Reese F. Lukei Jr. (d. November 6, 1979), Chief Pay Clerk aboard USS Fremont, APA-44. All Posts Diary of Reese F. Lukei 1 November 1944 Only 3 GQs today – but no action. Two DDs sunk in bombing and air torpedo attack about 50 miles south by Japs. Two DDs arrive with many survivors. Four Jap prisoners taken aboard (two enlisted men, 1 Jap navy Captain and 1 Jap Gunnery Officer). PrevPreviousOctober 31, 1944 — Tuesday NextNovember 1, 1944Next Leyte, Reese F. Lukei, USS Fremont APA-44