953 nut 54,383 #1 Posted December 28, 2016 12-28-1941 US Navy Seabees Founded On December 28, 1941, Rear Admiral Ben Moreell, Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks (BUDOCKS), requested specific authority to activate, organize, and man a unique, very special organization that would support the Navy and Marines in remote locations and defend themselves if attacked — the Naval Construction Battalions. On January 5, 1942, he was given that authority and the original Battalions were formed at a new Naval base in Davisville, Rhode Island. The first naval construction unit to actually deploy from the United States left Davisville, Rhode Island, less than two weeks later on January 17, 1942. It was designated the First Construction Detachment. The 296 men arrived at Bora Bora on February 17, 1942. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OHRob72 88 #2 Posted December 28, 2016 Happy Birthday to my fellow Seabees out there! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites