Comments on: Second Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: Turning Point in the Pacific War http://www.historynet.com/second-naval-battle-of-guadalcanal-turning-point-in-the-pacific-war.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Fri, 24 May 2013 00:48:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Don Edwards http://www.historynet.com/second-naval-battle-of-guadalcanal-turning-point-in-the-pacific-war.htm#comment-831526 Don Edwards Sun, 13 Jan 2013 05:19:48 +0000 #comment-831526 Both my father and uncle were aboard the USS Atlanta during that battle. My father was wounded but managed to be assigned to a fox hole on Guadalcanal the next day in preparation for a Japanese invasion. He had a ring side seat for the Battleship duel the following night. There is a documentary just completed by a group who dove on the USS Atlanta with amazing footage and interviews of survivors. Check out my web site t www.ussatlanta.com for more info. Both my father and uncle were aboard the USS Atlanta during that battle. My father was wounded but managed to be assigned to a fox hole on Guadalcanal the next day in preparation for a Japanese invasion. He had a ring side seat for the Battleship duel the following night. There is a documentary just completed by a group who dove on the USS Atlanta with amazing footage and interviews of survivors. Check out my web site t http://www.ussatlanta.com for more info.

]]> By: The Boy Who Became a World War II Veteran at 13 Years Old http://www.historynet.com/second-naval-battle-of-guadalcanal-turning-point-in-the-pacific-war.htm#comment-828191 The Boy Who Became a World War II Veteran at 13 Years Old Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:02:27 +0000 #comment-828191 [...] or heavily damaging the American destroyers in a four day engagement that became known as the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. Later that evening the South Dakota encountered eight Japanese destroyers; with deadly accurate [...] [...] or heavily damaging the American destroyers in a four day engagement that became known as the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. Later that evening the South Dakota encountered eight Japanese destroyers; with deadly accurate [...]

]]> By: The Boy Who Became a World War II Veteran at 13 Years Old — War History Online http://www.historynet.com/second-naval-battle-of-guadalcanal-turning-point-in-the-pacific-war.htm#comment-828133 The Boy Who Became a World War II Veteran at 13 Years Old — War History Online Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:45:54 +0000 #comment-828133 [...] or heavily damaging the American destroyers in a four day engagement that became known as the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.Read [...] [...] or heavily damaging the American destroyers in a four day engagement that became known as the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.Read [...]

]]> By: The Boy Who Became a World War II Veteran at 13 Years Old | Past Imperfect http://www.historynet.com/second-naval-battle-of-guadalcanal-turning-point-in-the-pacific-war.htm#comment-827998 The Boy Who Became a World War II Veteran at 13 Years Old | Past Imperfect Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:59:11 +0000 #comment-827998 [...] The ship’s young crew continued to fire at anything in the air, including American bombers that were low on fuel and trying to land on the Enterprise. The South Dakota was quickly getting a reputation for being wild-eyed and quick to shoot, and Navy pilots were warned not to fly anywhere near it. The South Dakota was fully repaired at Pearl Harbor, and Captain Gatch returned to his ship, wearing a sling and bandages. Seaman Graham quietly became a teenager, turning 13 on November 6, just as Japanese naval forces began shelling an American airfield on Guadalcanal Island. Steaming south with the Enterprise, Task Force 64, with the South Dakota and another battleship, the USS Washington, took four American destroyers on a night search for the enemy near Savo Island. There, on November 14, Japanese ships opened fire, sinking or heavily damaging the American destroyers in a four day engagement that became known as the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. [...] [...] The ship’s young crew continued to fire at anything in the air, including American bombers that were low on fuel and trying to land on the Enterprise. The South Dakota was quickly getting a reputation for being wild-eyed and quick to shoot, and Navy pilots were warned not to fly anywhere near it. The South Dakota was fully repaired at Pearl Harbor, and Captain Gatch returned to his ship, wearing a sling and bandages. Seaman Graham quietly became a teenager, turning 13 on November 6, just as Japanese naval forces began shelling an American airfield on Guadalcanal Island. Steaming south with the Enterprise, Task Force 64, with the South Dakota and another battleship, the USS Washington, took four American destroyers on a night search for the enemy near Savo Island. There, on November 14, Japanese ships opened fire, sinking or heavily damaging the American destroyers in a four day engagement that became known as the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. [...]

