LST (530) - Naval Cruise Book

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DEDICATION The American sailor despite his boisterous desire to put behind him his time in service, is the greatest souvenir collector in the world. The favorite items in his collection are photographs and evidence of his activities, friends and war-time experi- ences. This, then, is one of the main reasons for publishing this book-to give the crew a record of what U .S.S. L.S.T. 503 did toward bringing World War II to a successful conclusion. This is not meant to be bouquet-throwing, sentimental, parting-shot of thanks, nor a cool aloof account from an officer's view point: - it is intended to be a realistic, and accurate account of time spent aboard the 530f'. My sincerest appreciation to Gerd Gottschalk and Charles Ehr- mann whose photographs were usedg to the ojicers and men who contributed suggestions toward the' preparation of this book and mostly to the crew of the 530 which I shall never be able to forget nor show my thanks to for the loyalty and complete support given me.

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