General Account 1938-1939
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General Account rain forest and along leaf covered open spots. It is quite possible that it was hunting for frogs and insects which are numerous in that area. June 30 Hollandia, Netherlands New Guinea. 445 troops - 1 Rattee. 1 Doropsis was brought in this evening by natives. This morning looked frogs and bird and prepared as specimen. When I went into the jungle looking for mammals I saw sent but were unsuccessful. This evening I again went into the jungle to follow the line of flight of the Gale (an open spot). Boppenden Schneider finally gave me the list of members of the military and listed scientific party. With that in hand I will make a list of our expedition members. American part: 3 Scientists - Bruce Ford, Richardson 8 Non scientists - Archfield, Bentz, Brown, Yang, Kellyes, Ramm, Stue?, Meikle. 5 Cooks 9 Makeraw cooks 2 Malay collectors Dutch part: Dr. Forgersen 1 assistant 2 collectors 2 boys Dr. Meyer Dress 1 assistant Military 1 Captain 3 Lieutenants including the doctor 6 Sergeants 47 Soldiers 30 Captives 72 Dyaks