Report of Engagement the morning of August 9, 1942 off Guadalcanal Island in which the U.S.S. Quincy participated, 1942 Aug 16
Item
Identifier: MSC-118
Report of Engagement the morning of August 9, 1942 off Guadalcanal Island in which the U.S.S. Quincy participated
Scope and Contents
Report from senior surviving officer of the USS Quincy, LCDR Henry B. Heneberger, regarding the events at the Battle of Savo Island on the morning of August 9, 1942. Included is a diagram depicting the probably disposition of forces that morning, a listing of the locations and amount of resources (fuel, water, oil) aboard the Quincy, and statements of the other survivors.
Dates
- Creation: 1942 Aug 16
Creator
- Andrew, John, D. (Person)
- Ordway, Earl E. (Person)
- Smith, James C. (Person)
- Chisholm, Thomas A., Jr. (Person)
- Hopkins, Everett S. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Subject
- U.S.S. Quincy (CA-39) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository