Search info on this photo 99th Naval Construction Battalion on Oahu, Hawaii, probably December 3, 1944. . associated with the completion and dedication of Towers Pool built by the 99th CB and Admiral Chester W. Nimitz attending the dedication of Towers Pool.
Towers Pool Dedication—Oahu, Hawaii, December 3, 1944. The newly completed swimming and recreation facility was constructed by the 99th Naval Construction Battalion. Navy officers, Seabees, civilian guests, and swimmers attended the dedication program and aquatic exhibition.
A wide view of the completed swimming pool during its dedication ceremony. Rows of chairs line both sides, while Navy officers, Seabees, civilians, and women wearing leis gather at the far end.
Vintage 1940s WWII photo I removed from a US Navy Seabee's Photo Album which was the usually mix of unit photos, snapshots he took. This is a unit 4x5 photo.
On Aug 23. 1943 the 99th Naval Construction Battalion was adopted by the Governor of Texas and then known as the 99th Lone Star Battalion. The Fighting Seabees was being filming training scenes at Camp Rousseau. The star of the movie Susan Hayward was adopted as the Battalion Sister and hooray citizen of Texas.Nov 5th the 99th headed to San Francisco for the USS West Point for Hawaii. Staying at Waiawa Gulch Hawaii first, some left for Kauai, Big Island, Johnston Island, Phoenix Island etc. May of 1944 they left the Waiawa Gulch to Aiea, Hawaii. In April 1945 the 99th arrived in the Philippines till wars end. Does not glow under black light.
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