I Was Assigned To The Heavy Cruiser

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.

I Passed A Typing Test And Became A Member Of The Staff Of Rear Adm. Newton.

A Chief Petty Officer Taught Me Shorthand, Which Got Me Promoted To Yeoman First Class.

I Received My Parents' Permission And Went Into The Navy On June 3, 1941.

Everybody Knew That I Could Type Pretty Well.