My father volunteered before Pearl Harbor knowing the war was coming. Here is is pictured with his division onboard the Makin Island, 2nd row 1st on the left. This was the navigation division and it was commanded by THE RJ Reynolds, the tobacco magnate. Click to enlarge.

Here is a picture of my father in lighter moments in a bar with friends. He is the 1st on the left. All in this picture save my father, died in the war. Click to enlarge.