; Negro; hospitalized; 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, CONTUSION, Left Shoulder
(50) CROSBY, Joseph (n); S2c N-I; 938 81 31; Negro; hospitalized; 7-17-44 to 7-22-44, SPRAIN, Joint, Back
(51) DAVID, Charles Leslie; S2c SV6; 853 11 01 Negro; hospitalized; 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(52) DAVIS, Cecil Lee; S2c SV6; 854 78 52; Negro; hospitalized; 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(53) DAVIS, Frank Jefferson; S2c SV6; 847 50 88; Negro; hospitalized; 7-17-44 to 7-18-44, DIAGNOSIS UNDETERMINED (FRACTURE, SHOULDER)
(54) DAVIS, Iwathia Hermon; S2c SV6; 951 91 37; Negro; hospitalized; 7-17-44 to 7-26-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(55) DAVIS, Willie Lee; S2c SV6; 842 72 07; Negro; hospitalized; 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Rt. Forehead
(56) DEADWYLER, Odysee (n); S2c SV6; 837 12 62; Negro; hospitalized; 7-17-44 to 7-29-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(57) DEES, Bennon (n); S2c SV6; 843 99 41; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUND, Lacerated, Left Wrist
(58) DICKINSON, Coleridge Taylor; S2c SV6; 876 83 07; Negro; hospitalized; 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(59) DIXSON, Julius (n), Jr.; S2c SV6; 930 37 39; Negro; hospitalized; 7-17-44 to 7-21-44, WOUNDS, Lacerated, R. Forearm
(60) DIXON, William Randolph; S2c V6; 245 83 32; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(61) DOCKERY, Carl Clifford; Bdr2c V6; 640 87 93; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; CONTUSION, Left hip
(62) DONALD, Dennis (n); S2c SV6; 943 05 51; Negro; hospitalized; 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(63) DUGGINS, Levator Weir; Sp(M)1c V6; 640 16 07; White; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Scalp
(64) DYER, Samuel Noah; S1c SV6; 878 57 09; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUND, Lacerated, Left forehead
(65) EARLY, Lee Roy; S2c SV6; 907 03 55; Negro; hopsitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated
(66) ECHOLS, Josh (n) Jr.; S2c SV6; 933 16 94; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(67) EDWARDS, Napoleon (n); S2c SV6; 831 60 74; Negro; Hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated
(68) EDWARDS, Robert (n); S2c SV6; 816 25 43; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated
(69) FARRIOR, William (n); S2c SV6; 835 92 52; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-22-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(70) FLOWERS, Jessie (n); S2c SV6; 834 07 64; Negro; hospitalized; 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(71) FLOWERS, Roderick (n); S2c SV6; 939 59 57; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-22-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Legs and Knees
(72) FERGUSON, Wilbert Francis; S2c SV6; 856 53 40; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-18-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(73) FORTUNE, Harry (n); S1c V6; 650 66 76; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(74) FUGATE, Clentie (n); S2c SV6; 864 72 26; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Left Eyebrow
(75) GARRETT, Kelly (n); S2c N-I; 840 22 84; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-22-44; STRAIN, MUSCULAR, Lumbar
(76) GARRISON, Herman (n); S2c V6; 656 88 08; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; NO DISEASE (SURGICAL OBSERVATION)
(77) GIPSON, Hill (n): S1c V6; 656 55 83; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(78) GODLEWSKI, Joseph Peter; MA2c V6; 853 92 03; White; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-20-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(79) GOLDEN, Charles Horace; S2c SV6; 958 60 31 [NOTE: identical to #80--one must be an error]; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-20-44; CONTUSION, Back
(80) GOLDEN, Raymond Mason; S2c SV6; 958 60 31 [NOTE: identical to #79--one must be an error]; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-20-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated
(81) GOODALL, James Calvin; S1c SV6; 845 86 36; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(82) GOSHA, Sam Lee, Jr.; S2c SV6; 838 53 64; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(83) GONDY, Charles Edward, S2c V6; 635 29 48; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; SPRAIN, Back
(84) GRAY, Willie James; S1c SV6; 834 07 36; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(85) GREEN, Ollie Eaton; S2c SV6; 836 53 60; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-24-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(86) GREENE, Richard Samuel; Ptr3c V6; 603 54 04; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(87) GRIMES, John Horace; Sp(a)3c V6; 611 35 46; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; CONTUSIONS, Multiple
(88) HARPER, Edward Gaylord, Jr.; S2c SV6; 956 67 39; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
<89> HALL, Halden, Churchill; S1c SV6; 907 03 58; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated
(90) HALL, Robert Henry, Jr.; S2c SV6; 856 53 45; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(91) HALL, Willie (n), Jr.; S1c SV6 831 60 70; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(92) HARDIE, James Earl; S1c SV6; 834 40 96; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(93) HARRIS, Bernard (n); S2c V6; 659 82 60; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-24-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Left foot
(94) HARRIS, Robert Lewis; S1c V6; 711 74 73; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(95) HARRIS, Roscoe (n); S2c SV6; 831 48 98; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-24-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(96) HAWKINS, George Eugene; S2c V6; 721 03 55; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(97) HAYNES, Alfonse Samuel; S2c SV6; 858 72 80; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-24-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(98) HEATH, Lowell Orvalle; HA1c SV6; 876 67 55; White; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-24-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(99) HEATH, Roy (n); S2c SV6; 933 17 67; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-20-44; WOUND, Lacerated, Left arm
(100) HERBERT, Ivan Benjamin; SC2c V6; 644 92 09; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(101) HILL, Bobby (n); S2c V6; 631 24 37; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Left Foot
(102) HILL, James Sandford; S2c V6; 285 55 92; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 8-5-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(103) HILTON, Jesse (n); S2c SV6; 939 63 76; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(104) HODGES, Charles Joseph, Jr.; SF2c V6; 646 85 54; White; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated
(105) HOSCH, Nickie Eugene; Y3c SV6; 839 20 06; White; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-20-44; SPRAIN, JOINT, Ankle, Left
(106) HUDSON, James Hubert; S2c SV6; 894 97 65; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(107) HUNDLEY, James Willie; S2c SV6; 936 01 44; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; NO DISEASE (SURGICAL OBSERVATION)
(108) JACKSON, Joseph William; S2c SV6; 927 32 60; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(109) JACOBS, Edward Aubrey; S2c SV6; 0-8 06 32; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-20-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(110) JACOB, Frederick Marshall; S2c SV6; 847 55 64; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(111) JEFFERSON, June Lee, Jr.; S2c SV6; 836 55 05; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(112) JENKINS, Jack (n); S2c V6; 605 75 22; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(113) JERNIGAN, James Earl; S1c V6; 657 83 79; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Lt. Ankle
(114) JETT, Otha Lee; S2c SV6; 854 38 58; Negro; hospitalized; 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(115) JOHNSON, Daniel (n); S2c SV6; 920 72 12; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(116) JOHNSON, James Erastus; S2c SV6; 837 10 31; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(117) JOHNSON, Rose Wilhelm; S2c SV6; 820 75 70; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-24-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(118) JOINER, Wendel (n); S1c SV6; 861 47 16; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(119) JONES, Albert (n): S2c SV6; 907 03 61; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-20-44; CONTUSION, Head
