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[StartQuote] Julie: Your father-in-laws service in Ron 9 pretty well parallels my service in Ron 19. I was about 2 months earlier than his time. I came through New Caladonia, Guadacanal, Tulagi etc. I was assigned to Ron 19 on Nov 3, 1943 then to P.T. 242 on Nov 7, 1943. Your father-in-law was probably on base force duty from Dec 4th until he was assigned to PT 156 Feb 23, 1944. Base force duty included mostly maintenance of the boats and did not include going on patrol at night. Ron 19 was operating with Ron 9 for a portion of this period at Treasury. ( However our boat (242) was damaged in fight with barges on Dec 27, 1943 and we were out of commission for 3 weeks for repairs). We again operated with Ron 9 at Green Island from March to May 1944. Ron 9 went to New Guinea, Ron 19 stayed at Green until Nov 15, 1944 when I was relieved of duty. I hitchhiked my way back to US for 30 days leave, then to the Fargo Bldg. in Boston for 2 month R and R then to Samar Philippines for 9 months until wars end. As far as you father-in-law aging, I guess it affected different guys different ways. I think most PT Boaters went through similar experiences but some worse than others. We all lost a lot of sleep but we were young. We were in combat zones on every nightly patrol we went out on. Most guys went through bombings, shore battery shellings and barge fights. I think the early Squadrons in 1942 and early 1943 had it by far the roughest. They were fighting the Jap capital ships. I never discussed my military service with anyone when I came home. It was something you wanted to forget and get on with something new. I had a lovely new wife to be with me and provide for. Half of my Engineering class at U.of Kansas were on the GI Bill. We never talked about our service. We had calculus to worry about. Then you take on responsibilities with family, business and doing your part in the community which takes up most of your time during your working career. After I retired my granddaughters said "tell us about the war" So I wrote a short story of My Navy Career which they enjoyed reading. I have discussed more about my military service here on this message board than anywhere else because the topics brought up remind me of many things that I have experienced. Julie I hope you find answers to your questions. C. J. Willis[EndQuote]
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