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	WORLD WAR II 1944
		The Japanese submarine I-29 is sunk by the submarine USS Sawfish (SS-276) in Luzon Strait in the Philippines.
		The Japanese frigate Kursagaki is sunk by the submarine USS Guitarro (SS-363) in the Philippines.
		The Japanese minelayer Shirataka is sunk by the submarine USS Sealion (SS-315) in Luzon Strait in the Philippines.
	www.blountweb.com /blountcountymilitary/wars/ww2/timelines/1944_ww2.htm (14644 words)

	USS Warrick (AKA-89) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		USS Warrick (AKA-89) was an Andromeda class attack cargo ship named after Warrick County, Indiana.
		Landing craft, LCVP's and LCM's, from USS Warren (APA-53) assisted in the unloading, continuing that task until 2200, when the operation ceased due to two factors: contact with her beach party had been lost and the beach itself was reportedly coming under shellfire.
		Shifting to the Pescadores on the 28th, she arrived on the 29th to replenish the small seaplane tender USS Floyds Bay (AVP-40) at Shochi Wan anchorage.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Warrick (2291 words)

	LST 494 in the European Theater
		USS LST 494`s keel was laid down on August 10, 1943 by Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Co. in Evansville, Indiana.
		LST 494 was armed with a 3 inch/50 cal. gun on her stern (later replaced with a twin 40-mm gun) and multiple 40-mm and 20-mm anti-aircraft guns.
		LST 494 was ordered to the Easy Red sector of Omaha Beach to unload her remaining troops and cargo onto a rhino barge during the early morning hours of D-plus-two.
	lst494.freeyellow.com /LST_494___European_Theater.html (3120 words)

	USS Fletcher DDE-445 chronology for 1955 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Saturday January 1, USS Fletcher DDE 445 was moored in a nest in Berth 5, Yokosuka, Japan with USS Rupertus DD851, LST 901, and USS Rogers DD876.
		Commenced zig zag course with USS Wandank ATA 204.
		Fletcher was detached with USS Radford DDE 446, and Edmonds.
	www.ussfletcher.org /1955.html (6474 words)

	USS Converse (DD-509) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		USS Converse (DD-509), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for George A. Converse (1844–1909).
		The destroyer returned to action 3 November 1944 when she joined the screen of carriers covering the convoy routes to newly invaded Leyte.
		She gave fire support to the landings in Lingayen Gulf on 9 and 10 January 1945, and then joined the task unit assigned to recapture Corregidor.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Converse_(DD-509) (1057 words)

	LST 473 Association and Reunion Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Shipmates, Hutchins familymembers and friends of LST 473 gathered in Eagle Lake, Texas September 5-7, 2003 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the attack on LST 473 and the loss of Hutchins and 7 other shipmates.
		Former crew members of two ships that heroically went to the aid of the stricken LST 473 immediately after she was hit were special guests at the ceremony.
		The wreath was covered with white and red carnations with blue ribbons attached that bore, in gold letters, “USS LST 473” and the names and home states of each crew member killed in action.
	lst473.freeyellow.com /LST_473_Association.html (1136 words)

	History for USS LST 173
		History of USS LST 173 by Andy Swenson, MoMM3c Submitted January 20, 1999 to the LST 173 web site at: http://users.erols.com/reds1/LST173.htm The USS LST 173 was built by the Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company of Evansville, Indiana.
		In August 1944 the LST 173 weigh anchor in Naples Bay and sailed in convoy to become involved in the invasion of Southern France (August 15, 1944 - Operation Dragoon).
		After supporting the invasion of Southern France, LST 173 was transferred to the United Kingdom on December 24, 1944, and later returned to U.S. custody at Norfolk, Virginia on April 3, 1946.
	www.military.com /HomePage/UnitPageHistory/1,13506,702737\|701379,00.html (731 words)

	USS New London County (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Following shakedown the newly designated flagship of LST Group 99 departed New York 11 May 1945 in convoy for the Western Pacific.
		Though given a name, New London County (LST 1066), on 1 July 1955, the ship remained inactive until the aftermath of the Cuban missile crisis of 1962.
		The Navy placed several LSTs in commission in reserve and created ResLSTRon TWO at Little Creek, Va. New London County joined this squadron 19 June 1963.
	www.multied.com /1812/Ghent.htmlhttp://elections/NAVY/LST/Newlondoncounty.html (358 words)

