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LIFE ON KWAJALEIN: PAGE 5
USO TOUR VISITS VMB-613: Mary Ann McCarthy, Jack Carson and Shelly Ryan provide entertainment to squadron members in VMB-613's recreation hall. Photograph: U.S. Marine Corps (Courtesy of Frank E. Acker)
HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS: Actor, Jack Carson introduces actress Mary Ann McCarthy to "the boys" at the Richardson Theatre during their visit to Kwajalein in 1945. Photograph: U.S. Marine Corps, Arthur H. Navarre Collection (Courtesy of Diane Hindy)
CELEBRITIES VISIT THE OFFICERS CLUB: During her visit to Kwajalein, Chili Williams, "The Polka Dot Girl," and Broadway actress, Mary Ann McCarthy drop in for a visit at VMB-613's Officers Club. Those pictured are: Front Row (L-R) - First Lieutenant Louis Calder Jr., First Lieutenant James L.V. Newman, Unidentified, First Lieutenant William H. Twohy, and Major David M. Danser; Middle Row (L-R) - Mary Ann McCarthy, Unidentified Female, First Lieutenant Van Buren Nixon, Unidentified Female, Unidentified Female, First Lieutenant Robert J. Kline, Chili Williams, and Unidentified Army Major (he crashed the party); Back Row (L-R) - First Lieutenant James R. Edmunds III, and First Lieutenant Arthur H. Navarre. Photograph: U.S. Marine Corps (Courtesy of Charles F. Knapp)
THREE-ON-ONE BASKETBALL: Sergeant Charles J. Linetty takes on actresses (L-R) Mary Ann McCarthy, Shelly Ryan, and Shirley Gray in a game of basketball in the squadron's recreation area. These women were part of a group that entertained those on Kwajalein in mid-1945. Photograph: U.S. Marine Corps, Arthur H. Navarre Collection (Courtesy of Diane Hindy)
KWAJALEIN SWIMMING POOL: Squadron members take turns diving into the lagoon from a platform that was constructed. Note the various warships in the background. Photograph: John D. Gavin (Courtesy of Bill Remick)
TYRONE POWER: Besides being a famous Hollywood Actor before the Second World War, Tyrone E. Power, Jr. also served in the Marine Corps as a pilot. While overseas, First Lieutenant Power flew R5Cs, and was assigned to VMR-353 where he transported wounded servicemen from Iwo Jima and Okinawa to Hawaii—a flight always requiring a fuel stop on Kwajalein. On at least one occasion, Lieutenant Power dropped by VMB-613's compound to say "hello" to his friend from Officer Candidate School, VMB-613 Adjutant, First Lieutenant Arthur H. Navarre. While visiting, Lieutenant Power toured the squadron area, accompanied by Lieutenant Colonel Nevils. Photograph: U.S. Marine Corps, Arthur H. Navarre Collection (Courtesy of Diane Hindy)
ARCHBISHOP FRANCIS SPELLMAN: Archbishop Spellman, Apostolic Vicar of the U.S. Armed Forces, visited Kwajalein in 1945. In addition to his duties as apostolic vicar, he also served as a liaison between Pope Pius XII and the President of the United States. Photograph: U.S. Marine Corps, Arthur H. Navarre Collection (Courtesy of Diane Hindy)
MEETING THE ARCHBISHOP: Archbishop Spellman takes time from his busy schedule to meet service members on Kwajalein. Photograph: U.S. Marine Corps, Arthur H. Navarre Collection (Courtesy of Diane Hindy)
TAIYO MARU: Derelict off Eller Island in Kwajalein Lagoon, the Taiyo Maru was beached there by Japanese troops attempting to escape following the invasion of Kwajalein in February, 1944. At approximately 600 gross registered tons, she was the largest of three beached ships in the area. Photograph: U.S. Marine Corps, Arthur H. Navarre Collection (Courtesy of Diane Hindy)
JAPANESE TRAWLER: This unidentified Japanese trawler was beached in the vicinity of the Taiyo Maru, off Eller Island. Although much smaller, about 340 gross registered tons, she met her fate attempting to escape during the invasion of Kwajalein. The name of this vessel was never learned and remains a mystery today. Photograph: U.S. Marine Corps, Arthur H. Navarre Collection (Courtesy of Diane Hindy) |
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