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FRENCH INFORMATION REQUEST
I am a 26 year old french man and i search for every information about D-Day and
especially veterans testimony about their own experience
The aim  is to create a web page in french that can help french people not
to forget the sacrifice made by those soldiers who fougth for freedom on
our beaches
Thanks a lot for publishing my e-mail
Pascal L HOUTELLIER
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Wilfred 'Blackie' Prevost
Wilfred 'Blackie' Prevost served aboard an lci(r) in the Pacific during WWII. 
Anyone out there remember him?  I can put you in touch with him.

LCI-G 727
I'm looking for information and old shipmates of my father Harold Upton.
He was on LCI-G 727 around Pelau and Anguar,  the LC USS Memphis and
subchaser  744. He was aboard when the 727 left Portland, Oregon. Dad is
nearly 87 and I am gathering parts of his story. He talks often about
being in the South Pacific; typoons, mines, corral heads, etc.  Thanks
for any information.
Mark Upton

George Valenzuela Hernandez, LCI (L) Flotilla, 5 and LCI (L) 963
Dear friends; grace and peace be with you.
I am looking for anything I can find out about my Uncle George Valenzuela
Hernandez, Seaman First Class, who servied in the USN during WWII.  I only
have a photo copy of his Honorable Discharge and from what I can tell he
served on Vessals (LCI (L) Flotilla, 5 and LCI (L) 963.  He was discharged
on 7 May 1946 at Camp Walace, TX, under the discharging official:  CAPT J.R.
Hume, USN, CDR.  He was born 10 MAR '26 @ Marfa, TX.  The discharge file
number is 9678615.  I don't have any other concrete information, but would
appreciate anything anyone can tell me about him, his duty and service, his
unit, etc, as well as where else I might check to find out information about
him and his service/unit.
Thank you all and God bless you and yours,
Very Respectfully,

MANUEL JF HERNANDEZ
LTC, FA
US ARMY
FT. LEAVENWORTH

Subject: Grandfather's LCS (L) (3)-55
My Grandfather, Bernhardt Andersen, was on the LCS (L) (3)55 during WWII.
He turns 81 next month and he really has trouble recalling much about his
ship.  I know he was at Iwo Jima.  I just had a US Flag flown over the US
Capital in honor of his service during WWII and I would love to be able to
tell him about his ship and any surviving members of his crew when I present
the flag to him at Christmas.  Any information or leads would be great.

Thanks
Luke Andersen

Subject: Geoffrey Zimmer, Landing Craft
Hello there:
I hope that, I have come to the right place, the Landing craft of WW2 has
always fascinated me. Are your landing craft list of  survivors growing.
I am aware that after WW2 lots were scrapped but how many survive.
I look  forward to hearing from you.
Geoffrey Zimmer

Subject: Landing craft on my canal in Key Largo
A salvage operator has purchased a landing craft and has it docked in our
canal in Key Largo, Florida. I took a good look at it this past weekend and
found the following number welded on the transom: "56CM754". In looking
around the internet it seems to resemble a LCM-8 vessel. Does anyone know
where I can get the history of the vessel?
Harold Pinder

 LCI (M) 630
 From: Joan Marshall Smith
LCI (M) 630M
From: RexJoanS@cs.com
y father, Bill Marshall, was on LCI (M) 630 in 1946 in China.  He would be
interested in getting in contact with any of his shipmates.  He was the
"cook" and just showed me pictures of his ship and a picture with about 8
other shipmates on a beach.  If anyone served with him on this ship, he
would be interested in a message.  Thank you.  Joan Marshall Smith.

LCI (L) 92
From: James Mateyack

Dear Mr. Karl Bischoff, LCI 489:
Thank you for writing the article for the LCI National Association. 
The article helped me futher understand what my father went through.. 
Do you happen to know the number of the LCI that was burning on Omaha
beach on June 6, 1944?  My father always refers to his former skipper
as the "old man".  He was much older than all the rest of the crew and
sounded similar to the first skipper that you had.