	USS Ashland (LSD-1) August 1953
		Steaming in column formation with USS LST-5O3, USNS NODAWAY and SS MONROE VICTORY in the general area East of Cape Warwick, Resolution Island waiting for ice conditions to improve in Frobisher Bay before proceeding from Sorry Harbor, Resolution Island to Koojesse Inlet, Frobisher Bay in accordance with CTF 150 Verbal orders.
		Commenced forming in column formation, this vessel close astern of the USS LST-503, which is close astern of the USS STATEN ISLAND (AGB-5), preparatory to passing through ice fields.
		USS ASHLAND (LSD-1) proceeding to work her way without ice breaker assistance through more open water with ice of six-tenths coverage, to the south of the USS STATEN ISLAND (AGB-5) and USS LST-503.
	www.ussashland.org /50folder/aug1953.htm (8189 words)

	USS Thomaston Guestbook
		I am from the U.S.S. Point Defiance, (LSD-31), a Thomaston Class vessel and the TN and we often relieved each other at Subic Bay.
		Served on the USS Thomaston from April 1967 until February 1968.
		I was on board USS Thomaston on 10 Jan., 1966, when she steamed out of San Diego.
	www.ussthomaston.com /cgi-bin/guestbook.php (1652 words)

	USS Fletcher DD-445 at Corregidor in 1945 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Commenced screening to seaward of USS DENVER as various units of Task Group 77.3.1 formed cruising disposition, 5 miles west of Corregidor Island.
		Maneuvered at various courses and speeds as directed by CDD 42 to assist HOPEWELL in the destruction of obstructions at entrance to Mariveles Harbor in the form of buoys with chains attached which had to be removed before harbor could be swept.
		When the hit occurred it was necessary however, to send the assistant gunnery officer to the scene to obtain a true estimate of the damage, equipment put out of commission and that which could still be used.
	www.ussfletcher.org /corregidor.html (3791 words)

	USS Converse (DD-509) — History
		On 23 February 1942 the keel of the destroyer USS Converse (DD 509) was laid in the yards of the Bath Iron Works Corporation, Bath, Maine.
		In the gathering darkness of the 21st of December, Converse rescued 266 survivors of LST 749.
		After her return to the United States, by directive dated January 1947, USS Converse was placed out of commission, in reserve, attached to the US Atlantic Reserve Fleet with her berthing area at Charleston, South Carolina.
	www.destroyerhistory.org /fletcherclass/ussconverse/history.html (2824 words)

	LSTDiscussion TOC (Framed) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		LST 515 CADDO PARISH Luc Michiels - Belgium 8/10/2005
		Re: LST 338 re: Lester Towsley BMC Ted DeFord 7/3/2005
		Re: LST-16 at Normandy Buddy LST 1126 3/27/2005
	www.abiz4me.com /Lstdis/lstdiscussion_tocf.htm (2498 words)

	311 War Patrol #4
		• The U.S.S. Archer-Fish arrived Midway from her Third War Patrol on July 15, 1944.
		Normal refit was accomplished by U.S.S. Proteus followed by a three day training period.
		Consisted of one LST type landing craft, one smoker of about 800 tons with high masts and a high stack, similar to our YOs and two wooden trawlers.
	www.ussarcherfish.com /warptrl/patrol4.htm (2004 words)

	Convoy UGS 36 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Vice commodore and staff transferred from MTK Erondona to LST 210 / Duty change and destination change.
		All flotilla ships were present and accounted for when dawn broke this morning.
		LST 173 seems to have come closest during this baptism by fire.
	home.comcast.net /~usslst173/lst173htmfiles/LST173_Convoy_UGS_36.htm (1389 words)

	Associations
		LST 1159 (USS Tom Green Cty) (SEE Mobile Riverine)
		LST 825, (USS Hickman County) SEE Mobile Riverine Forces
		LST 836 (USS Holmes Cty) (SEE Monile Riverine)
	www.military-network.com /ben/Associations.cfm?category=usn_lst (42 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Kenneth Curry 309-963-4642 RR 2 Danvers IL 61732-9802 LST 610 Mr.
		David Williams 919-231-7744 Raleigh, NC LST 840 Mr.
		Leslie G Larson 847-437-0913 266 Tower Ln Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-4216 LST 979 Mr.
	vets.com /alumni/navy/usn-lst.txt (1565 words)

