The Saga of Sailor Jack

About the Book

Surviving the sinking of his ship, the U.S.S. Houston, on March 1, 1942, and making a 10-½ hour swim to the beach on Java, is only one of Jack’s exciting adventures.

As a small boy on cattle ranches in Southern California, he attended one-room schools. After graduating from Santa Barbara High School, he joined the U.S. Navy. He thoroughly enjoyed the travels until his ship was sunk and he became a Prisoner of War of the barbaric and cruel Japanese. With only the strong will to life, a good sense of humor, and the Grace of God did he survive 3 ½ years of Hell Holes.

After the end of World War II, he remained in the U.S. Navy, and with diligent study he advanced up through the ranks to become a Commander! He was assigned as Chief Engineer on his last two ships that were Aircraft Carriers.

Before and after the war, he had many compelling romances, lots of rollicking fun, and real exciting adventures enough to last two life times.

About the Author

Born in 1911 on a Southern California ranch. Joined the U.S.S. Navy after High School Graduation. My 30 year Naval Career was challenging and rewarding except for having my ship, U.S.S. Houston sunk in the Battle of the Java Sea, February 1942, and 3 1/2 years in Jap POW Camps.