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.
After assuming his new position, he was sent to Guadalcanal in December 1942 for additional instruction. Subsequently, he manned an undercover observation post at the summit of Mount Veve volcano on Kolombangara, a small volcanic island, with the help of local Melanesian guides.