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Original four-page handwritten manuscript attributed to Lieutenant Colonel W. R. Bonner, United States Marine Corps, describing the actions of a Marine gunner aboard USS South Dakota (BB-57) during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, November 14–15, 1942.
The manuscript recounts enemy searchlight illumination, incoming Japanese naval gunfire, and the continued performance of a Marine gun crew under combat conditions.
Features extensive handwritten revisions, corrections, annotations, and the name W. R. Bonner at the conclusion.
An important historical document associated with one of the U.S. Navy's major battles of the Pacific War.
The manuscript is undated. Signature and handwriting have not been independently authenticated.
This item came from my late father's personal collection, the Keyser Collection, assembled over decades of collecting military history and original correspondence.
Four handwritten pages. Sold as photographed. The product is a 4-page signed manuscript from Lt Col W R Bonner detailing his experiences during WWII on the USS South Dakota in Guadalcanal in 1942. This original memorabilia piece falls under the theme of militaria and has its origins in the United States. As a collectible item, it offers a unique glimpse into the history of the war and provides a valuable insight into the events of that time period as seen through the eyes of a military officer.
