From the July 28, 2016, Fox Wilmington (NC) "Montford Point Marines to be honored with Memorial Friday" by Ashlea Kosikowski.
These Marines were the first blacks admitted to the United States Marine Corps and they were recognized Friday during the dedication of the National Montford Marine Point Memorial.
The ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. at the Lejeune Memorial on Montford Landing Road and NC Highway 24.
Several of the Marines who trained there will be in attendance, including F.M. Hooper Junior.
He recalled, "One of the happiest days of my life was when I graduated from basic training at Montford Point and I became a Marine. My drill inspector said now you can wear the eagle, globe and anchors."
Long Overdue. --GreGen
The USS North Carolina (BB-55) My all-time favorite warship. As an elementary school student in North Carolina, I donated nickels and dimes to save this ship back in the early sixties.
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Friday, July 29, 2016
Montford Point Marine Dedication Today-- Part 2
Included in the first phase of the memorial will be a 9-foot statue made Robert Talbot and Stan Watts, as well as an M1A1 anti-aircraft gun. Watts was the sculptor of the 9/11 memorial "To Lift a Nation."
The M1A1 was used by the 51st and 52nd Defense Battalions, two of the Marine units that trained at Montford Point during World War II. The gun-- one of fewer than ten M1A1s known to exist-- was located in Tennessee and purchased by the National Montford Point Marine Association for $15,000.
Funding for the memorial was raised by private donations and money from the city of Jacksonville, Onslow County and the state. The architect for the project was O. Liam Wright, the grand-nephew of a Montford Point Marine.
--GreGen
The M1A1 was used by the 51st and 52nd Defense Battalions, two of the Marine units that trained at Montford Point during World War II. The gun-- one of fewer than ten M1A1s known to exist-- was located in Tennessee and purchased by the National Montford Point Marine Association for $15,000.
Funding for the memorial was raised by private donations and money from the city of Jacksonville, Onslow County and the state. The architect for the project was O. Liam Wright, the grand-nephew of a Montford Point Marine.
--GreGen
Montford Point Marine Dedication on Today-- Part 1
From the July 28, 2016, Wilmington (NC) Star-News "Montford Point Marine Dedication Fridayby Ben Steelman.
JACKSONVILLE. The first phase of the National Montford Point memorial will be dedicated at 9 a.m. Friday at Lejeune Memorial Gardens, near the intersection on Montford Landing Road and N.C. 24 in Jacksonville.
The memorial, which stands near the Beirut and Vietnam Memorials, honors the memory of the first blacks to enter the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. They trained at Montford Point, now Camp Johnson in the Camp Lejeune complex.
Because of the military's segregation policy of the time, they were not allowed to train with white Marines.
About Time They Were Honored. --GreGen
JACKSONVILLE. The first phase of the National Montford Point memorial will be dedicated at 9 a.m. Friday at Lejeune Memorial Gardens, near the intersection on Montford Landing Road and N.C. 24 in Jacksonville.
The memorial, which stands near the Beirut and Vietnam Memorials, honors the memory of the first blacks to enter the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. They trained at Montford Point, now Camp Johnson in the Camp Lejeune complex.
Because of the military's segregation policy of the time, they were not allowed to train with white Marines.
About Time They Were Honored. --GreGen
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Tennessee in World War II-- Part 3: Still Preparing for War
Tennessee also designated land for potential use as military bases, an act which resulted in the establishment of Fort Campbell near Clarksville and Camp Forrest near Tullahoma. In 1941, the state bought over 3,000 acres near Smyrna, which was cleared and leased by the federal government as Stewart Air Base.
During June of the same year, Major General George S. Patton conducted armored maneuvers in Middle Tennessee.
--GreGen
During June of the same year, Major General George S. Patton conducted armored maneuvers in Middle Tennessee.
--GreGen
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Richard Winstead Borden-- Part 9: After the War He Continued in the Medical Field
From the obituary for him:
"Dr. Richard W. Borden, 87, of Newport, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.
