In January 1943, as the Battle of Guadalcanal neared its final days, the USS Chicago led a critical mission to reinforce ...

The destroyer USS Nicholas (DD-449) escorted troop and supply convoys to Guadalcanal, screened convoys, and conducted anti-submarine missions. The ship participated in significant engagements ...

Naval vessels are staffed by some of the most courageous people in uniform you’ll ever meet. This was doubly true during the Second World War with the Pacific Ocean being a veritable battlefield ...

Upon graduation from the Navy Supply Corps School, Athens, Fred served aboard USS Guadalcanal as Stores and Disbursing Officer, USS Luce and USS Sumter as Supply Officer and USS Canopus as ...