SOUTH PACIFIC FORCE
AMPIBIOUS FORCE
COMMANDER TRANSPORT DIVISION TWO
A12-1
Serial 09 December 1, 1942
Ts/133
From: Commander Transport Division Two.
To : Chief of Naval Operations (Office of Naval Records
& Library).
Subject: War Diary for period from 4 to 30 November 1942,
Inclusive.
Reference: (a) Pacific Fleet Letter 11L-42.
Enclosure: (A) Copy of subject War Diary.
1. In accordance with reference (a), a copy of the War
Diary of Commander Transports Division Two, Amphibious Force, South
Pacific Force, is forwarded herewith as enclosure (A).
I. .N KILAND.
Cc: Cincpac (with enclosure)
WAR DIARY
COMMANDER TRANSPORT DIVISION TWO, AMPHIBIOUS FORCE,
SOUTH PACIFIC FORCE.
From: 4 November 1942 To: 30 November 1942.
Copy to:
Chief of Naval Operations (Office of Naval Records
and Library).
Commander-in-Chief Pacific Fleet.
REPORT OF COMMANDER TRANSPORT DIVISION TWO, AMPHIBIOUS FORCE, SOUTH
PACIFIC FORCE
Organization: (AP37) PRESIDENT JACKSON, Flagship
(AP38) PRESIDENT ADAMS
(AP39) PRESIDENT HAYES
(AP40) CRESCENT CITY
(AK26) ALHENA
4 November 1942
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Captain Ingolf N. Kiland, U.S. Navy, was relieved this
Date as Commanding Officer, USS CRESCENT CITY, by Captain
John R. Sullivan, U.S. Navy, at Noumea, New Caledonia.
In accordance with BuPers mailgram 221336/Sept, reported
to Commander Transport Group, Amphibious Force, South
Pacific Force, for duty as Commander Transport Division
Two by despatch 040200/Nov.
Comsopac, Comamphibforsopac, and Comderronsopac present
at Noumea, New Caledonia. Ships of Transdiv 2 present
in Dumbea Bay: PRESIDENT JACKSON, CRESCENT CITY and
ALHENA. ALHENA in a damaged condition as a result of
having been torpedoed by enemy submarine on September 29,
1942. PRESIDENT JACKSON and CRESCENT CITY engaged in
loading with troops and equipment.
0120 1220 Flag of Comtransdiv 2 was shifted from CRESENT CITY to
PRESIDENT JACKSON in accordance with Comamphibforsopac
dispatch 161032/ Oct to OpNav.
Major William Chalfant, III, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve,
who reported for duty on Staff of Comtransdiv 2 on
October 7, 1942, now present and on board PRESIDENT
JACKSON.
Comtransdiv 2 made call on Comamphibforsopac and reported
having been relieved as Commanding Officer, CRESENT CITY,
and having shifted flag to PRESIDENT JACKSON; also made
call on Comserronsopac in connection with arranging for
orders of enlisted personnel of Staff.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
5 November 1942
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Comtransdiv 2 in PRRESIDENT JACKSON anchored in Dumbea
Bay, Noumea, New Caledonia, with CRESCENT CITY and ALHENA
present. Comsopac, Comamphibforsopac, and Comserronsopac
present in Great Bay.
PRESIDENT JACKSON and CRESCENT CITY engated in loading
and troop landing exercises.
Certain enlisted personnel of Staff were transferred
from CRESCENT CITY to PRESIDENT JACKSON in accordance
with orders of Comserronsopac.
Comtransdiv 2 called on Comsopac and made arrangements
for transfers of officer personnel to Staff.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
6 November 1942
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Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON anchored in Dumbea
Bay, Noumea, New Caledonia, with CRESENT CITY and
ALHENA present. Comsopac, Comamphibforsopac, and
Comserronsopac present in Great Bay.
PRESIDENT JACKSON and CRESENT CITY engaged in loading
personnel and equipment and conducting troop landing
exercises.
