11
Feb
Gooney Birds
2-11-18
While the ship was in San Pedro, CA for repairs (March 27 to June 1, 1945) the
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steve
27
Jan
How many gallons in a ton?
1-27-18
I’m trying to really bear down on the Baked Beans revisions; I am not rushing – just
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20
Jan
January 1945
1-20-18
Happy New Year! I find myself face-deep in redoing the Baked Beans Books. As it turns
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16
Dec
Another year flying out the window
12-16-17
We have recently had several folks reach out with pictures of their Boston family member. I will
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10
Nov
Pics Occupation Duty
11-10-17
More looks at Occupation Duty:
All photos from the National Archives, retrieved by Bill (with help from
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04
Nov
More OCCUPATION DUTY
11-4-17
After the Signing of the Documents of Surrender, the next four months (Occupation Duty) seems anti-climactic
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21
Oct
OCCUPATION DUTY
10-21-17
Without a doubt, the Signing of the Documents of Surrender on Sept 2, 1945 filled the sailors
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02
Sep
V J Day September 2, 1945
9/2/17
Not all Task Force ships could fit into Tokyo Bay for the historic day. Many of the
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12
Aug
Mid August, 1945
8/12/17
August 10, 1945 We met the carriers this morning, the water was a little choppy and while
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22
Jul
Souvenirs from the Ship
7/21/17
My dad did not have a Cruise Book. Apparently, they are incredibly rare – a limited number were
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