Box 1

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.

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

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.