"He was born October 29, 1925, in Goldsboro, the son of Paul Lambert and Martha Gold Winstead Borden. After serving his country as a Navy Corpsman in WW II, he pursued his medical training at UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University. He practiced first in Goldsboro and later in Morehead City.
"He was an avid outdoorsman and had a lifelong involvement in Scouting.
"In 2004 he and 99 other veterans of WW II were invited to France by the French government to participate in the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. Days before his death he was awarded by the U.S. Army the Bronze Star and Medical Combat Badge for his service in the Normandy invasion.
--GreGen
"Dr. Richard W. Borden, 87, of Newport, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.
"He was born October 29, 1925, in Goldsboro, the son of Paul Lambert and Martha Gold Winstead Borden. After serving his country as a Navy Corpsman in WW II, he pursued his medical training at UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University. He practiced first in Goldsboro and later in Morehead City.
"He was an avid outdoorsman and had a lifelong involvement in Scouting.
"In 2004 he and 99 other veterans of WW II were invited to France by the French government to participate in the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. Days before his death he was awarded by the U.S. Army the Bronze Star and Medical Combat Badge for his service in the Normandy invasion.
--GreGen
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Tennessee in World War II-- Part 1: A Huge Impact
From the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture.
The total war effort reshaped Tennessee's whole economy from a primarily rural, agricultural one to an increasingly urban, industrialized one. Besides the impact of all the people serving in the military, thousands migrated from the countryside for new opportunities in the burgeoning war industries.
Tennessee also played a huge role in the creation of the Atomic Age at Oak Ridge which grew out of the Manhattan Project.
More than 300,000 Tennesseeans served in the Armed Forces and 5,731 were killed. Six won the nation's highest honor, the Congressional Medal of Honor. Cordell Hull served as FDR's Secretary of State.
In addition, Tennessee became the location of many military installations,training facilities and prisoner of war camps. Another 280,000 worked in war manufacturing.
--GreGen
The total war effort reshaped Tennessee's whole economy from a primarily rural, agricultural one to an increasingly urban, industrialized one. Besides the impact of all the people serving in the military, thousands migrated from the countryside for new opportunities in the burgeoning war industries.
Tennessee also played a huge role in the creation of the Atomic Age at Oak Ridge which grew out of the Manhattan Project.
More than 300,000 Tennesseeans served in the Armed Forces and 5,731 were killed. Six won the nation's highest honor, the Congressional Medal of Honor. Cordell Hull served as FDR's Secretary of State.
In addition, Tennessee became the location of many military installations,training facilities and prisoner of war camps. Another 280,000 worked in war manufacturing.
--GreGen
Monday, July 25, 2016
Tennessee in World War II-- Part 2: Preparing for War
The war was raging in Europe, but the U.S. was not yet in it, but had determined to become the "Arsenal of Democracy." This quickly reversed the low productivity and high unemployment of the Great Depression. Defense and armament capabilities greatly increased.
And, in 1940, a further step was taken when the U.S. Congress enacted its first-ever peace-time draft, the Selective Service and Training Act.
Tennessee was one of the first states to engage actively in military preparedness. After meeting Hitler during a Rotary tour of Europe in 1937, Tennessee Governor Prentice Cooper became convinced that the United States could not avoid war with Germany.
Tennessee established the first state defense organization in 1940, the Advisory Committee on Preparedness. In January 1941, the state legislature created a Tennessee State Guard, the largest in the South, to provide protection for the state in the absence of the Tennessee National Guard, which had been activated as the 117th Infantry Regiment in the 30th Division. This regiment served with distinction in Europe until the end of the war.
--GreGen
And, in 1940, a further step was taken when the U.S. Congress enacted its first-ever peace-time draft, the Selective Service and Training Act.
Tennessee was one of the first states to engage actively in military preparedness. After meeting Hitler during a Rotary tour of Europe in 1937, Tennessee Governor Prentice Cooper became convinced that the United States could not avoid war with Germany.
Tennessee established the first state defense organization in 1940, the Advisory Committee on Preparedness. In January 1941, the state legislature created a Tennessee State Guard, the largest in the South, to provide protection for the state in the absence of the Tennessee National Guard, which had been activated as the 117th Infantry Regiment in the 30th Division. This regiment served with distinction in Europe until the end of the war.
