Dec. 17, 1944
As we passed close down the coast of an island, the dense lush foliage suddenly opened up to reveal a barrio. Its white church and… Read More »Dec. 17, 1944
Steacy D. Hicks
Dec. 16, 1944
Took on fuel from COLORADO. Departed Sulu Sea.
Dec. 15, 1944
Four air attacks last night; five today. Thirty enemy shot down, mostly by fighters. Supported landing at San Jose, Mindoro. An enemy twin engine suicide… Read More »Dec. 15, 1944
Dec. 14, 1944
Three air attacks so far. About 20 enemy shot down, mostly by fighters. Serving as plane guard at end of carrier column. Due to very… Read More »Dec. 14, 1944
Dec. 13, 1944
Arrived Sulu Sea. HARADEN (DD S85) had no. one stack blown off by suicide plane. Several killed and injured (reported).
Dec. 2, 1944
Shortly after midnight, entered Ormoc Bay. Finding no enemy, continued north. At about 0182, float plane approached column from astern. SIGOURNEY apparently challenged it with… Read More »Dec. 2, 1944
Dec. 1, 1944
Left screen and proceeded to San Pedro Bay off Tacloban. ComDesDiv 44 attended conference with Commander Task Force (CTF) 77 in WASATCH (AGC 9). Took… Read More »Dec. 1, 1944
Nov. 29, 1944
Went alongside COLORADO for ammunition and stores. Transferred stores to MINNEAPOLIS.
Nov. 27, 1944
First attack of cruise. About 15 suicide planes came in with simulated IFF while we were fueling. Cast off all lines and formed a huge… Read More »Nov. 27, 1944