(120) JONES, Charlie (n), Jr.; S2c SV6; 930 63 67; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(121) JONES, Louis (n); S2c V6; 604 87 38; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(122) JOHNS, James Clarence; S2c SV6; 939 64 52; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-28-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(123) KEY, Russell Edward; S2c V6; 659 01 16; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(124) KILGORE, Robert John; HA2c V6; 629 78 15; White; hospitalized 7-14-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(125) KING, Ernest Paul; S2c SV6; 551 99 56; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 8-1-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(126) KORNEGAY, James Davis: S2c SV6; 932 93 08; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-20-44; ABRASIONS, Multiple
(127) LANIER, Ennis Melvin; S2c V6[...]; 657 66 27; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-20-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(128) LEASON, Oscar Bennett; SK3c V6; 721 69 69; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(129) LEE, Amos (n); S2c SV6; 940 07 38; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(130) LEE, Welborn (n); S1c V6; 669 51 59; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUND, Lacerated, R. arm
(131) LEVY, Frank SCott Sr.; S2c SV6; 939 63 64; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(132) LLOYD, Charles Edwin; S2c V6; 560 97 74; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: ABRASIONS, Left Wrist
(133) LONG, Arthur (n); S1c SV6; 861 41 99; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(134) LOTT, Lacy (n); SK3c SV6; 857 72 97; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(135) LOVING, Wayland [...]ase; S2c USN-I; 842 71 73; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-18-44: Wounds, Lacerated, Left foot
(136) LYONS, George Edward Phillip; S2c V6; 873 13 54; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: NO DISEASE (SURGICAL OBSERVATION)
(137) MACK, Monroe (n); S2c SV6; 830 96 21; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Left Forehead
(138) MADDOK, Fostella (n); S1c V6; 612 40 40; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-18-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Rt. Arm
(139) MAJORS, Rodrick Gilbert; S2c V6; 879 82 15; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(140) MARSHALL, Donovan Erwin; Sp(A) 2cV6; 879 17 77; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(141) MARTIN, James Ivory; S1c V6; 656 78 87; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated
(142) MAYFIELD, Clarence (n); S2c SV6; 832 88 27; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(143) MAYO, Leonard William; S2c V6; 657 92 28; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Right Knee
(144) McLAIN, Alexander (n); S1c SV6; 831 61 06; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(145) McALLISTER, Leander James; S2c SV6; 834 40 66; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(146) McBROOM, Charles William; S2c SV6; 908 07 59; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(147) MCCAIN, Elred Mack; CM3c V6; 656 82 01; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Neck
(148) MCCONNELL, Lindsay (n); S2c SV6; 855 53 97; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUND, Lacerated, Scalp
(149) McCUTCHEN, Sam (n); S1c USN-I; 831 60 77; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUND, Lacerated, forehead
(150) MCINTOCH, Thurman Harrell; S2c SV6; 849 81 99; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Rt. Forearm
(151) MCPHERSON, Akogibsi (n); S2c V6; 552 37 15; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-24-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(152) MCPHERSON, Bill Sunday; S2c SV6; 956 31 74; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: CONTUSION, Left Hand, Neck
(153) MCWELL, Isiah (n); S2c V6; 840 03 75; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(154) MILES, Thomas (n); S2c SV6; 817 84 90; ; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(155) MILLER, Charles (n); AS SV6; 931 09 62; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(156) MITCHELL, Richard (n); S2c SV6; 907 21 24; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(157) MITCHELL, Willie (n); S1c SV6; 848 94 90; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 8-1-44; WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(158) MITCHUM, Charles Daniel; S2c SV6; 943 58 72; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(159) MORGAN, Clarence (n); S1c V6; 846 44 22; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUND, Lacerated, Wrist and Hand
(160) MORGAN, Wyatt (n); S1c SV6; 816 56 37; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(161) NIXON, Ernest Shaw; S2c V6; 833 88 00; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(162) NIXON, William Oliver; S2c SV6; 854 04 77; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(163) PAIGE, Gilbert Scipio Lee; S1c V6; 814 91 85; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 8-5-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(164) PARKER, James Nelson; S1c V6; 669 52 63; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(165) PATTERSON, Frank (n), Jr.; S1c V6; 721 67 34; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUND, Lacerated, Left Foot
(166) PATTON, Andrew Lee; S2c SV6; 640 96 98; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(167) PEEBLES, Charlie (n); S2c V6; 835 92 20; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(168) PERRY, Jewel Herman; S2c SV6; 958 60 20; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-22-44: WOUND, Lacerated, Rt. Hand
(169) PETERS, Robert Charles; S2c V6; 614 89 36; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(170) PETTES, Elbert (n); S2c V6; 629 96 20; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-18-44: CONTUSION, Left Forearm
(171) PHILLIPS, John Thomas; S2c V6; 898 42 06; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(172) PIPER, Brisco (n); StM2c SV6; 842 64 50; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-24-44: CONTUSION, Neck
(173) PITTMAN, William Lee; S2c V6; 897 22 83; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Multiple
(174) POLLARD, Aaron Roy; Bkr2c V6; 628 58 99; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: ABRASIONS, Multiple Forehead
(175) POLLARD, Whitfield Herbert; MM3c SV6; 822 02 55; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-29-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(176) POSEY, Ernest Mendum; [...](PA)USN; 153 64 67; White; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: ABRASIONS, Multiple
(177) PUGH, John Davis; S2c V6; 831 73 00; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Right Leg
(178) PYATT, Duane Russell; S2c SV6; 712 79 27; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-24-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(179) REED, Thurman Edward; S1c V6; 626 57 35; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: CONTUSIONS, Multiple
(180) REYNOLDS, Comadore (n); S2c SV6; 942 78 97; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Thigh
(181) REYNOLDS, Rogers (n); S2c V6; 560 11 01; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(182) RICHARDSON, Louis Herman; S2c SV6; 818 59 25; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Both Feet
(183) RICHARDSON, Minard Thomas; S1c V6; 644 88 88; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(184) ROBB, James Pompey; CM3c SV6; 817 97 44; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(185) ROBINS, Glen (n); S2c SV6; 939 90 10; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Rt. Hand
(186) ROBINSON, Percy (n); S2c V6; 853 10 79; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-20-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Forehead
(187) ROBY, Aethur Lee; S2c SV6; 847 52 28; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(188) ROSS, Charles (n); S2c SV6; 812 41 58; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(189) ROSS, William Vernon; S2c V6; 907 03 47; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(190) SAPP, Geroge Lester; StM2c SV6; 907 03 47; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(191) SCOTT, Harry (n); S1c V6; 550 11 27; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: CONTUSION, Right Shoulder
(192) SHEFFIELD, Joel Lazarus; S2c SV6; 831 70 11; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(193) SIMMS, Charles (n), Jr.; S1c SV6; 867 39 94; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: ABRASIONS, Minor, Both Feet
(194) SMILEY, William Joseph, Jr.; S2c V6; 886 39 57; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: ABRASIONS, Multiple
(195) SMITH, John (n); S2c SV6; 830 99 34; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(196) SMITH, John "N"; S2c V6; 831 63 44; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-18-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(197) STANLEY, "J" "C"; S2c SV6; 933 17 66; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(198) STEWARD, Charles Leroy; S1c V6; 611 93 49; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(199) STILL, LeRoy Edward; S2c SV6; 906 50 01; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-20-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(200) STITTS, "W" "C"; S2c V6; 640 55 30; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(201) STRANGE, Frank William, Jr.; S2c V6; 878 38 65; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(202) SUBER, Willie Chris; S2c SV6; 930 62 59; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-24-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(203) SULLIVAN, Louis Billy; S2c V6; 861 38 35; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUND, Lacerated, Penis
