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 3.5x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair vintage condition. Please see images for detailed scans. Photo is backed by cardboard, from its original album.This photograph features four women of the Torres Strait Islands, dressed in traditional attire with floral headbands and necklaces, standing together on Thursday Island, Australia, in 1943. Their clothing and expressions suggest a cultural or ceremonial gathering.The Torres Strait Islands have a rich cultural heritage, with influences from both Aboriginal and Melanesian traditions. During World War II, the islands were significant for their strategic location. The 84th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) was involved in building infrastructure to support Allied operations in the Pacific.Caption on the back: "Thursday Island Australia 1943 Women of the Torres Strait"- - - The 84th Naval Construction Battalion (NCB), part of the Seabees, played a critical role in supporting Allied operations in the Pacific during 1943-1944. Arriving in Brisbane, Australia, in mid-1943, the battalion quickly split into detachments to meet the logistical and construction needs of the war. One group was deployed to Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea, to construct and maintain essential infrastructure like airstrips and facilities critical to advancing the Allied push in the Pacific. Another detachment was sent to Darwin, Australia -- and beyond -- where they contributed to fortifying the region against Japanese threats. Throughout this period, the 84th balanced intense construction work with combat-readiness, embodying the Seabees' motto, "We Build, We Fight." Their efforts were vital in establishing a strong foundation for subsequent operations in the Pacific Theater.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-26T09:31:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: Torres Strait, traditional, Australia, 1943, ceremony, culture
Theme: cultures & ethnicities, people, social history, history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1943
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
