Biographical/historical information

Frederick J. Weber was born on November 8, 1908. He married Maragret Weber. He served in the Navy during WWII as a Gunners Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer. Weber passed away on September 28, 1981.

Scope and arrangement

This collection consists of a pictorial log of the 33rd (Special) U.S. Naval Construction Battalion (the Seabees), and a photograph of Frederick Weber from Long Island, NY. Weber was a member of the 33rd Battalion's Company "C."

The log details the battalion's California field, stevedore, and other technical training; the group's voyage to the Pacific aboard the Norwegian transport ship M/S TORRENS and recreation on board; building a camp site on Samar Island; USO shows; and the supply station at Guiuan. Other log entries include individual and group photographs of battalion members and officers, as well as information concerning sports activities and duties. The log concludes with shots of Samar Island and rosters of officers and men. The collection also contains a photograph of Frederick J. Weber in uniform.

Administrative information

Custodial History

December 1, 1994, 1 item, 1 volume; A pictorial diary of the 33rd Special Naval Construction Battalion (1945) and a photograph of Weber in uniform. Gift of Mrs. Margaret Weiner, Middle Village, NY.

Source of acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Margaret Weiner

Processing information

Encoded by Apex Data Services

Copyright notice

Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.

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Key terms

Personal Names

Weber, Frederick J., 1881-1967

Corporate Names

United States. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 33
United States. Navy--Foreign service--Philippines
United States. Navy--Military construction operations
United States. Navy--Military life

Topical

World War, 1939-1945--Philippines

Places

Samar Island (Philippines)

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