In your article, you wrote:
"I eventually got to go topside and see the terrible
destruction along the beach. It's a site that I've never forgotten. What
I'll also never forget was an LCI burning on the beach. It was the LCI
skippered by our former captain, the old navy man. His soldiers didn't
get their feet wet. They and the crew got something worse. When we saw that
LCI burning and realized that would've been us if we'd stayed with
Humphrey Bogart...well that's the day our 90-Day Wonder, went from
"Captain" to "Skipper." "

My father, John F. Mateyack, seaman first class, USCGR, was on LCI(L)
92 which hit a mine before being heavily shelled by German 88s.
His skipper was Lieutenant Robert M. Salmon, USCGR.  Is it possible
that Robert Salmon was your first skipper?
Attached is a picture of my father's LCI. Please let me know if you have any further information.
Thank you,
Sincerely,
James Mateyack

LCI (G) 68
From: Clark Cable
Hello
My name is Clark Cable.  Iam looking for information on LCI(G) 68 . My
grandfather served on her  in 44,45 JD Walker seaman1stclass  He passed
away in 87. I found his discharge recently and got his ship number. If
anyone has any information I would be grateful
Clark Cable
USNR

Subject: LCI (G) 475 Lost shipmates
From: HALRAD@aol.com

LCI 475 (G) Have been trying for some time to find addresses of old
shipmates of the 475.  Sent money to the navy for a listing...sorry only had officers
roster.  I have contact with  only four shipmates from a crew of sixty.
Anyone have any ideas?  Hal Radcliffe  - Halrad@AOL.com

Subject: LCI (L) 871
From: KEITH E. HAUGER

MY GRANDFATHER HOMER HAUGER SERVED UPON LCI (L) 871 AS A COXSWAIN (T)
STATIONED IN THE PACIFIC. ACTIVE DUTY TIME 2-7-44 TO 12-8-45. I HAVE VARIOUS
PHOTOS WHICH I BELIEVE IS THE WHOLE CREW. PLUS SOME CREW MEMBERS WITH THE
NAMES OF PATTERSON, SCHANTZ, MANDORA,DEMPSEY,YORK,AND JACOBSEN. AMONG OTHER
PHOTOS : JAPANESE CRUISER SUNK IN MAKALA HARBOR,INDIA SOLDIERS ABOARD LCI
871,  TORPEDO HANGING FROM LCI 871's ANCHOR, PLUS OTHERS.

HE PASSED AWAY IN 1954. SO I  DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT WHAT HE DID IN
WWII. ANY INFORMATION OR STORY ABOUT HIM OR THE LCI 871 WOULD BE GRATEFULLY
APPRECIATED.
THANK YOU,
KEITH E. HAUGER


LCI (R) 338
From: "Shannon" <>
From: Shannon

e LCI (R) 338.  His name is Gerald (Jerry) Gagnon.
He is interested in finding others who were on his ship.  He specifically
mentioned someone by the name of Brumley (Will?).  I am also interested in
any pictures of his ship.  You can e-mail me at Shannon@wedoyourshopping.com

Thanks!
Shannon

Subject: Looking for Wilfred "Blackie" Prevost
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 16:58:31 EST
From: Richard Hunter

I am writing for Wilfred 'Blackie' Prevost who was on LCI (R) 74.  He
recently became a member of this association and can get messages through
myself (Richtree7@aol.com) or his grand-daughter SMILY77164@aol.com.  If
anyone remembers him, drop a line.  Thanks. 
Richard Hunter, South Hadley, Mass.

Subject: LCI 1076
From: Steve Thompson

I am seeking information about my father who served on LCI 1076 during
WWII.  I remember him saying he was a Gunner's Mate.  My father passed
away in 1972 and my mother doesn't remember much okf his experiences.
His name was Irvin S. Thompson, and he was from Northwest Missouri near
Maryville.

I would appreciate any information about LCI 1076 and or my father you
might have. I am a combat veteran of Viet Nam (Army Infantry) and can
appreciate the sacrifices made by all who served.

Thank you
Steve Thompson

Subject: LCI 1090
I'M  HAPPY TO SEE WE ARE ON THE NET .20
PLEASE PUT ME ON THE INTERNET LIST AS  LCI 1090 ,  VIRGINIA
I ALWAYS ENJOY THE ELSIE Item NEWSLETTER ; BUT THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE WAS
OUTSTANDING !  KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .
R.W.TANNER
MADISON , VA

Subject: LCI 221, 421, 447 and 225
From: Bob Beaty

My father-in-law, Alvin F. McCormick (LT, USNR) served on LCI 447 as
Engineering Officer, XO then CO from September 1943 through January 10 1945,
LCI 225 (G) as CO from Jan 10, 1945 (Philippine invasions) through May 1945,
and LCI 221 as CO until 31 August 1945.  He passed away to cancer in
December 1993.

