20 September 1944USS Sitkoh Bay (CVE 86) In Port at Manus Back again at Manus and I wish I were somewhere else. Don’t particularly care much for this island. Somehow it sets me on edge. I don’t feel set. I want to move. It gets quite hot in the day, unbearable, and of course, weContinue reading “September 20 1944”
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September 18, 1944
18 September 1944USS Sitkoh Bay (CVE 86) Off Palau The boys are beginning to call this ship the Sitkoh Maru as she seems to be operating better for the Japanese.
September 17, 1944
Kelley watches Hellcat and Avenger launches, while he anticipates his turn to go to the Wasp.
September 13, 1944
A visit ashore.
September 10, 1944
After 11 days at sea, the Sitkoh Bay arrives in Manus.
September 5, 1944
Kelley reflects on ship life and the sea.
Shore Leave: NAS Barber’s Point
Kelley’s respite in Honolulu at NAS Barber’s Point, August 1944.
August 30, 1944
Kelley departs Barber’s Point aboard escort carrier USS Sitkoh Bay with orders unknown.
Ensign Kelley's WWII Service 