USS LST-494 was a United States Navy amphibious tank landing ship that saw combat during World War II in both the European and Pacific Theaters of War. LST stands for Landing Ship, …

Commissioned USS LST-494, 18 December 1943, LT. Irving C. Noyes, USNR, in command. One Landing Craft Tank (LCT), tanks, wheeled and tracked vehicles, artillery, construction …

lst-494 During World War II, LST-494 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the invasion of Normandy in June 1944 and the invasion of southern France in August and …

There were four (4) TYPES of sea going vessels listed by Allied Nations of World War II to become known as Landing ship, tank or the LST. Only the Type II were exclusively built in …

During World War II, LST-494 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the invasion of Normandy in June 1944 and the invasion of southern France in August and …

LSTs carry smaller craft topside, a tunnel-like hold full of tanks, vehicles, guns or cargo. Feedback: corrections, additions, and comments are welcome!

The U-boat War in World War Two (Kriegsmarine, 1939-1945) and World War One (Kaiserliche Marine, 1914-1918) and the Allied efforts to counter the threat. This section includes over …

A 66-page manuscript written by Howard A. Buhl, MOMM2/c LST-494 about the first year of operations of LST-494 during World War II.

During World War II, LST-494 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the invasion of Normandy in June 1944 and the invasion of southern France in August and …

See below for coordinates to find it on your next visit to our campus. Every day, memories of World War II—its sights and sounds, its terrors and triumphs—disappear.