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Struck a mine off Normandy, 6 June 1944

Landing Craft Tank
LCT(5)-197

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from left to right
American Campaign Medal - Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal (2) - World War II Victory Medal
Landing Craft Tank (Mark 5):
  • Laid down, 2 September 1942, at Bison Ship Building Corp, North Tonawanda, N.Y.
  • Launched, 19 September 1942
  • Delivered, 29 September 1942
  • Placed in service, date unknown
  • During World War II LCT(5)-197 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle East, LCT Flotillas Eighteen, LCDR. A. Hayes, and participated in the following campaigns:

    Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaigns
    Campaign and Dates Campaign and Dates
    Sicilian occupation, 9 to 15 July 1943 Invasion of Normandy, 6 June 1944

  • At Normandy LCT(5)-197 transported the 58th FA Bn (Armored) to land at Dog White Beach. Beaching prevented by obstacles. Seams split by mine explosion, craft abandoned 2055 with all vehicles still aboard. One officer unaccounted for.
  • Placed out of service, date unknown
  • Struck from the Naval Register, 14 October 1944
  • LCT(5)-197 earned two battle stars for World War II service
  • Final Disposition, lost due to sinking, 6 June 1944
    Specifications:
    Displacement 285 t.(fl)
    Length 114' 2" (o.a.)
    Beam 32' 8"
    Draft
    limiting 3' 6"
    max.navigational 3' 6"
    Speed 10 kts.
    Range 700 nautical miles at 7 kts.
    Complement
    1 officer
    10 enlisted
    Cargo Capacity 150 short tons
    Armament
    two single 20mm AA gun mounts
    two .50 cal. machine guns
    Armor
    wheelhouse 2 1/2"
    gun shields 2"
    Fuel Capacity Diesel 80 Bbls
    Propulsion
    three Grey Marine 6-71 Diesel engines
    one Diesel-drive 20Kw 120V. D.C. Ships' service generator
    three propellers, 675shp
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    1018019701    		 119k LCT(5)-197 backing away after loading at Portland Harbor, Weymouth, England; 2 June 1944.
    Frame from the short film "Loading Landing Craft in England Prior to Landing in France". National Archives ID 77009, Local ID 428-NPC-4240 . Dept. of the Navy.    		 David Upton
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