My observations of Japanese naval fighting men, their abilities and equipment led me to believe that they gave a better account of themselves than we did.

We made air attacks on the Japanese anchorage, sinking and damaging several vessels. However, the Japanese were alerted to the fact that American carriers were nearby.

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

I passed a typing test and became a member of the staff of Rear Adm. Newton.

After the Battle of Midway there was a week in a rest camp at Pearl Harbor.

I was assigned to the heavy cruiser Chicago.

Everybody knew that I could type pretty well.