“Button,” Espiritu Santo In the squadron exactly one year today. It’s been a damn fine outfit, although at the moment,…
“Button,” Espiritu Santo Went to see the Doc this morning about my still persisting gut ache. He says he thinks…
Henderson Field, “Cactus,” Guadalcanal — “Button,” Espiritu Santo Still have a few cumulus underfoot this morning. Got two pieces of…
Henderson Field, “Cactus,” Guadalcanal Heard that the remainder of last night’s strike at Kahili was snafu. The TBFs saw some…
Carney Field, Guadalcanal Over to Henderson Field this morning. The road is long. dusty, and crowded, and is patrolled by…
Carney Field, Guadalcanal Swam in the river today. Good clean water. Went downstream about 3 miles and was picked up…
Carney Field, Guadalcanal Shifted to my new boots today after wearing the old pair for well over one year –…
Carney Field, Guadalcanal Charley came over last night but dropped no bombs. Patrolled north 700 miles today to a point…
Carney Field, Guadalcanal Got one hours notice to leave Button this morning. Threw our gear into the plane and took…
“Button,” Espiritu Santo Still waiting to go to Cactus.