Territory Hawaii - before December 7th 1941

Schofield Barracks Horse Show Programs, above left and right photo.
The program pictured on the left was printed in 1933 for the annual Schofield Barracks Army Horse Show.
The program pictured on the right was printed in 1934 for the annual Schofield Barracks Army Horse Show.

Territory Hawaii - before December 7th 1941
"The last night of sleep"

The islands of Hawaii lay situated 2,000 miles southwest of the North American mainland in the center of the
Pacific Ocean. The Kingdom of Hawaii was sovereign from 1810 through 1893 until annexed by the United
States of America as the Territory of Hawaii.
The eight main islands of Hawaii: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui and the "Big Island"
of Hawaii were home to the United States Pacific Fleet, Hawaiian Division and Pacific Army Air Corps.
During the 1920's and 1930's Oahu Hawaii blossomed with military activity. Sailors and Marines trained and
sailed from the Naval port of Pearl Harbor and flew sea planes from Ford Island, Ewa and Kaneohe Bay.
Airman maintained and flew aircraft from Hickam, Wheeler and Bellows Field. Artillery and Infantrymen of
Schofield Barracks trained in gunnery.
New state of the art technology was introduced in Hawaii to include the B-17 Flying Fortress and the Opana
Radar Station.
For most Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen, Hawaii was a Pacific duty station of paradise.
On a quiet Sunday Morning on December 7th 1941 it all changed.

Schofield Barracks Sports Trophies, above left and right photo.
The trophy pictured on the left was awarded to the 8th Field Artillery, stationed at Schofield Barracks, Oahu Hawaii. The silver
plated trophy is engraved on the front:
TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP 8TH FIELD ARTILLERY 1929 WON BY BATTERY E
The trophy pictured on the right was also awarded at Schofield Barracks, Oahu Hawaii. The silver plated trophy is engraved
on the front:
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP 1926 RUNNER UP E.J. LYMAN JR.

Schofield Barracks Milk Bottles, above left and right photo.
The one quart milk bottle pictured on the left is marked in raised letters on the front:
ONE QUART PROPERTY OF KEMOO FARMS LTD SCHOFIELD BARRACKS T.H.
The half pint milk bottle pictured on the right is marked in raised letters on the front:
HALF PINT PROPERTY OF KEMOO FARMS LTD SCHOFIELD BARRACKS T.H.

U.S.S. Idaho vs. U.S.S. Maryland Championship Game Football 1941, above left and right photo.
This pigskin grain football was made by Gold Smith and is marked PARA VALVE X5L. On the front of the football is a scroll
painted in gold and black paint: U.S.S. IDAHO 7 - 7 U.S.S. MARYLAND. On the rear of the football are hand written the scores
of all of the games played: 7 IDAHO vs. MARYLAND 7, 18 IDAHO vs. ARIZONA 0, 33 IDAHO vs. MISSISSIPPI 6,
44 IDAHO vs. NEVADA 0, 45 IDAHO vs. W. VIRGINIA 0, 6 IDAHO vs. N. MEXICO 7, 11 IDAHO vs. CALIFORNIA 0,
2 IDAHO vs. NEW MEXICO 6 and 6 IDAHO vs. XXXXX 26 (XXXXX unreadable).
This football is also signed by the team members.

