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A swarm of sailors are pictured on the ship deck.

1. U.S.S. West Virginia Near Coast of Unidentified Location

IDNO:
049561
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Near Coast of Unidentified Location
Date:
ca. 1945
Description:
A swarm of sailors are pictured on the ship deck.
The battleship sails through unknown waters. The photograph was taken before America was in World War II.

2. U.S.S. West Virginia in Unidentified Location

IDNO:
049562
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia in Unidentified Location
Date:
ca.1940
Description:
The battleship sails through unknown waters. The photograph was taken before America was in World War II.
Men inspect the damage after the infamous Japanese attack. The "Wee Vee" as the ship was affectionately referred to, was raised from the bottom of Pearl Harbor where she was moored during the attack and towed to dry dock for repairs.

3. Severely Damaged U.S.S. West Virginia After December 7th Attack on Pearl Harbor, Hi.

IDNO:
049563
Title:
Severely Damaged U.S.S. West Virginia After December 7th Attack on Pearl Harbor, Hi.
Date:
ca. 1942
Description:
Men inspect the damage after the infamous Japanese attack. The "Wee Vee" as the ship was affectionately referred to, was raised from the bottom of Pearl Harbor where she was moored during the attack and towed to dry dock for repairs.
Trail served on this battleship during the Normandy and Okinawa invasions.

4. WWII Naval Ship in Which Van A. Trail Served On in Unidentified Location

IDNO:
049564
Title:
WWII Naval Ship in Which Van A. Trail Served On in Unidentified Location
Date:
undated
Description:
Trail served on this battleship during the Normandy and Okinawa invasions.
Trail (left) and his comrade are pictured on a battleship during what is sometimes called the Asia-Pacific War during World War II.

5. Van Trail and Associate at Battle Stations during Pacific Ocean Theatre

IDNO:
049566
Title:
Van Trail and Associate at Battle Stations during Pacific Ocean Theatre
Date:
undated
Description:
Trail (left) and his comrade are pictured on a battleship during what is sometimes called the Asia-Pacific War during World War II.
Van A. Trail of Summers County, W. Va. is pictured with comrades on a battleship during what is also known as the Asia-Pacific War.

6. Pacific Theatre Crew on Battleship in an Unidentified Location

IDNO:
049567
Title:
Pacific Theatre Crew on Battleship in an Unidentified Location
Date:
undated
Description:
Van A. Trail of Summers County, W. Va. is pictured with comrades on a battleship during what is also known as the Asia-Pacific War.