During WWII, Santa visited the USS Enterprise!

>Lieutenant Ward Powell of Torpedo Six took it upon himself to play Santa Claus for the *[Enterprise](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/USS_Enterprise_%28CV-6%29_in_Puget_Sound%2C_September_1945.jpg)* Air Group on Christmas Day at sea. Using red signal cloth to fashion a Santa suit with the help of the squadron’s parachute man, Powell donned a white beard and went around the ship delivering presents – cigars, candy, and gift-shop goodies – to everyone. _________________________ **Source:** Moore, Stephen L. “I Was Really Upset.” *Pacific Payback: The Carrier Aviators Who Avenged Pearl Harbor at the Battle of Midway*. NAL Caliber, 2014. 66. Print. **Original Source Listed:** McPherson, “I Fly for the Navy,” 9 December 1942, A-11. ________________________ **Further Reading:** USS Enterprise (CV-6) / “The Big E”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Enterprise_(CV-6) ________________________ **If you enjoy this type of content, please consider donating to my [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/HistoryLockeBox)!**