Subject: LCI # 398
From: "THOMAS  BARRY"

LOOKING FOR SOME INFO ON MY UNCLE SHIP LCI # 398.  SERVED IN THE PACIFIC.
E. "PAT"  " RED" LEONARD.  (FAVORITE UNCLE.  - MY MOTHERS TWIN).  FROM  WHAT
I HAVE BEEN TOLD NE WAS NO ANGEL.  HE HAS A BIRTHDAY SOON.  COULD USE ANY
INFO FOR A SURPRISE.  THANKS FOR THE HELP THOM "LEONARD" BARRY.  P.S. MY
GRANDFATHER WAS A CAPE HORNER ( SQUARE RIGGERS - FOUR TRIPS).  THANKS AGAIN.

Subject: Eddie Kelly, LCI 445
Received: from Eekhrom@aol.com

 father served aboard LCI 445 from October, 1943 to November, 1945, and
would like to hear from any former crew members. His name is Eddie Kelly. 
Also, any one who my have been in his LCI Flotilla 22. Thanks.

Subject: L D Schoppe, LCI 474
From: Leslie Schoppe

I am looking for any information about LCI 474.  My father (L D Schoppe)
served aboard her.  It was sank on February 17th, 1945 during the Ima Jima
campaign.  Thanks.

Subject: LCI 509
From: Elio Fagiani <devill@rcn.com>
To: bisch@sirius.com

I was stationed on a landing craft ship LCI509. My name is Elio Fagiani.
I landed on Juno beach during the invasion of Normandy. We transported
the French Canadians  across the English Channel. If  anyone was on this
ship,please contact me.
Thanks

Subject: LCI 517, Austin Willi
From:Austin Willi
My father, Austin Willi Sr., who now resides in Port Royal, Pa. served
as signalman on LCI 517.  I know he would love to hear from any former
shipmates.  If anyone has any photos I would love to have a copy.  I do
pen ink illustrations and would love to have a photo to do a drawing
from for my father. If someone E-mails me with a good photo of LCI 517 I
would be happy to mail you a copy of the pen and ink drawing when it is
finished.  If you have information on 517 please E-mail Austin Willi, Jr.

Subject: LCI 524
From: Dennis Hogan <Dennis.Hogan@dalsemi.com>
After serving aboard LST 51 at the landings at Normandy and Southern France, my father was transferred to LCI 524 in North Africa or Naples.  He made the trip with 524 across thetlantic through the Panama Canal  to Alaska.  At Kodiak Island, I believe, he was involved with a training program to teach the Russians about amphibious warfare.  LCI 524 was handed over to them along with many other landing craft.  Anyone know more about this?


Subject: LCI 551 (1944-1946)
From: John Olson
My grandfather John D'Agostino was on the LCI 551 from 1944-1946.  He is
interested in finding old shipmates.  Some names of the shipmates are
Pitonak, Pearson, Johnson, King, and Maki.  My grandfather lives in
Stamford, Connecticut.  His address is 180 Alpine Street, 06905.  If you
are a relative of anyone listed above please call him or send him a
letter in the mail. You can also contact me, his grandson at jolson24@juno.com and I can respond with
more information.

Subject:  Bob Goodrich LCI (G) 560
From: Debbie

Hi
My dad, Bob Goodrich was on, LCI (G) 560 in WWII. I would like to
surprise him with anyone that can remember him or his ship. He was in
bootcamp In Faragut, Idaho in 1941.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
Debbie


Subject: LCI 565
From: "Linda Kelly"

Hi, My name is Linda Kelly and you have posted my message-thanks!
I made a error and hope you can help me. I misread my father's writing-
his LCI is 565 not 545!!! This makes a huge difference!!!! Can you please
change it?  My father's (Francis Allen) LCI 565 is pictured in the background of the
famous MacArthur landing  photo (or so my father thinks).
Thank you for this sight-I have copied all you have available and sent it to
him.  I'll check this often for any updates.
Thanks again, Linda Kelly

Subject: LCI 630
From: MELVINGEAR@aol.com

My name is RAY MELVIN and I was on the LCI just after the war ended.
We sailed from Pearl to Formosa and then all over the China area.
Anyone shipmates can contact me at "MELVINGEAR@AOL.COM",
and we can talk about our experiences.