	[No title]
		Identified as USS President Jackson (APA 18).Monday, 8 April 1946íSteaming independently enroute Pearl Harbor, T.H., to Guam, on course 255 (T&pgc), 249 (psc), at 16 knots (147 rpm), standard speed 15 knots (137 rpm), regular steaming watch and material condition "Baker" set.
		SOPA Commanding Officer USS Orleck (DD 886).ÛAnchored in Hainan Straits in 10 fathoms of water, sand bottom, with 75 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor, on the following bearings: Cupello, 176 (T) and Hill, 116 (T), with the USS YMS 336 moored alongside to starboard.
		The patient became dizzy and fell unconscious to deck, striking his head on an upright beam.
	www.ussorleck.com /decklogs/xls/April_1946.xls (1363 words)

	[No title]
		Ships present: USS Floyd B. Parks (DD-884), USS Bumper (SS-333) and HMAS Bataan (I-91) with SOPA ComDesDivELEVEN in USS Floyd B. Parks (DD-884).¿USS Bumper (SS-333) submerged, commenced scheduled competitive exercises Y-41-AW, Y-52-AW for USS Floyd B. Parks (DD-884).
		Ships present: USS Mocking Bird (AMS-31), and USS Partridge (AMS-27) with SOPA in USS Orleck (DD-886).
		9YO-47 underway from alongside USS John R. Craig (DD 885).Underway on various courses at various speeds to clear buoy at berth D-9 and in conformance to buoyed channel, Captain at the conn, Navigator on the bridge.
	www.ussorleck.com /decklogs/xls/August_1948.xls (2164 words)

	USS Converse (DD-509) — DANFS History
		HMS Victorious (foreground)—temporarily renamed USS Robin—and USS Saratoga, at Nouméa, New Caledonia, 1943.
		With Converse and Pringle escorting, Victorious sailed from Norfolk to Pearl Harbor, where they joined Saratoga's Task Force 14.
		Arriving at Nouméa 17 May 1943 and renamed USS Robin, Victorious embarked US aircraft and aircrew, and with Saratoga swept the Solomon Islands, whilst Saratoga embarked all the strike squadrons including the Fleet Air Arm 832 Squadron Avengers.
	www.destroyerhistory.org /fletcherclass/ussconverse/danfs509.html (1160 words)

	USS JOHNSTON-HOEL ASSOCIATION - Search and Rescue (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		0905 LCI-337 Rescued 5 survivors from USS Johnston (DD-557).
		0401 LCI-340 Transferred Japanese survivor to small boat with all his possessions for transportation to the USS AGC-9.
		The hospital ships were the USS LSTs 266 and 464.
	www.ussjohnston-hoel.bigstep.com /generic8.html (1332 words)

	lst391.html
		All the LST sailors back in the States remember those 6 second rolls and the jarring shutter when the bow dives into a big one (We just took one as I type).
		The USS LST 325 Amateur Radio Club will be active during the return voyage, using call sign WW2LST.
		QSL cards are available commemorating the Year 2000 return voyage of the former USS LST 325.
	www.palosverdes.com /lst887/lst325.html (9724 words)

	Nansemond County
		Following shakedown in the Chesapeake Bay area, LST–1064 loaded a cargo of ammunition at Earle, N.J., and sailed for the Pacific war front, reaching Ulithi, 23 June 1945.
		As the end of the war approached, LST Group 99 advanced its operations to the Philippines and at Leyte LST–1064 transferred her cargo to fleet ships while loading new supplies and embarking units of an air service group destined to strengthen the occupation forces in Japan.
		Two voyages to Yokohama took place between 4 October and 19 November before arrival of orders to return home.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/n1/nansemond_county.htm (209 words)

	USS Hampshire County LST-819
		In 1969, as a result of President Nixon's phase one pullout, Hampshire County made (3) excursions into Cambodia in support of the Riverine Force.
		Once within 15 miles of Phnom Phen transferring ammunition to USS Hunterdon County.
		The last remnants of the USS Hampshire County (LST-819) appears to be her Bell, which in 1992 was located on the Quarterdeck of the Marine Corps Support Battalion, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, Parris Island S.C. On April 7, 1975, she was struck from the Naval register and sold to Singapore (renamed
	www.mrfa.org /lst_819.htm (861 words)

	HyperWar: USS LST-266 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		LSTs carry smaller craft topside, a tunnel-like hold full of tanks, vehicles, guns or cargo.
		Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS LST-266
		For crew lists, and reunions see the Veterans Info Page.
	www.ibiblio.org /hyperwar/USN/ships/LST/LST-266.html (109 words)

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