U.S. 29th Construction Battalion – W. W. Welker

This Zippo belonged to Wiam William W. Welker, who served in the U.S. Navy from May 1942 to May 1946 with the 29th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees). Formed after Pearl Harbor, the Seabees were a specialized military construction force responsible for building bases, roads, warehouses, and other vital infrastructure in support of Allied operations. The 29th Construction Battalion served in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and later southwest England, where it helped construct facilities supporting the Allied invasion of Europe. Among its major projects were naval supply installations in the Exeter area, an important logistical center before and after D-Day.


Well worn black crackle Zippo with Seabees logo engraved on the front and ownership details «W. W. Welker, 602 28 89, U.S. Navy» on the other side.

  • Model:

    four barrel hinge, flat bottom

  • Year:

    1942 - 43

  • Status:

    in collection

U.S. 29th Construction Battalion – W. W. Welker, Modell four barrel hinge, flat bottom, Jahr 1942 - 43, Ansicht 1U.S. 29th Construction Battalion – W. W. Welker, Modell four barrel hinge, flat bottom, Jahr 1942 - 43, Ansicht 2