(204) TAPP, Williard (n); S2c V6; 873 60 44; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(205) TAYLOR, James Theodore; Swc SV6; 860 31 78; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(206) TAYLOR, Nathaniel (n); S1c V6; 658 60 73; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(207) TERRY, Willis (n); S1c V6; 658 65 06; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-20-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(208) THOMAS, Frank (n); S2c V6; 846 57 95; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to unknown: ABRASION, Left Cornea
(209) THOMPSON, Walter (n); S2c V6; 644 75 26; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(210) THOMPSON, John Henry; CM3c V6; 604 57 67; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Both Feet
(211) TRAVICK, Thomas Hill; S2c SV6; 862 51 67; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(212) TWINE, Randolph Bergees; S2c SV6; 712 79 34; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(213) VALENTINE, John (n) Jr.; S2c SV6; 874 08 54; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(214) WADDELL, Edgar Carter; S1c V6; 602 35 94; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(215) WADE, James Andrew; [...]3c SV6; 850 96 13; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUND, Lacerated, Flet Foot
(216) WALLACE, Sumner (n); S2c SV6; 931 07 95; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(217) WALTON, Lowell Lennie; S2c SV6; 845 88 26; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(218) WASHINGTON, Cecil Leon Jr.; S2c V6; 628 58 39; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 8-2-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(219) WATSON; Robert Powell; S2c SV6; 858 62 85; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 8-2-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(220) WATTS, Nathaniel (n); Sp(W)2c SV6; 878 01 91; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUND, Lacerated, Right Leg
(221) WELLS, Clyde (n); CM3c V6; 604 58 83; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Forehead and Rt. Arm
(222) WIGGINS, John Noble; F1c SV6; 813 86 11; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(223) WILLIAMS, Clyde Lemuel; S2c V6; 560 83 57; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(224) WHITE, John Watson; S1c SV6; 830 97 23; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated Multiple
(225) WHITING, Elery (n); S2c SB6; 830 71 86; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-20-44: CONTUSION, Toe Right First
(226) WILDER, William Dalton; S2c V6; 560 03 89; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUND, Lacerated, Right Knee
(227) WILLIAMS, David (n); S1c V6; 522 22 84; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-20-44: ABRASION; Right Cornea
(228) WILLIAMS, Jessie Lee; S2c SV6; 840 19 53; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-22-44: WOUND, Lacerated, Right Knee
(229) WILLIAMS, Ollie (n); S2c SV6; 873 36 01; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-22-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(230) WILLIAMS, Robert Lee; S1c V6; 634 40 29; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-18-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(231) WILLIAMS, Sam (n); S2c SV6; 939 93 29; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(232) WOLFE, Henry Sterling, Jr.; S1c V6; 551 81 20; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Right Upper Arm
(233) WRIGHT, James Elwood; MM1c SV6; 826 82 75; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(234) WRIGHT, Leroy (n); CM3c V6; 636 62 21; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 8-12-44: DIAGNOSIS UNDETERMINED (BACK INJURY)
(235) WYLIE, John David; S2c SV6; 836 73 14; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(236) YOUNG, Lee Adams; S1c V6; 625 55 43; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(237) YOUNG, Ulysses (n); Y3c V6; 556 11 45; Negro; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(1) CROSSLAND, Frank Arthur; Pvt. USMCR SS Cl III (b); 822 625; White; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 8-19-44: DU (FRACTURE RIBS)
(2) HERBERT, Pennington Joseph; Pfc. USMCR SS Cl III (b); 907 494; White; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(3) LAMPLEY, Eugene Thomas, Jr.; Pfc. USMC; 401 720; White; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(4) LEWIS, Frederick Donald; Cpl. USMCR Cl III (b); 411 385; White; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 7-21-44: WOUNDS, Lacerated, Multiple
(5) MURPHY, Joseph Emmett; Pvt. USMCR SS Cl III (b); 233 952
(6) ORMBEY, Julius Jack; A.CK. USMCR III(b); 360 420; White; hospitalized, 7-17-44 to 8-5-44: INTRACRANIAL INJURY
(1) DOLLAR, Robert E.; 560 507; [...] 2c USCGR
(2)T[...]NER, Harold A.; 514 373; Cox. USCGR
(3)WEBB, Leonard R.; 217 837; MoMM2c USCG
(4) WILSON, Robert E.; 247 165; Sea 1c USCG
b. Personal Injuries of Employees of U.S. Government:
(1) GAGGUCAS, Juan B.; 500 Leavenworth St., San Francisco, California; Messman; Minor Injuries
(2) STROBEL, Robert F.; Route 1, Box 196, Mulino, Oregon; Maintenance Man -- Engr.; Shoulder Injury
(3) SULLIVAN, Frank; Messman; Superficial cuts on scalp
(4) BRUNSON, Lucius L.; 15 Chestnut Street, Sumpter, South Carolina; 2nd Asst. Engr.; Lacerations -- mild
(5) SMOOT, Harold E., 30 Monticello Street, San Francisco, California; Wiper; Cuts on face
c. Personal Injuries to Civilians:
(1) COTTRELL, Alfred F.; Route 2, Box 454, Concord, California; Electrician; Multiple lacerations of face; compound fracture left ulna; left eye removed
(2) JOHNSON, John F.; Vine Hill, Arthur Rd., Box 124, Martinez, California; Helper, General; Tenderness left hip and pelvis; abrasion right leg and left arm; fracture of body of left ilium
(3) JONES, Aaron D.; 303 Hillside Avenue, Port Chicago, California; Rigger; Multiple lacerations; Contused wound of back; Depressed fracture of tip of nasal bone.
(4) MEYERS, James A.; Route 3, Box 293; Concord, California; Brakeman; Fracture, compound right humerus
(5) WILEY, Calvert F.; 125 Park Avenue, Port Chicago, California; Joiner; Sever shock; Comm[...]ted fracture and maceration of left arm; laceration of scalp; maceration of left side and neck
(6) BAACK, Myron C.; 2524 Pacific Street, P.O. Box 929, Concord, Calif.; Snapper Electrician; Lower back and right foot
(7) DARNELL, Stacey M.; 409-B Poplar Avenue, Port Chicago, California; Auto Mechanic; Contusions to right ear and head; contusion left elbow
(8) HARRIS, Frank E.; 202 Norman Street, Clyde, California; Joiner; Bruise on head and shock
(9) HAWKINS, Sam H.; 224 Poplar Street, Port Chicago, California; Engineman H&P; Back strain and shock
(10) HIGGS, Elmon M.; 320 Wellington Ave., Clyde, California; Joiner; Abrasion & contusion of right arm; slight puncture wounds; nervous shock
(11) HOLLETT, Vearl L.; 217 Wellington, Clyde, California; Machine Operation; Back -- strain
(12) LOZANO, Frank D.; 771 E. Street, Pittsburg, California; Machine Operator; Puncture wound left foot; nervous shock
(13) NEVILLS, Clarence; 220 8th Street, Antioch, California; Machine Operator; Nervous shock; abrasion nose and right elbow; cut chin; bruise right knee
(14) PARKER, Gerald; Port Chicago, California; Rigger, Min.; Generalized body soreness; nervousness
(15) PETERS, Frank H.; 2019 Fir Street, Concord, California; Brakeman; Psychoneurosis; hysteria; back strain
(16) ROBBINS, Percy F.; P.O. Box 219, Port Chicago, California; Welder; Contusions of scalp; lacerations on both thumbs
(17) SCHOENING, Robert K.; Route 3, Box 184, Concord, California; Machinist; Nervous shock
(18) SCHOENING, Russell H.; Route 3, Box 184, Concord, California; Machinist; Nervous shock
(19) STRICKLING, Ralph C.; Route 1, Box 900, Pittsburg, California; Auto Mechanic; Back injuries; laceration of right shoulder; bruised neck; shock
(20) TURNER, Russell L., 307 East Lind Street, Port Chicago, California; Brakeman; Contusions both knees; strain neck and shoulders
(21) WHITE, Alonso T.; Route 3, Box 407, House #38 Avon Acres, Concord, Calif.; Rigger; Nervous shock and dazed
(22) WILLIAMS, Olando; 544 West 1st Street, Pittsburg, California; Helper, General; Wounds, lacerated above right eye
(1) JORDAN, Harrison E.; General Delivery, Benicia, California; Carpenter's Helper; Extreme shock -- contusions and lacerations of head and body
(2) MINI, Rita W.; West "K" Street, Post Office Box 458, Benicia, Calif.; Clerk in Stock, Central Division; Puncture wound from flying glass in back below right shoulder -- sever shock
(3) SIBLEY, Mary Grace; 32 Sample Way, Benicia, California; Helper Mechanic; Lacerations about the head, neck and back; serious injury to right foot and ankle.
