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Originally Posted by Crannogman
I've had a thing for Guadalcanal ever since 'Hellcats over the Pacific,' so I've spent my current patrol in those waters, starting with Savo Island. I've been out now about 2 months, and I'd prefer to stick around through mid November (left Pearl Jul 15 '42). Other than 39% hull damage from some silly mistakes, it seems I can get all the torpedoes, fuel, and crew fatigue resets from Tulagi. Is there any real reason to limit my patrol to under 4 months? 2 weeks of shore leave was a lot more enticing when it was in Hawai'i, not so much Midway.
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I'm sure my Pop bought some engine room beer off your Chief of the Boat. Corporal, 2nd Marine Raiders(Carlson's) which deployed to Guadalcanal after Makin and made the 'Long March'. He and some buds dealt with whoever docked. He said it was hot beer, which he acquired a taste for when he returned home. God bless them all. Enjoy your time on that isle and tell Pops to get the heck home.