Subject: LCI 632
From: Wanda Sims <wsims@fcg.com>

My father, W. W. (Billy) Shoemaker served on LCI 632.  I have attached two
pictures of Daddy and some of his friends on the ship.  I also have two
documents and would like to know how to submit them.  One is a history of
632 and the other is a newspaper, the Morning Gazette, published on the
ship.  My Dad was associate editor and its dated May 6, 1945.  I have the
documents in hard copy as well as electronic.  The electronic files are very
large.  I can zip the files or send copies to you.  Please let me know your
preferred method.  My Dad is very excited about having this information
shared with his friends.
Wanda Sims


Subject:        LCI 634
From:   Thomas Q. Callahan
Hello:
My dad, Tom Callahan, served as a chief gunners mate on LCI 634.  It was
commissioned from Fort Bayonne NJ and saw action in the South Pacific during
the period 1944-46, primarily in Borneo (Balikapan) and Mindinau in the
Phillipines.  On his behalf, I'm interested in contacting any of his former
shipmates and identifying a more complete history of the ship, including any
pix or antcedotes.
Thanks.
Thomas Callahan (son)

Subject: LCI 641 1944-46
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 20:44:22 EST
From: Jennie E. Barchet

Hi!  My dad was a radio operator on LCI 641 in the years 1944-46.  He would
love to hear from anyone that may have served with him.  He's 74 years old
now and is currently in good health although he has an artificial heart
valve and a pacemaker. His name is Robert L. Stoddard.  I am so glad I found this
website!  He has been after me to see if I could find his old buddies.

Thanks for your help!

Jennie E. Barchet


Subject:  LCI 673 (M)
From:  "Ron Serabia"
My Father served on the LCI 673 (M) out of San Diego during 1945-1946.  He
is looking for anyone who served on LCI673 (M). His name is Joseph Serabia

Subject: Robert H. Page, LCI 754
Cpocop@aol.com
Sir, My close personal friend Robert H. Page served on the LCI 754 during
World War II. We have tried various sources to find out some history on her
and what ever happened to her. Any information you could provide to me about
the LCI 754 would be greatly appreciated.


Subject: LCI GROUP 14 STAFF UNDER COMMANDER H. H. MATTSON LCI(M) 804
From:EARL SWAIN

Our Staff began their sea duty on the Flagship LCI 1098 and transferred to
the Flagship LCI(M) 804 for the Okinawa operation.  Our group was composed
of 12 ships.  Following the Okinawa operation, which we began at Love Minus 7
by supporting U.D.T. teams clearing the beaches, we were sent back to Guam for
R&R aboard the merchant ship Rose Knots.  Following that we were transferred
to the LCI 476 until wars end.  I HAVE MANAGED TO LOCATE ONLY ONE MEMBER OF
OUR STAFF.  FOLEY, OUR RADIO TECH.  I WAS 18 YR OLD RADIOMAN ON STAFF AT THE
TIME.  I CAN ONLY REMEMBER SOME OF THE NAMES.  EARL FAWBUSH, BAKER, CALNAN,
JONES, CROSLEY.  ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS WAS BURIED ON CARLOS ISLAND.  HIS
NAME WAS BILL POWELL, AND HE IS NOT EVEN LISTED ON THIS WEB SITES MEMORIUM.
NAVY RECORDS I GUESS.   I AM EARL SWAIN, RADIOMAN 3RD CLASS, WHO HAD THE
UNFORTUNATE NICK NAME OF "BRAINS".  IF ANY OF YOU GUYS ARE STILL KICKING -
PLEASE GET IN TOUCH.  EARL SWAIN

Subject: LCI L 1067
From: Rod Anderson

I am interested in finding information on the LCI L 1067.(i believe the
second L belongs there) my father Duane Monroe Anderson served on it. He
was in the Asiatic Pacific from  2-1-44 to 3-1-46. he was a motor
machinist second class.  How can I find other ship mates of his? or any
info on the ship itself? Thank you   Rod Anderson


Subject: LCI(M)808
From: JASON SEVERSON

MY GRANDFATHER JAMES SEVERSON WAS ON THE LCI(M)808. THIS IS THE ONLY
INFO. WE HAVE. HE WAS FROM WISCONSIN.

IF ANYONE COULD GIVE US ANY INFO. OR PICT. WE WOULD BE GRATEFUL. I ALSO
HAVE DATES WERE HIS SHIP SERVED. HE LEFT SAN PEDRA FOR PEARL HARBOR AND
THEN WENT TO THE PHILIPPINES AND JAPAN AREAS. I HAVE DATEWS FROM 1-6-45
TO 10-29-45.

