When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
A 32 piece WWII Seabee collection from an identified Seabee in the 302nd Construction Battalion who saw action in Saipan, Guam, Peleliu, Luzon and Leyte. These span the years 1944 and 1945. The collection includes:
- 302 Naval Construction Battalion "Doings" magazine dated 26 August 1945. It is the first anniversary special issue and is full of photos. On the back is the announcement that the war is over. 8 1/2" x 11", 10 pages including cover.
- Cat House Bar diploma for "ingenious misconduct" and membership in "The Notorious and Incorporated Order of the Screaming and Downtrodden Cathouse Dwellers."
- USS Warren Radio Press News dated September 14, 1944 with the First Airborne dropping behind enemy lines in Holland, the First Marines (and these Seabees!!) on Peleliu, and more.
- 302nd Muster Reports for two different days; a handwritten note about liberty; and a 2 page document of handwritten notes. All four documents are stapled together.
- Orders to report to be a witness at a court martial.
- A list of Seabee names with dates.
- Seabee First Aid Manual, 4" x 5", 14 pages.
- Honolulu Easter Sunrise Service program, 1945
- A funny 'typing practice' memo on how to win the war
- An invitation to the First Anniversary Party with music by the Volcano's.
- A photo graphic of the 302nd Seabee logo with "not to be published without proper authority" stamp on the back
- Navy pay receipt
- Laundry list
- Seven (7) beer chits. Four are attached to a piece of paper, two are attached to a different piece of paper, and one has been cut out of a piece of paper.
- Bible Pocket Lesson Quarterly with a verse from Peter about service laid in.
- A scrapbook sheet with 2 business cards, 1 beer chit, 2 laundry tags and another tag of some sort, all attached.
- 2 colored cardboard tags of some sort
- Special gate pass to Port Hueneme, CA.
Overall Fair or Good condition as shown. Typical WWII vintage document toning from age, wear and tear, and soiling. The collection displays extremely well. All of the paper is still supple, not brittle, and be read without fear.
An awesome WWII Seabee lot that will make a museum quality addition to any collection. I ship every day the post office is open with your item safely packed for protection. I always combine shipping. Please see my store for more artifacts of history.