(1) ALDEN, Regina; 223 W. Hayden St., Port Chicago, California; Housewife; Lacerations left upper eyelid, side of nose and cheek; scar tissue may be permanent.
(2) ALDEN, Wilma (Mrs.); Custodian of School, Port Chicago, Calif.; Nature of injuries unknown (reported by Red Cross).
(3) ALESSANDRELLI, Victoria; 1730 Pine St., Martinez, California; Housewife; Cut across right eye -- vision impaired; may be permanent.
(4) ANDERSON, Charles F.; Astoria Hotel (Rm #54), 844 7th St., Oakland, California; Brakeman, Southern Pacific Company; Cut in left eye-ball. May be permanent.
(5) ASHLEY, Doris (Mrs); 219 Madison, Pittsburg, California; Glass removed from knee; scar may be permanent.
(6) BAGGENSTO[...], Agnes; Route #3, Box 192, Concord, California; Housewife; Broken upper plate of teeth.
(7) BAGGENSTO[...], Herbert; Route #3, Box 192, Concord, California; Infant (17 mos.); Scratches on forehead -- not permanent.
(8) BAGGENSTO[...], Stephen; Route #3, Box 192, Concord, California; Associated Oil, Avon, California; Puncture wound on ball of right foot. Minor scratches on head. No permanent injury.
(9) BARGER, Ida; Route 1, Box 72-A, Martinez, California; Stenciler, Shell Oil Company, Martinez, Calif.; Right eye removed; permanent injury. Cut on forehead above nose..
(10) BARRERA, Lee; 859 W. 92nd Street, Los Angeles, California; Permanente Metals Corporation; Injured right eye; left leg; knee injury; may be permanent.
(11) BAYNE, Caroline; P.O. Box 764, Selby, California; Child -- 10 years; Lacerated right knee -- water on knee; may be permanent.
(12) BAYNE, Dixon (Mrs); P.O. Box 764, Selby, California; Occupation -- unknown; Injuries unknown.
(13) BEDOYA, Catherine; 43 Champion Street, Port Chicago, California; Housewife; Cut left upper arm, back and behind left ear. Scars. No injury permanent.
(14) BEDOYA, Robert J.; Box 416, 43 Champion St., Port Chicago, California; Cuts on face, legs, body. Not permanent.
(15) BEECHER, Hazel A.; Route 2, Box 105 (80-4), Mountain View Ave., Pittsburg, California; U.S. Army, Camp Stoneman, Post Exchange; Right eye cut. Some permanent loss of vision. Cuts right upper forehead and back of head.
(16) BENNETT, Camille M.; 2100 Castro Street, Martinez, California; Occupation -- unknown; Injury -- unknown.
(17) BOROKOFF, Helen; 1221 Florida Street, San Francisco, California; S.P. Company, San Francisco, Calif.; Injury -- unknown.
(18) BROOKS, Lucius P.; Station Building, Port Chicago, California; S.P. Company, Station Agent; Cuts on face, body and knee; not per
a. HISTORY:
(1) The US Naval Magazine, Port Chicago was formally established by an order of the Secretary of the Navy dated 27 June 1942, and was commissioned on 30 November 1942. It was designed for a particular function and in general layout conformed to latest accepted standards for this type of establishment.
(1) The Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, was designed to receive munitions by rail and load them from the cars directly into seagoing vessels or barges. It was primarily a transfer activity. It was not intended as a storage, supply, manufacturing, inspection, or repair facility. The magazine's responsibility started with the receipt of loaded railway cars and ended when the cargo had been stowed in ships or barges.
(1) The Naval Magazine and the Naval Barracks, Port Chicago, were annexes of the Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island. The commanding officer, Naval Barracks, Port Chicago, was also the officer in charge of the Naval Magazine, Port Chicago. His immediate superior for both these activities was the Commanding Officer, Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island. The internal organization that was in fact in use on 17 July 1944, at the time of the explosion, is shown in the diagram on Page No 1201:
(1) At the beginning of the national emergency, the Commanding Officer, Naval Ammunition Depot, recognized the need for additional trained officers. He made continued efforts to obtain trained officers and officer candidates with suitable background. The constantly expanding activities of the Naval Ammunition depot and the commissioning of and subsequent constantly expanding activities at Port Chicago were hampered until very recently by a lack of trained officers. The most glaring deficiencies were the lack of officers qualified to train and administer the enlisted personnel, and of officers with explosive handling experience. Those officers who started operations at Port Chicago got all their experience at Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island. At the time of the explosion an adequate number of qualified officers were attached.
(1) The original group of officers had little stevedoring experience, none with handling enlisted personnel, and none with explosives. They were trained by various means before the commissioning of Port Chicago, such as --
(a) Attending Port Director's school, which dealt primarily with office work in connection with shipping.
(1) The men comprising the ordnance battalions were supplied from other organizations and from the various training stations. The men received from the training stations were those remaining after the top 25 to 40 percent had been selected for other assignments. From time to time, Port Chicago was required to transfer drafts of men with clear records, thus further reducing the general level of those remaining.
(1) Because of the level of intelligence and education of the enlisted personnel, it was impracticable to train them by any method other than by actual demonstration. Many of the men were incapable of reading and understanding the most simple directions. Division officers were responsible for the actual training of the men and they carried out their duties by personally instructing and demonstrating with the material being handled, the proper methods of procedure. The division officers attempted to impress on the men the need for care and safety, and the highly dangerous nature of material being handled.
(1) Because of the isolation of Port Chicago, the lack of adequate housing and the keen competition for civil service and civilian workers of all categories in this area, it was not possible to secure an adequate number of competent civil service employees.
(1) The basic policy of the Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, required that the ships be loaded on schedule, using the safest means that could be devised.
(1) Security from unauthorized intrusion was provided by a marine sentry system. Security on the waterfront was provided at night by the Coast Guard patrol boats. Internal security was supplied by roving patrols within the station and by the placing of cars containing explosives under guard.
a. SERVICE FORCE SUBORDINATE COMMAND:
(1) Ammunition and explosive requirements emanated from the local office of the Service Force Subordinate Command which arranged with the Bureau of Ordnance for the arrival at Port Chicago of the desired cargo at a specified time. Close liaison was kept with the Port Director's office, which arranged for the necessary ships at the specified time.
(1) On request from the Service Force, the Port Director arranged for ships to be at Port Chicago in condition to receive cargo at specified times. This included inspection of ships for adequacy of gear, cleanliness, and general readiness for loading; however, some ships did arrive at Port Chicago not ready for loading.
(1) The Captain of the Port issued permits for loading. His authority in the form of a waiver was required for deviations from the loading plan.
(1) The Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island, and the Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, were Bureau of Ordnance stations. Funds for them were allocated and their work was controlled by that bureau. The handling, processing, issue, and shipment of explosives was done in accordance with directives issued by that bureau. The policies and methods authorized by the Bureau of Ordnance were carried out at the Naval Magazine, Port Chicago.
a. RECEIPT AND STORAGE OF AMMUNITION:
(1) Ammunition and explosives were received at the Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, by rail in carload lots. These had been shipped in accordance with directives of the Bureau of Ordnance from various storage depots and filling plants. Normally, shipments were scheduled to arrive for loading in a particular ship. There were very limited facilities at Port Chicago for unloading explosive material and placing it in storage. This required a very nice adjustment of schedules. If the ships were late, more cars than could be handled in barricades would accumulate at Port Chicago. If rail delivers were delayed, the shiploading would be delayed.
(1) After the loading plan had been approved, the magazine planning officer issued a work sheet for each loading. This work sheet was used by the magazine transportation officer to work out a sequence of delivery of cars to the pier. The cars would actually be sent to the pier on the orders of the loading officer. Normally, these cars reached the pier sealed just as they had been received on the station. Occasionally some were opened just before proceeding to the pier and some of the dunnage and bracing removed.
(1) The material was taken out of the cars, placed under the ship's booms, hoisted on board, and stowed in the holds.