--GreGen
Richard Winstead Borden-- Part 7: "There Was Hell Everywhere"
That was a nice break when he got to board the Navy ship. But, that thing called D-Day was fast approaching.
"The morning of the invasion we watched the pre-invasion bombardment from the deck of the ship, and wished luck to the First Division as it went over the sides. I must admit things looked good from the ship. We landed on the same day, (D-Day), and lost quite a few men.
"Jerry had his 88's mortars and machine guns zeroed all along the beach and they worried us quite a bit. We were never bothered by or even saw a Jerry plane by daylight.
("Jerry" was a nickname for German soldiers and was less than complimentary.)
"Our (the corpsmen's) work was heaviest D-Day and D-1 as many expected, and there was Hell everywhere! About day 3 we were evacuating casualties smoothly and began to set up a 'home.'"
--GreGen
"The morning of the invasion we watched the pre-invasion bombardment from the deck of the ship, and wished luck to the First Division as it went over the sides. I must admit things looked good from the ship. We landed on the same day, (D-Day), and lost quite a few men.
"Jerry had his 88's mortars and machine guns zeroed all along the beach and they worried us quite a bit. We were never bothered by or even saw a Jerry plane by daylight.
("Jerry" was a nickname for German soldiers and was less than complimentary.)
"Our (the corpsmen's) work was heaviest D-Day and D-1 as many expected, and there was Hell everywhere! About day 3 we were evacuating casualties smoothly and began to set up a 'home.'"
--GreGen
Sunday, July 24, 2016
Richard Winstead Borden-- Part 6: Back in the Navy Again-- Ice Cream!!
Dick Borden has finally gotten back on a Navy ship and is mighty happy to be back with his own folks. Unfortunately, this was only a few days before D-Day, so all that didn't last long.
" They were mighty nice to us aboard ship. We ate with Ship's crew and were able to buy ice cream at their Ship's Service. We were in the Navy again-- well, for a day or so at least."
We All Scream for.... --GreGen
" They were mighty nice to us aboard ship. We ate with Ship's crew and were able to buy ice cream at their Ship's Service. We were in the Navy again-- well, for a day or so at least."
We All Scream for.... --GreGen
Richard Winstead Borden-- Part 5: Preparing for D-Day
A letter home.
"When we arrived in England last January we came directly to this spot. The huts had just been completed and mud was everywhere. We soon got straightened out and later helped the C.B.'s build the chow hall and drain the place.
" After about seven weeks we were moved up to ______________ Wales where we joined the Army _________. From there until now we ate and lived with the army.
(The blanks suggest that he was not allowed to giver certain details because of censorship.)
"There were several maneuvers and after about two months we moved into what they call 'Concentration Area' which was a camouflaged camp where we had all our equipment and were restricted.
"From this camp we had one very large maneuver, the last 'dry run.' Then came a briefing that is studying maps, models, photos, etc. Then we moved to the marshalling area, then aboard the troop transport, where we got Navy chow!"
--GreGen
"When we arrived in England last January we came directly to this spot. The huts had just been completed and mud was everywhere. We soon got straightened out and later helped the C.B.'s build the chow hall and drain the place.
" After about seven weeks we were moved up to ______________ Wales where we joined the Army _________. From there until now we ate and lived with the army.
(The blanks suggest that he was not allowed to giver certain details because of censorship.)
"There were several maneuvers and after about two months we moved into what they call 'Concentration Area' which was a camouflaged camp where we had all our equipment and were restricted.
"From this camp we had one very large maneuver, the last 'dry run.' Then came a briefing that is studying maps, models, photos, etc. Then we moved to the marshalling area, then aboard the troop transport, where we got Navy chow!"
--GreGen
Richard Winstead Borden-- Part 2: Awarded Bronze Star
From the June 12, 2016, Goldsboro (N.C.) News-Argus. "Dick Borden sailed ocean blue, walked the fields of battle, too" by Sherwood Owl Williford.
