Gahora Bay
Located a half mile south of Ladava. There,
seabees from Ladava built roads, piers, jetties, road and housing for
30 officers and 1,000 enlisted men. In 1945, materials were salvaged
from these constructions for shipment to more forward areas.
Navy Base Development
The 84th Battalion Seabees were relieve by the
91st Battalion who arrived October 21, 1943 at Ladava. Piers, jetties, roads,
hospital, electric, communications and housing for 75 officers and
1,000 enlisted men were built. The 3rd Brigade, 12th Regiment of Seabees
arrived November 29, 1943 and setup their headquarters at Ladava, that
commanded all Seabees in the area. The 528th CBMU arrived in January
1944 and finished the headquarters.
