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American president Franklin D. Roosevelt inspected the Pacific Fleet, including the U.S.S. West Virginia.

1. President Franklin D. Roosevelt Boards Cruiser Houston, San Francisco Bay, CA

A group of soldiers practice firing. Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.

2. Sham Battle in Hawaii during WWII American Defense Campaign

McIlwain was part of the 7th Division Marine Detachment and a crew member on the U.S.S. West Virginia.

3. PFC Russell L. McIlwain, Long Beach, Ca.