THANKS,
JASON SEVERSON


Subject: Interested in purchasing an LCI
From: "Maikel Weyers/Jesse van Tuijl"
I'm looking for a LCI or similar landingcraft to buy. Does anybody have
information were I could find one. Great site BTW. Thanks,

Maikel Weyers


Subject: LCI(R)338
From: SG1930@aol.com

I was a signalman on the LCI(R)338 and served in the S. Pacific.  I finally,
after 52 years, found one of my shipmates (Paul Markel) a couple of years
ago.  I am looking for anyone else who may have served with us.  My
granddaughter just found the LCI website and I was absolutely delighted!  I
look forward to hearing from anyone who may have been on the 338 or her
sister ships.  Please contact me at SG1930@aol.com.   Jerry Gagnon --

Subject: LCI-1024 Flotilla 39
From: Charles Carawan
Any information on LCI-1024 engine room crew members: C. Eugene Carawan,
Joseph Romanow, Raymond Eugene Reed, Schultz, and Golick is being
sought.  Please respond also if any information is known about any
battles fought after departing Iwo Jima in 1945. My father would like
very much to hear from any surviving crew members.  He has pictures of
the commissioning of LCI-1024.

Jeff Carawan


Subject: LCI-G 66
From: "Don Hawley"
No time for details just now, but I just ran across this site and intend to
come back to it soon.

I went aboard my LCI at Tulagi, on Florida Island in early 1944.  After
making the invasion of Green Island, we were converted into a gunboat.  Your
page mentions 40mm, 20mm, and 50cal, but our boat had a three-inch gun as
well.  When it fired we nearly stopped dead in the water.

We also made the invasion of Mindanao, Philippines, and Balikpapan, Borneo.
At the last engagement we hit an acoustic mine and nearly sunk.  We were
towed to Hollandia, New Guinea.  When the war ended we in drydock there
getting ready for the invasion of Japan.  Much of our time was spent in the
"Slot" of the Solomons, doing night patrol against Japanese landing barges.

I would like to get in touch with some old (I fear) shipmates.  Names that
come to mind are Jack Owen Edwards, and a Higgins.  Will think of more
later.

Am sending my dues.  Have some old pics of our hairy assignment far up the
Mindanao River near Fort Pikit.  There we got stuck in the mud for several
weeks, and had to make do with dances with the local girls.  The Navy
decided to decommission us unless it rained soon to float us.  We, or
course, prayed for a continued drouth, and a trip back to Hawaii for
re-assignment.  It rained.

 "Don Hawley"
www.sabbath.com/donhawley

Subject: LCI-G 727
From: Harold Upton
Hello,
I'm looking for information and old shipmates of my father Harold Upton.
He was on LCI-G 727 around Pelau and Anguar,  the LC US Memphis and
subchaser  744. Dad is nearly 87 and I am gathering parts of his story.
He talks often about being in the South Pacific. Thanks for any
information.

Mark Upton

Subject: Re: LCI 551
From: John Olson <olsonj@bellsouth.net>

My grandfather John D'Agostino who lives in Stamford, Connecticut was in the
navy in 1945.  He is trying to locate some sailors.  His LCI number is 551.
I am including some pictures.  I will leave my email in which you can contact
me and I will give you more information.  He carried Italian prisoners from
Arzuw (Oran), Africa to Naples Italy in 1945.
Thankyou
John Olson

Subject: LCS (L) #7
From: "Marian Reeves"
My daughter and I are looking for records of my husbands ship that was sunk
during WWII.  The captain of the ship was Jack Elder.  All we know is that
the ships name was LCS (L) #7.  Two names of men who died when the ship was
sunk are Thornhill and Jackson.  The surviving crew was picked up by an
Austrailian ship.  My husbands name was Joe Clyde Edwards, and he was a
gunners mate.  He passed away 3 years ago.  Where would I find information
about his ship, and or shipmates?


Subject: Looking for shipmates of Henry P. Williams
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 22:24:25 -0000
From: "Carroll Williams"

My father Henry P. Williams was a Lt. J.G. and an engineering officer on an
LCI in the invasions of the Marshall Islands, the Mariannas, Iwo Jima, and
Okinawa.  His flotilla placed frogmen into the surf at Iwo Jima and later in
the day went back in to retrieve the swimmers.  His LCI's were rocket firing
craft bombarding Japanese held shore facilities.  I am looking for any ship
mates who may remember serving with him.  Thanks for your attention.  L. C.
Williams, Melbourne, Florida.  Carroll Williams


