L M Hedrick Blog
Mattie meets Charlie – Auckland 1942
Yep, it is Magic – Mattie & Charlie meet, and soon he is a Warrant Officer!
Huntly House… Charlie climbed these stairs to Mattie
Huntly House, Auckland, is where Mattie lived and Charlie visited!
Mattie painted by Lynette
Only a daughter could put oils to canvas and capture her mother, Mattie
Charlie promoted to Warrant Officer in Auckland!
Mattie is with Charlie for his Warrant Officer Promotion at the US Navy Officer Ball in Auckland!
Admiral Ghormley suddenly in Auckland May 1942!
Admiral Ghormley arrives to fanfare in Auckland, New Zealand, 22 May 1942. His flagship was the USS Rigel – on board with Charlie!
Charlie & Divers complete repairs USS Minneapolis at Tulagi!
A new log bow is fabricated for the USS Minneapolis at Tulagi – Charlie now on the way back south to Espiritu Santo.
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