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Assorted wind-mill washing machines. Rigidly fastened to the lower end of the vertical arm there is a tin can with holes punched into the bottom, soap is placed in this can which moves up and down in the larger container which contains water and the clothes. Judging by the great number in use, the gadget must really work.



Radioman 2nd Class Harrison D. Miller, U.S.N.R. receives the Distinguished Flying Cross from Captain Ellis M. Zacharias for actions during the attack on Kwajalein



Radioman 2nd Class Harrison D. Miller, USNR being congratulated by fellow crewmen.



Commander Battleship Division 3 Rear Admiral Robert M. Griffin (left) and Commanding Officer Captain Ellis M. Zacharias seen on USS New Mexico BB-40.



Crewmen relaxing on the forecastle of USS New Mexico BB-40, possibly at Majuro Atoll.



February 1944: Ships at anchor at Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands. USS Relief AH-1 is seen at center.



February 1944: USS Relief AH-1 seen at Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands.



February 1944: USS New Mexico BB-44 "The Queen" at Majuro Atoll.



USS Zeilin APA-3 possibly at Majuro Atoll.



Sun bathing on the quarterdeck of USS New Mexico BB-40.
(All photos from the collection of Seaman 1st Class Elmer Alfred Bishop, USNR)



This collection was provided to MaritimeQuest by a contributor who wishes to remain antonymous. We have attempted to present the photos in chronological order with the information provided, however some of the photos may be out of order as there was a lack of information about the collection.

As of Apr. 2015 Mr. Bishop, now 94, is living in Bellevue, Washington.

Please note there are a number of graphic photos of Japanese war dead, if such pictures would be disturbing to you do not continue through this photo gallery.



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Page published Oct. 9, 2012