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USS Portland Portland (CA-33), "Night Action Between Task Force 67.4 and j.a.panese Forces, November 13, 1942." Serial 073, November 21, 1942. NARA. (CA-33), "Night Action Between Task Force 67.4 and j.a.panese Forces, November 13, 1942." Serial 073, November 21, 1942. NARA.

USS Preston Preston (DD-379). "Report of Surface Engagement with j.a.panese Forces, November 15, 1942," November 30, 1942. NARA. (DD-379). "Report of Surface Engagement with j.a.panese Forces, November 15, 1942," November 30, 1942. NARA.

USS Quincy Quincy (CA-39), "Preliminary Report of Engagement the Night of 9 August 1942 Off Guadalca.n.a.l Island." Serial 004, August 12, 1942. NARA. (CA-39), "Preliminary Report of Engagement the Night of 9 August 1942 Off Guadalca.n.a.l Island." Serial 004, August 12, 1942. NARA.

---. "Report of the Battle Off Guadalca.n.a.l Island, August 9, 1942" (by Lt. Cdr. John D. Andrew). No serial, August 15, 1942. NARA.

---. "Report of the Engagement the Morning of August 9, 1942, for Guadalca.n.a.l Island in Which the USS Quincy Quincy Partic.i.p.ated" (by Lt. Cdr. Harry B. Heneberger). Serial 004, August 16, 1942. NARA. Partic.i.p.ated" (by Lt. Cdr. Harry B. Heneberger). Serial 004, August 16, 1942. NARA.

---. "Additional Information in Regard to the ex-USS Quincy, Quincy," February 10, 1943. NARA.

USS Ralph Talbot Ralph Talbot (DD-390). "Preliminary Report of Action, August 8th9th, 1942." Serial 03, August 11, 1942. NARA. (DD-390). "Preliminary Report of Action, August 8th9th, 1942." Serial 03, August 11, 1942. NARA.

USS Salt Lake City Salt Lake City (CA-25). "Offset Battle Practice," September 25, 1942. Records of the Commander, Cruisers, Pacific Fleet. NARA. (CA-25). "Offset Battle Practice," September 25, 1942. Records of the Commander, Cruisers, Pacific Fleet. NARA.

---. "Report of Action of USS Salt Lake City Salt Lake City Against j.a.panese Surface Naval Units, Night of October 1112, 1942, Off Savo Island, Solomon Islands." Serial 0140, October 19, 1942. NARA. Against j.a.panese Surface Naval Units, Night of October 1112, 1942, Off Savo Island, Solomon Islands." Serial 0140, October 19, 1942. NARA.

USS San Francisco San Francisco (CA-38). "Action Report, Night Action, Nov. 1213, 1942." Serial 067, undated, circa November 15, 1942, with battle damage report of Novmeber 20, 1942. NARA. (CA-38). "Action Report, Night Action, Nov. 1213, 1942." Serial 067, undated, circa November 15, 1942, with battle damage report of Novmeber 20, 1942. NARA.

---. "Action Report-Loss of USS Juneau, Juneau, November 13, 1942," November 15, 1942. NARA. November 13, 1942," November 15, 1942. NARA.

USS South Dakota South Dakota (BB-57). "Action Report, Night Engagement 1415 November 1942, with j.a.panese Naval Units, Off Savo Island." Serial 0165, November 24, 1942. NARA. (BB-57). "Action Report, Night Engagement 1415 November 1942, with j.a.panese Naval Units, Off Savo Island." Serial 0165, November 24, 1942. NARA.

---. "Report of Gunfire Damage, Battle of Guadalca.n.a.l, 1415 November 1942," undated. NARA.

USS Sterett Sterett (DD-407). "Report of Action on Night of November 1213, 1942." Serial 005, November 20, 1942. NARA. (DD-407). "Report of Action on Night of November 1213, 1942." Serial 005, November 20, 1942. NARA.

