Tin Can Man

Library Journal

While most naval combat books seem to be written by commanding officers of ships or by naval officers who share their tactical prowess, Tin Can Man is written from the enlisted man's point of view. The title comes from ``tin cans''--a Navy nickname for destroyers. Jernigan's account of his wartime service on board the destroyer USS Saufley is realistic and his descriptions accurate. His portrayal of everyday life aboard and the battle actions of the Saufley , which was one of the most decorated ships in the U.S. Navy during World War II, plus his own naval background make this book fascinating to read. Highly recommended for public libraries or any other library that has a military or naval history collection or military clientele.-- Terry Wirick, Erie Cty. Lib. System, Pa.