Brisbane, Australia Looked up a girl recommended by Freeman and Wilson. Name Mavis Black, she was spending her annual two…
Brisbane, Australia Went down to Brisbane beach resort known as Surfers’ Paradise (just south of Southport, which is 40 miles…
Brisbane, Australia Took ComSoPac staff officers to Brisbane. The first time I’ve been there in over two years. Met David…
Nouméa, New Caledonia Took PB4Y to Nouméa for extended hop, on ComSoPac’s request (and against the admiral’s wishes). Diane is…
“Cactus,” Carney Field, Guadalcanal Heard over the radio this morning that Raymond Clapper had been killed in a mid-air collision…
“Cactus,” Carney Field, Guadalcanal Rained heavily all day. River (Lunga) rose steadily at the rate of approximately a foot per…
“Cactus,” Carney Field, Guadalcanal Landings and marshals coming off okay. Awaiting arrival of “his excellency” Sir Philip Mitchell, representing the…
D-Day in the Marshalls! Wish the boys luck. Hope we’ve learned something from Tarawa.