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 93
Saluting Our Coast Guard Shipmates – Flotilla Ten at Normandy and the loss of LCIs 85, 91, 92 and 93
This article first appeared in the January 2007 issue of the Elsie Item (No. 58) and offers details about the loss of four LCIs. In particular, it discusses the LCI(L)-85 [ … ]
The Story of the LCI(L) 93 and LCI(L) 487 at Normandy
Updated October 24, 2018 with the addition of a memorial to Gunners Mate 2C Patrick O’Donnell who passed away recently. Scroll to the bottom to view a video of his story. [ … ]