During World War II, five LCS (L) (3)s were sunk in combat (see below) and 21 were damaged. Three of these small warships received the Presidential Unit Citation, while six were awarded …

Nov 24, 2023 · Using the hull of the LCI (landing craft infantry) as a basis, the Navy devised the Landing Craft Support (Large) (Mark 3), or simply LCS. Entering service in 1944 and combat …

The LCS 122 left Okinawa on 22 June, enroute to Leyte, Philippine Islands, and arrived there on the 27th of June. Battle damage repairs were effected here during the first 7 weeks.

Seriously wounded aboard LCS-122 off Okinawa in June 1945, McCool’s steadfast leadership and disregard for his own safety saved the lives of his crew and his ship.

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On the following day, June 11, a kamikaze plane hit the base of LCS (L) 122 's conning tower and caused losses of 11 killed and 29 wounded. Captain Richard McCool received a …

On June 10, 1945, LCS 122 was on picket duty north of Okinawa when a hostile air raid began. The USS William D. Porter, a destroyer at the station, was severely damaged by a kamikaze …

Oct 24, 2022 · For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as commanding officer of the U.S.S. LCS (L) (3) 122 during operations against …

Dec 20, 2014 · Welcome to the website of the National Association of USS LCS (L) 1-130. We are a World War II veterans organization dedicated to preserving the history of our ships, the …

The LCS (L) (3) (Landing Craft Support (Large) Mark 3), often referred to as LCS (L) or LCS, played an important role for the U.S. Navy in the latter part of the Pacific War in the …