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Weaver, Charles W.

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Charles W. Weaver speech, 1963 May 6

 File — Box 16, Folder: 12
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 284
Scope and Contents

Typescript of speech entitled "Some Reminiscences of the Pacific War" given before the Nashua Rotary Club. His reminiscences include his experiences as a plotting officer during WWII and his impressions of Ernest J. King, Robert L. Ghormley, William F. Halsey, Richmond K. Turner, and the Battle of Saipan, 1944.

Dates: 1963 May 6

Operational log, 1942 Aug 1-Nov 13

 File — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSC-123
Scope and Contents

Operational log maintained by Lt. Weaver for VADM Robert L. Ghormley while on board the USS Argonne. This log describes the Guadalcanal operation, August 1 – November 13, 1942

Dates: 1942 Aug 1-Nov 13

Charles W. Weaver papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSC-123
Content Description

Operational Log kept for VADM Robert L. Ghormley describing the Guadalcanal operation, August 1–November 13, 1942; Copy of a letter from Ghormley indicating the value of the operational log, July 22, 1943; Copy of a letter from ADM Richmond K. Turner commenting on joint efforts to achieve victory in WWII and the importance of the Naval Reserve, January 6, 1947; Newspaper clippings, 1969, marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the invasion of Saipan and marking Weaver’s retirement after a 42 year newspaper career in 1971; Speech on WWII and reminiscences of invasion of Saipan and WWII naval leaders.

Dates: 1942 - 1971

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Guadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands, 1942-1943 1