<p>bz- yes I did. One of the LSMers I interviewed was blown out of the water on his LSM in the battle there. He was re-assigned, upon returning to NY, to another LSM and spent two more years in typhoons & island hopping ending up at Okinawa. He lives in NY now, a retired tug boat Captain. Fascinating stuff! He’s a crusty old salt & I love the guy with all my heart. All of the shipmates had sea stories for Jamz. Some I couldn’t put into the book LOL Do you have many memories of the island and when were you there? </p>
<p>Oooo vcm, what a tough question. Surely someone can answer for sure??</p>