---. "Gunfire Damage, Battle of Guadalca.n.a.l, 13 November 1942," undated. NARA.

USS Vincennes Vincennes (CA-44). "Report of Action Occurring Off Savo Island Area-Night of 8/9 August, 1942." Serial 0021, August 14, 1942. NARA. (CA-44). "Report of Action Occurring Off Savo Island Area-Night of 8/9 August, 1942." Serial 0021, August 14, 1942. NARA.

---. "Report of Action Between USS Vincennes Vincennes and j.a.panese Heavy Cruisers Near Savo Island on Night of August 8th9th, 1942." Serial 0022, August 16, 1942. NARA. and j.a.panese Heavy Cruisers Near Savo Island on Night of August 8th9th, 1942." Serial 0022, August 16, 1942. NARA.

---. "Additional Information Regarding Report of Action Off Savo Island Night of 89 August 1942." Serial 0029, September 5, 1942. NARA.

USS Walke Walke (DD-416). "Report of Surface Engagement with j.a.panese Forces, November 15, 1942." Serial 00638, November 30, 1942. NARA. (DD-416). "Report of Surface Engagement with j.a.panese Forces, November 15, 1942." Serial 00638, November 30, 1942. NARA.

USS Washington Washington (BB-56). "Action Report, Night of November 1415, 1942." Serial 0155, November 27, 1942. NARA. (BB-56). "Action Report, Night of November 1415, 1942." Serial 0155, November 27, 1942. NARA.

USS Wilson Wilson (DD-408). "Report of Action Against Enemy Surface Ships Off Savo Island, Night of August 8th9th, 1942." Serial 008, August 20, 1942. NARA. (DD-408). "Report of Action Against Enemy Surface Ships Off Savo Island, Night of August 8th9th, 1942." Serial 008, August 20, 1942. NARA.

Wright, C. H. to CINCPAC. "Performance of Duty in Action with Enemy." Serial P201, December 9, 1942. NARA.

Interviews Akers, Frank (USS Hornet Hornet), interviewed September 10, 1942, by U.S. Navy, Bureau of Aeronautics. RG 313, Flag Files (Blue 361), Box 11, NARA.

Backus, Paul H. (USS South Dakota, South Dakota, turret officer), interviewed October 28, 1981, by Paul Stillwell. Naval Inst.i.tute, Operational Archives Branch, NHC. turret officer), interviewed October 28, 1981, by Paul Stillwell. Naval Inst.i.tute, Operational Archives Branch, NHC.

Baldwin, Hanson W. (journalist), interviewed June 16, 1975, by John T. Mason, Jr. Naval Inst.i.tute, Operational Archives Branch, NHC.

Bennett, John E. (USS San Francisco, San Francisco, lieutenant junior grade), videotaped interview, December 1993. Courtesy of Johnny Johnson, USS lieutenant junior grade), videotaped interview, December 1993. Courtesy of Johnny Johnson, USS San Francisco San Francisco a.s.sociation. a.s.sociation.

---, interviewed February 5, 1994, by Donald R. Lennon. Special Collections, Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Oral History Interview no. 138.

Berry, Joseph (USS Helena, Helena, supply department), interviewed March 23, 2007, by the author. supply department), interviewed March 23, 2007, by the author.

Clark, Gilbert H. (USS Helena Helena), interviewed December 22, 2005, by Richard Misenhimer. NMPW.

Coates, Robert (USS San Francisco, San Francisco, radioman), interviewed February 4, 2009, by the author. radioman), interviewed February 4, 2009, by the author.

Cook, Jack (USS Helena, Helena, marine detachment, captain's orderly), interviewed December 14, 2006, by the author. marine detachment, captain's orderly), interviewed December 14, 2006, by the author.

Davis, Glenn B. (USS Washington, Washington, captain), interviewed July 28, 1977, by Donald R. Lennon. Oral History Interview no. 46, Special Collections, Joyner Library, East Carolina University. captain), interviewed July 28, 1977, by Donald R. Lennon. Oral History Interview no. 46, Special Collections, Joyner Library, East Carolina University.

Egan, John (USS San Francisco, San Francisco, Marine detachment), interviewed March 5, 2007, by the author. Marine detachment), interviewed March 5, 2007, by the author.

Eller, Ernest M. (CINCPAC staff), interviewed by John T. Mason, Jr., Naval Inst.i.tute, August 25, 1977, October 18, 1977, and December 13, 1977. 2 vols. Operational Archives Branch, NHC.

Feindt, Donald J. (USS President Adams President Adams), interviewed May 2, 2003, by Richard Misenhimer. NMPW.

Fike, Charles L. (executive officer, Marine Air Group 23), interviewed by U.S. Navy, Bureau of Aeronautics, December 4, 1942. RG 313, Flag Files (Blue 361), Box 11, NARA.

Gardner, M. B. (COMAIRSOPAC chief of staff), interviewed January 13, 1943, by the Bureau of Aeronautics. Ghormley Papers.

Ghormley, Robert L., Jr., interviewed June 19, 2007, by the author.

Grahn, Alvin (USS Hornet, Hornet, gunner's mate first cla.s.s), interviewed by Tony Welch, gunner's mate first cla.s.s), interviewed by Tony Welch, http://carol_fus.tripod.com/navy_hero_alvin_grahn.html (last page view April 27, 2010). (last page view April 27, 2010).

Hagen, Robert C. (USS Aaron Ward, Aaron Ward, a.s.sistant communications and radar officer), interviewed February 8, 2007, by the author. a.s.sistant communications and radar officer), interviewed February 8, 2007, by the author.

---, interviewed July 9, 2003, by Floyd c.o.x. NMPW.

Hamilton, William R. (USS San Francisco, San Francisco, gunner's mate first cla.s.s). Interviewed March 19, 2007, by the author. gunner's mate first cla.s.s). Interviewed March 19, 2007, by the author.

Harrison, Edgar (USS San Francisco, San Francisco, fire controlman first cla.s.s), interviewed March 7, 2007, by the author. fire controlman first cla.s.s), interviewed March 7, 2007, by the author.

Hechler, Ray (USS Helena Helena), interviewed December 6, 2001, by William J. Alexander. NMPW.

Heiberg, Kristen F. (USS Benham, Benham, electrician's mate), interviewed October 6, 2000, by Phillip F. Reid. Naval Historical Foundation, Oral History Program, Operational Archives Branch, NHC. electrician's mate), interviewed October 6, 2000, by Phillip F. Reid. Naval Historical Foundation, Oral History Program, Operational Archives Branch, NHC.

Herndon, Charles K. (USS San Francisco, San Francisco, signalman third cla.s.s). Interviewed February 1, 2009, by the author. signalman third cla.s.s). Interviewed February 1, 2009, by the author.

Howe, Robert M. (USS Helena Helena), interviewed October 21, 2000, by William G. c.o.x. NMPW.

Johnson, Johnny (USS San Francisco, San Francisco, supply department), interviewed March 5, 2007, by the author. supply department), interviewed March 5, 2007, by the author.

LaCouture, John E. (USS Blue, Blue, gunnery officer), interviewed October 9, 2000, by David F. Winkler. Naval Historical Foundation, Oral History Program, Operational Archives Branch, NHC. gunnery officer), interviewed October 9, 2000, by David F. Winkler. Naval Historical Foundation, Oral History Program, Operational Archives Branch, NHC.

Lamar, Hal (CINCPAC staff), interviewed in "The Nimitz Story," Elarco Productions, the Admiral Nimitz Foundation, 1988. Arthur Holch, producer.

Luehman, Earl A. (USS Helena, Helena, turret officer), interviewed June 6, 1991, by Donald R. Lennon, Oral History Interview no. 129, Special Collections, Joyner Library, East Carolina University. turret officer), interviewed June 6, 1991, by Donald R. Lennon, Oral History Interview no. 129, Special Collections, Joyner Library, East Carolina University.

