One thing I really enjoy on Facebook is following the South Pacific WW2 Museum development in Vanuatu. So far away, yes. But, our men in the Navy and other forces spent a lot of time there on bases and at Espiritu Santo for down time. It was a stop between Noumea, New Caledonia and actions in the Solomon Islands. They would play baseball on the beaches, go swimming and get their beer at the Officer's Club and where ever the enlisted guys were allowed to turn in their two chits.

I've signed up to receive their newsletter and thought I'd share one with you all. They look for feedback and stories, so feel free to contact them. I hope to visit there some day, just to look through the amazing stash of photographs they have of the WW2 period. Since the STRONG was there I feel sure there may be photos of some of the men hanging around the officer's club, playing baseball or doing whatever they did on the island. 

So, for your enjoyment if you like: https://southpacificwwiimuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Unfold-the-Untold-Vol04No06-Jun-2019.pdf

To learn more about them, visit their Facebook page: South Pacific WW2 Museum
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In other news, I'm still working with the group that I can't yet name on a documentary featuring STRONG and Lt. Hugh Barr Miller, Jr. The families know about this, but I believe this is a first for some of you that I didn't yet inform. It's a very exciting process and I'm a research consultant! Another great thing I can add to my resume, and something that honors the memory of the men and their ship.

And, if you are Gold Circle or one of their reps who is checking my site (I know you are), feel free to contact me.
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More soon!

Tammi

On Sunday July 7th author Stephen Harding was interviewed by the Australian Broadcasting Company about the story of Lt. Hugh Barr Miller, Jr.'s experiences on Arundel Island and the demise of the USS STRONG DD-467. He shared the link to the podcast of the interview, so check it out below!

ABC Podcast for Stephen Harding Interview: Click here

There will be other news to share soon, including news about a documentary I've been consulting on. Then again, there's the movie in progress. I've also been working with History Flight and the MIA Recovery Network to determine what may have happened to the 3 men who disappeared on Arundel Island with Lt. Miller. These men were Danny Mullane, Floyd Lawrence and Frank Armbruster. Some progress has been made in looking through files from one of the military cemeteries on Papua New Guinea, but more work to do and patience is a virtue. 

Great stuff coming!

​Tammi