In the Borneo Campaign, Landing Craft Support was used in landings in Tarakan and Balikpapan. 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 Navy Unit citations.

All U.S. Navy Landing Craft of World War II, listed by type and class, with descriptions and links to individual pages.

USS LCS (L) (3)-102 is an LCS (L) (3)-1 Class Landing Craft Support ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. The vessel was completed near the end of the war and saw brief service during the Battle of Okinawa.

Fighting Amphibs: The LCS(L) in World War II by Donald L. Ball Mill Neck Publications, 1997, 322 pages. During the Battle of Okinawa, LCS(L) (Landing Craft, Support (Large)) ships played a crucial role in battles against attacking kamikaze planes.

The Landing Craft Infantry (LCI) were several classes of landing craft used by the Allies to land large numbers of infantry directly onto beaches during World War II. They were developed in response to a British request for seagoing amphibious assault ships capable of carrying and landing substantially more troops than their smaller assault ...

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 at Iwo Jima in February 1945, it packed the heaviest armament per ton of any warship, earning the sobriquet “Mighty Midget”.

USS LCS(L)(3)-102 earned one battle star for World War II service Current Disposition, returned to US custody for use as a floating museum ship at the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, CA.

Although World War II was in its final stages by then, LCS-102 arrived in time to participate in the Battle of Okinawa, taking part in the Gunto operation between 18 and 30 June 1945. In Okinawa, LCS-102 was assigned to Radar Picket (RP) station …

Jun 26, 2024 · Home of the USS LCS (L) (3)-102, the last Mighty Midget. Learn more about 102 and the role Landing Craft Support ships played in World War II.

Dec 10, 2021 · Following World War II USS LCS(L)(3)-27 was assigned to Occupation and China service in the Far East for the following periods: Navy Occupation Service Medal China Service Medal (extended)