By Jeff Veesenmeyer “Okay, let’s go.” Those three simple words from General Dwight D. Eisenhower set into motion the largest amphibious invasion in history. An armada of 5,300 ships would [ … ]
Category: LCI 489
LCI(L) 489 – The Engineering Officer’s Point of View
by Chuck Phillips On June 6, 1944, I was Lt (jg) U.S.N.R. Engineering Officer aboard LCI (L) 489. On December 22, 1943 we removed our sisal lines where we were [ … ]
LCI(L) 489 – By Karl J. Bischoff (Machinist Mate)
by Karl J. Bischoff I was an 18-year old sailor on the LCI 489. I am now 74 years old. LCI 489 was built in New Jersey. Our captain was [ … ]
LCI(L) 489 on D-Day, Omaha Beach, June 1944
By James Roland Argo (Pharmacist Mate) I am 79 years old and for years tried to forget the pain and suffering I witnessed in World War II, particularly June 6th [ … ]