Our task force put to sea in early January 1942, to attack the Japanese in the Marshall and Gilbert islands, but the mission was called off on the eve of the attack.

Chicago's buoy was a couple of hundred yards astern of Arizona, and I was saddened to look at her.

I received my parents' permission and went into the Navy on June 3, 1941.

Lexington did launch its air group when a Japanese carrier was reported.

If it's free, it's advice; if you pay for it, it's counseling; if you can use either one, it's a miracle.

The Japanese invaded Tulagi, in the Solomon Islands, on May 4.

Always avoid picking up hitch-hikers who are wearing a mask.