ARTICLES ABOUT THE MAKIN ISLAND

• This story is written by Gus Yougkrist, the man who brought the crew of the Makin Island together. Entitled "A Damn Fine Gesture", the story was told to me by my father as well. The story is about a man who was my father's direct superior on the ship and the great thing he did for his shipmates. http://members.aol.com/famjustin/Youngkrist2.html

• This one was also written by Gus about the Makin Island's postwar trip to exotic China. http://members.aol.com/famjustin/Youngkrist1.html

• Basil Mott, a Wildcat pilot on the Makin Island, relays his harrowing time when he was forgotten while flying a mission. http://www.flightjournal.com/fj/articles/wildcat/wildcat_1.asp

If you know of any stories or have any yourself, please contact me at glbras@infionline.net