"This book is compiled for every member of the 43rd Naval Construction Battalion in order that he will have a permanent historical record of the activites and achievements of this battalion. It is hoped that you will enjoy and cherish this book and that in the future it will bring back pleasant memories of the days we spent together and of our accomplishments and contributions to the war effort." Brown boards with blind-stamping on front cover. Tilt to the binding. Filled with black and white photographs on glossy pages.