Russell Clark, Night action off Guadalcanal - HMS Kiwi and submarine, 30 January 1943.
Official War Artist Russell Clark depicts HMNZS Kiwi attacking the Japanese submarine I-1. The big sub had removed one of its deck guns to make room for a landing craft needed for its new mission of ferrying troops and supplies.
Hi Vina - see this page for more information about this event: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/bird-class-minesweepers/moa-and-kiwi-bag-a-sub
Regards, Jamie Mackay
My father Colin Bruce Anderson was a stoker on the KIWI. I had no idea this event took place. could you share any details please.
I have a copy of a citation for valour issued by admiral halsey to stoker clyde lacy RN who was attached to HMNZS kiwi during the incident with ramming the Japanese submarine
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