(1) The ordnance battalions were divided into loading divisions of about 100 men. These divisions were further subdivided into platoons, five platoons to a division. Each platoon was designed to work one hatch. The platoons were further divided into squads, one squad under a petty officer or leading man on the pier to take the material from the car and put it in the gear being used for hoisting, and the other squad under a petty officer in the hold to receive the material and stow it. each division provided its own checkers, winch men, hatch tenders, and carpenter's mates for dunnage. Unnecessary men were not permitted on the pier. Reliefs took place off the loading pier.
(1) The senior loading officer was in charge of all loading. Neither he nor his senior assistant remained on the pier at all times. They made frequent inspection trips to the pier. One of the junior loading officers was on the pier at all times. All loading officers had been carefully selected and were considered qualified by the Officer in Charge. The division officers and their assistants were required to be with their divisions at all times when the division was engaged in loading operations, and exercised direct supervision over their men. The loading division petty officer had a roving detail and assisted the division officer.
a. HISTORY OF THE QUINAULT VICTORY:
(1) The QUINAULT VICTORY was a new vessel of the Victory type, owned by the War Shipping Administration (U.S. Government) and operated by the United States Lines Company. The officers and crew were competent. No unusual difficulties had been experienced either with personnel or equipment from the time of her delivery by the builders on 11 July 1944 at Portland, Oregon, up to the time of the explosion.
(1) The E. A. BRYAN was a new vessel of the Liberty type owned by the War Shipping Administration (U.S. Government) and operated by the Oliver J. Olson Company. There were no complaints against the officers or crew. The ship had been put in service in February 1944, had made one trans-Pacific trip, had undergone voyage repairs and had been inspected for readiness for loading by the operators, Port Director, and Captain of the Port prior to being sent to Port Chicago, and no defects noted.
Hold
No.Item
(In order from bottom of hold)Quantity
Being
Loaded
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1
5"/38 A.A.C. Projectiles
328 tons
M-7 Incendiary Cluster
5"/38 Cartridges
320 tons
Wire sling
M-7 Incendiary Cluster
(About) 46 tons
694 tons
2
Mk 66 2000# bombs
522 tons
Mk 47 Aerial depth charges
Mk 65 1000# bombs
247 tons
Mk 64 500# bombs
334 tons
Wire net
Mk 47 350# depth bombs
(About) 100 tons
1167 tons
3
Mk 65 1000# bombs
1049 tons
Tail Vanes
Tail Vanes (insert) (not included in total)
20 tons
Wire net
1049 tons
4
Mk 64 500# bombs
475 tons
M-4 Fragmentation clusters
Mk 54 350# bombs
315 tons
Wire sling
M-4 100# fragmentation clusters
(About) 50 tons
840 tons
5
5"/38 A.A.C. Projectiles
166 tons
Boxed 40mm
3"/50 cartridges
260 tons
Manila net with pie plate.
40 mm
(About) 430 tons
856 tons
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4606 tons
(1) The night was dark (no moon), clear and cool. Wind was force 1 to 2 from the southwest. Tide had been flooding for one hour.
Exhibit No. 74
7. THE EXPLOSION: Because of the magnitude and intensity of the explosion, all persons who were in a position to observe the act or acts actually causing the initiation of the explosion were lost. All material evidence which might indicate the chain of circumstances in the initiating explosion were lost. That the general facts concerning the explosion are as follows:
A locomotive was on the pier. It was off the pier a few minutes before the explosion.
Mk 33 1000# bombs
2 cars
106 tons
Mk 65 1000# bombs
2 cars
88 tons
5"/38 A.A.C. projectiles
1 car
59 tons
253 tons
M-7 Incendiary clusters
2 cars, 30 tons each, 1 about empty
30 tons
Mk 47 350# bombs
2 cars, 97 tons, half unloaded
51 tons
M-4 100# Fragmentation clusters
2 cars, 93 tons, half unloaded
43 tons
20 mm.
1 car
50 tons
40 mm.
2 tons
176 tons
(1) Ninety-eight enlisted men of the third division were engaged in loading the E. A. BRYAN, about half of the men in the ship and half on the dock.
a. The evidence of eyewitnesses varied with:
(1) Their position relative to the explosion;
(2) Their past experience and background;
(3) Their ability to describe what they saw.
(1) This first explosion appeared confined and went up as a column.
(2) It was an ascending, boiling, billowing, mushrooming mass of burning gases.
(3) The outside was darker than the inside.
(4) There were flashes of orange and of various shades of orange and red as well as other colors in this ascending cloud.
(5) There were independent explosions within this cloud.
(6) Its brilliance persisted for some time and until the second explosion.
(7) The color changed from a brilliant white through yellow to a reddish orange as the column went up.
(8) The sound was very load and distinct as compared with the second explosion which was deeper and poorly defined.
(1) It was not confined; it spread in all directions from the pier area as a center.
a. The situation following the explosion was well handled. There was no panic and a minimum of confusion.
1. The general character of the damages to installations is, as follows:
10. IDENTIFIED DEAD: That as result of said explosions 7 officers and 34 enlisted personnel of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Reserve, one enlisted man of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 2 enlisted personnel of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, one civil service employee of the U.S. Navy, 3 personnel of the U.S. Maritime Service (members of the crew of the S.S. QUINAULT VICTORY) and 3 civilians were killed; the court viewed the remains and their bodies were identified. Their names, rank or rate, serial or service number, or occupation are, as follows:
(1) Many of the building were of flimsy temporary wartime construction with little cross bracing and were designed with load bearing side walls. This type of construction suffered the most damage.
a. U.S. NAVY and U.S. NAVAL RESERVE
Officers: U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago
(1) CHRISTENBURY, John Body
Lieut.(jg) O-V(S) USNR
252 205
(2) JOHNSON, James Basil
Lieut.(jg) O-V(S) USNR
343 770
(3) MORDOH, Gilbert (n)
(Misspelled as MURDOH in exhibit 114)Ens. O-V(S) USNR
331 454
(4) Wood, Harold A.
U.S. Naval Barracks, Port ChicagoLieut. D-V(S) USNR
142 379
(5) ANDERSON, Maxie Lee
Lt. (jg) D-V (S) USNR
262 643
(6) SCHINDLER, Roland (n)
Lieut. O-V (S) USNR
155 860
(7) WHITE, Raymond Robert
Lt. (jg) D-V(S) USNR
240 261
Enlisted Personnel:
U.S. Naval Barracks, Port Chicago(1) BAILEY, Henry William 831 66 55 S2c V6 SV (2) BORN, James Henry 618 61 14 CM1c V6 (3) BOWDEN, "L" "T" 847 52 75 S2c V6 SV (4) COFFEE, Eugene (n) Jr. 604 93 40 S1c V6 (5) COLEY, Enos (n) 834 15 23 S2c V6 SV (6) GABRIEL, Gerard (n) 644 76 30 S1c V6 (7) HAMILTON, "A" "D" 843 70 19 S2c V6 SV (8) HARRISON, Phillip Harold 894 99 46 S2c V6 SV (9) HILL, Cluster (n) 630 35 04 S1c V6 (10) HUDSON, Earl Howard 845 88 62 S2c V6 SV (11) HUGHES, Glen (n) 843 69 72 S2c V6 SV (12) HUGHES, Leroy (n) 849 81 98 S2c V6 SV (13) HUNT, Ross Dee 840 04 58 S2c V6 SV (14) JACKSON, Levi Randel 614 66 31 S1c V6 (15) JENNINGS, Willie (n) 605 09 31 S1c V6 (16) JOHNSON, Clarence (n) 847 66 78 S2c V6 SV (17) JOHNSON, Gabe (n) 840 01 99 S1c USN-I (18) JOHNSON, Milton Frank 831 93 23 S1c V6 SV (19) LAW, Willie (n) Jr. 556 26 12 S1c V6 (20) LONG, Lemuel McKinley 827 75 74 S2c V6 SV (21) MATHEWS, Lawrence (n) Jr. 604 93 86 S1c V6 (22) MAYFIELD, Charles Alvin 645 06 67 S2c V6 (23) MCFARLAND, Clarence "K" 605 16 87 CCM(T) V6 (24) MILLER, Otis Kenneth 557 16 96 S2c V6 (25) METTLES, Willis (n) 857 96 61 S2c V6 SV (26) PERSON, Joe Herman 659 92 33 S2c V6 (27) SANDERS, Robert (n) 829 22 27 S2c V6 SV (28) SIMS, Willie (n) 644 74 91 S2c V6 (29) SMITH, Isaac Ebenezer 256 61 57 S1c V6 SC (30) WALKER, Walter Lee Jr. 604 61 52 S2c V6 (31) WARREN, William Claude 617 28 66 CM2c(T) V6 (32) WASHINGTON, James "L" 846 74 36 S2c V6 SV (33) WILLIAMS, Mitchell Adelbert 246 06 69 S2c V6 (34) WOODS, James Edward 836 74 14 S2c V6 SV
(1) BLANKE, Elwin Arnold Pvt. USMCR SS Class III (b) 945730
(1) PORTZ, Edward J. 604-857 McMM 3c (2) SULLIVAN, James C. 604-509 Sea 2c
(1) ZANARINI, Fred Chauffeur U.S. Naval Magazine, Port Chicago
(1) HENRIKSEN, Elis Night Relief Engineer QUINAULT VICTORY (2) THOMPSON, Glen E. Licensed Jr. Engr. QUINAULT VICTORY (3) WIDNER, Louis J. Messman QUINAULT VICTORY
(1) BUSTRACK, Lawrence C. Office Manager Macco Construction Co. (2) HALVERSON, Gundar Timekeeper Macco Construction Co. (3) HUNT, Thomas David Project Engr. Macco Construction Co.
