I served on the HONOLULU in 1944 where we were part of the invasion
force at Leyte (where we were torpedoed and laid out of action). Now,
although I was not a gunner, I thought that I was familiar with all the
different guns we had aboard. I am now looking at a book on the
HONONLULU and included in there are pictures of what are labeled 1.1"
guns in action at the Battle of Kula Gulf July 6, 1943. There is a set
of 4 of these guns, which have very long barrels and appear to be much
larger than 1.1" They must have been removed and replaced by something
else before I reported aboard. Does anyone have any idea what they were
and where they were located aboard the ship?
Thanks
John