USS LaVallette (DD448), Marcus Island, September 1, 1943
PJP and CIC manned and ready! Ensign Paul Prosser.
0600, the morning after the Marcus Island attack of August 31, 1943. Almost 80% of Marcus Island was destroyed. We were still in enemy territory, but headed back to Pearl Harbor.
My father, Patrick Dunn & our entire family wanted to wish you a happy 90th birthday. What a wonderful gift your family has given not only to you but all the members of the Lavallette! This drawing is one of my favorites, as is the subject, Mr. Prosser.
Happy 90th Birthday.