Guam Bombardment; Planes Dive Bomb Beach; USS LCI(G)-472, 7/21/1944 (full)

Freely downloadable at the Internet Archive, where I first uploaded it. National Archives description: "1) GV Large smoke columns rise from Is.2) GV Plane dive bombs Is., bombs burst.3) GV MS DD bombards Is., Is. BG.4) GV LCIs (LCS) underway, firing-SV.5) GV Many incendiaries burn on beach.6) LS Plane dives, passes over target.7) MS AGC APPALACHIAN.8) HS LCI (LCS) alongside, takes on 40MM ammo. from BB, rocket launchers BG-SV." National Archives Identifier: 77211

[@jackwood3217]

Hello my name is Jack Wood. Served on this very LCI-G-472 (Gun ship troop carrier). Work with the demolition team 11 days prior to invasion of Guam. Received the Navy citation award. My position, stood watches inside the engine room, operating the quad diesel engines. Also, manned the 40MM Bow pointer position. I was 17 years old on this date of 07/21/1944.

[@thomaskretsos2770]

Hi Jack, My father Thomas Kretsos was also aboard the 472, he was a SM 1/C. Have you been in touch with Steve Rudge, his father was Alfred Rudge the CO of the 472. He has a Facebook page LCI (G)-472 Crew Members and their families, Earl Carlin was aboard as well and he is still alive.

[@Tom0000]

great to hear from these great people.

[@kurtkightly2422]

Hello Jack. This is Kurt Kightly. Would you have known my Dad, Clyde Kightly? On the LCI 472 Black gang, engine room watch board. Like to hear from you good or bad. Thanks. I retired from the Navy 22years.

[@hoogehiil9190]

Can i use it for my youtube videos.