20 Oct. 1944
October 20, 1944
APD’s joined us yesterday afternoon. Passed entrance of Leyte Gulf at outer islands shortly after midnight. 71 miles to Tacleban [Tacloban]. 6 BB’s and cruisers
J. Thomas Chestnutt
(October 5, 1921 — ). Radioman on the U.S.S. Fletcher.
21 Oct. 1944
October 21, 1944
Jap dive bombers hit landing beach at dawn. One Betty shot down. HMS [HMAS] Australia hit by bomb on bridge at 7 AM killing 1
22 Oct. ’44 Sun.
October 22, 1944
Days are plenty hot at sea. Sweat all the time regardless of what we do. Jap propaganda program called the landing a bluff and say