a. U.S. NAVY and U.S. NAVAL RESERVE
Officers -- Naval Barracks
(1) BLACKMAN, Thomas L.
Lieut. D-V (S) USNR
101 466
(2) SHAMER, Vernon Carlyle
Armed Guard Officer S.S. E. A. BRYANLieut. D-V (S) USNR
195 133
(3) HARTMAN, Ralph B.
Lieut. D-V (S) USNR
259 326
Enlisted Personnel -- U.S. Naval Barracks
(1) AKINS, James Cleo
830 59 73
S2c
V6 SV
(2) ALLEN, Clarence (n) Jr.
645 05 79
CM3c
V6
(3) ASAHE, Leslie Koffic
854 78 67
S2c
V6 SV
(4) ASH, Isaiah (n) Jr.
641 62 39
S2c
V6
(5) BACON, David (n) Sr.
831 00 07
S1c
V6 SV
(6) BAKER, Leonard (n)
644 92 77
CM3c
V6
(7) BARNES, David (n) Jr.
835 31 09
S2c
V6 SV
(8) BATTLE, Joseph (n)
862 09 27
S2c
V6 SV
(9) BEASOM, Raphel Orval
839 89 55
S2c
V6 SV
(10) BELL, Silas (n)
840 02 24
S2c
V6 SV
(11) BLACKWELL, David Edwin
936 00 63
S2c
V6 SV
(12) BLAYLOCK, Thimon (n)
839 87 08
S2c
V6 SV
(13) BORDERS, Johnnie C.
830 94 68
S1c
V6 SV
(14) BOYCE, Charles Louis
836 00 39
S2c
V6 SV
(15) BREWER, Alvin (n) Jr.
617 22 20
S2c
V6
(16) BRIDGES, James (n)
644 92 79
S2c
V6
(17) BROOKS, Walter Lee Jr.
669 44 68
S1c
V6
(18) BROOME, Johnnie Lee
556 30 16
F1c
V6
(19) BURNETT, Ernest Lee
844 01 10
S1c
V6 SV
(20) CALVIN, Wilbert (n)
604 76 11
S1c
V6
(21) CARLIN, Lawrence Louis
847 60 75
S2c
V6 SV
(22) CARTER, Robert Andrew
863 32 60
S2c
V6 SV
(23) CLARK, Eddie Lewis
939 86 94
S2c
V6 SV
(24) COLEMAN, Bill (n)
645 10 65
F1c
V6
(25) CONNOR, Arthur Alexander
834 28 06
S2c
V6 SV
(26) COOLEY, Frank (n)
856 40 11
S2c
V6 SV
(27) CRAIG, Norman Hamilton
836 69 75
S2c
V6 SV
(28) CROSS, Eddie Lee
831 81 47
S2c
V6 SV
(29) CRIMP, Jessie "V"
834 08 96
S2c
V6 SV
(30) CURTIS, Herman Lee
832 88 40
S1c
V6 SV
(31) DANIEL, Horace (n) Sr.
831 81 56
S2c
V6 SV
(32) DANSBY, Huby (n)
644 86 40
S2c
V6
(33) DAVIS, Floyd McKinley
812 78 61
S2c
V6 SV
(34) DAVIS, Henry Joseph
835 88 82
S2c
V6 SV
(35) DAVIS, Willie (n)
847 66 96
S2c
V6 SV
(36) DEVAUGHN, James Lloyd
831 00 55
S2c
V6 SV
(37) DIXSON, Nathaniel (n)
939 63 91
S2c
V6 SV
(38) DOYLE, Rayfield David
556 06 57
S2c
V6
(39) DUNBAR, Herman
930 89 83
S2c
V6 SV
(40) EBENEZER, A[...]her Lee
840 22 80
S2c
USN-I
(41) EDWARDS, Dunton Ives
712 15 31
F2c
V6
(42) EDWARDS, Herbert Lee
873 18 80
S1c
V6 SV
(43) ERVIN, Junice Calvin
958 59 90
S2c
V6 SV
(44) EUSERY, Luther (n)
831 81 23
S2c
V6 SV
(45) EVANS, Ananias (n) Sr.
944 32 24
S2c
V6 SV
(46) EVANS, Horace
609 75 60
S2c
V6
(47) EVANS, John Henry
895 99 76
S2c
V6 SV
(48) EVANS, William Lee
936 00 52
S2c
V6 SV
(49) FELISERET, John Baptist
712 79 41
S2c
V6
(50) FERGUSON, Robert Lewis
712 78 78
S2c
V6
(51) FIELDS, Clarence Sinclair
552 46 93
CM3c
V6
(52) FINNEY, Jessie (n)
831 81 21
S2c
V6 SV
(53) FOKKNER, Matthew (n) Jr.
645 07 62
S2c
V6
(54) FRANCIS, Joseph Robertson
873 18 47
S1c
V6 SV
(55) FRANKLIN, Ford Sumpter Jr.
285 30 19
S2c
V6
(56) FRAZIER, Artie James
831 81 45
S2c
V6 SV
(57) FROID, Elmer Bartle
375 51 42
CM1c
V6
(58) GAINES, Bennie Lansie
831 49 96
S2c
V6 SV
(59) GANT, Elgar (n)
927 28 20
S2c
V6 SV
(60) GIBSON, John Samuel
758 66 26
S1c (CH)
V6
(61) GILBERT, Jethero (n)
847 63 96
S2c
V6 SV
(62) GLENN, Samuel (n) Jr.
612 75 48
S1c
V6
(63) GOUDBLOCK, Lewis Dennis
822 55 78
S1c
V6 SV
(64) GRAHAM, Harry Lloyd
(Misspelled in exhibit 114 and Graman, Harold Lloys)812 78 26
S2c
V6 SV
(65) GREEN, William Henry
658 77 87
S1c
V6
(66) GRINAGE, Ross Burl
923 86 53
S2c
V6 SV
(67) HAMILTON, Ernest Eugene
923 85 58
S2c
V6 SV
(68) HAMM, [...]aral (n)
658 89 26
S2c
V6
(69) HAMMOND, George Russell
246 07 68
S2c
V6
(70) HANNAN, John Wesley Jr.