MacDonald, Donald J. (USs...o...b..nnon, O'Bannon, executive officer), interviewed May 22, 1974 (1), July 23, 1974 (2), and August 5, 1974 (3) by John T. Mason, Jr., Naval Inst.i.tute. Operational Archives Branch, NHC. executive officer), interviewed May 22, 1974 (1), July 23, 1974 (2), and August 5, 1974 (3) by John T. Mason, Jr., Naval Inst.i.tute. Operational Archives Branch, NHC.

Mangrum, Richard C. (commander, VMSB-232), interviewed November 11, 1942, by the U.S. Navy, Bureau of Aeronautics. RG 313, Flag Files (Blue 361), Box 11, NARA.

Maysenhalder, Kenneth. (USS Chicago, Chicago, store keeper second cla.s.s). Interviewed July 9, 2007, by the author. store keeper second cla.s.s). Interviewed July 9, 2007, by the author.

McClelland, James A. (USS Helena Helena), interviewed March 20, 2003, by Richard Misenhimer. NMPW.

Melhorn, Charles M. (USS Colhoun; PT-44 Colhoun; PT-44), interviewed September 1970 by Etta-Belle Kitchen, Naval Inst.i.tute. Operational Archives Branch, NHC.

Mustin, Lloyd M. (USS Atlanta, Atlanta, a.s.sistant gunnery officer), interviewed twenty-one times between August 8, 1972, and August 8, 1973, by John T. Mason, Jr., Naval Inst.i.tute. 2 vols. Operational Archives Branch, NHC. a.s.sistant gunnery officer), interviewed twenty-one times between August 8, 1972, and August 8, 1973, by John T. Mason, Jr., Naval Inst.i.tute. 2 vols. Operational Archives Branch, NHC.

Pearson, Tom (USS San Francisco, San Francisco, gunner's mate third cla.s.s). Interviewed 2007 by the author. gunner's mate third cla.s.s). Interviewed 2007 by the author.

Powell, John C. (USS Astoria, Astoria, fire controlman first cla.s.s), interviewed June 15, 2007, by the author. fire controlman first cla.s.s), interviewed June 15, 2007, by the author.

Rivero, Horacio, Jr. (USS San Juan, San Juan, a.s.sistant gunnery officer), interviewed November 1975 by John T. Mason, Jr., Naval Inst.i.tute. Operational Archives Branch, NHC. a.s.sistant gunnery officer), interviewed November 1975 by John T. Mason, Jr., Naval Inst.i.tute. Operational Archives Branch, NHC.

Schonland, Herbert E. (USS San Francisco, San Francisco, lieutenant commander and first lieutenant), interviewed October 1, 1983, by Karl Zingheim (Schonland 1) and November 1, 1984, by John T. Mason, Jr. (Schonland 2). Naval Inst.i.tute. Unprocessed transcript. lieutenant commander and first lieutenant), interviewed October 1, 1983, by Karl Zingheim (Schonland 1) and November 1, 1984, by John T. Mason, Jr. (Schonland 2). Naval Inst.i.tute. Unprocessed transcript.

Smith, John (commanding officer, VMF-223), November 10, 1942. RG 313, Flag Files (Blue 361), Box 11. NARA.

Smoot, Roland N. (USS Monssen, Monssen, captain), interviewed November 1970March 1971 by Etta-Belle Kitchen, Naval Inst.i.tute. Operational Archives Branch, NHC. captain), interviewed November 1970March 1971 by Etta-Belle Kitchen, Naval Inst.i.tute. Operational Archives Branch, NHC.

Spencer, Clifford C. (USS San Francisco, San Francisco, Marine detachment). Interviewed September 24, 2008, by the author. Marine detachment). Interviewed September 24, 2008, by the author.

Stroop, Paul D. (COMAIRSOPAC, planning officer), interviewed September 14, 1969, by Etta-Belle Kitchen, Naval Inst.i.tute. Operational Archives Branch, NHC.

