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Landing Craft Tank
LCT-1284


Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from left to right
American Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal


Landing Craft Tank (Mark 6):
  • Laid down, 27 June 1944, at Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron, Leavanworth, KS
  • Launched, 29 July 1944
  • Delivered, 7 August 1944
  • Placed out of service, date unknown
  • Final Disposition, fate unknown
    Specifications:
    Displacement 143 to 160 t.(lt), 309 to 320 t.(fl)
    Length 119' 1" (ovl)
    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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    257k LCT(6)-1284 giving childern a ride as a reward for their bond drive efforts during a War Bond drive at Kansas City, MO/KS, 4 August 1944.
    "Kansas City Times", Aug. 5, 1955 page 3. "Kansas City Star" Photo.
    David Upton

    There is no DANFS history for LCT-1284 available at NavSource
    Crew Contact And Reunion Information Web Sites
    U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log

    Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
    World War II LCT Flotillas
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