Difference between revisions of "HM LST 408"
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− | 1 × QF 12-pounder 12 cwt (3 inch) naval gun, 6 × 20 mm (0.79 in) Oerlikon cannons, 4 × Fast Aerial Mine (FAM) mounts | + | * 1 × QF 12-pounder 12 cwt (3 inch) naval gun, |
+ | * 6 × 20 mm (0.79 in) Oerlikon cannons, | ||
+ | * 4 × Fast Aerial Mine (FAM) mounts | ||
==Battle Honours== | ==Battle Honours== | ||
* Normandy 1944 | * Normandy 1944 | ||
* Pacific 1941-45 | * Pacific 1941-45 | ||
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==Soldiers carried== | ==Soldiers carried== | ||
− | === | + | ===Labuan, North Borneo to Morotai 3-8 Nov 1945=== |
* [[Antonio Del Borrello]] | * [[Antonio Del Borrello]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:41, 12 October 2023
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Remarks
Built for the US as USS LST 408, it was transferred to the British Navy from Jul 1943 until Mar 1946 when it was decommissioned and returned to the United States Navy. They had it struck from the Navy List on 19 Jun 1946. Sold on 5 Dec 1947 to Bosey, Philippines and eventually scraped.
Armament:
- 1 × QF 12-pounder 12 cwt (3 inch) naval gun,
- 6 × 20 mm (0.79 in) Oerlikon cannons,
- 4 × Fast Aerial Mine (FAM) mounts
Battle Honours
- Normandy 1944
- Pacific 1941-45