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Men inspect the damage after the infamous Japanese attack. The "Wee Vee" as the ship was affectionately referred to, was raised from the bottom of Pearl Harbor where she was moored during the attack and towed to dry dock for repairs.

73. Severely Damaged U.S.S. West Virginia After December 7th Attack on Pearl Harbor, Hi.

IDNO:
049563
Title:
Severely Damaged U.S.S. West Virginia After December 7th Attack on Pearl Harbor, Hi.
Date:
ca. 1942
Description:
Men inspect the damage after the infamous Japanese attack. The "Wee Vee" as the ship was affectionately referred to, was raised from the bottom of Pearl Harbor where she was moored during the attack and towed to dry dock for repairs.
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.

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

IDNO:
051886
Title:
Unidentified Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
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.
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.

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

IDNO:
051887
Title:
Unidentified Crew Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
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.
On the photo is a message reading, "All my love, Bill." 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.

76. U. S. Navy Sailor William Wright

IDNO:
051888
Title:
U. S. Navy Sailor William Wright
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
On the photo is a message reading, "All my love, Bill." 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.
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.

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

IDNO:
051889
Title:
Unidentified Crew Member of the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
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.
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.

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

IDNO:
051890
Title:
Unidentified Crew Member of the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1944-45
Description:
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.
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.

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

IDNO:
051891
Title:
Unidentified Crew Member of U.S.S. West Virginia, Pacific Theater
Date:
1944-45
Description:
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.
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.

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

IDNO:
051892
Title:
Unidentified Crew Members of U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1944-45
Description:
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.
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.

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

IDNO:
051893
Title:
Two Men on U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1944-45
Description:
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.
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.

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

IDNO:
051894
Title:
Seaman William Wright and Female in Hula Skirt, Pearl Harbor, Hi.
Date:
1944
Description:
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.
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.

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

IDNO:
051895
Title:
Crew Members of U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
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.
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.

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

IDNO:
051896
Title:
Unidentified Crew Member on U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
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.
The photo was taken from the deck of the 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.

85. United States Navy Aircraft Carrier at Sea

IDNO:
051897
Title:
United States Navy Aircraft Carrier at Sea
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
The photo was taken from the deck of the 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.
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.

86. Rough Waters Aboard U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051898
Title:
Rough Waters Aboard U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
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.
McIlwain was part of the 7th Division Marine Detachment and a crew member on the U.S.S. West Virginia.

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

IDNO:
051918
Title:
PFC Russell L. McIlwain, Long Beach, Ca.
Date:
1936
Description:
McIlwain was part of the 7th Division Marine Detachment and a crew member on the U.S.S. West Virginia.
Photograph of the ship taken from the U.S.S. West Virginia.

88. United States Naval Ship

IDNO:
051919
Title:
United States Naval Ship
Date:
ca. 1936-1937
Description:
Photograph of the ship taken from the U.S.S. West Virginia.
Two unidentified admirals are pictured in their dress uniforms.

89. Admirals Visiting the U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051920
Title:
Admirals Visiting the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1937
Description:
Two unidentified admirals are pictured in their dress uniforms.
Each link in the anchor chain weighs 100 lbs. and is one foot long. The chain falls through the hawse pipes.

90. U.S.S. West Virginia Anchor Chain and Pipes

IDNO:
051921
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Anchor Chain and Pipes
Date:
1936
Description:
Each link in the anchor chain weighs 100 lbs. and is one foot long. The chain falls through the hawse pipes.
The bay is seen in the distance.

91. View of the San Francisco Bay from the Deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051925
Title:
View of the San Francisco Bay from the Deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1936-1937
Description:
The bay is seen in the distance.
A crew works on the battleship in the dock area.

92. U.S.S. West Virginia at Dry Dock in Washington, D. C.

IDNO:
051926
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia at Dry Dock in Washington, D. C.
Date:
ca. 1936-1937
Description:
A crew works on the battleship in the dock area.
Crew members walk around the deck while the ship is at sea.

93. Fan Tail of U.S.S. West Virginia at Sea

IDNO:
051927
Title:
Fan Tail of U.S.S. West Virginia at Sea
Date:
1936
Description:
Crew members walk around the deck while the ship is at sea.
Crew members surround the battleship as its anchored near the dock.

94. U.S.S. West Virginia at Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wa.

IDNO:
051928
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia at Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wa.
Date:
1936/09
Description:
Crew members surround the battleship as its anchored near the dock.
Ladders surround the battleship.

95. U.S.S. West Virginia in Dry Dock at Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wa.

IDNO:
051929
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia in Dry Dock at Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wa.
Date:
ca. 1936-1937
Description:
Ladders surround the battleship.
A sailor walks along the deck while the ship passes the bridge.

96. View of San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge from Deck of U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051930
Title:
View of San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge from Deck of U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1936-1937
Description:
A sailor walks along the deck while the ship passes the bridge.