From my Diary:

We were on our way to Bougainville, I received several letters from Helen, they were written September 7th, 10th, 12th and 14th. It's impossible to answer them now. It is REALLY hot here.

October 31st - I stood gun watch. I manned an anti-aircraft gun 12 midnight until 4 a.m. on the U.S.S. George Clymer. It was cloudy and raining. We were getting close to Bougainville.