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LCU-710
ex
 LSU-710 (1949 - 1956)
 LCT-710 (1943 - 1949)

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons


Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right
Top Row - Combat Action Ribbon (retroactive - Invasion of Normandy, 6 June 1944)
Bottom Row - American Campaign Medal - Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal (1) - World War II Victory Medal
Landing Craft Tank (Mark 6):
  • Laid down, 13 November 1943, at Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., Memphis, TN.
  • Launched, 27 December 1943
  • Delivered and placed in service, 12 January 1943
  • During World War II LCT-710 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle East Theater, LCT Flotilla 17 Group 50, CDR. R. Craig Fabian, in command, and participated in the following campaign:
    Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign
    Campaign and Dates
    Invasion of Normandy, June 1944
  • Following World War II LCT-710 was assigned to LCU Squadron 11 at NAB Little Creek, VA.
  • Placed out of service, date unknown
  • Final Disposition, fate unknown
  • LCT-710 earned one battle star for World War II service
    Specifications:
    Displacement 143 to 160 t.(lt), 309 to 320 t.(fl)
    Length 119' 1" (o.a.)
    Beam 32' 8"
    Draft 5' (max)
    Speed 10 kts.
    Range 700 nautical miles at 7 kts.
    Complement 14
    Cargo Capacity 150 short tons
    Armament 2 single 20mm AA gun mounts, 4 .50 cal. machine guns
    Armor 20lbs wheelhouse, 10lbs gun shield
    Propulsion 3 Grey Marine Diesels, 3 propellers, Shaft horsepower 225 per shaft.
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    LCT-709 138k A tow of 6 LCT's, being delivered down river from their builder, Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., Memphis, TN., for outfitting by the Navy at New Orleans, LA. circa May 1944. Visible are LCT-710, LCT-709, LCT-712, LCT-713, LCT-714, the sixth landing craft is presumed to be LCT-711. Paul Samaras
    LCT-709 335k Another view of the same tow of 6 LCT's, being delivered down river from their builder, Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., Memphis, TN., for outfitting by the Navy at New Orleans, LA. in May 1944. Visible are: LCT-710, LCT-709, LCT-712, LCT-713, LCT-714. The sixth LCT, LCT-711 is obscured in this photo which appeared in a National Geographic Magazine article, issue date unknown Paul Samaras
    There is no DANFS history available for LCT-710 at NavSource
    U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log
    Fleet Reserve Association
    Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
    World War II LCT Flotillas
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    Last Updated 2 April 2010