Subdeacon Joe Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 https://seabeemuseum.wordpress.com/2015/10/20/archivists-attic-the-fastest-seabees-the-forgotten-fifty-five/ In 1943, the Navy was buzzing around the top coast of New Guinea on their way towards the Philippines. At Mios Woendi the Navy ordered a PT-boat Base to be built. Lieutenant Harold Liberty handpicked fifty-five of the best construction men who were experienced in all phases of construction and eager to work hard. “Each man had a place in at least three operations,” Liberty explained “The cook could drop his skillet and run a winch or string a pipeline. The hospital corpsman didn’t tie his last bandage and go to bed – he manned a crane or drove a truck.” And each one of them was a potential gunner. Each man could pick up and do another man’s job and do it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Surprised that logistics could keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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