The U.S.S. Idaho BB-42 was commissioned on March 24th 1919. Idaho arrived in Pearl Harbor on July 1st 1940. She departed
for Hampton Roads Virginia on June 6th 1941 to join the Atlantic Fleet.
The U.S.S. Maryland BB-46 was commissioned on July 21st 1921. Maryland joined the Pacific Fleet in Hawaii during 1940. On
December 7th 1941, the U.S.S. Maryland was moored at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack.
The U.S.S. Arizona BB-39 was commissioned on October 17th 1916. Arizona returned to Hawaii on February 3rd 1941. On
December 7th 1941, the U.S.S. Arizona was moored at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack. Arizona sustained a direct hit
to her forward gun magazine and was sunk. She rests there to this day.
The U.S.S. Nevada BB-39 was commissioned on March 11th 1916. Nevada joined the Pacific fleet in 1930 and served there for
11 years. On December 7th 1941, the U.S.S. Nevada was moored at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack.
The U.S.S. West Virginia BB-48 was commissioned on December 1st 1923. West Virginia was added to the fleet in Hawaii
following exercises in April of 1940. On December 7th 1941, the U.S.S. West Virginia was moored at Pearl Harbor during the
Japanese attack.
The U.S.S. New Mexico BB-40 was commissioned on May 20th 1918. New Mexico served with the Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor
from December 6th 1940 through May 20th 1941. She joined the Atlantic Fleet at Norfolk Virginia on June 16th 1941.
The U.S.S. California BB-44 was commissioned on August 10th 1921. California served as the flagship of the Pacific Fleet and
later as the flagship of the Battle Fleet from 1921 to 1941. She was assigned to Hawaii in May 1940. On December 7th 1941, the
U.S.S. California was moored at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack.

U.S.S. Arizona Hat Band, above left and right photo.
The hat band pictured above was worn on the brim of the U.S. Navy enlisted Sailor's "Donald Duck" hat. The cap band shown
above, also called a "tally", was made for the U.S.S. Arizona. The letters are embroidered with a fine gold bullion thread
through a black silk backing.
The U.S.S. Arizona was sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Oahu Hawaii December 7th 1941.

Schofield Barracks Postal Covers or Envelopes, above left and right photo.
The postal cover on the left was mailed by Jacob Coble Battery D 8th Field Artillery Schofield Barracks, Territory Hawaii on
October 1st 1935 to Mrs. J.A. Coble Mercerafing Pennsylvania R.D.II.
The postal cover on the right was mailed on the dedication day of the Schofield Barracks Post Office in 1940. It was mailed to
Mr. Robert P. Purves c/o Purves Products Company Indianapolis Indiana on February 2nd 1940.

Schofield Barracks Thanksgiving Menu and Napkin, above left and right photo.
The Thanksgiving Menu pictured on the left was for Company C, 27th Infantry Regiment, Schofield Barracks 1933.
The Thanksgiving Dinner Napkin pictured on the right was for the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 8th Field Artillery,
Schofield Barracks Territory Hawaii 1940.

Schofield Barracks Christmas Menu's, above left and right photo.
The Christmas in Hawaii menu pictured on the left was printed in 1939 for the for the Christmas Dinner of Headquarters,
Headquarters Battery and Combat Train, Second Battalion, 13th Field Artillery, Schofield Barracks Territory Hawaii.
The Christmas in Hawaii menu pictured on the right was printed in 1940 for the Christmas Dinner of Headquarters and
Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 13th Field Artillery, Schofield Barracks Territory Hawaii.

Schofield Barracks Christmas Menu, above left photo.
This Christmas Dinner Menu was printed in 1934 for Battery B, 8th Field Artillery, Schofield Barracks Territory Hawaii.
Schofield Barracks Organization Day Program, above right photo.
This program was printed for the August 5th 1941 Clan Organization Day of the 13th Field Artillery, Schofield Barracks
Territory Hawaii.

Schofield Barracks Menu, above left photo.
This menu was printed for Battery C, Eleventh Field Artillery, Schofield Barracks Territory Hawaii.
Schofield Barracks NCO Club Constitution, above right photo.
This manual was printed and revised in 1940 as the Constitution and By Laws, First Three Grades, Non-Commissioned
Officers Club, Schofield Barracks Territory Hawaii.

Schofield Barracks Headquarters 1936, above photo.
This photo (C445-9160-11) was taken on February 7th 1936 of the Staff, Hawaiian Division, Schofield Barracks, Oahu Territory
Hawaii.

Schofield Barracks 21st Infantry Regiment 1932, above photo.
This photo was taken in October 1932 of the 21st Infantry Regiment, Schofield Barracks Oahu Territory Hawaii.

Schofield Barracks 11th Field Artillery 1930's or 1940's, above photo.
This photo was taken during the 1930's or 1940's (exact date unknown) of Battery C, 11th Field Artillery, Schofield Barracks
Oahu Territory Hawaii.

