This Diary was kept by Arthur G. Jackson while his time aboard the USS Caperton during World War II. This copy was generously donated by his son Robert Jackson along with several photos of sailors aboard the ship. If you knew Arthur and would like to contact his son please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and I will forward your email on to Robert so that he may make contact with you as he would love to hear from sailors who were on board with his father.

This diary is published for personal viewing only. Permission to use this diary in any printed or electronic publication is absolutely forbidden without prior permission of the owner.