Apr 30, 2019 · The Coast Guard-manned LCI(L)-92 was commissioned on 15 February 1943 under the command of LT Robert M. Salmon, USCGR. She proceeded to Norfolk, Virginia, for a shakedown cruise and to take aboard additional equipment and supplies.

USS LCI (L)-92 was lost due to enemy action at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, 6 June 1944. At 0810 on D-Day, and explosion occurred in Troop Compartment #1 causing the compartment to catch on fire. The ship was consequently stranded on Normandy beach, holed and burned out. Fuel Capacity 130 tons, lube oil 200 gal.

The Coast Guard-manned LCI(L)-92 was commissioned on 15 February 1943 under the command of LT Robert M. Salmon, USCGR. She proceeded to Norfolk, Virginia, for a shakedown cruise and to take aboard additional equipment and supplies.

The LCI(L)-92 with 192 troops aboard, approached the beach shortly after the LCI(L)-91, and the men saw it burst into flames. The crew beached the LCI in the lee of the burning Coast Guard ship in the hope that the smoke from its fire would help cover the landing.

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.

Description, history, and photograph(s) of Landing Craft, Infantry (Large) USS LCI(L)-92 in WWII

Oct 13, 2000 · LCI-91 and LCI-92 were both struck by German shells shortly after reaching the beach and both burst into flames. The crews fought the fires while unloading troops. These LCIs burned throughout the day, giving off thick smoke that served as a key landmark for other allied forces approaching the coast.

In an overcrowded port, we the navy, clamored aboard the LCI 92 designated by the army as LCI L531. And were assigned to hold #3; 1,2, and 4 being occupied by army personnel.

These pages present the brief history of the United States Ship LCI (L)-92, from its construction in Orange, Texas, until it was put out of commission by German shore batteries during the Allied invasion of Normandy, France on Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

The LCI National Association is dedicated to preserving the history of the World War II Landing Craft Infantry ships and honoring the sailors that manned them. On this site you will find first-hand accounts from the sailors, stories about the battles they fought and the experiences they had, and photos of the men and their ships.