“Cactus,” Guadalcanal Back to Cactus in the afternoon. Arrived at 5 p.m. in time to hear of the squadron being…
“Buttons,” Espiritu Santo Went over to visit the new officers club at “Cub One” today. The beer was excellent. The…
“Buttons,” Espiritu Santo Wrote home, and Elly Watson, and Patu. Sealed film (exposed) in moisture-absorbent container (filled with dried rice).…
“Buttons,” Espiritu Santo Rest period. Much mud, but more than compensated for by good food, mattresses, pillows, clean sheets, showers,…
“Cactus,” Guadalcanal Took off for another raid on the Kiera-Kahili area last night, but was forced back by the successive…
“Cactus,” Guadalcanal Rest day. Swam and slept. There were five officers in Fuzzy’s plane (four in Lehman’s); one was an…
“Cactus,” Guadalcanal We raided the Tonolei-Buin area last night. Five planes carried flares and four carried bombs. I dumped my…
“Cactus,” Guadalcanal Slept and swam most of the day. Good evening meal for a change. The first decent meal we’ve…
“Cactus,” Guadalcanal Raided Tonolei Harbor. Night black as ink. No moon. Landmarks barely recognizable. Radar out. Auto-pilot out. Six bombs…
“Cactus,” Guadalcanal Slept and swam. Chow lousy. Read David Mauner’s book.