Sailors who served aboard one of many L.S.T. This book is to; hopefully help the world know just what; these truly brave, young men went through serving aboard their ship, during World War Two. How their brave contributions contributed to the allies' triumphs over both the Japanese and Germans during the war. Read the book to become aware of their exciting and unbelievable story.

The sailors that made up the crew were from all walks of life, from all over the country, but still somehow managed to come together so bravely to do the job that was assigned to them. I'm telling this story to help generations born after the war can understand, and so these amazing sailors' story isn't forgotten to history and eventually erased with the measure of too much time.

This is a semi non-fictional chronicle, founded upon actual events, names and some details of events have only been slightly changed, for entertainment of this story, and dramatic effects. In addition, I felt that each man serving aboard, officer or not were equal in stature. This was not done to in any way to a lesson the importance or the impact of any of the fine sailors that actually served aboard the ship.

As the author, as well as son to one of the sailors. I felt their story was just too interesting, and significant not to get it out to the rest of the world. After more than 67 years. I have chosen to dedicate this book to my own father, who has since passed on. Over the years, I have learned to look up to, and respect, even as time is taking its horrible effects on him, as he grew older. He certainly was a quite gentle man, close to God, who served aboard L.S.T. In addition, to all the other men, and their families. I am proud of all of you for your generous contributions. I thank you all for coming to America, and the World in her time of need.

I would at this time like to acknowledge my stepfather and the person journal of Leo F. Wilson, Lt. Without his epitaph of the L.S.T, and its crew.