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Woburn Massachusetts

I am proud to say that my grandfather Chestley Ivan Lund Jr. or signalman “Joe Lund” as his ship mates knew him served on the 494. He told me many stories of his time on this ship as well as the RMS Queen Mary. I have some pictures of him during his service for the navy. I even still have his signalman pocket book and flag tpocket circle card. If any one is wondering if one of their loved ones picture may be captured by my grandfather then please feel free to reach out to me.

And thank you all for your service.

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Jacksonville, FL

My Dad was Ralph Armand Burnett and served on the 494 at Normandy and Southern France before changing to the 602. (He thought he would get home sooner, but the 494 did) Dad died too young in 1991 and we did not find out too much about ship numbers until a letter was recently recovered. We knew he was in Normandy at Omaha Beach, but he would not talk about it, with teary eyes.
God Bless all of the men who served with him and helped bring him home.

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Sarasota FL.

Researching LST-494. My father served on this ship during its time in the Pacific. His name is Joseph D. Christie or was as he passed away on March 4th 2016 at the age of 88. He is greatly missed.

Reading about Okinawa Campaign.

Interesting history. Thanks to those who served.

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Fort Mitchell, KY

My mothers first husband (my half-sisters father) was MIA then changed to KIA at approximately D Day +2. She was left a war widow with a newborn at 19 years old. She eventually met and married my father in 1950.

Denver CO

Enjoyed reading about my ship. I served aboard 494 as the Chief Quarter Master.

I am in JH writing a 2000 word research paper... And I loved using this!

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From North Myrtle Beach,SC

A great friend of mine served on the 494 during WW 2. He was in the invasion of Normandy and later in the Pacific Theatre. He was a member of the Hartford Fire Dept in CT for 41 years. Retired as a LT. His name was William Murphy who passed away on Nov. 1 2014.

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Winston Salem, NC

Great stories.....Always wondered if our country would pull together as our nation did during WW11....Sadly I don\'t think so....Navy Vet and proud of it

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Charleston,WV

I served on The USS Summit County LST 1146,Jan. 1969 till Sept. 1969 when we put her out of service.

Mike Guarino

Austin, Texas

My dad, John Francese served on the LST 494. Like all the men, who were just kids at the time, risked their lives during this period. Our lives today would not be the same, if the outcome of the war and the many harships made by all of the armed services had not been made. My prayers go out to all those who have fallen and those who have passed away over the years. My dad like many of the others was just doing his job. No more no less. He loved the men on the ship. It was very apparent as he grew older and attended the reunions. He had deep respect for everyone he worked along side with during these invasions. My dad never forgot those days. He didn\'t talk about them for sure. His love of country and faith in God was the foundation of his will to survive these dark periods. On this 69th Anniversary, I will pause and remember my dad and all of those on the LST 494. May God Bless all of them men and their families.

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California

My father Howard Magor served with you fine men on LST 494,Dad talked about how young and brave you all are and your total commitment to your mission.He was glad to have survived. He had a great influence on me as his adopted son,my dad always keep going with an undying spirit,which I believe he learned in the Navy.I later when on to serve in our Marine Corps and am so thankful to God to have had a GREATEST generation father.God bless all you. Thank you for your service. John H. Magor

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Beaumont, Tx

Nice info regarding the USS Texas. I admin the Facebook page on the USS Texas (above URL). Feel free to come by and look at our page.

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Michigan

Fredrick A. Beever is my grandfather and he served on this ship.He never spoke to his grandchildren about his time in the war.From what I have found through other web sites I am guessing he worked the ships laundry.I have nothing but great things to say about this man after the war my grandfather married my grandmother Florance and adopted my father his farther was a D-day casualty. If by any chance someone remembers him could ypu pass on a story.

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Ohio

I am Manuel Fernandez's daughter and had been to many of the re-unions. Had the pleasure of meeting so many of the veterans. I am relocating from Ohio to Florida and pulled out my dad's photo albums and found myself in tears reading letters he wrote and letters written to him from fellow LST 494 vets, Just wondering how those still with us and all the families still doing. I continue to be so proud of these men STILL the "greatest generation!"

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Chesapeake, Virginia

Grandson of Lt Cmdr Quintin M. Sheipe
A solid tribute to all who served aboard her.

Miss you every day Gramp.

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Indio, CA

“Are you a World War 2 Veteran or know someone who is?”
In 1998, I began my project of collecting stories from World War 2 veterans and their families for the purpose of preserving and documenting information for future generations to learn. I would like to talk to any World War 2 veterans who are interested in sharing their stories. I would greatly appreciate it. The histories that I have been collecting and compiling over the last 12 years, all this information has been donated to the General Patton Memorial Museum.

If you are interested in sharing your story, please contact me.
Cell: 760-218-5512
E-mail: pdmmm@msn.com
Subject line: WW2 Veteran

Very respectfully,
Proud to have served
Peter D. Minix
Former SGT. U. S. Marine Corps
Former California Army National Guard Member

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CORBIN, KENTUCKY

BROTHER OF EUGENE R, ROLLINS USN LST 494

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Florida

Over the past several years Dad really enjoyed recalling memories of his buddies on the 494. In particular, of course, Omaha Beach was emotional for all, but it is what it is. The funniest stuff with the guys on shore leave could have been a comedy reality show. Dad passed in his sleep a few months ago here in Florida at the age of 88. I hope many of you also were able to enjoy some stories of ship life in World War II.

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New Orleans, La

My Dad was foreman of Higgins propellor shop on St Charles Ave during WW2. He designed propellors and calculated curvature on the blades in order to get more speed out of horsepower. Patents on his work were applied for in the name of A.J. Higgins. We lived on Prytania about 4 blocks from the shop. I used to walk over to his shop to visit him. He was always in his welders helmet working on propellers. In the evenings he would always be working at his drawing board working on propeller design. There were all size propellers. The larger ones hubs were filled with suet. Dad blew himself up when a larger prop exploded when the heat boiled the suet while he was welding on it. He survived the explosion but he was burned very badly. My Dad was an unsung hero of the war. I like to think Dad had a good part in our victory.