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Official Navy photo postcard of the U.S.S. West Virginia at sea.

1. U.S.S. West Virginia at Sea

Postcard of the U.S.S. West Virginia at sea outside of a city. The photograph was taken before 1941.

2. U.S.S. West Virginia with Another Battleship in Background

Postcard of the U.S.S. West Virginia going under the Brooklyn Bridge.

3. U.S.S. West Virginia Passes Under the Brooklyn Bridge, Ny.

The U.S.S. West Virginia at sea moments after her launch in November 1921, surrounded by support craft. The battleship, nicknamed the "Wee Vee", was commissioned in December 1, 1923.

4. U.S.S. West Virginia Immediately after Launch, Newport News, Va.

5. United States Navy Blimp

6. Naval Vessel US 530 Docked, W. Va.

7. Portrait of an Unidentified Sailor

'Their record:"They helped keep the World safe for Democracy"  Their reward: "In the Hitner Navy Graveyard to be scrapped" '

8. Liberty Ships in Navy Graveyard

From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 495, vol. 2. Lilly was in World War I Navy U.S.S. Delaware.

9. Portrait of Add Lilly of Raleigh County, W. Va.

From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren. On back of portrait: "Navy World War II."

10. Portrait of Okie Farley and Wife, Raleigh County, W. Va.

Clifford Kain Condon, in Navy uniform, photograph taken before World War II.

11. Clifford Kain Condon, Pharmacist, United States Navy, from Morgantown, W. Va.

Clifford Kain Condon, dressed in naval uniform. the photograph was taken  before World War II. Condon was captured near Manila by the Japanese in December, 1941 and later died in a POW Camp.

12. Clifford Kain Condon, Pharmacist, United States Navy from Morgantown, W. Va

Candid portrait of husband and wife, Clifford and Eva Condon (standing,right) with unidentified couple. The men are wearing navy dress whites. The photograph was probably taken in the Philippines before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Clifford Condon was captured by the Japanese in December, 1941 and died in a POW Camp in 1945.

13. Clifford and Eva Condon and Unidentified Couple

United States Armored Coast Defense Vessel "Monterey" fitted with Ward Boilers of 4550 HP built by The Charles Ward Engineering Works in Charleston, West Virginia. The photograph was taken after a national competitive test by U.S. Navy.

14. United States Armored Coast Defense Vessel 'Monterey'

Eugene Holland in his U. S. Navy uniform. Information on p. 143 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Ivry Moore Williams".

15. Eugene Holland, United States Navy from Morgantown, W. Va.

Dellacroce is wearing a military uniform, possibly US Navy.

16. Louis Dellacroce of Monongalia County, W. Va.

To the left of "Buzz", formerly known as Jack, is George Hulme. In rear is Tommy Joe Hellems. The group is there for a Hinton High School graduation trip in the spring of 1948."Buzz" Hellems went on to Concord College after high school and later joined the United States Navy, serving on the USS Orion. Eventually returning to his home in Hinton, "Buzz" owned and operated Hellems Cash Store for more than 58 years. He served on the West Virginia State Senate from 1975-1976 and was a former chairman of the Summers County Democrat Executive Committee as well as the former Director of the Nationanl Bank of Summers. He was married to Glenda Hamm Hellems for 51 years until his death on January 9, 2009 at the age of 78.

17. Jennie Lee Johnson & "Buzz" Hellems on the Steps of the Capitol Building in Washington, D. C.

Steam billows from the ship's steam towers. An American flag hangs from a mast in the rear.

18. First U.S.S. West Virginia Traveling Through Unidentified Location

A swarm of sailors are pictured on the ship deck.

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

The battleship sails through unknown waters. The photograph was taken before America was in World War II.

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

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.

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

Trail served on this battleship during the Normandy and Okinawa invasions.

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

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.

23. Unidentified Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew

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. Another battleship is visible in the background.

24. Unidentified Crew Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew

On the photo is a message reading, "All my love, Bill." 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.

25. U. S. Navy Sailor William Wright

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

32. Crew Members of U.S.S. West Virginia

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.

33. Unidentified Crew Member on U.S.S. West Virginia

The photo was taken from the deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia. 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.

34. United States Navy Aircraft Carrier at Sea

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.

35. Rough Waters Aboard U.S.S. West Virginia

Photograph of the ship taken from the U.S.S. West Virginia.

36. United States Naval Ship

Two unidentified admirals are pictured in their dress uniforms.

37. Admirals Visiting the U.S.S. West Virginia

Each link in the anchor chain weighs 100 lbs. and is one foot long. The chain falls through the hawse pipes.

38. U.S.S. West Virginia Anchor Chain and Pipes

A crew works on the battleship in the dock area.

39. U.S.S. West Virginia at Dry Dock in Washington, D. C.

Crew members walk around the deck while the ship is at sea.

40. Fan Tail of U.S.S. West Virginia at Sea

Crew members surround the battleship as its anchored near the dock.

41. U.S.S. West Virginia at Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wa.

Ladders surround the battleship.

42. U.S.S. West Virginia in Dry Dock at Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wa.

A sailor walks along the deck while the ship passes the bridge.

43. View of San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge from Deck of U.S.S. West Virginia

Sailors idle beneath the ship's gun barrel while passing the bridge.

44. Sailors Observe San Francisco Bay Bridge on Deck of U.S.S. West Virginia

Sailors and Naval officers fill the battleship's deck.

45. U.S.S. West Virginia Homecoming

A crew consisting of a cox, and engineer and two extra men are pictured on the stem of the boat, which was used to take enlisted men ashore. The boat carries about 125 men and is 50 feet long.

46. U.S.S. West Virginia Motor Launch Crew

Captain Spears and his inspecting party make a routine inspection.

47. Naval Officer Inspect Crew Aboard U.S.S. West Virginia

An unidentified crew member leans against the 5" gun and port.

48. Sailor Beside U.S.S. West Virginia Gun and Port

A sailor is transferred to the motor boat by gliding down a rope and pulley system. Motor boats were used to carry enlisted men ashore. Photo taken from the deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia. An unidentified battleship lurks in the background.

49. Sailor Boarding a Motor Boat by High-Line Transfer

50. U.S.S. West Virginia at Sea