Tarrant, Eugene (USS San Francisco, San Francisco, captain's cook), interviewed March 5, 2007, and April 11, 2007, by the author. captain's cook), interviewed March 5, 2007, and April 11, 2007, by the author.

Ward, Alfred G. (USS North Carolina, North Carolina, fire-control officer), interviewed August 27, 1970, by John T. Mason, Jr., Naval Inst.i.tute. Operational Archives Branch, NHC. fire-control officer), interviewed August 27, 1970, by John T. Mason, Jr., Naval Inst.i.tute. Operational Archives Branch, NHC.

Weisenberger, Paul J. (USS Helena, Helena, machinist's mate first cla.s.s), interviewed May 10, 2007, by the author. machinist's mate first cla.s.s), interviewed May 10, 2007, by the author.

Weschler, Thomas R. (USS Wasp, Wasp, lieutenant), interviewed October 25, 1982, by Paul Stillwell, Naval Inst.i.tute, Operational Archives Branch, NHC. lieutenant), interviewed October 25, 1982, by Paul Stillwell, Naval Inst.i.tute, Operational Archives Branch, NHC.

Whitt, Joseph V. (USS San Francisco, San Francisco, seaman first cla.s.s), interviewed November 16, 2005, by Chris Rich. Clermont County Public Library. seaman first cla.s.s), interviewed November 16, 2005, by Chris Rich. Clermont County Public Library.

---. Interviewed April 4, 2007, by the author.

Wylie, Joseph C. (USS Fletcher, Fletcher, executive officer), interviewed May 21, 1985, by Paul Stillwell, Naval Inst.i.tute. Operational Archives Branch, NHC. executive officer), interviewed May 21, 1985, by Paul Stillwell, Naval Inst.i.tute. Operational Archives Branch, NHC.

---, interviewed December 17, 1985, by Evelyn Cherpak. NWC.

Personal Papers Baldwin, Hanson W. Ma.n.u.scripts and Archives, Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University.

Ghormley, Robert L. Special Collections Department, Joyner Library, East Carolina University.

Graff, Robert D. Collection of Robert D. Graff.

King, Ernest J. NHC, Boxes 1920.

Kinkaid Thomas C. NHC, Box 3.

Nimitz, Chester W. NHC, Boxes 14.

Unpublished and Privately Published Eyewitness Accounts Arison, Rae E. (USS San Francisco, San Francisco, navigation officer). "A Battle to Remember." USS navigation officer). "A Battle to Remember." USS San Francisco San Francisco newsletter, June 1994. newsletter, June 1994.

Baker, R. W. (ed). History of the USS History of the USS Washington, Washington, 19411946. 19411946. New York: Robert W. Kelly Publishing Corp. Cruise book, undated. New York: Robert W. Kelly Publishing Corp. Cruise book, undated.

Barham, Eugene Alexander (USS Laffey, Laffey, engineering officer). engineering officer). The 228 Days of the United States Destroyer The 228 Days of the United States Destroyer Laffey Laffey (DD-459). (DD-459). Robert Schneller, ed. Unpublished ma.n.u.script. 1988. NHC. Courtesy of Robert Schneller. Robert Schneller, ed. Unpublished ma.n.u.script. 1988. NHC. Courtesy of Robert Schneller.

Bennett, John E. (USS San Francisco, San Francisco, lieutenant junior grade). lieutenant junior grade). www.usssanfrancisco.org/Bennet%20Jack%20CAPT.htm.

Bennink, Richard E. Unt.i.tled narrative. Undated. Collection of Richard E. Bennink and NWC.

Bergstrom, LeRoy W. (ed.). The USS The USS Patterson: Patterson: Shipmates and Memories, Shipmates and Memories, 2 vols. Collection of Carol and Mike McGregor. 2 vols. Collection of Carol and Mike McGregor.

