17 _____ We had GQ at 430 to 515 _ Still bombarding but not to[o] much _ were low on Amm. they took 60 rounds of HC out of tirrit II after GQ later they took all but 65 rounds out of tirrit II. (II _ We had loading drill this afternoon _ expect to fire soon._____ Two fellow came on board ship from fire control party on beach _ they said Mobile is better know[n] than any ship out here for its good firing. They also said Japs have more artillery here on Okinawa then what both the Army & Navy have. Before the war this was a proving ground for Jap artillery. That's why were having it so hard here on Okinawa. Were getting down to the end of the island.
_____ Dope going around is that were leaving here in a few days. We had GQ this morning after chow.
_____ This afternoon we left & went over to Point Bowlow & drop anchor _ tomorrow morning we go in to _____ anchorage for Amm.
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The photo shows part of Okinawa after the bombardments.
The blank space is Kerama anchorage.
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