]]> By: Greg Thomas http://www.historynet.com/second-naval-battle-of-guadalcanal-turning-point-in-the-pacific-war.htm#comment-809653 Greg Thomas Tue, 19 Jun 2012 21:53:10 +0000 #comment-809653 My father served on the Preston during that battle. The Captain was Cdr. Max C.Stormes. The Preston referred to by Robert Edwards is not the same Preston sunk at Guadalcanal. That Preston (DD-379) was comissioned in 1936. My father served on the Preston during that battle. The Captain was Cdr. Max C.Stormes. The Preston referred to by Robert Edwards is not the same Preston sunk at Guadalcanal. That Preston (DD-379) was comissioned in 1936.

]]> By: dovif http://www.historynet.com/second-naval-battle-of-guadalcanal-turning-point-in-the-pacific-war.htm#comment-516524 dovif Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:53:27 +0000 #comment-516524 This was a pivotal battle of WWII, how amazing that 1 single BB was able to completely stop the Japan fleet in this battle, and stop the Japanese advance. Before this battle, it was unsure whether Henderson Field could be held or used. After this battle, the Japanese advance was stopped, flight can take off from Henderson field and the Japanese refuses to allow one of their battleship, closed to the air power of Henderson field. While the Tokyo express will continue to prolong the fighting, the Japanese advance was stopped and the US will start its long campaign toward Japan This was a pivotal battle of WWII, how amazing that 1 single BB was able to completely stop the Japan fleet in this battle, and stop the Japanese advance.

Before this battle, it was unsure whether Henderson Field could be held or used. After this battle, the Japanese advance was stopped, flight can take off from Henderson field and the Japanese refuses to allow one of their battleship, closed to the air power of Henderson field.

While the Tokyo express will continue to prolong the fighting, the Japanese advance was stopped and the US will start its long campaign toward Japan

]]> By: Thomas Lee http://www.historynet.com/second-naval-battle-of-guadalcanal-turning-point-in-the-pacific-war.htm#comment-440747 Thomas Lee Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:24:15 +0000 #comment-440747 I was reading an informal biography today of Sargent Shriver. One of the items of interest to me related that Sarge(not a Navy rank) was an officer on South Dakota during WW 2 and was aboard during the battle that took place off the coast of Guadalcanal. That battle took place about 69 years ago; there probably aren't too many South Dakota crew members still living from that complement of sailors. RIP Sarge and all your fellows. I was reading an informal biography today of Sargent Shriver. One of the items of interest to me related that Sarge(not a Navy rank) was an officer on South Dakota during WW 2 and was aboard during the battle that took place off the coast of Guadalcanal. That battle took place about 69 years ago; there probably aren't too many South Dakota crew members still living from that complement of sailors. RIP Sarge and all your fellows.

]]> By: Brooksie Conery http://www.historynet.com/second-naval-battle-of-guadalcanal-turning-point-in-the-pacific-war.htm#comment-425189 Brooksie Conery Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:34:47 +0000 #comment-425189 I really enjoyed your comments. My dad was on the USS San Francisco during the night Battle of Guadalcanal and he never talked about his war years, but my mother told me that he often had nightmares and would wake up screaming in the night. After he died 8 years, ago, I started reading WWII books about ships in the Pacific, and now I am addicted. I would really like to find veterans who either served on the ship with him, or who served on a different ship in the area. Thank You! I really enjoyed your comments. My dad was on the USS San Francisco during the night Battle of Guadalcanal and he never talked about his war years, but my mother told me that he often had nightmares and would wake up screaming in the night. After he died 8 years, ago, I started reading WWII books about ships in the Pacific, and now I am addicted. I would really like to find veterans who either served on the ship with him, or who served on a different ship in the area.

