ABOUT THE HEROES HONORED at the WAIKIKI WAR MEMORIAL NATATORIUM
More About the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium
Remembering the often forgetten heroes, history and beauty of the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium
The Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium was built by the people of Hawaii to honor the brave men and women of Hawaii who served in the Great War. (Hawaii was not yet a state during World War I.)
The Territorial War Commission estimated that over 10,000 men and women are honored by the War Memorial. They not only served overseas as soldiers and sailors, they were Red Cross workers, ambulance drivers and missionaries. They patroled the harbors, entertained troops and bought war bonds.
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The first of Hawaii's drafted men leaving for mobilization camp.
Roll of Honor
After the War Memorial Natatorium was built, a plaque listing the men who died in service of the U.S. and British forces was added to the park in order to give additional recognition to these men who served in "the Great War" and gave their lives in service. Read more about these veterans here.
Presentation of Red Cross Flag Made by Queen Liliuokalani, C.P. Iaukea holding flag, Gov. Pinkham delivering address
During World War I, Iolani Palace was used by the Red Cross for volunteers. of Red Cross Flag Queen Liliuokalani made the Red Cross a flag to hang over Iolani Palace to signify the work being done within. In the photo above taken on the steps of Iolani Palace, C.P. Iaukea holds the flag, while Gov. Pinkham delivers the address officially presenting the flag on behalf of Queen Liliuokalani.
Far left: Firemen at Makiki Station knit scarves for deployed soldiers.
Left: A.L. Castle was appointed by the U.S. Army as the Field Director of the Red Cross of Hawaii in April 1918.
Lower left: Mrs. K.K. Reis is photographed with the 450 sweaters knitted for soliders by the Daughters of Warriors.
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