LST - 311 was laid down on 7 September 1942 at the New York Navy Yard; launched on 30 December 1942; sponsored by Miss Marie L. Paternoster; and commissioned on 11 January 1943.

LST-311 was laid down on 7 September 1942 at the New York Navy Yard; launched on 30 December 1942; sponsored by Miss Marie L. Paternoster; and commissioned on 11 January 1943. During World War...

USS LST-311 outbound to sea from Dartmouth Harbor, England enroute to her position in the French invasion rehearsal, prior to D-Day. LSTs land invasion supplies on "Omaha" Beach, shortly after the 6 June 1944 "D-Day" assault.

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Operated in the shuttle service between Tilbury. Ostend and Antwerp. One Landing Craft Tank (LCT), tanks, wheeled and tracked vehicles, artillery, construction equipment and military supplies. A ramp or elevator forward allowed vehicles access to tank deck from main deck.

One Landing Craft Tank (LCT), tanks, wheeled and tracked vehicles, artillery, construction equipment and military supplies. A ramp or elevator forward allowed vehicles access to tank deck from main deck. Additional capacity included sectional pontoons carried on each side of vessel amidships, to either build Rhino Barges or use as causeways.

Workhorse of the landing craft flotillas, the versatile LST (Landing Ship, Tank) is a barge-shaped ship of shallow draft, self-propelled by Diesel motors. Loaded topside with smaller craft, their tunnel-like holds packed with tanks, vehicles, guns, or cargo, the LSTs were a vital weapon in the battle of logistics.

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2016年1月17日 · LST-311 earned three battle stars for World War II service * Sicilian occupation July 9-15 1943 * Salerno landings September 9-21 1943 * Invasion of Normandy June 6-25 1944 Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons... American Campaign Medal - Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal (3) - World War II Victory Medal Personnel Awards... Navy Cross (LT.