During World War 2, a trip with a convoy across the Atlantic was a high risk venture. But by the Summer of 1943, the Allies had greatly reduced the threat of attack by surface vessels. However, the German U-Boat threat, although on the decline, was still very real. And if you found yourself separated from your convoy, or dead in the water, even the US Navy required Divine Favor to make it to their destination.

My Father’s memories of World War 2 continue in this second part of The Woodard Boys Go To World War II, where he discusses his time aboard the USS Monticello (AP-61), a converted Italian ocean liner, and his trip to Oran, Algeria in North Africa.