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The USS LCI National Association - May 31, 2019
This article first appeared in the January 2007 issue of the Elsie Item (No. 58) and offers details about the loss of four LCIs. In particular, it discusses the LCI(L)-85 [ … ]
The USS LCI National Association - February 19, 2019
By Jeff Veesenmeyer The actions on W-Day 21 July 1944 during the initial assault landings on Agat Beach, Guam. The mission of this vessel, and of LCI(G) Division Fifteen, was [ … ]
The USS LCI National Association - February 18, 2019
by John France 02/17/2018 David Forman was born July 31, 1923. A native of Kings County, New York, he was the son of immigrants. His father Louis was from Latvia [ … ]
June 2019 (No. 105)
The USS LCI National Association - May 31, 2020
By J. Wandres (Intrepid Explorer of the South Pacific) My wife and I were fortunate to be part of a small-group tour of New Zealand and Australia. Whilst in Sydney [ … ]
The USS LCI National Association - May 31, 2020
William J. Gunter Royal Canadian Navy, Able Seaman. HMCS LCI(L) 249 had twin 20mm Orelikons on the bow By Danika Gagnon When I was younger, my grandfather never talked about [ … ]
Robert E. Wright, Jr. - May 31, 2020
by Robert E Wright Jr, President MEMORIAL DAY 2019 – If you look at the Cover of ELSIE ITEM 105 it features a single white cross. It’s one among the [ … ]
The USS LCI National Association - January 26, 2020
When you are doing research, something on a page may jump out and seize your attention. This was the case when I was reviewing the WWII Missing in Action files [ … ]
The USS LCI National Association - January 26, 2020
By Jeff Veesenmeyer When Chicagoan, Bill Simmons joined the Navy in July of 1944, he had no idea what he would see. At age 17 he wanted to serve and [ … ]
The USS LCI National Association - January 26, 2020
By Jeff Veesenmeyer 20 Years Ago – Elsie Item #29 Our 9th reunion at Louisville is now history, it was indeed a very enjoyable and successful reunion. Our attendance was [ … ]