Monday, September 6, 2010

September 6, 1945

6- ______ Same as yesterday.
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Meaning probably "Still in Port _ not much doing _ Movies on main deck aft after recreation."

Photo: Joe never mentions the reason they were in port at Okinawa, probably because he wasn't involved. The senior officers, at least, of each vessel were likely there to attend the formal surrender of the Ryukyus Islands, marking the official end of the Battle of Okinawa. The ceremony in the photo took place the next day, September 7th.

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