855 10 04
S2c
V6 SV
(71) HARDAWAY, Joe Henry
933 17 75
S2c
V6 SV
(72) HARDING, John Lloyd
557 10 40
S2c
V6
(73) HARRIS, "B" "C"
831 71 26
S2c
V6 SV
(74) HARRIS, Roscoe Alexander
246 04 42
S2c
V6 SV
(75) HARVEY, Clifford (n) Jr.
933 17 76
S2c
V6 SV
(76) HAYES, George Washington
835 44 90
S1c
V6 SV
(77) HAYWOOD, "D" "C"
847 53 39
S2c
V6 SV
(78) HECTOR, Douglas Lee
556 02 32
S1c
V6
(79) HIGGINBOTHAM, David Lee
604 70 50
S1c
V6
(80) HIGGS, Bobie Richard
840 04 03
S1c
V6 SV
(81) HILLS, Joseph (n)
847 66 98
S2c
V6 SV
(82) HITE, Charles William
958 60 08
S2c
V6 SV
(83) HOLDEN, Rudolph Valent[...]n
722 10 23
S2c(SO)
V6 SV
(84) HOLLEY, Stanford (n)
817 67 32
S2c
V6 SV
(85) HOLMES, Edred Larue
552 27 15
MoMM3c(T)
V6
(86) HOWARD, Ernest Milton
855 46 89
S2c
V6 SV
(87) HOWARD, Frank James
811 94 77
S2c
V6 SV
(88) HUGHES, Theodore Lawrence
625 93 96
S2c
V6
(89) HUMPHREY, William (n) Jr.
628 58 41
S2c
V6
(90) HUNT, Wave
930 58 05
S2c
V6 SV
(91) HUNTER, Rudolph William
875 33 54
S2c
V6 SV
(92) INGRAM, Leroy
612 61 80
CM3c(T)
V6
(93) JACKSON "D" "G"
840 17 46
S1c
V6 SV
(94) JACKSON, James (n)
833 87 98
S2c
V6 SV
(95) JACKSON, James Edward Mason
603 36 94
CM2c
V6
(96) JACKSON, Paul Eugene
<828 84 15/td> S2c
V6 SV
(97) JACKSON, Robert Albert Jr.
816 91 46
S2c
V6 SV
(98) JACKSON, Samuel (n) Jr.
724 53 16
CM3c
V6
(99) JAMISON, Daniel Lucas
603 45 16
S1c
V6
(100) JOHNSON, Earl Thomas
936 00 80
S2c
V6 SV
(101) JOHNSON, Harold (n)
809 32 62
S1c
V6 SV
(102) JOHNSON, Henry Lee
843 70 21
S2c
V6 SV
(103) JONES, Daniel Lancaster
603 42 94
S1c
V6
(104) JONES, Ivery Lee
556 15 06
S1c
V6
(105) JOSEPH, Henry (n) Jr.
846 44 65
S1c
V6 SV
(106) KEARNEY, Samuel (n)
833 87 99
S1c
V6
(107) KING, Calvin (n)
862 17 42
S`1c(SC)(B)
V6 SV
(108) KING, Clifton (n)
847 63 61
S2c
V6 SV
(109) LAND, Verne (n)
936 00 96
S2c
V6 SV
(110) LaPORTE, Sidney Joseph Jr.
644 71 13
S1c
V6
(111) LAWSON, Cleo (n)
812 98 92
S2c
V6 SV
(112) LESLIE, Claudius William
936 01 02
S2c
V6 SV
(113) LEWIS, Aaron Augustus
812 11 03
S2c(SO)
V6 SV
(114) LEWIS, "T" "C"
844 04 23
S2c
V6 SV
(115) MAKINS, Beattie John
930 58 98
S2c
V6 SV
(116) LYONS, Robert (n)
625 21 30
S2c
V6
(117) MARTIN, Rossell Edward
(mis-copied in exhibit 114 as 873 42 61)873 42 81
S1c(CM)
V6 SV
(118) MARTIN, Alonmo (n)
285 50 60
S2c(CM)
V6
(119) MASSIE, Daniel (n)
551 85 23
S1c
V6
(120) MCCLAM, Mitchell (n)
930 44 79
S1c
V6 SV
(121) MILTON, Calvin (n)
603 42 87
S1c
V6
(122) MILLER, Ernest Charlee
724 97 07
S1c
V6
(123) MILLER, Ira (n) Jr.
556 11 46
MoMM3c
V6
(124) MOORE, Marshall (n) Sr.
831 62 23
S2c
V6 SV
(125) MOORE, Thomas (n)
634 53 33
CM2c
V6
(126) MOORE, William Paul
815 37 30
S2c
V6 SV
(127) NEAL, Eddie [...]
831 60 79
S2c
V6 SV
(128) NIXON, James Henry
656 81 91
S1c
V6
(129) OTKY, William Houston Sr.
966 78 22
S2c
V6 SV
(130) PACKER, Auguster (n)
831 06 69
S2c
V6 SV
(131) PASCHAL, William Floyd
845 06 30
S1c(SC)
V6 SV
(132) PEETE, Robert Fulton
936 00 97
S2c
V6 SV
(133) PERRY, Lester Lee
831 68 56
S2c
V6 SV
(134) PHILLIPS, Alfred (n)
831 60 78
S2c
V6 SV
(135) PICKETT, Charles (n)
551 99 71
CM3c
V6
(136) PORTER, Houston (n)
847 60 76
S2c
V6 SV
(137) PORTER, McCoy (n)
844 03 25
S2c
V6 SV
(138) POTTS, David William
936 00 91
S2c
V6 SV
(139) POWELL, Samuel Harry
603 36 59
SM3c(T)
V6
(140) PREUITT, Joe Clarence
625 75 52
CM2c
V6
(141) [...]KID, Arthur (n) Jr.
930 56 78
S2c
V6 SV
(142) RHODES,James Elten
724 62 38
CM3c
V6
(143) RICHARDSON, Clyde Franklin
866 65 81
S2c
V6 SV
(144) ROBERTS, James Allen
867 93 81
S2c
V6 SV
(145) ROBERTS, Mango (n)
556 02 24
S1c
V6
(146) ROBINSON, Alphonse (n)
644 74 19
MoMM3c
V6
(147) ROBINSON, Fred (n) Jr.
813 38 88
S2c
V6 SV
(148) ROO[...]S, Eugene James
656 75 97
S1c
V6
(149) SCOTT, Carll Clifton
636 57 17
CM3c
V6
(150) SAUNDERS, Wseley (n)
813 08 40
S2c
V6 SV
(151) SHECKLYSS, Joseph Jackson
854 22 19
S1c
V6 SV
(152) SMITH, 634 46 10
S1c
V6
(153) TAYLOR, Ellis
812 29 44
S1c
V6 SV
(154) TOLSON, Joseph Marcella
712 78 92
S2c
V6
(155) TOWLES, Maxie Daniel
603 97 90
MA2c
V6 SV
(156) VAN DUNK, Mervin Lester
710 91 21
S1c(CM)
V6
(157) WADE, 630 32 53
S1c
V6
(158) WALKER, Charels (n) Jr.
644 90 05
S2c
V6
(159) WALKER, Woddrow Luther
630 28 95
S2c
V6
(160) WASHINGTON, Woodrow (n) Jr.
832 93 27
S2c
V6 SV
(161) WEST, Daniel (n)
570 10 48
CM3c
V6
(162) WHITE, Joseph Bailey
625 01 38
S1c
V6
(163) WHITMORE, Arthur (n)
630 40 69
S2c
V6
(164) WILSON, Maryland Eugene
758 67 50
S2c
V6
(165) WILSON, Oliver (n)
552 27 28
CM3c
V6
(166) WILSON, Samuel David
833 87 34
S2c
V6 SV
(167) WRIGHT, Walter Eugene
822 70 26
S2c
USN-I
(168) WYATT, Charles Edward
935 92 37
S2c
V6 SV
Armed Guard -- SS QUINAULT VICTORY
(169) ALBIN, Jack L.
