15-197 Garand Picture of the Day

[Mark in Rochester]

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[Bob Womack]

LCVPs from USS Joseph T. Dickman APA-13.

Bob

[Mark in Rochester]

LCVPs from USS Joseph T. Dickman APA-13.

Bob

[Paul S.]

She'd be an old bus even then from the looks of her - rounded stern and all.

[browningautorifle]

U.S.Joseph T. Dickman APA-13.

From Wiki, if you believe them...

USS Joseph T. Dickman[edit]

The USS Joseph T. Dickman (APA-13) and the USS Hunter Liggett (APA-14), along with the USS Leonard Wood (APA-12), were the largest attack transports in the Amphibian Force during World War II. They each carried 35 landing boats and 2 tank lighters, along with 51 officers and a crew of 634. These newly commissioned U.S. Navy vessels were operated by the US Coast Guard. The USS Joseph T. Dickman carried soldiers of the 4th Infantry to the beaches of Normandy during Operation Overlord on D-Day.

[Mark in Rochester]

From Wiki, if you believe them...

U.S.Joseph T. Dickman[edit]

The USS Joseph T. Dickman (APA-13) and the USS Hunter Liggett (APA-14), along with the USS Leonard Wood (APA-12), were the largest attack transports in the Amphibian Force during World War II. They each carried 35 landing boats and 2 tank lighters, along with 51 officers and a crew of 634. These newly commissioned U.S. Navy vessels were operated by the US Coast Guard. The USS Joseph T. Dickman carried soldiers of the 4th Infantry to the beaches of Normandy during Operation Overlord on D-Day.

Joseph Theodore Dickman (October 6, 1857 – October 23, 1927) was a United States Army officer who saw service in five wars, eventually rising to the rank of Major General.

Hunter Liggett (March 21, 1857 – December 30, 1935) was a lieutenant general of the United States Army. His 42 years of service spanned the period from the Indian campaigns to trench warfare.

Leonard Wood (October 9, 1860 – August 7, 1927) was the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Military Governor of Cuba, and Governor General of the Philippines. Early in his military career, he received the Medal of Honor. Wood also holds officer service #2 in the Regular Army (John Pershing holds officer service #1). He became a prominent Republican Party leader and a candidate for the 1920 presidential nomination. He served as civilian Governor General in the Philippines in the 1920s, where he fought with local leaders.

[browningautorifle]

Joseph Theodore Dickman (October 6, 1857 – October 23, 1927) was a United States Army officer who saw service in five wars

I saw that part...! And Leonard Wood, OSN #2...

[Paul S.]

It would appear the Dickman was indeed an old bus. Built in 1921 & 1922, and had a few name changes along the way ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Pre...oosevelt_(1921)