BRONZE STAR MEDAL AWARDED TO GOLDSBORO MAN
Probably from a local newspaper from the time period.
"U.S. Naval Forces in Europe--
"Richard Winstead Borden, pharmacists' mate, third class, USNR, son of Paul Lambert Borden of 305 West Mulberry Street, Goldsboro, N.C., has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal by Admiral Harold R. Stark, USN, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces in Europe, in the name of the President of the United States.
"His citation reads:
"'For meritorious duty above that normally expected while a member of the medical section of the beach battalion, United States Navy, Normandy, France, in action against the enemy on June 6 and 7, 1944.
--GreGen
BRONZE STAR MEDAL AWARDED TO GOLDSBORO MAN
Probably from a local newspaper from the time period.
"U.S. Naval Forces in Europe--
"Richard Winstead Borden, pharmacists' mate, third class, USNR, son of Paul Lambert Borden of 305 West Mulberry Street, Goldsboro, N.C., has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal by Admiral Harold R. Stark, USN, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces in Europe, in the name of the President of the United States.
"His citation reads:
"'For meritorious duty above that normally expected while a member of the medical section of the beach battalion, United States Navy, Normandy, France, in action against the enemy on June 6 and 7, 1944.
--GreGen
Richard Winstead Borden-- Part 4: A Letter Home "Instantaneously Jump At Sharp Sounds"
Dick Borden's brother, Paul, died almost a year later.
Sometime after D-Day, Dick wrote a letter home to his parents.
'We have almost gotten situated here, the place from which I sent the pictures. You have no idea how swell it is to be back in this peaceful, quiet spot, and be able to relax, although I must admit that most of us are still a bit jumpy.
"For we instantaneously jump at sharp sounds and sort of flinch at first when we step off a path into tall grass, or bushes, for, 'over there' we had to watch carefully for mines. Give us a week or two though and I think we'll all be normal.
"I know you want to know just as much as possible, so here goes. I hope you will understand that some things will have to wait, and some are better not mentioned at all."
--GreGen
Sometime after D-Day, Dick wrote a letter home to his parents.
'We have almost gotten situated here, the place from which I sent the pictures. You have no idea how swell it is to be back in this peaceful, quiet spot, and be able to relax, although I must admit that most of us are still a bit jumpy.
"For we instantaneously jump at sharp sounds and sort of flinch at first when we step off a path into tall grass, or bushes, for, 'over there' we had to watch carefully for mines. Give us a week or two though and I think we'll all be normal.
"I know you want to know just as much as possible, so here goes. I hope you will understand that some things will have to wait, and some are better not mentioned at all."
--GreGen
Saturday, July 23, 2016
Richard Winstead Borden-- Part 3: Action at D-Day
Continuing with his Bronze Star Medal citation:
"'Borden performed his duties in tending and evacuating the wounded under direct enemy artillery shelling, disregarding his own personal safety, in such an outstanding fashion that he has not unquestionably saved many lives but also gave such an example of coolness and efficiency to his shipmates that he contributed materially to the success of this phase of the operation on his sector of the beach.
"'The gallantry and devotion to duty displayed by Borden on this occasion were in keeping with the best traditions of the United States naval service.'"
Dick Borden was just 18-years-old at the time.
--GreGen
"'Borden performed his duties in tending and evacuating the wounded under direct enemy artillery shelling, disregarding his own personal safety, in such an outstanding fashion that he has not unquestionably saved many lives but also gave such an example of coolness and efficiency to his shipmates that he contributed materially to the success of this phase of the operation on his sector of the beach.
"'The gallantry and devotion to duty displayed by Borden on this occasion were in keeping with the best traditions of the United States naval service.'"
Dick Borden was just 18-years-old at the time.
--GreGen
Friday, July 22, 2016
Thanks Mom
The last post and the next several are from one of the last newspaper articles my mom pulled out of her local paper and saved for me. She died last month and I am at her house now and organizing her stuff. I found this article in a special cubby hole in an old desk where she saved newspaper clippings she thought would be of interest to me.
