muddyboots Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 These items were brought back by a member of the 18th N.C.B. which was renamed the 18th Marines while attached to the 2nd Marine Division. I purchased these from the daughter of the Vet. She found while cleaning out the garage years after his death and didn't know they existed. She said he never talked of his service and only knew he was wounded but didn't know were or how he was wounded. She said the items were in an envelope that was marked Tarawa. Through research I was able find out her father did take part in the initial landings at Tarawa and was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation along with 250 other C.B.'s for there part in the action. He later took part in the Saipan landings and was severely wounded and was shipped back to Hawaii to recover. He later rejoined his battalion at Tinian . James Link to post Share on other sites
muddyboots Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Here is the flag. James Link to post Share on other sites
muddyboots Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Here is a picture of the vet in his marine uniform. James Link to post Share on other sites
muddyboots Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Here is the 18th C.B.'s painting a B-29 with there logo. I was told he is in the picture? James Link to post Share on other sites
BROBS Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Wow... thanks for sharing!! -Brian GOT SEABEE ITEMS? PM ME! Link to post Share on other sites
USdog Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 That's really cool! Man if those items could speak. Check out my online collection of dog tags... http://historicdogtags.com LOOKING FOR DOG TAGS.... CIVIL WAR, WWI, WWII, KOREAN WAR, AND VIETNAM.PM ME IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING! I WILL LET YOU KNOW IF IM INTERESTED.THANKS,USDOG Link to post Share on other sites
tarbridge Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Thanks for posting. Always Buying...Medals...Patches...Wings... Singles or Groups...Top Cash Paid!!! My Website...http://www.purpleheartsnorthcarolina.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
muddyboots Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Thanks. And for what they have seen it wasn't pretty. James Link to post Share on other sites
muddyboots Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Here is a handkerchief the C.B.'s made. James Link to post Share on other sites
BROBS Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Neat stuff. Thanks for posting. -Brian GOT SEABEE ITEMS? PM ME! Link to post Share on other sites
USCapturephotos Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks for posting. What a nice group! Paul Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Neat Stuff, curious he was a CB but you say he was made a Marine? Not just attached? I've seen sailors in greens but I did not know they could actually wear the EGA. Learn something new everday Go Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Old Marine Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 That's very interesting, great finds. What is the insignia on the cap? Link to post Share on other sites
muddyboots Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Not sure what the insignia on the hat is I was hoping someone would have someone would have some ideas. As for the uniform the 18th Marines was made from the 2nd Marines and the 18th N.C.B. The C.B.'s were issued marine gear and uniforms. I guess it was like corpsmen being issued marine uniforms. I have another small group to another member of the same group I'll post later. It has all marine insignia. James Link to post Share on other sites
KASTAUFFER Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 The insignia on the hat is a sterling Naval Construction Bn pin. Very nice group! Kurt !!!! WANTED !!!! WWII Prisoner of War items : Medals, Mail, Diaries, Photos, Documents, Scrapbooks + More WWII Naval Aviation Groupings : Medals, Documents, Scrapbooks, Photos, Flight Logs, Flight Jackets + More Link to post Share on other sites
muddyboots Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thank you for clearing that up. James Link to post Share on other sites
Old Marine Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks Kurt. That's a nice photo. Link to post Share on other sites
BROBS Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 pin appears to be one like this: http://www.icollector.com/Original-WWII-USN-SeaBee-Construimus-Batuimus-Badge-NMCB-Pin_i19381332 though it looks weird in that photo I think it's the angle. there is also a more rare enameled version. -Brian GOT SEABEE ITEMS? PM ME! Link to post Share on other sites
muddyboots Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 I'll post more of him in uniform this evening. James Link to post Share on other sites
muddyboots Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 I'm not sure where this was taken. James Link to post Share on other sites
muddyboots Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 This was taken in New Zealand. James Link to post Share on other sites
muddyboots Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 New Zealand after being awarded the Asiatic Campaign Ribbon for taking part at Guadalcanal. James Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt Barickman Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Very cool. Each Marine Division in WWII had an engineering regiment; 2nd=18th Marines, 1st=17th Marines, 4th=20th Marines, etc. The third battalion of each of these regiments was in fact a Seabee NCB. They wore USN and USMC insignia, uniforms and often interchanged them. I have a scrapbook from Seabee from 3/18th with many photos of Tarawa in it that were taken personally by the Seabee. Many of these photos also show a wide range of eclectic insignia used from both service. Thanks for posting. This unit is a particular interest of mine within my Tarawa interest. Kurt My hobby is my job and my job is my hobby. High School and University History Instructor Link to post Share on other sites
katieony Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Interesting group...thanks for posting! Mike Link to post Share on other sites
Mandy Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Nice group!! Thanks for your sharing!! Tom In memory of 798 Marine Raiders who were killed in action in World War II. In memory of four U.S. Army Servicemans from 328th regiment , 26th infantry division. THOMAS BOWMAN KIA 10/30 1944 WILLIAM Bereza KIA 12/24 1944 CHESTER MUNDELIUS KIA 3/14 1945 ALAN Milne KIA 4/8 1945 And when he gets to Heaven, Saint Peter he will tell: "Another Marine reporting, sir — I've served my time in Hell!" Link to post Share on other sites
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