Started this new category because Zc is full
Ze836. One of 4 images of USMC contests in Olongapo, circa 1909, behind the 3 bungalows and across the Olongapo Harbor is the ridgeline that in the 1950s became the Cubi Point Naval Air Station. This picture is from the Earl Hancock “Pete” Ellis Picture Collection in the U.S.M.C. Archives.
Read MoreZe826. A Marine Officer called Tex, he is a fine-looking gentleman, circa 1908. He might be Tex Roger and he looks like he could move up in the Corps; but it appears he died in the Philippines. This picture is from the Earl Hancock “Pete” Ellis Picture Collection in the U.S.M.C. Archives.
Read MoreZe824. Parade and inspection in Subic Bay, circa 1909, what else is new in the Corps? This inspection is by Colonel Karmany. Several things I consider unique in this picture. The road should be the present George Dewey Ave. and leads right to the Spanish Gate which stands out clearly. Behind the Spanish Gate, in the Navy Yard, stands the uniquely roofed and 2 story Naval Station Administration Building (shown clearly in other albums). The low white building, behind the troops, is what I call the Clover Leave HQ Building (the name is my speculation). I can make out a high flagpole with flag behind the white HQ building. I notice the wooden Climbing Wall, used for exercises next to the George Dewey Ave. We can see the South Gate and wall to the Navy Yard. At right is a cluster of bungalows, which I assume are officer quarters. Left of the cluster and above the Yard wall, across the Olongapo Harbor I see the Coaling Station. This picture is from the Earl Hancock “Pete” Ellis Picture Collection in the U.S.M.C. Archives.
Read MoreZe823. Parade and inspection in Subic Bay, circa 1909, what else is new in the Corps? This inspection is called Heavy Marching Order. Several things I consider unique in this picture. The road should be the present George Dewey Ave. and leads right to the Spanish Gate which is hard to make out. Behind the Spanish Gate, in the Navy Yard, stands the uniquely roofed and 2 stories Naval Station Administration Building (shown clearly in other albums here). The low building at right is part what I call the Clover Leave HQ Building (the name is my speculation). Left is one of 2 buildings; I call the 2 Utility Buildings. This picture is from the Earl Hancock “Pete” Ellis Picture Collection in the U.S.M.C. Archives.
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