This article was from the Sunday, June 5, 2016, Goldsboro (N.C.) News-Argus "From My Perch: Dick Borden sailed ocean blue, walked the fields of battle, too" by Sherwood Owl Williford.
I am really thinking about her right now.
Thanks Mom.
This article was from the Sunday, June 5, 2016, Goldsboro (N.C.) News-Argus "From My Perch: Dick Borden sailed ocean blue, walked the fields of battle, too" by Sherwood Owl Williford.
I am really thinking about her right now.
Thanks Mom.
Richard Winstead Borden-- Part 1: General Eisenhower's Words to the Forces Before D-Day: "Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen..."
One of the Americans hitting the beaches June 6, 1944, was Goldsboro, North Carolina's Richard Winstead Borden.
The words addressed to the Allied forces about to hit the beaches of Normandy June 5, 1944.
"Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!
"You are about to embark on the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you... in company with our Allies you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine.
"Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened. He will fight savagely ... the free men of the world are marching together to Victory!
"I have full confidence in your courage and devotion to duty and skill in battle.. We will accept nothing less than full Victory! Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking."
Words to Charge Ashore. --GreGen
The words addressed to the Allied forces about to hit the beaches of Normandy June 5, 1944.
"Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!
"You are about to embark on the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you... in company with our Allies you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine.
"Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened. He will fight savagely ... the free men of the world are marching together to Victory!
"I have full confidence in your courage and devotion to duty and skill in battle.. We will accept nothing less than full Victory! Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking."
Words to Charge Ashore. --GreGen
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Shut Down for World War II
From the May 27, 2016, WTTV (Indianapolis) "Eight Pearl Harbor Survivors will be honored at Indianapolis 500" by Kylee Wierks.
The win by co-drivers Floyd Davis and Mauri Rose in the No. 16 Noc-Out Hose Clamp Wetteroth/Offy in the 29th Running of the Indy 500 on May 30, 1941, was the last race held at the track until 1946 because of the war.
The IMS facilities-- track, garages and grandstands deteriorated quickly during the war. Anton "Tony" Hulman saved it when he purchased it in November 1945. He then spearheaded a huge effort to get it ready for the 30th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 30, 1946.
--GreGen
The win by co-drivers Floyd Davis and Mauri Rose in the No. 16 Noc-Out Hose Clamp Wetteroth/Offy in the 29th Running of the Indy 500 on May 30, 1941, was the last race held at the track until 1946 because of the war.
The IMS facilities-- track, garages and grandstands deteriorated quickly during the war. Anton "Tony" Hulman saved it when he purchased it in November 1945. He then spearheaded a huge effort to get it ready for the 30th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 30, 1946.
--GreGen
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Another USS Oklahoma Casualty's Remains Identified
From the July 13, 2016, Vinton County Courier "7 decades later, remains of local Pearl Harbor casualty identified" by Tyler Buchanan.
The relatives of James Bryce Boring of Radcliffe, Vinton County, were notified earlier this year that his remains from the USS Oklahoma had been identified. He was Vinton County's first casualty in World War II.
He was born August 28, 1920, the youngest of his family. His mother died a few months later and his father passed away a few years later. He and his siblings grew up in the Vinton County Children's Home.
A graduate of McArthur High School, he enlisted in the Navy and trained in Chicago before being assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma as a firefighter 2nd class.
A few days after the attack, his relatives received a telegram reporting him "missing in Pacific action." He was Vinton County's first death of 51 others.
When the USS Oklahoma was uprighted, he was buried as an unknown and later exhumed and reburied in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific when it was opened in 1949.
However, it is now known that his body had been identified when it was recovered, but there was shoddy bookkeeping.
There will be a ceremony on August 6 at 1 p.m. at Bowen Cemetery.
--GreGen
The relatives of James Bryce Boring of Radcliffe, Vinton County, were notified earlier this year that his remains from the USS Oklahoma had been identified. He was Vinton County's first casualty in World War II.
He was born August 28, 1920, the youngest of his family. His mother died a few months later and his father passed away a few years later. He and his siblings grew up in the Vinton County Children's Home.
