Wiley, Lockwood E.

Detailed diary of the action seen by the author on LST-126 during World War II. Wiley describes "one year and ten days" at sea, including the occupation of Kwajalein and Majuro Atolls, the capture and occupation of Saipan, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf, alongside events inbetween.

Diary of Yeoman Third Class Wiley, USNR, 23 November 1943 to 4 December 1944. Wiley describes service in LST 126 in the Pacific Theater, including battles in the Marshall Islands, the invasion of Saipan, Tinian and Leyte Gulf, weather, general quarters, maneuvers, marines, accidents and near collisions, Japanese attacks, various islands, including Eniwetok, Tarawa, Namur, Hawaiian Islands, Kwajalein, Makin, and Tarawa and voyages from New Orleans, La., to Hawaii to the war zone and back. Photograph of Wiley with sea bag.

Full body portrait of Y3c Lockwood E. Wiley in uniform with his sea bag. Wiley is standing in front of a chimney covered with ivy.

The reverse of photo reads, "1942/Y3c assigned to LST 126; after 3 months as s/c./Enlisted April 17, 1942" Lockwood E. Wiley's signatures appears at the bottom.