The Battle of Okinawa began (at least officially) on 1 April 1945. Dad apparently was shipped out of Honolulu soon thereafter, although there was clearly a previous letter which I do not have, since this one is “two days later”. The Navy transport ship has stopped at a tiny island, perhaps somewhere near Okinawa, and Dad gets some leave and a swim. The Navy has better food (mess) than Dad had experienced with the Army.
