Along the way she struck Wake Island on 20 June.
During this period, he also served as the Governor of Wake Island.
The second was a routine medical evacuation from Wake Island.
Before the Battle of Wake Island began in late 1941, she was the last vessel to get away.
Wake Island 1941; A battle to make the gods weep.
The target rocket fell into the ocean near Wake Island.
Two other groups tried to help at Wake Island at the same time.
Thousands of residents were also brought to Wake Island for shelter.
Nearly a year later the Battle of Wake Island began.
Later that year, he assumed command of the marines at Wake Island.