Island located on the northern edge of Ulithi Atoll. Code named 'LITHARGE'
History
One of the major construction jobs on Ulithi was that
of a fleet recreation area on Mogmog Island. The selected area was cleared,
and a swamp area filled with coral, to eliminate mosquitoes and insects.
Construction of the recreational facilities began on October 15. Numerous
facilities for sports, a band stand, and beverage storage were provided.
When completed in January 19945, the center could accommodate 8,000
men and 1,000 officers daily. A 1,200-seat theatre, including a 25-by-40-foot
stage with a quonset hut roof, completed in 20 days was ready for use
on December 20, 1944. At the same time, a 500-seat chapel was built.
The first section of the 88th Battalion, consisting
of Companies C and D and half of the headquarters company, landed at
Ulithi on October 10, 1944. Ist assignment included construction of
the shore facilities necessary to use the atoll as a fleet recreation
center; improvement of living conditions in the area. Work was also
begun immediately on a camp site.
