Hi Guys, I am looking for information on the LCA crews who delivered the 2nd Rangers to Pointe du Hoc. I am seeking reports by the crews of the LCA of the Assault Flotillas 501, 522 & 520 that took Rangers from the Prince Charles, SS Amsterdam and SS Ben My Chree on D-Day. Where could I look for reports from those British seaman on the LCAs? Any information would be great. Thanks brithm
I know in later days some of the RN sailors had affiliation to the Ranger D Day veteran associations, an acquaintance of mine some years back his father was one of the LCT crewman and was a member , perhaps they have some names and perhaps accounts ?
Hi brithm, There are some reports from Assault Group O-4 in ADM199/1645 which you might find of interest, as they include reports from some of the assault ships, a report re M.Ls 163 and 304 which led the LCAs in and also a report by the Flotilla Officer of 501st LCA Flotilla to the C.O. of "Prince Charles" describing the action in some detail. I've got copies of some of the pages and could possibly seek more next time I'm at Kew. Regards Tom
Tom, That's great help mate, thanks. When it comes to naval research I am lost. I will check those thanks. Brithm
I've uploaded on the Documents Database four of the Reports mentioned by Tom. They come from fold3, but one needs to have full access to get them, hence my uploading: Resources from Michel Sabarly None found for SS Ben My Chree nor SS Amsterdam though . Michel Edited July 2017 to update the link, now to Resources
Film of RN returning HMS Nightingale (Mining Tender)- Under Command - Commissioned Gunner (T) AL Bridgett DSC MBE. Private 1st Class Paul Knor E Company 2nd Rangers (and others) to Plymouth after being sunk on approach: http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675038187_wounded-soldiers_carrying-on-a-litter_rescued-soldiers_British-sailors http://www.combinedops.com/LCT_PAGE.htm
Rob Vaughan, the son of a Divisional Officer in 520 LCA Flotilla may have found some info: http://www.eboards4all.com/683387/messages/169.html Michel
These are the flotillas for the 2nd & 5th US Ranger flotillas, they conveyed by LCAs by Royal Navy crews Assault Flotilla 501 Prince Charles LCAs: 401, 418, 421, 441, 458, 626, 750 & 1038 Companies: A.B.C & HQ Coy 5th Rangers Assault Flotilla 522 SS Amsterdam LCAs: 668, 858, 860, 861, 862, 914 Companies: D, E 2 Rangers Assault Flotilla 520 SS Ben My Chree LCAs: 722, 883, 884, 887, 888, 1003 Company: F 2 Rangers
Hi Michel, Thanks for that. I saw on Normandy veterans association site in the guestbook a son of a veteran his father William Ingram was the Stoker 1st Class on LCA 722 alongside Col. Rudder awarded a DSM for his work on Omaha Beach & Pointe du Hoc. Thanks Brithm
