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11-032 Garand Picture of the Day Tinian
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02-01-2011 12:12 AM
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Not many know it, but the drivers of the landing craft were Coasties. They had the highest casualty rate of any service. If they made it to shore with their load of Marines or soldiers, they then had to go back and get another load. I knew a guy who had three boats shot out from under him, but survived.
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Here is an excerpt from my dad's diary. He was stationed on USS McCord DD534
July 20, 1944
NOt going to Tarawa - going to Saipan.
July 23, 1944
We bombarded Tinian all night.
July 25, 1944
Still bombarding Tinian
July 26, 1944
Patrolled area around Saipan and Tinian - left that night for Eniwetok - arrived there the 29th.
July 30, 1944
Left for Kwajalein.