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[StartQuote] Hi Joe: Yes I was in Ron 19 aboard PT 242 until May 15, 1944 when Ron 19 was decommissioned and our boat went into Ron 23. PT's 235, 236, 237, 238, and 240 went to Ron 20 and 241, 242, 243, and 244 went into Ron 23. PT 239 was destroyed in a fuel dock fire at Lambu Cove, Vella La Vella on Dec. 14, 1943. I did not know your father. PT crews were a pretty close knit group and did not associate with other boat crews very much even though we patroled together in sections all time. I have a small book "Snuffy" which is a story of Ron 19 (Where it went, What it saw and What it did) It is named after our Squadron Commander,LT. Commander Russell "Snuffy" Smith. Your fathers name is listed. The book has pictures of all the boat crews. You may have one of these "Snuffy" books. When Squadron 19 split up we all gave Mr. Ankers our Radar officer 5 bucks for the book. After the war he and others edited and published then sent the book to most Ron 19 members. Our PT 242 crew was relieved of duty from the boat in late Nov. 1944 and was sent back to the U.S. for 30 days leave and R and R. in Boston Fargo Bldg. for a couple of months. I was then sent to the Samar P.I. Base 17 and was there when the Japs surrendered. C. J. Willis[EndQuote]
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