Seabees in World War II's Pacific Theater
World War II veteran Ira Rigger recounted his time as a U.S. Navy “Seabee” with the 301st Construction Battalion in the Pacific Theater. He … read more
World War II veteran Ira Rigger recounted his time as a U.S. Navy “Seabee” with the 301st Construction Battalion in the Pacific Theater. He talked about working to create a harbor at Guam and fighting in the Battle of Iwo Jima. The Friends of the National World War II Memorial provided this video. close
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