There was no notation that they made port in Hawaii, and I don't recall Daddy talking about stopping there. If they did, he must have remained on ship. He did discuss how the ships, in transporting the Marines, would zig-zag across the ocean when there were no escort ships to help protect them from enemy submarines. He was not very impressed with this tactic, and was glad he made his voyages safely!
Bill Weathersby, Jr.'s journey in World War II. This blog is a time line, based on records, journals and sometimes guesses regarding my father's service...beginning with the United State's entry into the war, Daddy's attempts to join the Army Air Corps, to enlisting with the Marines and his experiences until returning home. 2018 marks 75 years since he started down the path to being part of The Greatest Generation.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
January 23, 1944 - Sailing from San Diego to New Caldonia
There was no notation that they made port in Hawaii, and I don't recall Daddy talking about stopping there. If they did, he must have remained on ship. He did discuss how the ships, in transporting the Marines, would zig-zag across the ocean when there were no escort ships to help protect them from enemy submarines. He was not very impressed with this tactic, and was glad he made his voyages safely!
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