Emerson M. Turner
 
 

The Seabees

Construimus, Batuimus
   -"We Build, We Fight."

"Spendid job"
   -R. Sanders, Commanding Officer, ACORN TWELVE

"Well Done"
   -W.W. Studdert, Commander, CEC USNR

Commendation With Ribbon - for skillful and effective performance of duty during and following the initial landings on the Treasure Islands
   -William F. Halsey, Admiral, US Navy

Commendation with Ribbon - For meritorious performance of duty during the Okinawa Campaign
   -Chester W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, US Navy

Welcome to the
Emerson M. Turner
Web Site

This is a sample website that commemorates the 87th Seabees and demonstrates the WebforAuthors.com system.

Welcome to the chronicles of the 87th Seabee Battalion in World War II, 1943-1945.

We Are the Airfield Makers.

We Know What Sweating Means;

We Are The Movers and Shakers

Of The Earth - Forever, It Seems.


"Island X" is the Solomons Islands
"Somewhere in the South Pacific" turns out to be the seething Solomons.
 

Headlines
Boots learn difference between left and right foot!
87th arrives at Camp Rousseau, Port Hueneme, California on 19 June 1943
EMBARKATION DAY - 28 August 1943 - 87th boards S.S. ROBIN WENTLEY for "Island X"