2 Apr 1945

Philippines
  • Destroyer USS Shaw was detached from her convoy to investigate Japanese shipping off Dauis, Bohol, Philippines but struck an uncharted pinnacle, damaging her port propeller. Shaw headed for Leyte Gulf for repairs. ww2dbase [Philippines Campaign, Phase 2 | Shaw | Panglao, Bohol | DS]

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