Lexington Did Launch Its Air Group When

The Japanese Invaded Tulagi, In The Solomon Islands, On May 4.

We Made Air Attacks On The Japanese Anchorage, Sinking And Damaging Several Vessels. However, The Japanese Were Alerted To The Fact That American Carriers Were Nearby.

My Observations Of Japanese Naval Fighting Men, Their Abilities And Equipment Led Me To Believe That They Gave A Better Account Of Themselves Than We Did.

Chicago's Buoy Was A Couple Of Hundred Yards Astern Of Arizona, And I Was Saddened To Look At Her.

I Received My Parents' Permission And Went Into The Navy On June 3, 1941.