Operation Ivory Soap - Seamen marching in formation on the main drive of the Grand Hotel - 1944

Name/Title

Operation Ivory Soap - Seamen marching in formation on the main drive of the Grand Hotel - 1944

Description

Over 5,000 troops with the Army Air Corps (primarily aircraft mechanics and machinists) trained to become seamen at the Grand Hotel, before being shipped to the Pacific islands on converted Liberty Ships.

Create Date

March 19, 2022

Update Date

March 19, 2022