Subject: Louis Johnson Jr, LCI 1091
From: Louis Johnson Jr
I am a paid up member. Please note and post my e-mail address.
louvegas@webtv.net
Thank You,
 Louis Johnson Jr
 

Subject: My Father
From: Wayne Wilson

Hello:  My name is Wayne Wilson in Tulsa, OK
I saw your web site on the Internet.   My father was on The U.S.S Barrow in
the Pacific during WWII.  He drove a landing boat and made Tinian, Iwo Jima and Okinawa invasions.
Your web site doesn't talk about the landing boats (34 marines to the beach)
They were called LCP landing craft personnel, I think.  WHen the war was over in August my father didn't have enough points to get out so they put him on the Lexington till
early 1946. I will talk to him and see if he is interested in your
organization.  His name is J.C. Wilson   Pryor, OK.  He was a funeral director. His brother was killed in Cuba in Jul 1943 as a  bombadier on a B25.  He joined the
Navy Reserves in Feb 44 on the V6 plan.  went Active in Jun 44.   Amphibious
Training in San Diego.  I would like to get my father some good pictures of the boat he drove.
Thanks, Wayne Wilson

Subject: Re LCI 965
From: H. Jay Cawley
I am looking for any shipmates that I served with on LCI 965 in the
Pacific.  We zigzagged all over from Bora Bora thru the Society Islands
and down to New Guinea.  Had serveral missions there including Halmahera
and Hollandia Bay.  Then on up to the Philappines and hit most of the
islands except Manila.  Corregidor was one of our assaults.  We then
made our way up to Okinawa as part of the big armada that got caught in
a typhoon that sank many, many ships.  After hearing of the end of the
war, we proceeded over to Shanghai, China to repatriate a ship load of
civilian prisoners of war.  We took them to Formosa (Taiwan) during
which trip we hit a log or something in the water that bent our screws.
The war was over and many of us with enough points left the ship to
return on LSTs, and then troop transports to Seattle.  Still looking for
my shipmates.  I am in touch with Walter Klink and Tom Corriveau but
have never heard from anyone else.  A Typical story, I know, but through
this organization maybe I can hear from others.  It is very difficult to
get any decent photos of LCIs.  Have any ideas?  I was a Motor
Machinists Mate 1class when I left the navy.  Am now living in Florida
near Tampa.   H. Jay Cawley  

Subject: Stories About LCI-449
From: Stanley B. Herring
Hi All,

I am the youngest son of Rufus G. Herring, commanding officer of LCI 449.
Dad deceased in Jan.96, with mom passing away last month, Aug.99.  Mom was
my conduit for stories about dad and his crew, so additional information
would much be appreciated.  As many of you are aware, dad received the Medal
of Honor for his actions at Iwo Jima.  His civilian life was equally as
productive, receiving North Carolina's highest commendation, having our
hometown armory named in his honor and being inducted into our county's Hall
of Fame.  I have talked breifly with Mr. John O'toole who served on the 449
with him and now have a few tidbits of information.  I would be most
thankful to anyone who could shed some more light about life aboard LCI 449.

Deepest Regards,
Stanley B. Herring

Subject: USS LCI(G) 442
From: ARTHUR P DILLON
My father served aboard LCI(G) 442, and would like to hear from shipmates
and other LCI men who were near the 442 in action in the Pacific.  He can be
reached via my email by clicking here.


Subject: USS LCI(L) 547
From: JStone3321@aol.com
I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THA T SERVED SERVED ON THE 547 IN THE SOUTH
PACIFIC.OUR SHIP EARNED 3 STARS DURING HER SERVICE IN THE PACIFIC
JAMES F STONE F/C

Subject: Link To Destroyer USS Turner
Received: from Turn834@aol.com
I don't know if you link destroyers, but here is one just in case.-----
<A HREF="http://members.aol.com/turn834/tom/index.htm">USS Turner DDR 834</A>
.
                                        Thanks, Tom
PS: Father in law, who is now deceased was on an LCI in the South Pacific and
his name was: Vernon E. Diggs RM/2.

Subject: LCI Flotilla 23.  LCI 180
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 14:19:11 -0700
From: John Meeks <fireinn@theriver.com>
    
I was in LCI Flotilla 23 as a Signalman 1/C. Looking for any one who was in this flotilla.  We were in the South Pacific on LCI 1080. Went to Guam them flag was on lst until end for
war   John Meeks

Subject: LCI 85
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 21:12:36 EST
From: Hendley@aol.com

Sirs,
I am the son of a WWII veteran. My father served as captain of an LCI which
was used in the invasion on D-Day, on Omaha Beach (LCI-85). His ship was sunk
that day, but he survived. I was very surprised and pleased to find your web
site about LCIs. I have been trying to learn as much about them as I can. For
a long time I have also been trying to find a model of an LCI, in particular
the LCI my father served on (square/angular bridge, ramps on either side of
the bow, etc). I was wondering if you might know if such models exist or
where I might find one. Any information you can give me would be much
appreciated. Thanks for such an interesting sight. I have yet to finish looking it over
completely, but I find it very fascinating.

