WW2 US Navy 84th NCB Seabees 1945 Cleric Puerto Princesa Original Photo

Description: An original photo from the overseas deployment of the U.S. 84th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) during World War 2. This photo originates from the album of a service member who served in Australia and other nearby areas of the Pacific.Type & Size: A 2.5x3.5" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair vintage condition. Please see images for detailed scans. Photo is backed by cardboard, from its original album.A man in clerical attire stands in front of a damaged building in Puerto Princesa, Philippines, in 1945. The background shows the aftermath of destruction, likely from World War II operations in the area during that time.In 1945, Puerto Princesa was strategically significant during World War II as it was part of the liberation efforts in the Philippines. The city saw numerous military activities and had historical encounters involving both local forces and the Allied troops.Text on the back of the photograph: "Puerto Princesa 1945 Everyone's friend"- - - In 1944 and 1945, the 84th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) was active in the Pacific Theater, supporting the Allied war effort through crucial construction projects. In early 1944, they worked in Australia, including Brisbane and Darwin, constructing facilities such as U.S. Navy hospitals and barracks. Work in Morotai. By 1945, they moved to Leyte in the Philippines, where they loaded and transported equipment to support advancing operations. In March 1945, the battalion was deployed to Puerto Princesa on Palawan Island, where they constructed vital naval base facilities, including ramps, hardstands, and taxiways, supporting air and naval operations. Their work was instrumental in establishing infrastructure to sustain Allied victories in the region.

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