[deadhead]

My Dad served on the LST 568 during WW11. Several of my Uncle's were in the Navy during WW11. My Brother served on the USS Eisenhower (CVN 69)

GOD BLESS THE NAVY

[A Navy Vet]

My appreciation to your family.

[real saxophonist]

My dad commanded LCT 457, Utah Beach. He had bulldozers and TNT. For long distance transport between action, they took the LCTs and loaded them on LSTs like this:

Dad and his boat were on their way to Japan when the war ended.