Casten, Ray J. (USS Helena, Helena, lieutenant junior grade tactical plotting officer). lieutenant junior grade tactical plotting officer). Our Ship: The Our Ship: The Helena. Privately published, 1991. Collection of Jack Cook. Helena. Privately published, 1991. Collection of Jack Cook.

Coates, Robert (USS San Francisco San Francisco). Unt.i.tled personal narrative.

Cochran, D. Binion (USS Helena, Helena, ensign). "Recollections, Naval Battle of Guadalca.n.a.l, Cruiser Action, November 13, 1942." Unpublished ma.n.u.script, circa 1978. Collection of D. Binion Cochran. ensign). "Recollections, Naval Battle of Guadalca.n.a.l, Cruiser Action, November 13, 1942." Unpublished ma.n.u.script, circa 1978. Collection of D. Binion Cochran.

De Long, George A. (USS Helena, Helena, helmsman). Unt.i.tled narrative, undated. Ma.n.u.script Collection 226, NWC. helmsman). Unt.i.tled narrative, undated. Ma.n.u.script Collection 226, NWC.

Ghormley, Vice Admiral Robert L. "Events Leading Up to U.S. Attack on Solomon Islands, Etc.," January 22, 1943. WWII Command File, Box 288, NHC.

---. "The Tide Turns: Early History of South Pacific Force and South Pacific Area." Ma.n.u.script, undated. WWII Command File, NHC.

Gibson, Vic (USS San Francisco, San Francisco, signalman). "As I Remember," undated. Collection of Charles K. Herndon. signalman). "As I Remember," undated. Collection of Charles K. Herndon.

Halsey, William F. Draft ma.n.u.script of memoirs, pp. 366404. Collection of John Wukovits.

Hartney, Joseph P. F. (USS Juneau, Juneau, signalman second cla.s.s), as told to Robert C. Fay. "The Story of the USS signalman second cla.s.s), as told to Robert C. Fay. "The Story of the USS Juneau: Juneau: A Survivor's Tale of Fate and of a Modern Miracle." A Survivor's Tale of Fate and of a Modern Miracle." www.geocities.com/pentagon/4072/hartney/hartney.html, scanned from the collection of Margo Riedel (last page view April 10, 2009).

Heyn, Allan Clifton (USS Juneau, Juneau, gunner's mate second cla.s.s). Statement in memorandum to Roger Pineau, Office of the CNO, from Head of the Navy's Casualty Branch, April 26, 1954. NARA. gunner's mate second cla.s.s). Statement in memorandum to Roger Pineau, Office of the CNO, from Head of the Navy's Casualty Branch, April 26, 1954. NARA.

Iwabuchi, Sanji (IJN Kirishima, Kirishima, captain). Unt.i.tled, undated report. Courtesy of Anthony Tully. captain). Unt.i.tled, undated report. Courtesy of Anthony Tully.

Jarman, James T. (P-39 pilot, USAAF). Letter to J. A. Walsh (USS Walke Walke), January 17, 1981. www.destroyerhistory.org/goldplater/416walke_wilde10.pdf (last page view February 22, 2009). (last page view February 22, 2009).

Jenkins, Donald E. (USS San Francisco San Francisco). "A Real Belly Full," undated. Collection of Charles K. Herndon.

Jones, Pat (ed.) (USS Astoria Astoria). The USS The USS Astoria Astoria (CA-34) and the Men Who Sailed Her. (CA-34) and the Men Who Sailed Her. USS USS Astoria Astoria Reunion a.s.sociation. Privately printed, 1992. Collection of John C. Powell. Reunion a.s.sociation. Privately printed, 1992. Collection of John C. Powell.

Kinkaid, Thomas Ca.s.sin (Task Force 16, commanding officer). Four Years of War in the Pacific, Four Years of War in the Pacific, chapter 7: "South Pacific-1942." Draft ma.n.u.script. NHC. chapter 7: "South Pacific-1942." Draft ma.n.u.script. NHC.