Pete Hendley
hendley@aol.com

Subject:   My thanks, + info
Date:   Tue, 18 Jan 2000 07:35:48 -0500
From:Eileen McN


Hello! My salute you Mr. Bischoff and all the crews of LCIs. I lost an uncle at Normandy. I have been searching my late Dad's war experience in the Pacific, and have come to understand the heroism and valor of men such as yourselves. I want to thank you  for your service to our country, for saving us.
 
 
Thank you  again, and God bless, Eileen McN.

Subject: LCI (G) 464
Date:  Wed, 12 Jan 2000
From: "Chris Carvalho"
    
My dad, Alfred Carvalho, was a quartermaster on the LCI 464.  He passed away in 1991 and I am trying to gather as many pictures and any info I can find on the LCI
464 so I can share them with my children.  My father's shipmates had a reunion in 1991, which he did not make.  I am in the process of trying to put together a
memorial with his medals and hopefuly a picture or two of his ship.  If anyone can help me find any of these things myself and my family would really appreciate it.
 
Thank you very much.

Subject:   LCI 474
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 09:11:46 -0600
From: Leslie Schoppe <lschoppe@csbtx.com>
    
I am looking for any information about LCI 474.  My father (L D Schoppe)
served aboard her.  It was sank on February 17th, 1945 during the Ima Jima
campaign.  Thanks

Subject: LCI 221, 421, 447 and 225
    Date:  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 12:29:08 -0500
   From:  Bob Beaty
My father-in-law, Alvin F. McCormick (LT, USNR) served on LCI 447 as
Engineering Officer, XO then CO from September 1943 through January 10 1945,
LCI 225 (G) as CO from Jan 10, 1945 (Philippine invasions) through May 1945,
and LCI 221 as CO until 31 August 1945.  He passed away to cancer in
December 1993.   According to his service record, he participated in most of the Solomons
Campaign and the Philippines Invasions of Lenguyan, San Filipe, Subic Bay,
Marivales, and Corrigidor.  His reporting Sr. was LCDR Robert Sargent Group
Commander.  During the period Sept 1944 -Jan 1945 he was XO of LCI (L) 447.  His CO
stated "He has remained exceptionally cool headed under enemy fire." 
Al is survived by his wife, 6 children and 15 grandchildren. We are
interested in learning more of his service in LCIs and people he served with
(before it is too late).  Al was reluctant to share his memories of his
ordeal with the younger children.  But we all know what a wonderful person
he was after the war.  If anyone has any pictures or memories of Lt
McCormick, please share them with us.
Bob Beaty
Captain, USN (ret)

Subject: LCI 673 (M)
    Date: Sat, 25 Dec 1999 13:42:24 -0800
   From:  Ron Serabia

My Father served on the LCI 673 (M) out of San Diego during 1945-1946.  He is
looking for anyone who served on LCI
673 (M). His name is Joseph Serabia.

Subject: LCI 27 & 1067
    Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1999 12:54:36 -0700
   From: Steve Frank
Hello, LCI vets.  I'm writing for my father-in-law, Charlie L. Akins
Jr., who served in LCIs 27 and 1067, and also briefly in LCI 34.  He
was a BM1 at the time of his discharge.  It's been somewhat difficult
to find out about what he encountered during those days.  His memory
of those days is a bit fragmentary.  But if any of you guys served in
27, 34, or 1067, I would be happy to put you in touch or just forward
an e-mail (via snail-mail; he doesn't have a computer).  If  I
understand the SoPac organization correctly, LCI 27 was part of Flot
7.  Also understand she was converted to LCI(R) configuration for the
New Britain landing and remained a rocket-launcher.  Any info or
sources of info would be helpful.  I believe he served in LCI 27 from
mid-42 or late 42 until about late 43 or early 44.  He was then
detatched to go Stateside to pick up LCI 1067 at Bay City, Wisc.  He
was with LCI 1067 for the Guam landing and finished up the war with
her crew.  Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

Steve Frank
LCDR, USNR-Ret.

