Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy: The Online Diary of a Central Oregon Grandmother

Welcome to the online diary of a Central Oregon Grandmother (me) who is busy celebrating the positive portions of her everyday life ... along with her best friend husband (Cary). It is quite an eclectic diary and I try to do my best to incorporate a little bit of history into many of my posts. Your visit to our piece of American Pie is greatly appreciated. This chatty Kathy posts frequently, so coming back to visit often is highly encouraged.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

1945 WW2 Guam Pictures of The Navy Sea Bees Building Projects:

In honor of Veteran's Day and in honor of my father-in-law, the late Troy Matthews, I have scanned the following pictures to share from his time in Guam during WW2 in the Navy Sea Bees. These were taken in 1945. If you enjoy this post, I know that you will enjoy this one too: "The Agana Bridge in Guam ... Then and Now"

These are copyrighted, so please do not use them without permission. Thanks!

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Troy is the one standing with his hand on the cement lever.

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Japanese Sub

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

A Guam Church

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Villagers doing laundry in Asam, Guam.

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Thanks, Troy.


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1 comment:

PostcardyAugust 27, 2011 at 9:36 AM
I am learning about WWII and the Seabees today. There is an interesting history that I just read here:
http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq67-3.htm
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