Round shaped, antique brass colored coin, 1-9/16 inches in diameter. Click to enlarge
Unit/Organization Information
  • Naval Mobile Constr. Battalion 5
Location
Coin Location: 301B8
Homebase: Port Hueneme, California
Additional Information
Date Acquired: Prior to 21 March 2008
Donated by: Unknown
Copies: 1 of 1

C002897

Location: 301B8 Height: 1.56

Coin: Unit

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Narrative

Round shaped, antique brass colored coin, 1-9/16 inches in diameter.

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5.

The mission of NMCB 5 is to construct advanced base facilities in support of Navy, Marine Corps and other armed services engaged in military operations and be fully capable of defensive combat operations. In operations other than war, provide construction and engineering support to peace keeping, humanitarian assistance, civic action, disaster recovery and base facilities operations and maintenance.