News & Web Site Updates

News & Web Site Updates

May 22, 2008 - Received a photograph of Richard B. Hendricks, Y2c from his nephew. Mr. Hendricks is doing well and is enjoying the information and photos.

June 11, 2005 -
Received an email from the daughter of S2C John Matecki. She stated that he father found the web site and was enjoying the photos.

March 11, 2004 -
Web site is redesigned and relocated to http://home.comcast.net/~usslst173

September 23, 2002 -
Received a phone call this evening from Charles Suydam (QM3c). He recently found out about the web site from his daughter who had been searching the internet for information on LST 173. We had a very nice conversation over the phone and he shared many stories.

March 8, 2002 -
Received an email from Steve Krahn (son of Thorpe Krahn (CGM AA (T))) earlier this week. Steve found a very nice photograph of LST 173 in his fathers photograph collection. I added a new section on the web site to display the photograph "USS LST 173 Unloading on a Beach in Europe". Thanks for the contribution Steve!

November, 17, 2001 -
After a long period of absence from my PC, I was finally able to add a few more photos of the LST 173 crew which I received months ago, "LST 173 Crew Photos". Thank you Steve Krahn and Richard Davies for your contributions to the web site.

August 27, 2001 -
Thorpe Krahn (CGM AA (T)) passed away today at the age of 88 in his home town of Minneapolis. I was contacted by his son Steve Krahn. Thank you Thorpe for your service to the country.

August 8, 2001 -
Received an email from Richard Davies of New Zealand. Richard's father was Able Signalman Denis Davies of the British Royal Navy. Denis was one of the British crewmembers who assumed control of LST 173 in December, 1944 when the ship was turned over to the British. Richard provided information from his father's journal which is very interesting. I will be posting it shortly.

July 27, 2001 -
Larry Mulvey (QM2c) passed away today. Larry was a retired New York State Police Officer. He and I spoke many times over the past few years. He had some great stories to tell about his experiences on LST 173 and he contributed a large amount of information found on this web site. Thank you Larry for your friendship and your service to the country.

June 2, 2001 -
Received updated information and photographs from Craig Pomeroy of Pomeroys Gun and Machine Shop on the LST 393 memorial project and the anti-aircraft gun restoration. Created the "LST 393 and 40mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Restoration Update" page under Special Features section.

April 7, 2001 - Updated the web site with 12 new photographs within the "Various Sights of War" section. A thank you goes out to Frank McLaughlin Jr. and Sr. for the photographs. Thanks guys!

April 1, 2001 - Received new photo of LST 173 from Ken Frank. Ken's father served on USS LST 32. He found the photo during a recent visit to the National Archives located in College Park, Maryland. This is the first full-length photo of LST 173 that we have been able to locate. Thanks Ken!

March 25, 2001 -
Updated the web site with photos from the families of Frank McLaughlin (S1c) and Arnold Michiels (GM3c). Thank you to Frank McLaughlin Jr. and Shawn Curry (Michiels). Updated the "LST 173 Crew Photos" section. Will be adding additional photos to the "Various Sights of War" section soon.

January 13, 2001 -
Received 9 new crew photos from Joe Curatolo, RM1c in the mail today. Updated the "LST 173 Crew Photos" section.

December 26, 2000 -
Had a nice conversation with Frank "Smokey" McLaughlin, S1c this evening. He had some great stories to tell. He has many photos that he will be contributing to the web site in the near future.

December 25, 2000 -
Found crewmembers! Received email messages from Frank "Smokey" McLaughlin, S1c and his son and received email messages from the daughter of Isaac "Red" Hoover, S2c. Great Christmas present!

September 21, 2000 -
Received information and photographs from Craig Pomeroy of Pomeroys Gun and Machine Shop. Created
"40mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Restoration for LST 393 Memorial Project" page under Special Features section.

September 10, 2000 -
Added Invasion Chart of Southern France, Baie De Cavalaire showing German defences

August 22, 2000 -
Received a letter and 3 crew photographs from William Kangas (MoMM1c) and his wife Edna. Updated the "LST 173 Crew Photos" section.

August 1, 2000 -
Updated the format of the "Crew Listing" section.

July 21, 2000 -
Found crewmembers! Located and spoke with William Kangas (MoMM1c) and Richard Muir (EM1c) on July 15, 2000. Received 7 new crew photos from Larry Mulvey (QM2c) on July 15, 2000. Updated the "LST 173 Crew Photos" section. Created a new photo section called "Various Sights of War".

July 4, 2000 -
Received 12 new crew photos from Joseph Raby (EM3c) on July 1, 2000. Updated the "LST 173 Crew Photos" section with new photos. Joe's birthday is today. Happy birthday Joe and thanks for the photos!

July 1, 2000 -
Made correction on "UGS 36 Convoy Report". Corrected listings for USS Savage (DE 386) and USS Mills (DE 383).

June 30, 2000 -
Found crewmember! Joseph S. Raby (EM3c) and his wife found the LST 173 web site on the Internet. I had a good conversation with Mr. Raby over the phone. He will be sending a few photos for the web site.

June 22, 2000 -
Added information and photographs of the dedication of LST 393 in Muskegon, Michigan. Information provided by Ken Frank. Updated the "Special Features" section.

May 13, 2000 -
Completed conversion of Baie De Cavalaire film footage to digital format. .avi clips now available within the "Film Footage" section.

April 23, 2000 -
Completed August, 1944 through November 1944 information within the "History" section.

February 13, 2000 -
Added War Diary Report "LST Flotilla ONE, period 1 December 1944 to 31 December 1944" to the "Action Reports" section. Thank you to Mr. Al Hunter for providing the report.

December 19, 1999 -
Updated the "History" section. Added information pertaining to the following dates: 07/30/44 through 08/17/44 and 12/01/44 through 12/24/44. Obtained approximately 2 minutes of film footage of LST 173 on Red Beach unloading vehicles during the invasion of Southern France on August 15, 1944. Hope to convert the footage into a digital format for viewing on this web site.

September 7, 1999 -
Added the verse "The Amphibious Force" which was written and submitted by Parker Ekren (BM2c) to the "Accounts" section. More to come.

September 4, 1999 -
Updated the "Special Features" section to include new information and pictures of LST 32 from the journal of Edward F. Frank Jr. (SK1c). LST 32 accompanied LST 173 in Convoy UGS 36 and throughout the Mediterranean including the Invasion of Southern France in August of 1944.

September 1, 1999 -
Added two new photographs (W. Colk and L Mulvey, and service photo of P. Kolsom) to the "Pictures" and "The Crew" sections. Also received the journal kept by Parker Ekren (BM2c) in the mail today. It contains a lot of information. I will be transcribing the journal for the web site and hope to have it on line by the end of September.

August 17, 1999 -
Found crewmember! Contacted by Paul Kolsom's (MoMM3c) daughter. She is going to provide her fathers service photo and tell him about the web site.

July 20, 1999 -
Completed transcribing the diary of Larry Mulvey, QM2c. Updated the "Accounts" section with diary.

July 17, 1999 -
Found crewmember! Contacted by Vernon Zumhagen's (RM1c) Grandson who found the web site. He will let his Grandfather know of the web site. Hope to talk with him soon.

July 13, 1999 -
I received 8 new crew photos and a Red Cross Snack Bar Ticket from Larry Mulvey (QM2c) this past week. They are now available for viewing in the "Pictures" section. Larry also sent me his diary that he kept while on LST 173. I will have it online sometime in the next couple of weeks. Thanks very much Larry!

As always... This web site is under construction.
So check back soon for updates.