LCT1008 at Juno Beach

[MicS]

So far I found only one picture of LCT(4) 1008. This is IWM D 18179, showing just a tiny bit of LCT 1008's bow:

http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/dbt...&BG=0&FG=0&QS=

However, if you have to opportunity to go to IWM and check the pictures next to this one in the film roll (shot by the same photographer) I'm quite sure you will find more views of this particular LCT.

Other than that, I unfortunately have no information on LCT 1008.

Good luck in your search and keep us posted!

Michel

[JCW]

Many thanks Michel, apologies for the delayed reply.
I will certainly follow this up.

Best regards

[JCW]

An apology to everyone who has assisted me in searching for information regarding LCT1008 and especially to Michel.
I haven't forgotten, unfortunately I have not been able to spare the time...which is a real shame as this subject is very close to my heart.

I will resume once things return to 'normal'.

Regards to all.

[MicS]

Hello,

It seems that LCT 1008 was given a new lease of life as a car ferry named "Gustave Perreau" (former mayor of La Rochelle), between La Pallice and the Isle of Ré:

http://forum.netmarine.net/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=2434

http://maitres-du-vent.blogspot.fr/2...ile-de-re.html

A search for images with ' bac "Gustave Perreau" ' will yield many similar photos as those shown on the links above, many from the excellent postcard website Delcampe.net, from which the photos below were downloaded, and where you can buy one of them if you wish:

http://www.delcampe.fr/items?languag...archOptionForm[searchMode]=extended&searchOptionForm[termsToExclude]=&searchOptionForm[searchTldCountry]=fr&searchOptionForm[searchInDescription]=N&page=1&useAsDefault=N&layoutForm[listitemsperpage]=250

Cheers,

Michel

[MicS]

Still from Delcampe.net

Plus some info on the construction of LCT 1008 here:
http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/18641.html

Michel

[MicS]

Ooops, I forgot perhaps the most interesting, which I only recently came across:

LCT(4) 1008 was alloted the Landing Table Index Number (or Serial No.) 1715. According to the Landing Table for 9 Cdn Inf Bde Gp (which may have undergone minor changes but was generally adhered to), LTIN 1715 was to carry the following (from fore to aft):

2 Sherman Tanks Mk Vc
4 Sherman Tanks Mk.III
with 28 men vehicle party [crew]
and 4 Porpoises with Am. in tow.
of 27 Cdn Armd Regt [Sherbrooke Fusiliers], Unit Mobilisation Serial 1044/1

2 Carrier Towing
2 6 Pdr Guns
8 men vehicle party [crew]
of S.D.& G Highrs [Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders], Unit Mobilisation Serial 752/1

1 Humber Scout Car
2 Car 5cwt
6 men vehicle party
of 27 Cdn Armd Regt

1 Car 5cwt
3 men vehicle party
of 1 Corps Sigs, Unit Mobilisation Serial 1707

1 Car 5cwt
3 men vehicle party
of 1 Corps Def Coy, Unit Mobilisation Serial 32643

Officers of 27 CAR on board were Maj E.W.L. Arnold (OC 'A' Sqn) and Capt B.M. Veilleux - see this post:
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...9&postcount=15

The plan called her to load the above at Southampton G.1 Hard at 0500 on D Minus 2, which would translate to 0730 local time (because the plan used "Zone minus two" time) on 3 June (since D Day was first planned for 5 June). She was part of Assault Group 331(c) which comprised a total of ten LCT(4) (including 1008) of 37th LCT Flotilla, P LCT Squadron.

She was to disembark her load at NAN WHITE Beach at H+180.

Michel

[charlie fitton]

Originally Posted by MicS

Ooops, I forgot perhaps the most interesting, which I only recently came across:

LCT(4) 1008 was alloted the Landing Table Index Number (or Serial No.) 1715. According to the Landing Table for 9 Cdn Inf Bde Gp (which may have undergone minor changes but was generally adhered to), LTIN 1715 was to carry the following (from fore to aft):

Mike _ Where did you dig this stuff up from? Could you tell me of the HLIofC's vehicles?

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[JCW]

Hello Michel
I am extremely grateful for your research.
Unfortunately Roy passed just over two years ago but I'm certain his family will be very interested in what you have found.

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[charlie fitton]

I'm interested in the 9'th Bge reserve. The HLIofC regimental padre tells an interesting story about how he actually got ashore from the LCT on dDay.

I'm following this post with interest