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First Battle Savo Island - Intelligence Ultra, 1942 Aug 2-10

 File — Box: 46, Folder: 6
Identifier: RG-23
Scope and Contents

Intelligence report regarding the Battle of Savo Island extracted from the CinCPAc war diary.

Dates: 1942 Aug 2-10

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
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: 1942 Aug 16

Roy T. Spurlock personal reminiscences on the Battle of Savo Island, 1997 May 17

 File — Box: 21, Folder: 28
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 406
Scope and Contents

Personal reminiscences entitled, "First Savo - The Lost Battle" by Marine Corps pilot Roy T. Spurlock of the Battle of Savo Island with comments on the American, Australian, and Japanese leadership, the battle scenario, casualties, the role of USMC pilots and ship-based personnel.

Dates: 1997 May 17

War Diaries - Battle of Savo Island, 1942 Aug 8-9

 File — Box: 46, Folder: 4
Identifier: RG-23
Scope and Contents

Compilation of transcriptions of war diaries from the Battle of Savo Island.

Dates: 1942 Aug 8-9

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