Schofield Barracks 11th Field Artillery 1940, above photo.
This photo was taken during December 1940 of Knox Trophy Winner Battery C, 11th Field Artillery, Schofield Barracks
Oahu Territory Hawaii.

Schofield Barracks 11th Field Artillery Band 1939, above photo.
This photo was taken August 14th 1938 of the Band, 11th Field Artillery, Schofield Barracks
Oahu Territory Hawaii.
Also marked is COL C.D. MCCORMICK, REGIMENTAL C.O.
CAPT H.W. HOLT, BAND C.O. and W.O. J.G. GARCIA, BAND LEADER

Schofield Barracks Field Artillery 1930's or 1940's, above photo.
This photo was taken during the 1930's or 1940's (exact date unknown) of an unknown Field Artillery unit, Schofield Barracks
Oahu Territory Hawaii. The name and date have been censored.

Schofield Barracks 19th Infantry Regiment 1930's or 1940's, above left photo.
This photo was taken during the 1930's or 1940's of the 19th Infantry Regiment, Schofield Barracks Oahu Territory Hawaii.
Schofield Barracks Golf Club Membership Card 1934, above right photo.
This membership card is for Enlisted Men, Schofield Golf Club, Schofield Barracks Territory Hawaii. It is made out to CORP
William C. Jones 11th Field Artillery Disp, August 1934.

Schofield Barracks Match Book Covers, left three
photos.
These match book covers are for the 8th and 13th
Field Artillery and 19th Infantry Regiment.
Each match book shows the Distinctive Insignia (DI)
for each regiment.

Schofield Barracks Army Football Game Ticket
1938, above photo.
This ticket is for the Enlisted Men's Section,
All-Star Football Game, Benefit Army Relief, Infantry
vs Art.Staff-Eng'rs, Chickamauga Park
Saturday, December 17th 1938 2:00 P.M.

Schofield Barracks 11th Medical Regiment July 1940, above photo.
This photo was taken in July 1940 of the 11th Medical Regiment, Division Medical Detachment, Schofield Barracks Oahu
Territory Hawaii.

Schofield Barracks 8th Field Artillery Regiment Uniform Hanger, above photo.
This uniform hanger was distributed by the R.H. Takeda Taylor Shop for the 8th Field Artillery Regiment Schofield Barracks,
Oahu, Territory Hawaii.

1941 Civilian Vehicle License Plate, above photo.
This civilian vehicle license plate was found in Hawaii in the 1990s. It is marked HAWAII 1941 B 3734. This plate was issued for a
civilian passenger car. In 1939, Hawaiian license plates were changed from a five digit numbering system that related to each of
the four counties of Hawaii to a single letter and four number system. Beginning in 1940, all civilian trucks used license plates
with five digits without letters.
The four counties that license plate were issued were Honolulu County, Hawaii County, Maui County and Kauai.
The original colors of this license plate were red letters and numbers on a white background for 1941 only.
1940 Hawaii license plates were black letters and numbers on a yellow background and 1942 Hawaii license plates were white
letters and numbers on a black background. From 1943 to 1945, window stickers were issued for vehicle registration. No 1943,
1944 or 1945 dated Hawaiian license plates were made.

Restaurant Menu - House of P.Y. Chong, above two photos.
"P.Y. Chong" was a restaurant owner in Waikiki, Oahu Hawaii. Chong owned and operated "The House of P.Y. Chong",
a Chinese themed restaurant that catered to Service Members traveling through Hawaii and to the local civilian population.
Chong wore traditional Chinese attire and spoke with a comical Chinese/American accent to further portray his business.

This menu was produced between 1942 and 1945 which is evident by the pricing done in comparison to the OPA (Office of
Price Administration) food rationing quotes at the top of the page.

Junior Dance Program - Fort DeRussy 1938, above photo.
This program was printed for the Junior Dance, Fort DeRussy, Waikiki, Oahu Hawaii. The program was printed for the dance
from 7:30pm to 11:00 pm on December 23rd 1938 at the Pavilion Club, Fort DeRussy. Price for entry was 25 cents.

