In his new role, he was sent to Guadalcanal in December 1942 for further training. He then covertly manned an observation post atop Mount Veve volcano on Kolombangara, a small circular volcanic island, with the aid of local Melanesian guides.
He was dispatched to Guadalcanal in December 1942 for further training. He subsequently established a covert observation post atop Mount Veve volcano on Kolombangara, a small circular volcanic island, with the assistance of local Melanesian guides.