Lieutenant Levin J. McLeod, D-V(G), U.S. Naval Reserve,
detached from CRESENT CITY and reported on board as
Communication Officer of the PRESIDENT JACKSON with
additional duties on Staff of Comtransdiv 2.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
7 November 1942
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Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON anchored in Dumbea
Bay, Noumea, New Caledonia, with CRESCENT CITY and ALHENA
present. Comsopac, Comamphibforsopac, and Comerronsopac
present in Great bay.
PRESIDENT JACKSON and CRESCENT CITY engaged in troop
landing exercises.
Lieutenant (jg) Curtis H. Bradford, D-V(G), U.S. Naval
Reserve, and Ensign Andrew E. Leonas, D-V(G), U.S. Naval
Reserve, detached from CRESCENT CITY and reported on
board for duty on Staff of Comtransdiv 2 as Communication
Watch Officers. Lieutenant (jg) Dott E. Zook, Jr., U.S.
Navy, detached from HORNET and reported on board for duty
on Staff of Comtransdiv 2 as Signal Officer. Above
officers reported in accordance with orders of Comsopac.
2110 0810 PRESIDENT ADAMS stood in and later went alongside quay
in inner harbor to load troops, equipment and supplies.
ALHENA got I tow of SANOMA for Sydney, Australia.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
8 November 1942
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Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON anchored in Dumbea
Bay, Noumea, New Caledona, with PRESIDENT ADAMS and
CRESENT CITY present in Great Bay.
Received Comamphibforsopac mailgram 070917/Nov (Op-Plan
A23-42), which established Task Force 67, Rear Admiral
Turner in command.
Comtransdiv 2 as Commander Task Group 67.1, issued
Operation Order No. 2-42 (enclosure (A)) for Transport
Group 67.1 and Landing Group 67.2.
0035 1135 PRESIDENT ADAMS shifted berth from quay in inner harbor
to anchorage in Dumbea Bay.
PRESIDENT JACKSON, PRESIDENT ADAMS and CRESENT CITY
embarked Marine replacements for Guadalcanal.
0500 1600 Transdiv 2, consisting of PRESIDENT JACKSON, PRESIDENT
ADAMS and CRESENT CITY, got underway in accordance
with Comtaskfor 67 despatch 072332/Nov and stood out of
anchorage.
0500 1630 Comtaskfor 67 in McCAWLEY joined and transports formed
column astern in order McCAWLEY, CRESENT CIT, PRESIDENT
JACKSON and PRESIDENT ADAMS standing out of channel.
Speed 13 knots. Screening group, consisting of JUNEAU
and destroyers BARTON, OBANNON, and MONSSEN, preceded
transports, PORTLAND following astern.
0711 1811 Cleared Bulari Passage.
0718 1818 Task Force formed cruising disposition AC-1. Comtaskfor
67 in McCAWLEY, OTC and guide. Transports in center of
disposition with McCAWLEY and CRESENT CITY in right
column, PRESIDENT JACKSON and PRESIDENT ADAMS in left
column intervals 1000 yards, distance 600 yards. Cruisers
and destroyers took designated stations n screen. Set
course 245°, standard speed 13.5 knots. Condition of
Readiness as set by OTC.
0900 2000 Position flagship 22-30 S, 166-00 E.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
9 November 1942
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Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON steaming in company
with Task Force 67 in cruising disposition AC-1.
Comtaskfor 67 in McCAWLEY, OTC and guide. Course and axis
303°, standard speed 13.5 knots. Task Force zigzagged from
dawn until after dark. Courses as signaled by OTC,
following designated route to Guadalcanal. Condition of
Readiness as set by OTC.
2100 0800 Position flagship 21-02 S, 165-45 E.
0100 1200 Position flagship 20-25 S, 163-14 E. Course 305°, speed
12.69 knots made good since departure previous day.
0300 1400 Conducted anti-aircraft training exercises with PORTLAND
aircraft simulating high, horizontal and dive bombing
and torpedo attacks on transports and screening vessels.
Firing simulated.
0900 2000 Position flagship 18-55 S, 162-39 E.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
10 November 1942
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Comtransdiv 2 in RESIDENT JACLKSON steaming in company
with Task Force 67 in cruising disposition AC-1.
Comtaskfor 67 in McCAWLEY, OTC and guide. Course and axis
005°, standard speed 13 knots. Task Force zigzagged
according to plan 8 from 0445 to 1643. Courses as
signaled by OTC, following designated route to
Guadalcanal. Condition of Readiness as set by OTC.
2300 0800 Position flagship 16-27 S, 162-32 E.
0100 1200 Position flagship 15-40S, 162-37 E. Course 353°, speed
12.33 knots made good since 1200 previous day.
0145 1245 Changed course and axis to 010°.
0655 1755 Received by dispatch-boat Comtaskfor 67 serial 00386
which contained instructions for future operations.
These instructions based on dispatch information of the
enemy received by Comtaskfor 67.
0900 2000 Position flagship 14-08 S, 162-54 E.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
11 November 1942
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Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON steaming in company
with Task Force 67 in cruising disposition AC-1.
Comtaskfor 67 in McCAWLEY, OTC and guide. Course and axis
010°, standard speed 13 knots. Task Force zigzagged
according to plan 8 from 0500 to 1625. Courses as
signaled by OTC, following designated route to
Guadalcanal. Condition of Readiness as set by OTC.
1835 0535 Changed course and axis to 330°.
1951 0651 Received Comtaskfor 67 serials 00388 and 00389 by
dispatch-boat. Serial 00388 modified instructions for
future operations of Task Force 67; serial 00389 modified
unloading plan. These instructions were based on dispatch
information of enemy received by Comtaskfor 67.
2100 0800 Position flagship 11-42 S, 162-5 E.
2212 0912 Sighted friendly plane bearing 340°.
2246 0946 Changed course and axis to 285°.
0049 1149 Sighted enemy plane bearing about 245°.
0100 1200 Position flagship 11-16 S, 162-16 E. Course 355°, speed
12.99 knots made good since 1200 previous day.
0246 1346 Made emergency turn 45° to left on signal from OTC. This
turn was away from sound contact signaled by SHAW on
starboard bow.
0318 1418 SHAW dropped depth charges bearing 030°, distance
about 6 miles, and continued hunt.
0341 1431 Changed course and axis to 305°.
0605 1705 SHAW rejoined screening formation.
0730 1830 Changed course and axis to 358°.
0900 2000 Position flagship 10-27 S, 161-07 E.
1204 2304 Changed course and axis to 333°.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
12 November 1942
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Comtaskgroup 67.1 (Comtransdiv 2) in PRESIDENT JACKSON
steaming in company with Task Force 67. Ships of Task
Group 67.1 in column in order: McCAWLEY, CRESENT CITY,
PRESIDENT JACKSON PRESIDENT ADAMS; distance 600 yards,
speed 13 knots. Five destroyers in submarine screen
ahead, on flanks and stern. Course various heading
towards Lengo Channel to Transport Area off Guadalcanal.
Comtaskfor 67 in McCAWLEY, OTC and guide.
1412 0112 Destroyer of screen reported submarine or other object
on surface off starboard beam of formation and proceeded
to attack. Several depth charges were dropped, after
which destroyer rejoined formation.
1600 0300 All ships went to General Quarters, and then to Condition
I-A.
1620 0320 Formation entered Lengo Channel.
1832 0532 Arrived in Transport Area about 100 yards offshore near
Kukum to westward of Lunga Point. Transports anchored
and immediately commenced debarking troops, ammunition,
rations, equipment and supplies.
BETELGEUSE and LIBRA entered area about one-half hour
later and commenced discharging cargo to eastward of Lunga
Point.
Cruisers and destroyers of Support Group 67.4 and
destroyers of anti-submarine Screening Group 67.3 formed
anti-aircraft, anti-submarine and anti-surface screen out-
board of Transport Area.
1849 0549 (about) One destroyer of screen carried out depth charge
attack about 2 miles distance from transports.
1943 0643 Shot from enemy shore battery fell in vicinity of
transports.
2028 0728 HELENA commenced shelling enemy on shore to westward of
Tassafarong and Transport Area. This shelling was
continued by HELENA and several destroyers throughout the
day. Twenty-five enemy landing boats were reported
destroyed by one destroyer.
2308 1008 Seven torpedo bombers approached the Transport Area in a
low flying formation. Fire was opened on these planes
by ships of the screen and later they were fired upon by
some of the transports until friendly character was
observed as they turned off from a direct approach.
Fortunately no hits were apparently made.
0218 1318 Received information from Shore Station, Cactus, that 30
enemy planes were approaching Cactus Area. Ships were
directed to get underway to repel air attack by Comtaskfor
67.
0225 1325 Got underway and transports and cargo ships formed in two
columns: McCAWLEY, CRESCENT CITY and LIBRA in left column,
PRESIDENT JACKSON, PREAIDENT ADAMS and BETELGEUSE in right
column; interval 1000 yards, distance 600 yards. Course
and axis 340°, standard speed 14 knots. Cruisers and
destroyers formed anti-submarine and anti-aircraft screen
around transport formation; interval about 1000 yards.
0311 1411 About 19 enemy torpedo planes were observed flying low
over eastern end of Florida Island and approaching the
formation. At this time formation was maneuvering by
90° turns as signaled from OTC. Planes approached in a
loose formation, some turning towards rear and right
flank, others ahead. When within gun range, screening
vessels opened fire followed shortly thereafter by all
ships as planes came within range.
Due to accuracy and volume of fire, the attack was broken
up. No torpedoes were observed to be dropped. Gun action
lasted about five minutes, during which time at least 8
enemy planes were shot down in flames into the sea.
0317 1417 (about) Firing ceased with all enemy planes shot down or
out of range. Formation was maneuvered back to the
Transport Area and unloading operations were resumed at
about 1520. (See enclosure (B).
0545 1645 Received Comtaskfor 67 despatch 120539/Nov /directing
ships to be ready in all respects to get underway and
depart from area at 1830 (Mike).
Ships received about 100 wounded evacuees from Cactus,
and PRESIDENT JACKSON received 28 seriously burned
casualties from SAN FRANCISCO prior to departure.
Transports left 6 boats and boat crews each at Cactus.
0730 1830 Transports and Aks got underway and formed column on
McCAWLEY in following order: McCAWLEY, CRESCENT CITY,
BETELGEUSE, PRESIDENT JACKSON, PRESIDENT ADAMS and
LIBRA. Speed 14 knots. Five destroyers formed anti-
submarine screen ahead, on flank and one astern.
Cruisers and destroyers of Support Force proceeded ahead
to search for and clear possible enemy surface forces in
Indispensable Strait.
0900 2000 Position flagship 09-23 S, 160-15 E.
Transport Group continued steaming in column at 14 knots
on various courses through Lengo Channel and to the south-
west, passing within 7 miles to the westward of San
Cristobal Island. Five destroyers acting as anti-
submarine screen.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
13 November 1942
Comtaskgroup 67.1 (Comtransdiv 2) in PRESIDENT JACKSON
steaming in company with Task Force 67, plus BETELGUESE
and LIBRA, cruising in column, distance 600 yards.
Comtaskfor 67 in McCAWLEY, OTC and guide. Course and
axis 163°, standard speed 14 knots. Task Force zig-
zagged according to plan 8 from 0518 to 2300. Courses
as signaled by OTC, following designed route to Espiritu
Santo, New Hebrides. Condition of Readiness as set by
OTC.
1818 0518 PRESIDENT JACKSON, PRESIDENT ADAMS and LIBRA formed
division column with guide on port beam of McCAWLEY,
interval 1000 yards.
2100 0800 Position flagship 11-26 S, 162-01 E.
0100 1200 Position flagship 11-58 S, 162-34 E. Course 137°,
speed 13.28 knots made good since departure previous
day.
0200 1300 PRESIDENT JACKSON conducted burial at sea ceremony for
6 enlisted men, who were received the previous day in
a seriously burned condition, from the SAN FRANCISCO.
All ships half-masted colors during ceremony.
0900 2000 Position flagship 13-02 S, 163-43 E.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
14 November 1942
Comtaskgroup 67.1 (Comtransdiv 2) in PRESIDENT JACKSON
steaming n company with Task Force 67, plus BETELGUESE
and LIBRA. Comtaskfor 67 in McCAWLEY, OTC and guide.
Transports and AK's in cruising formation with McCAWLEY,
CRESCENT CITY and BETELGUESE in right column, PRESIDENT
JACKSON, PRESIDENT ADAMS and LIBRA in left column,
interval 1000 yards, distance 600 yards. Courses as
signaled by OTC, enroute to Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides.
Task Force zigzagging according to plan 8 from 0445
to 2355.
1720 0420 Sighted HELENA, SAN FRANCISCO and two destroyers on
port beam, distance 15 miles.
2100 0800 Position flagship 14-17 S, 165-52 E. Changed course
and axis to 110°.
2130 0830 U.S.S. BUCHANAN detached this task group to report
for duty as escort with Helena Task Group.
0100 1200 Position flagship 14-16 S, 166-32 E. Course 120°, speed
11.92 knots made good since 1200 the previous day.
0330 1430 PRESIDENT JACKSON conducted burial at sea ceremony for
one enlisted man, who was received on October 12 in a
seriously burn condition, from the SAN FRANCISCO.
All ships half-masted colors during ceremony.
0900 2000 Position flagship 14-35 S, 167-57 E.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
15 November 1942
Comtaskgroup 67.1 (Comtransdiv 2) in PRESIDENT
JACKSON steaming in company with Task Group 67,
plus BETELGUESE and LIBRA. Comtaskfor 67 in McCAWLEY,
OTC and guide. Transports and AK's in cruising
formation with McCAWLEY, CRESCENT CITY and BETELGUESE
in right column, PRESIDENT JACKSON, PRESIDENT ADAMS
and LIBRA in left column, interval 1000 yards, distance
600 yards. Courses as signaled by OTC, enroute to
Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides.
1740 0440 Challenged by two friendly destroyers bearing 065°.
1750 0450 Exchanged recognition signals with patrol craft PC 476
outside entrance to Espiritu Santo bearing 250°,
distance 6 miles.
1840 0540 Passed Bogacio Island to port and entered mine swept
channel.
1928 0628 Anchored with Task Force 67 in assigned berths at
Espiritu Santo. Numerous ships present including
U.S.S. CURTIS flagship of Comairsopac (SOPA).
2000 0700 Task Force 67 dissolved by Commander Task Force 67
dispatch 142000.
2200 0900 Called on Comforsopac.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
16 November 1942
Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON anchored in Espiritu
Santo, New Hebrides, CRESCENT CITY and PRESIDENT ADAMS
present. Comamforsopac and Comairsopac (SOPA) present
in harbor. PRSIDENT ADAMS and CRESCENT CITY engaged
in unloading.
0745 1845 Received Comtaskfor 62 dispatch 16042 forming Task
Group 62.6, Consisting of McCAWLEY, CRSCENT CITY,
PRESIDENT JACKSON and PRESIDENT ADAMS with O'BANNON
and SOUTHARD, and giving sailing dates and route from
Button to White Poppy.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
17 November 1942
Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON anchored in Espiritu
Santo, New Hebrides with CRESCENT CITY and PRESIDENT
ADAMS. Comairsopac (SOPA) and Commander Task Force 62
in McCAWLEY present in harbor.
1905 0605 Underway from Espiritu Santo in company with Task
Group 62.6. Commander Task Group 62.6 in McCAWLEY
OTC and guide. Courses as signaled by OTC, following
designated route to Noumea, New Caledonia. Standard
speed 13 knots, in column as follows: McCAWLEY,
CRESCENT CITY, PRESIDENT JACKSON and PRESIDENT ADAMS.
O'BANNON and SOUTHARD proceeded Transports out of
harbor.
2010 0710 Formed double column with McCAWLEY and CRESCENT CITY
in right column and PRESIDENT JACKSON and PRESIDENT
ADAMS in left column, interval 1000 yards, distance
600 yards. O'BANNON and SOUTHARD took up screening
stations on left and right bows respectively.
2025 0725 Commenced zigzagging according to plan 8.
2100 0800 Position flagship 14-38'S, 167-19'E.
0100 1200 Position flagship 16-16'S, 167-51'E. Course 139°, speed
12.14 knots made good since departure from Espiritu
Santo, New Hebrides.
0900 1200 Position flagship 170-42'S, 167-32'E.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
18 November 1942
Steaming with Task Group 62.6 enroute from Espiritu
Santo, New Hebrides to Noumea, New Caledonia.
Commander Task Group 62.6 in McCAWLEY, OTC and guide.
Courses as signaled by OTC, following designated
route to Noumea. Standard speed 13 knots. In double
column formation as follows: McCAWLEY, CRESCENT CITY
in right column, and PRESIDENT JACKSON, PRESIDENT ADAMS
in left column; interval 1000 yards, distance 600 yards.
O'BANNON and SOUTHARD screening on left and right bows,
respectively.
1730 0430 Commenced zigzagging according to plan 8.
2100 0800 Position flagship 20-02'S, 167-07'E.
0100 1200 Position flagship 20-49'S, 168-18'E. Course 175°,
speed 12.17 knots made good since 1200 previous day.
0252 1352 Held General Quarters for A.A. firing practice.
0305 1405 Commenced firing exercise as set forth in Commander
Task Group 62.6 dispatch 180020.
0900 2000 Position flagship 22-22'S, 168-15'E.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
19 November 1942
Steaming as before with Task Group 62.6 enroute from
Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides to Noumea, New Caledonia.
Commander Task Group 62.6 in McCAWLEY, OTC and guide.
Courses as signaled by OTC, following designated
route to Noumea. Standard speed 13 knots. In double
column formation as follows: McCAWLEY, CRESCENT CITY
in right column, and PRESIDENT JACKSON, PRESIDENT ADAMS
in left column; interval 1000 yards, distance 600 yards.
O'BANNON and SOUTHARD screening on left and right bows,
respectively.
1715 0415 Commenced zigzagging according to plan 8.
2100 0800 Position flagship 220-40'S, 166-26'E.
2126 0826 Assumed single column.
2141 0841 Entered Bulari Passage and followed mine swept channel
to anchorage.
2339 1039 Anchored in Dumbea Bay, Noumea, New Caledonia. Numerous
ships of the U.S. Fleet present.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
20 November 1942
Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON with PRESIDENT ADAMS
and CRESCENT CITY anchored Dumbea Bay, Noumea, New
Caledonia. Comtransgroupamphibforsopac and
Comamphibforsopac present.
0500 1600 Representatives of the 132nd regiment U.S. Army came on
board to arrange for loading troops and equipment in
ships present of Transdiv 2.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
21 November 1942
Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON with PRESIDENT ADAMS
and CRESCENT CITY anchored Dumbea Bay, Noumea, New
Caledonia. Comtransgroupamphibforsopac and
Comamphibforsopac present.
2100 0800 In accordance Comsopac's dispatch 200637 Nov.,
Lieutenant Rodney J. Badger reported on board for duty
on staff of Comtransdiv 2 as Flag Secretary. Staff
Comtransdiv 2 now complete as follows: Lieutenant
R.J. Badger, Flag Secretary. Lieutenant L.J. McLeod,
Communication Officer. Lieutenant (jg) C.H. Bradford,
Communication Watch Officer. Lieutenant (jg) D.E.
Zook, Signal Officer. Ensign A.E. Leonas, Communication
Watch Officer. Major William Chalfant III Marine
Officer, Ships Clerk. R.B. Garrison, Flag Clerk.
I.N.K. WILLIAM CHALFANT, III,
Major, U.S.M.C.R.
22 November 1942
Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON with PRSIDENT ADAMS
and CRESCENT CITY anchored Dumbea Bay, Noumea, New
Caledonia. Comtransgroupamphibforsopac and
Comamphibforsopac present.
2010 0710 PRESIDENT ADAMS underway, proceeding to Grand Quay to
load troops and equipment.
I.N.K. R.J. BADGER,
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy,
Flag Secretary.
23 November 1942
Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON, and CRESCENT CITY
anchored Dumbea Bay, Noumea, New Caledonia. PRESIDENT
ADAMS moored Grand Quay loading,
Comtransgroupamphibforsopac and Comamphibforsopac present.
1900 0600 CRESCENT CITY proceeded to Grand Quay to load troops
and equipment. PRESIDENT ADAMS, loaded, and proceeded
to anchorage Dumbea Bay.
I.N.K. R.J. BADGER,
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy,
Flag Secretary.
24 November 1942
Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON and PRESIDENT ADAMS
anchored Dumbea Bay, Noumea, New Caledonia. CRESCENT
CITY loading Grand Quay. Comtransgroupamphibforsopac and
Comamphibforsopac present.
1800 0500 CRESCENT CITY, loaded, proceeded to anchorage Dumbea
Bay, PRESIDENT JACKSON, underway, proceeded to Grand
Quay for loading of troops and equipment.
I.N.K. R.J. BADGER,
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy,
Flag Secretary.
25 November 1942
Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON moored to Grand Quay,
Noumea, New Caledonia, loading troops and equipment.
CRESCENT CITY and PRESIDENT ADAMS anchored in Dumbea
Bay, New Caledonia. Comtransgroupamphibforsopac and
Comamphibforsopac present.
1900 0600 PRESIDENT JACKSON, loaded, proceeded to anchorage Dumbea
Bay. Transports this division PRESIDENT JACKSON,
PRESIDENT ADAMS and CRESCENT CITY completed loading with
132nd Regiment U.S. Army and additional medical and bakery
units.
2000 0700 Comamphorsopac shifted flag from McCAWLEY to ARGONNE.
0200 1300 Commanding Officers present of Transport Division 2
held conference with Division Commander concerning
expected operations. Scheduled signal drills for
ships present of this division postponed because of
rain. All Transports of Division 2 present conducted
debarkation exercises.
I.N.K. R.J. BADGER,
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy,
Flag Secretary.
26 November 1942
Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON, PRESIDENT ADAMS
and CRESCENT CITY anchored Dumbea Bay, Noumea,
New Caledonia. Comtransgroupamphibforsopac and
Comamphibforsopac present.
0200 1300 Ships present this division held signal drill and
debarkation exercises.
I.N.K. R.J. BADGER,
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy,
Flag Secretary.
27 November 1942
Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON, PRESIDENT ADAMS
and CRESCENT CITY anchored Dumbea Bay, Noumea,
New Caledonia. Comtransgroupamphibforsopac and
Comamphibforsopac present.
0200 1300 Ships present this division held signal drill and
debarkation exercises.
I.N.K. R.J. BADGER,
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy,
Flag Secretary.
28 November 1942
Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON, PRESIDENT ADAMS
and CRESCENT CITY anchored Dumbea Bay, Noumea,
New Caledonia. Comtransgroupamphibforsopac and
Comamphibforsopac present.
0200 1300 Ships present this division held signal drill and
debarkation exercises.
0500 1600 Comtransgroupamphibforsopac in HUNTER LIGGETT got
underway and stood out. Received Commander Task
Force 62 Operation Plan A24-22.
I.N.K. R.J. BADGER,
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy,
Flag Secretary.
29 November 1942
Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON, PRESIDENT ADAMS
and CRESCENT CITY anchored Dumbea Bay, Noumea,
New Caledonia. Comamphibforsopac present.
0200 1300 Ships present this division held signal drill.
I.N.K. R.J. BADGER,
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy,
Flag Secretary.
30 November 1942
Comtransdiv 2 in PRESIDENT JACKSON, PRESIDENT ADAMS
and CRESCENT CITY anchored Dumbea Bay, Noumea,
New Caledonia. Comamphibforsopac present.
0200 1300 Ships present this division held signal drill.
I.N.K. R.J. BADGER,
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy,
Flag Secretary.
War Diary for period from
4 to 30 November 1942,
approved.
I.N. KILAND,
Captain, U.S. Navy,
Commander Transport Division Two.
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