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Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

49. Unidentified Crew Member on U.S.S. West Virginia

Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

50. Crew Members of U.S.S. West Virginia

Wright, left, is pictured with an unidentified woman on his lap. Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

51. Seaman William Wright and Female in Hula Skirt, Pearl Harbor, Hi.

The two men in the photo are sitting on top of or near one of the gun turrets on the ship.  Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

52. Two Men on U.S.S. West Virginia

Two sailors pose together for a photo. The man on the right is likely named Al. Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

53. Unidentified Crew Members of U.S.S. West Virginia

Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

54. Unidentified Crew Member of U.S.S. West Virginia, Pacific Theater

A man likely named Al is pictured on the ship. Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

55. Unidentified Crew Member of the U.S.S. West Virginia

Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

56. Unidentified Crew Member of the U.S.S. West Virginia

Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Another battleship is visible in the background.

57. Unidentified Crew Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew

Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

58. Unidentified Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew

An aerial view of U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48), board on beam.

59. U.S.S. West Virginia

An aerial view of U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48), broad on beam.

60. U.S.S. West Virginia

An aerial oblique view of U.S.S.  West Virginia in East River, with New York City in background.

61. U.S.S. West Virginia

The battleship out at sea.

62. U.S.S. West Virginia

Bird's-eye view of the U.S.S. West Virginia moving in a harbor.

63. U.S.S. West Virginia Calendar

The U.S.S. West Virginia at sea moments after her launch in November 1921, surrounded by support craft. The battleship, nicknamed the "Wee Vee", was commissioned in December 1, 1923.

64. U.S.S. West Virginia Immediately after Launch, Newport News, Va.

The U.S.S. West Virginia next to another much smaller boat. Stamped on back: Official photograph. Not to be used for publication by order of the Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics.

65. U.S.S. West Virginia

Men and women dining in celebration of the U.S.S. West Virginia.

66. Dinner Party for Christening of U.S.S. West Virginia

The U.S.S. West Virginia floats out into Hampton Roads after being launched at the Newport News shipyard. Afterwards she was outfitted and commissioned in 1923.

67. U.S.S. West Virginia after Launch, Newport News, Va.

Picture of crew rescuing men of the U.S.S. West Virginia during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Credit Line Navy Department 80-G-19930.

68. Crew Rescuing Men of the U.S.S. West Virginia During the Attack on Pearl Harbor

Picture of the guns of the U.S.S. West Virginia 'BB-48'. Credit Line, Navy Department, photo no. 80-G-3 39585.

69. Guns of the U.S.S. West Virginia

U.S.S. West Virginia leaving dry docks with a crowd of onlookers.

70. U.S.S. West Virginia Leaving Dry Dock

The U.S.S. West Virginia and USS Oklahoma at sea.  Text on back reads 'Official U.S. Navy photographs from C941635...Watch your credit...international news photos slug West Virginia-Oklahoma' U.S. Battleships bombed by Japs.  Washington, D.C...Two U.S. Warships, the Battleships West Virginia 'Top' and Oklahoma 'Bottom', were reported damaged or sunk in the Japanese bombing attack on the Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Naval Base. G-12-7-41-9/30PM.

71. U.S.S. West Virginia (Top) and the U.S.S. Oklahoma (Bottom)

Postcard of the U.S.S. West Virginia going under the Brooklyn Bridge.

72. U.S.S. West Virginia Passes Under the Brooklyn Bridge, Ny.