Location
Island located on the northern edge of Ulithi Atoll. Code named 'LITHARGE'

History
One of the major construction jobs on Ulithi was that of a fleet recreation area on Mogmog Island. The selected area was cleared, and a swamp area filled with coral, to eliminate mosquitoes and insects. Construction of the recreational facilities began on October 15. Numerous facilities for sports, a band stand, and beverage storage were provided. When completed in January 19945, the center could accommodate 8,000 men and 1,000 officers daily. A 1,200-seat theatre, including a 25-by-40-foot stage with a quonset hut roof, completed in 20 days was ready for use on December 20, 1944. At the same time, a 500-seat chapel was built.

The first section of the 88th Battalion, consisting of Companies C and D and half of the headquarters company, landed at Ulithi on October 10, 1944. Ist assignment included construction of the shore facilities necessary to use the atoll as a fleet recreation center; improvement of living conditions in the area. Work was also begun immediately on a camp site.

Mogmog Airstrip
Built by USN Seabees during late 1944 to early 1945

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Last Updated
May 14, 2011