USS Calvert – Chronological Research Notes – 1944.01.01 to 1944.04.30

This document contains research notes and historical content for the period January 1, 1944 to April 30, 1944.

View and download the 37 page document here: USS Calvert – Historical Research Notes – 1944.01.01 to 1944.04.30

During this period, the USS Calvert and crew:

  • January: Sailed from San Diego to the Hawaiian Islands, then to Kwajalein Atoll for assault landings at Roi-Namur.
  • February: Landed at Roi-Namur, and returned to the Hawaiian Islands
  • March: Participated in a series of exercises in the Hawaiian Islands to prepare for the invasion of Saipan and Tinian.
  • April: Underwent an overhaul in Pearl Harbor while the crew underwent training and enjoyed extended periods of liberty.

Additional documents covering other periods of WWII are available here: https://www.usscalvert.com/history/apa32-1942-1947/

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Document version history and notes:

First published: v2023.07.02

Updated: v2023.09.25