Trinidad
| Full Name | 112 Crown Colony of Trinidad | |
| Alliance | Allies - Minor Member Nation or Possession | |
| Possessing Power | United Kingdom | |
| Entry into WW2 | 3 Sep 1939 | |
| Population in 1939 | 476,000 |
Contributor: C. Peter Chen
ww2dbaseTrinidad, located just off South America, was a British Crown Colony since 1802 through the Treaty of Amiens. It was originally an agricultural colony (sugar cane, cocoa, among other products). In 1889, the nearby island of Tobago was placed within Trinidad's borders. In 1857, oil was discovered in Trinidad, and major oil drilling operation began in 1907. In 1925, Trinidad held its first elections for the local Legislative Council. In 1941, during WW2, German submarines were detected in waters surrounding Trinidad, which intended on attacking Allied shipping. US Army personnel arrived on the island in Apr 1941 through the US-UK Destroyers for Bases Agreement. In early 1942, plans for establishing major air presence on Trinidad began to take shape, and before long, units on Trinidad and elsewhere in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico regions could effectively stave off most German efforts at disruptions. After WW2, bases on Trinidad were disbanded by 1950. Trinidad and Tobago obtained self-governance in 1958 and independence in 1962.
ww2dbaseSource: Wikipedia
Last Major Update: Jan 2018
| Facilities | ||
| Carlsen Field | Navy Base | |
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WW2-Era Weather Data for Trinidad
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Trinidad in World War II Interactive Map
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Visitor Submitted Comments
22 Nov 2018 02:44:25 AM
Hi Brian,
Sign up at http://www.ancestry.com and search for your Grandfather. I did a quick search of his name with Trinidad as the location and 20 entries came up. Hope that helps!
4 Apr 2022 10:23:58 AM
My father Willard Francis Carrington served in the second world. Do you have any pictures of him.
2 Jun 2022 04:22:35 AM
The Naval base in Chaguaramas did not close until 1963. I lived on the based from Jun 1962 to Sep 1962 and it was very much open when I left.
8 Nov 2022 09:33:18 AM
Heraldo Elton Gordon served in WW2, anyone has any pictures or information. He was among those who lost their lives at sea.
24 Feb 2023 11:45:55 AM
My uncle was assigned to ANT GEN Depot 2 T'dad BWI in 1946 and I assume it was in Trinidad, British West Indies. I need more information on the ANT GEN Depot 2. Thank you very much.
23 May 2023 03:14:24 AM
Anyone knows where I can gain info on my Grandpa his name was Rawlins Mitchell and he served in WWII as a mechanic in Holland through the British Army in Trinidad and later became an MP.
15 Jun 2023 07:12:12 PM
Hi anyone know were I can find info of the bass that use to go underground in the war
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