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"The W. Va. is shown as she was photographed at a dry dock in Pearl Harbor. The battleship was severely damaged in the Japanese raid Dec. 7, 1941. Damages to her sides are visible."

25. U.S.S. West Virginia in Dry Dock, Pearl Harbor, Hi.

Wright, left, is pictured with an unidentified woman on his lap. Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

26. Seaman William Wright and Female in Hula Skirt, Pearl Harbor, Hi.

A man likely named Al is pictured on the ship. Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

27. Unidentified Crew Member of the U.S.S. West Virginia

Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

28. Unidentified Crew Member of U.S.S. West Virginia, Pacific Theater

Two sailors pose together for a photo. The man on the right is likely named Al. Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

29. Unidentified Crew Members of U.S.S. West Virginia

The two men in the photo are sitting on top of or near one of the gun turrets on the ship.  Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

30. Two Men on U.S.S. West Virginia

"The guns of U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) in operation.  L.C.M.'s in foreground."  L.C.M. stands for Landing Craft Mechanized.

31. United States Fleet off Leyte, Philippines

Troops loaded into landing vehicles head for the beaches of Okinawa as part of the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific theater during World War II. The U.S.S. West Virginia is pictured in the background.

32. U.S.S. West Virginia Landing Vehicle Headed for Okinawa Beaches

The battleship is anchored in Sagami Wan, which is located just outside of Tokyo Bay. In the background is Mount Fuji.

33. U.S.S. West Virginia Anchored in Sagami Wan, Japan

Barron touches the U.S.S. West Virginia mass. The capitol building stands in the background.

34. Governor Barron Inspects the Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia in front of Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.

The mast is erected at Memorial Plaza, which is located directly in front of Oglebay Hall.

35. U.S.S. West Virginia Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

The mast arrived on campus in 1961 and dedicated in 1963.

36. Oglebay Hall and Mast of U.S.S. West Virginia, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.