654 27 30
GM3c
V6
(170) BERGSTROM, Delbert P.
616 01 16
GM2c
V6
(171) BOWMAN, Jack P.
735 52 59
S1c(RM)
V6
(172) HALL, John Gibson
356 60 37
GM3c
USN
(173) HOVLAND, Geroge D.
871 47 77
S1c
V6 SV
(174) MORROW, Andy (n)
849 26 36
S1c
V6 SV
(175) MULRYAN, William H.
305 97 26
GM2c
USN
(176) MYERS, Henry J.
944 07 61
S1c
V6 SV
(177) RIIFF, Woodrow A.
871 47 76
S1c
V6 SV
(178) RISENHOEVER, Jacob D.
882 79 56
S1c
V6 SV
(179) ROBINSON, William R.
849 21 13
S1c
V6 SV
(180) RONDELL, Charles H.
386 98 81
S1c
V6
(181) ROSE, Jay Jr.
629 98 95
S1c
V6
(182) ROSS, Otis Kyle
956 77 20
S1c
V6 SV
(183) SAINT, Woodrow W.
860 22 60
S1c
V6 SV
(184) SANDERS, Arnold T.
874 00 99
S1c
V6 SV
(185) SANO, Harold S.
845 17 35
S1c
V6 SV
Armed Guard -- SS E. A. BRYAN
(186) CAUSKY, Wayland B.
849 02 92
S1c
V6 SV
(187) CEBELLA, Rudy J.
944 28 40
S1c
V6 SV
(188) CHASE, Robert K.
944 13 96
S1c
V6 SV
(189) CHASTAIN, Claude L.
883 72 21
S1c
V6 SV
(190) GEE, John Jefferson
575 24 36
SM3c
V6
(191) HOLLANDSWORTH, Clarence R.
894 52 36
S1c
V6 SV
(192) MUIRHEAD, Kenneth H.
923 15 21
S1c
V6 SV
(193) MULLIGAN, Jesse W.
841 46 42
S1c
V6 SV
(194) QUICK, Lloyd J.
801 12 63
S1c
V6 SV
(195) SETZER, Martin J.
378 55 09
S1c
V6
(196) SINGER, George H.
762 49 06
S1c
V6 SV
(197) SMALL, Listern L.
823 43 31
S1c
V6 SV
(1) BRODA, Peter G.
220-033
BM1c
USCG
(2) DE GRICE, William O.
3060-049
MM1c
USCGR
(3) HILKY, Charles H.
604-199
Sea 1c
USCGR
(1) HUNNICUTT, Raymond V.
Brakeman
Naval Magazine, P.C.
(2) MIDDLETON, Harry A.
Engineman
Naval Magazine, P.C.
Crew Members of the SS QUINAULT VICTORY
(1) BAILEY, Robert D.
Utility Messman
(2) BARTLETT, Robert E.
Messman
(3) BELL, John D.
Jr. Asst. Purser
(4) BENTLEY, Frederick E.
Able Seaman
(5) CHENEY, Donald H.
Elect. (Jr. Engineer)
(6) CRAWFORD, Hugh E.
Maintenance Man (Deck)
(7) CRIST, Floyd F.
Ordinary Seaman
(8) DINDE, Albert C.
Messman
(9) DURLAND, Wallace M.
Able Seaman
(10) EULRICK, Kenneth J.
Able Seaman
(11) FALCH, Burke E.
Utility Messman
(12) GARRETT, Eugene W.
Watertender & Fireman
(13) HENDRICKSEN, Robert K.
Able Seaman
(14) JUSTESEN, Johannes M.
Steward
(15) KANNBERG, Walter F.
3rd Asst. Eng.
(16) KEIM, Robert E.
2nd Mate
(17) KOENINGJoseph B.ER,
Able Seaman
(18) MALLERY, Karl L.
1st Asst. Engr.
(19) McDANIEL, Lloyd K.
Ordinary Seaman
(20) MOEN, Kenneth M.
Jr. 3rd Mate
(21) MORILL, Robert S.
Oiler
(22) MARINSKY, Isadore E.
Ordinary Seaman
(23) NELSON, Roy L.
Carpenter
(24) PARSONS, David B.
3rd Mate
(25) PEARSON, Mike
Oiler
(26) PINSON, Ellis B.
Jr. 3rd Asst. Engr.
(27) POTTER, Richard V.
Watertender & Fireman
(28) SANDBERG, Virgil R.
2nd Asst. Engineer
(29) SCOTT, Albert R.
Chief Mate
(30) SKANCE, Lester S.
Ordinary Seaman
(31) SULLIVAN, Howard W.
Able Seaman
(32) SULLIVAN, Robert J.
Master
(33) WILLIAMS, John A.
Chief Engineer
Crew Members of the SS E. A. BRYAN
(1) ANDRASCHKO, Elmer A.
2nd Cook
(2) ARSENIAN, Albert A.
O.S. Sub. for A.B.
(3) BENHART, William C.
Oiler
(4) CACIC, Martin M.
O.S.
(5) DAVIS, Ray E.
Wiper Sub. for FM/ST
(6) DENNON, Donald L.
Wiper
(7) DORSEY, Thomas E.
O.S. Sub for A.B.
(8) FALK, Geroge H.
Bos'n
(9) FRANKLIN, Marcus J.
Jr. Engr. Sub. for 3rd Asst.
(10) GILBERT, Alfred B.
1st Asst. Engr.
(11) GILSTRAP, James R.
O.S.
(12) GRANGE, Joseph D. Jr.
Dk. Engr.
(13) HAYES, Fred
A.B.
(14) HUTCHINSON, Delbert R.
FM/WT
(15) JEPSEN, Peter C.
Chief Engr.
(16) JOHNSON, Charles A.
Utility
(17) JOHNSON, Clifford R.
Utility
(18) LANTZ, Ralph A.
A.B.
(19) LOUIS, John A.
Night Relief Engineer
(20) MALIZIA, Frank C.
Carpenter -- B/T
(21) MANIAGO, Edward
Messman
(22) NATHAN, Harry E.
O.S.
(23) PORTER, Jesse Sr.
Chief Cook
(24) ROBERSON, Richard D.
A.B.
(25) SANGSTER, Aaron C. Jr.
O.S. Sub. for A.B.
(26) SHAW, Ellsworth M.
Oiler
(27) SMITH, Howard A.
1st Mate
(28) SUCHAN, Andrew
FM/WT
(29) TOWNSEND, Robert F.
2nd Mate
(30) WHITE, Harding E.
Messman
(31) WITT, George H.
Utility
a. Personal Injuries of those in Military Service:
(1) That the name, rank or rate, and serial or service number of each of the personnel of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Reserve, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, injured as a result of said explosions and the nature and extent of the injury or injuries suffered by each are, as follows:
U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Reserve
Severely injured -- at least partial disability expected.
Officers:
Enlisted Personnel:
U.S. MARINE CORPS AND U.S. MARINE CORPS RESERVE
No permanent disability expected
Enlisted
U.S. COAST BUARD AND U.S. COAST GUARD RESERVE
No permanent disability expected
Enlisted:
(1) That the name, address, and occupation of each member of the U.S. Maritime Service, and each civil service employee of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army, injured as a result of said explosions, and the nature and extent of the injuries suffered by each are, as follows:
U.S. MARITIME SERVICE -- ALL SUFFERED SUPERFICIAL INJURES
No permanent disability expected
Crew Members of the S.S. QUINAULT VICTORY:
Crew Members of the S.S. E. A. BRYAN
(1) That the name, address, and occupation, if any, of each civilian injured as result of said explosions, and the nature and extent of the injury or injuries suffered by each, if known, are, as follows:
CIVILIAN CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF U.S. NAVY
Severely Injured -- At least partial disability expected
CIVILIAN CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF U.S. ARMY
No permanent disability expected
CIVILIANS: