I have mentioned previously the the War Diary's generally dry and emotionless recounting of the daily rituals of life at sea. The Action...

3-6 APR 44 "Steaming as before in company with Task Group 58.3 en route from fueling rendezvous to Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands..." The...

2 APR 44 The Palau-Yap operations lasted only three days and before the 1st of April had become the 2nd, Task Group 58.3 was leaving the...

1 APR 44 After two days of strikes on the Palau Islands, with emphasis on the airfield and installations on Peleliu, Task Groups 58.1,...

31 MAR 44 While Task Group 58.3 was zigzagging towards its launching position 2 hours before sunrise, USS Mertz (DD-691), a Fletcher...

Back from hiatus! I realize my intent of following Princeton's journey in real time is now about two weeks behind. I will endeavor to...