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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
First Savo - The Lost Battle, Roy T. Spurlock
First Savo - The Lost Battle, Roy T. Spurlock

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

  • Creation: 1997 May 17

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.

Extent

1 folder : 43 pages

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English