March 9 1943 (Tuesday)

“Buttons,” Espiritu Santo

Wrote home, and Elly Watson, and Patu. Sealed film (exposed) in moisture-absorbent container (filled with dried rice).

“Our” camp here is overrun with VP-12, VP-14, and VP-54 pilots. They have moved right in on our bunks and equipment. It’ll make the gang at Cactus sore as hell to hear about it.