Thank You!

]]> By: In Solemn Rememberance….. « A Blog for Dallas Area Catholics http://www.historynet.com/second-naval-battle-of-guadalcanal-turning-point-in-the-pacific-war.htm#comment-386711 In Solemn Rememberance….. « A Blog for Dallas Area Catholics Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:08:29 +0000 #comment-386711 [...] 1/4 of the globe.  Midway is often seen as the turning point, but don’t forget about the 2nd Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.  Had that battle been lost, and the US subsequently lost control of the sea around that island, [...] [...] 1/4 of the globe.  Midway is often seen as the turning point, but don't forget about the 2nd Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.  Had that battle been lost, and the US subsequently lost control of the sea around that island, [...]

]]> By: ROBERT EDWARDS http://www.historynet.com/second-naval-battle-of-guadalcanal-turning-point-in-the-pacific-war.htm#comment-60526 ROBERT EDWARDS Wed, 13 May 2009 04:04:23 +0000 #comment-60526 The following is a biography of the VADM Patrick note the portion concerning the commisioning of the preston and its service time. It is my understand from family history that the preston at Guadicanal is the same preston. CAPTAIN GOLDSBOROUGH S. PATRICK, USN Captain, USS WISCONSIN 6/11/54-9/3/55 was born on Goat Island, San Francisco CA. He was the son of Chaplain Bower Reynolds Patrick, the senior Chaplain of the Navy. Admiral Patrick had a distinguished Navy career,, culminating in his appointment as inspector general of the Navy in 1963. He was Chief of the Military Assistance Advisory Group in the Netherlands. His early assignments aboard the AUGUSTA, POPE and the FARRAGUT in the Pacific established him as an innovator in ordnance and gunnery. As gunnery officer, he participated in the development of the concept of a combat information center to integrate the data available from new technologies being introduced into the fleet. In the summer of 1941 he served as a commander of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. His directive that ships moored in Pearl Harbor store live ammunition in their gun mounts contributed to the resistance of the Japanese attack. In 1943 he commissioned the PRESTON, under his command for the duration of the war in the Pacific. He was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with his command of the PRESTON during the assaults on the islands of Okinawa and Iwo Jima in 1945, He received a letter of commendation with ribbon for meritorious service, the Bronze Star Medal and a Gold Star. He assumed command of the WISCONSIN 11 June 1954. Retired as RADM The following is a biography of the VADM Patrick note the portion concerning the commisioning of the preston and its service time. It is my understand from family history that the preston at Guadicanal is the same preston.

CAPTAIN GOLDSBOROUGH S. PATRICK, USN
Captain, USS WISCONSIN 6/11/54-9/3/55
was born on Goat Island, San Francisco CA. He was the son of Chaplain Bower Reynolds Patrick, the senior Chaplain of the Navy. Admiral Patrick had a distinguished Navy career,, culminating in his appointment as inspector general of the Navy in 1963. He was Chief of the Military Assistance Advisory Group in the Netherlands. His early assignments aboard the AUGUSTA, POPE and the FARRAGUT in the Pacific established him as an innovator in ordnance and gunnery. As gunnery officer, he participated in the development of the concept of a combat information center to integrate the data available from new technologies being introduced into the fleet. In the summer of 1941 he served as a commander of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. His directive that ships moored in Pearl Harbor store live ammunition in their gun mounts contributed to the resistance of the Japanese attack. In 1943 he commissioned the PRESTON, under his command for the duration of the war in the Pacific. He was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with his command of the PRESTON during the assaults on the islands of Okinawa and Iwo Jima in 1945, He received a letter of commendation with ribbon for meritorious service, the Bronze Star Medal and a Gold Star. He assumed command of the WISCONSIN 11 June 1954. Retired as RADM

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