U.S.S. Bache, DD-470

As remembered by Bob Davis

I received this letter on 10 May 98:

Dear Bruce,
Enclosed please find a few things that may be of interest to you. Some of this is probably a bit redundant, but just to be on the safe side, I sent it to you. The large picture is a little different than yours, so I sent it along just in case you would want it. . . .

You probably know this was taken on the Hudson River while we were standing by for the Presidential Review. For the "big" picture, click on the picture above, then your "BACK" button to return here.

The picture of the sailor on the bridge shows the battle symbols quite clearly.

The next is a copy of my Shellback certificate, which I sent as it kind of sets the dates for you. That happened on our way to Milne Bay from the Aleutians.

The green-colored picture is a leaflet that a soldier from the First Cavalry gave me after the operations on Los Negros, a part of the Admiralty Islands. During WWI German raiders used the beautiful harbor for a hide-out. Anyhow, that is what I was told.

Also enclosed are a couple of essays on Surigao Straits and the Los Negros operation.

The last thing is a copy of an article in the New York News.

Not certain if this will be of any use, but it will add to your fond memories of your father. Bruce, I want to thank you again for the wonderful tribute to your Dad. It has brought back many fond memories to me. Also, I am going to the reunion in Pittsburgh. But for you, none of this would have happened.

Thank you very much, and take care.

Bob Davis

Thank you, Bob! Enjoy the reunion!

Bob Davis now lives in Stockton, California.

U.S.S. Bache, DD-470

As remembered by Bob Davis

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