A graduate of McArthur High School, he enlisted in the Navy and trained in Chicago before being assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma as a firefighter 2nd class.
A few days after the attack, his relatives received a telegram reporting him "missing in Pacific action." He was Vinton County's first death of 51 others.
When the USS Oklahoma was uprighted, he was buried as an unknown and later exhumed and reburied in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific when it was opened in 1949.
However, it is now known that his body had been identified when it was recovered, but there was shoddy bookkeeping.
There will be a ceremony on August 6 at 1 p.m. at Bowen Cemetery.
--GreGen
Monday, July 18, 2016
World War II Veteran Reunited With His Ship From the Pearl Harbor Attack
From the June 24, 2016, WBAL (Baltimore) TV-11 News by Jennifer Franciotti.
Howard Hayes, 96, of Nevada was on the Nevada Honor Flight and visited the USCGC Taney, the last surviving ship from the infamous attack nearly 75 years ago.
His battle station during the attack was on the ship's mast. "When the Japanese planes came over us and the power plant the didn't know we were there. I gave the range and how high they were and surprised the Japanese so much they didn't have a chance to do anything."
He was 21 that day and a cook on the Coast Guard cutter.
The ship wa sin service for fifty years and is the only remaining ship afloat that was there.
Quite a Story. --GreGen
Howard Hayes, 96, of Nevada was on the Nevada Honor Flight and visited the USCGC Taney, the last surviving ship from the infamous attack nearly 75 years ago.
His battle station during the attack was on the ship's mast. "When the Japanese planes came over us and the power plant the didn't know we were there. I gave the range and how high they were and surprised the Japanese so much they didn't have a chance to do anything."
He was 21 that day and a cook on the Coast Guard cutter.
The ship wa sin service for fifty years and is the only remaining ship afloat that was there.
Quite a Story. --GreGen
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Shorpy Home Front Photos: Washing Clothes and Waiting for the Parade
June 24, 2016, DRIP-DRY: 1943. June 1943. "Arlington, Virginia. Washing clothes in one of the laundry rooms at Idaho Hall, Arlington Farms, war duration residence hall for women government workers." Esther Bubley, OWI.
July 10, 2016, WAIT WATCHERS: 1943. July 1943. Washington, D.C. "Waiting for the parade ti recruit civilian defense volunteers." Entertaining themselves with the hand-held device known as a "newspaper." Esther Bubley, OWI.
What is surprising about this photo, especially considering the segregation of the time is that blacks and whites are together by the statue of Union Civil War General Winfield Scott Hancock.
--GreGen
July 10, 2016, WAIT WATCHERS: 1943. July 1943. Washington, D.C. "Waiting for the parade ti recruit civilian defense volunteers." Entertaining themselves with the hand-held device known as a "newspaper." Esther Bubley, OWI.
What is surprising about this photo, especially considering the segregation of the time is that blacks and whites are together by the statue of Union Civil War General Winfield Scott Hancock.
--GreGen
Friday, July 15, 2016
Shorpy Home Front Photos: Lighter-Than-Air Craft and Hangar
June 14, 2016 NAVAL GAZERS: 1943. January 1943. "A blimp of the U.S. Navy is led onto the apron of an East Coast lighter-than-air station before taking off on a patrol over the Atlantic Ocean." OWI
Comment: Looks like the USS Los Angeles (ZR-3).
Comment: The hanger was built for the dirigibles Shenandoah and Los Angeles. Th hangar was 966 feet long, 350 feet wide and 224 feet high with a floor area of 211,434 square feet and both airships could be in there side-by-side.
The hangar could shelter six of the K Type blimps shown in the picture.
--GreGen
Comment: Looks like the USS Los Angeles (ZR-3).
Comment: The hanger was built for the dirigibles Shenandoah and Los Angeles. Th hangar was 966 feet long, 350 feet wide and 224 feet high with a floor area of 211,434 square feet and both airships could be in there side-by-side.
The hangar could shelter six of the K Type blimps shown in the picture.
--GreGen
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