May Day Festival Program - Kindergarten, Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Territory Hawaii 1932, above left photo.
Christmas Program - Post Theater, Schofield Barracks, December 19th 1940, above right photo.

Kindergarten Class Photo - Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Territory Hawaii 1930s, above photo.

The Honolulu Advertiser Newspaper - April 28th 1940, above left photo.
Department of Engineers Map of The Island of Oahu - August 1939, above two right photos.

Schofield Barracks 27th Infantry Regiment Uniform Hanger, above photo.
This uniform hanger was distributed by the D. C. YOUTH TAILOR SHOP for the 27th Infantry Regiment, Schofield Barracks,
Oahu, Territory Hawaii. The local phone number for the shop was Schofield 195.

U.S.S. A-1 Pennant 1932 Hawaii, above photo.
The USS Argonaut V-4/SF-7/SM-1/A-1/APS-1/SS-166 was a submarine of the United States Navy, the first boat to carry the
name. Argonaut was laid down as V-4 on May 1st 1925 at Portsmouth Navy Yard. She was launched on November 10th 1927
and commissioned on April 2nd 1928. V-4 was renamed Argonaut on February 19th 1931, and redesignated SM-1 (submarine,
minelayer) on July 1st. On June 30th 1932, she arrived at Pearl Harbor, where she was assigned to SubDiv 7 using the name
A-1. She carried out minelaying operations, patrol duty, and other routine work. Argonaut took part in joint Army-Navy
exercises in the Hawaiian operating area. Argonaut became the flagship of Submarine Squadron 4 (SubRon 4, commanded by
Captain Freeland A. Daubin) The submarine returned to the West Coast in April 1941 to participate in fleet tactical exercises.
Before her crew left for their third war patrol in 1943, they donated Argonaut's bell in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Nearly 20 months
after her loss, the Submarine Memorial Chapel was built and dedicated on the Submarine Base in Pearl Harbor. The bell
hanging in her steeple comes from Argonaut, and still rings today for services. The USS Argonaut was sunk by Japanese
destroyers off Rabaul January 10th 1943 with her crew of 102 Sailors, the worst loss of life for an American submarine in
wartime.

Fort Shafter, Church Attendance Pennants, Oahu, Hawaii, above four photo.
These very large pennants were awarded to the unit each year that had the highest number of attendance at the Fort Shafter
Base Church. These pennants are from 1931, 1933 and 1934 for the 64th Coast Artillery - Anti-Aircraft Artillery, Battery G.

1937 U.S. Army 6-inch Seacoast Artillery Shell, above left photo.
The 6-inch shell was used with the M1, M1900, M1903, M1905 and M1908 Seacoast Artillery from the early 20th century through
WWII. The High Explosive shell shown here (BATFE compliant inert) originally weighed 90.5 pounds when filled and fuzed.
The right photo is from "Complete Round Charts, January 1940". The shell was loaded separately from the propellant bags.
This shell was found on Oahu, Hawaii in 1994, and restored by QuestMasters Museum in 2015.

34th Division Schofield Barracks Pennant, above photo.
This multi-piece felt pennant was sold as a souvenir at the Post Exchange of Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii for the 34th
Division in the 1930's.

Dining Plate, Jack's Restaurant, Fort Kamehameha, Oahu Hawaii, above two photos.
This dining plate is marked Jack's Restaurant, Fort Kam, with Coastal Artillery crossed cannons. Fort Kamehameha was a
United States Army military base that was the site of several coastal artillery batteries to defend Pearl Harbor starting in 1907 in
Honolulu, Territory Hawaii. Jack' Restaurant is referencing the Army dining hall on Battery Jackson. This battery was
constructed in 1913 and was equipped with two 6-inch guns on disappearing carriages, with a range of about 15,000 yards. It
was named for American Civil War General Richard H. Jackson. The battery was deactived in 1943, with the guns and carriages
ordered to be scrapped on November 1st 1944. This plate dates before 1941 and was made by Mayer China which was
established in 1881.