Fri. Dec. 29, 1944
Assigned command PCAU #1.
Thanksgiving Day. Went to hospital for rest & physical checkup.
Constant air bombing by Japs. Just before beaching the ship was hit forward. 41 men killed, many hurt. Ship was set afire and some vehicles… Read More »Wed. Oct. 25, 1944
Arr Leyte, Philippine Islands. LST grounded too far away from beach for landing. Lost stern anchor. Spent day getting afloat and recovering anchor. Bombed by… Read More »Tue. Oct. 24, 1944