The growler story December 31st 1942

Brisbane Australia on December 31st 1942 the USS Growler had completed refit after her third Patrol and reported Readiness for se but as far as her crew was concerned she was only half ready a come on Willie open up look GNE me I'm just chief of the boat I don't know everything you on the level if the Skipper's being relieved they're keeping it awful quiet now where'd you hear it uh some of the guys well when you hear any facts let me know G this might be it he's too young to be a skipper why don't you ask Mr Davis maybe he knows something hi Mr Davis any news for tomorrow's paper oh yeah GNE this is ensen William our new Communications officer GNE is the editor of our new sheet can I have your full name Mr William I got a welcome column for all the newcomers William W Williams