November 28, 2018 by Joe Flynn
President George H.W. Bush was known for his many friends from all walks of life. At his funeral many commented on his easy comfort with all the people he met. And all made a point of honoring his service as a Navy pilot in WW II in the Pacific.
June 19, 2018 by Jim Phillips
I wasn’t on the ship when it was torpedoed. The torpedo penetrated the ship’s engine room, killed one sailor, but did not detonate...
March 27, 2018 By Ralph I. Miller, LCI(M) 805
In the Campaign in the Pacific, LCI’s made a lot of smoke and provided a good cover for the “big boys,” the destroyers, the cruisers, and the battleships in anchorages. Making smoke protected the others from the Kamikazes but the LCI’s trailing the smoke were always outside...
March 15, 2018
At the time of the attack, the well deck was crowded with the Australians who were prepared to land. LT(jg) Begor went on deck immediately after the ship had been strafed to treat the many wounded. As he was giving aid the bombers...
March 26, 2018 By LeRoy Olson, LCI(L)966 & (L)321
Not only did LCI(G) 70 ace out with five planes, but she survived both torpedo and kamikaze hits. Her exploits resulted in a Presidential Unit Citation....
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markgalik - December 7, 2018
By Joe Flynn An earlier article was featured in the Elsie Item #95 President George H.W. Bush was known for his many friends from all walks of life. At his funeral many [ … ]
markgalik - March 15, 2018
The USS Begor (APD 127) slid down the ways of deFoe Shipyards of Saginaw Michigan, May 25 1944. It was being built as a fast, shallow draft ship capable of [ … ]
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The USS LCI National Association - March 27, 2018
During my service on the USS LCI(G)373, I experienced a friendship with some of my shipmates that is going to last a lifetime. During my stay, I was honored to [ … ]
The USS LCI National Association - March 26, 2018
By LeRoy Olson, USS LCI(L) 966 &(L) 321 Not only did LCI(G) 70 ace out with five planes, but she survived both torpedo and kamikaze hits. Her exploits resulted in [ … ]
