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| Subject: RE: D-Day Flotilla - Underway time |
Author: Buddy LST 1126
Date: 8/23/2011 10:45 am CDT
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It's true I served during the Korean War era, but not in the Inchon Invasion. The treaty was invoked before I got into the area. There was still a tense state of affairs at the 38th Parallel with them exchanging shots now and then. My ship did go to Inchon and some of the islands around there, but no shots were fired at us.
However, my point is that LST' were part of every war from WWII through The Gulf War and should be recognized in that manner, more especially the LST 325 which was obtained for that purpose with the help of donations from shipmates who served during those wars.
In your business you have the right to advertise as you see fit. I don't think the LST 325 has that option ...... but they do it anyway. |
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Jim Craven |
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Buddy LST 1126 |
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Jim Craven |
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RE: D-Day Flotilla - Underway time |
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Buddy LST 1126 |
8/23/2011 10:45 am CDT |
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Jim Craven |
8/24/2011 12:21 am CDT |
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Buddy LST 1126 |
8/26/2011 9:48 am CDT |
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paposse |
1/5/2023 1:03 am CDT |
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eHOqSobC |
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On May 21, 2005 a monument was unveiled in Seneca, Illinois, dedicated to all the workers, who built 157 LSTs at the Seneca “Prairie Shipyard” as well as all those who served on any LST during World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam. The monument contains seals of the US Navy, the US Coast Guard, the British LST Association, and the sponsoring organization, the Illinois LST Association.
The monument contains a sculpture of an LST on top of the gray marble center section. On the two flanking black marble sections are etchings of an LST being launched, an LST beached and unloading its cargo of tanks, and a woman shipyard welder. On the sides of the black sections all 157 LSTs constructed at Seneca are listed The monument stands in Crotty Park in Seneca, on property adjacent to the old Chicago Bridge and Iron shipyard.
Approximately 500 people from all over the country and Great Britain attended the dedication. After the dedication, approximately 200 of those in attendance gathered together for a catered lunch.
About 27,000 people worked at the shipyard during World War II. A number of those and/or their descendants attended the ceremony. They are rightly proud of their contribution to the war effort, as is the city of Seneca, Illinois, the home of the “Prairie Shipyard”.
During World War
2 there were 1051 LST's (Landing Ship Tank) built to carry
troops and supplies to American and Allied troops fighting
in Europe and the Pacific theaters. When WW2 ended most of
the LST's were scrapped, modified, or given to Navies of
other countries. Some remained in service and saw action in
Korea, Viet Nam, and even the Cuban Blockade.
A few WW2 type
LST's remain in service today, but not in the USA.
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