Subject:  LCI-G 66
Date:  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 16:57:12 -0800
From: "Don Hawley"

No time for details just now, but I just ran across this site and intend to
come back to it soon.

I went aboard my LCI at Tulagi, on Florida Island in early 1944.  After
making the invasion of Green Island, we were converted into a gunboat.  Your
page mentions 40mm, 20mm, and 50cal, but our boat had a three-inch gun as
well.  When it fired we nearly stopped dead in the water.

We also made the invasion of Mindanao, Philippines, and Balikpapan, Borneo.
At the last engagement we hit an acoustic mine and nearly sunk.  We were
towed to Hollandia, New Guinea.  When the war ended we in drydock there
getting ready for the invasion of Japan.  Much of our time was spent in the
"Slot" of the Solomons, doing night patrol against Japanese landing barges.

I would like to get in touch with some old (I fear) shipmates.  Names that
come to mind are Jack Owen Edwards, and a Higgins.  Will think of more
later.

Am sending my dues.  Have some old pics of our hairy assignment far up the
Mindanao River near Fort Pikit.  There we got stuck in the mud for several
weeks, and had to make do with dances with the local girls.  The Navy
decided to decommission us unless it rained soon to float us.  We, or
course, prayed for a continued drouth, and a trip back to Hawaii for
re-assignment.  It rained.

Don Hawley
www.sabbath.com/donhawley

Subject: USS TS Sampson Link
    Date:  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 11:06:48 -0500
   From: "Jacob GG. Rilling" <navy44@juno.com>
    
Thank you Robert Weisser for the model of a
WW-2 LCI for our museum.
Also, we thank you for the $2,500 donation for the museum.

Now, if you could link us to your web site, we would again
be thankful.

Our url is:
http://www.usntssampson.homestead.com

Jacob GG. Rilling, 1st Vice President
Sampson WW-2 Navy Veterans, Inc.

Subject: LCI GROUP 14 STAFF UNDER COMMANDER H. H. MATTSON LCI(M) 804
    Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 21:01:23 EST
   From: swain05@aol.com
    
Our Staff began their sea duty on the Flagship LCI 1098 and transferred to
the Flagship LCI(M) 804 for the Okinawa operation.  Our group was composed of
12 ships.  Following the Okinawa operation, which we began at Love Minus 7 by
supporting U.D.T. teams clearing the beaches, we were sent back to Guam for
R&R aboard the merchant ship Rose Knots.  Following that we were transferred
to the LCI 476 until wars end.  I HAVE MANAGED TO LOCATE ONLY ONE MEMBER OF
OUR STAFF.  FOLEY, OUR RADIO TECH.  I WAS 18 YR OLD RADIOMAN ON STAFF AT THE
TIME.  I CAN ONLY REMEMBER SOME OF THE NAMES.  EARL FAWBUSH, BAKER, CALNAN,
JONES, CROSLEY.  ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS WAS BURIED ON CARLOS ISLAND.  HIS
NAME WAS BILL POWELL, AND HE IS NOT EVEN LISTED ON THIS WEB SITES MEMORIUM. 
NAVY RECORDS I GUESS.   I AM EARL SWAIN, RADIOMAN 3RD CLASS, WHO HAD THE
UNFORTUNATE NICK NAME OF "BRAINS".  IF ANY OF YOU GUYS ARE STILL KICKING -
PLEASE GET IN TOUCH.  (SWAIN05@AOL.COM)

Subject: James Willard Locklear, LCI 681
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 09:23:55 EST
From: Kimpta0299@aol.com
    
This is Robbie Locklear, wife of James.  He was on an LCI 681 that landed at
Pearl Harbor and he was one of the wounded that had to be taken to a hospital
there.  We are trying to get his records of that time and have had no
success.  He would like for anyone who was on his ship to send any
information concerning that event. If anyone can help with any information
regarding that day or event or was on the ship with him, we would appreciate
hearing from you.  Sincerely, Robbie

Subject: LCI 739
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 12:10:01 -0600
From: Bob Young

MY NAME IS BOB YOUNG.  SERVED ON THE 739 WW2. I AM INTERESTED IN LOCATING ANYONE WHO SERVED ON HER IN THAT PERIOD. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO FIND HER SERVICE RECORD.I WAS RDM 3RD THANK YOU FOR ANY ASSISTANCE.

Editors Note: You can find service records, etc., through the National Registry of Ships.  Just check out the Links page on this website.