He was detached from the USS California in February 1941 and ordered to the USSIndiana which was fitting out at Newport News, Virginai.
While there, he married Barabar Engh, his 1940 "Color Girl" in March 1942, before it was legal to do so. He married the same girl again in April 1942 after it was legal so he could claim the $40/ month housing allowment without having to lie about the marriage date.
He served as the Turret, Division and Deck Officer on the USS Indiana until 1944.
--GreGen
The USS North Carolina (BB-55) My all-time favorite warship. As an elementary school student in North Carolina, I donated nickels and dimes to save this ship back in the early sixties.
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