Courtesy TanksonTarawa.com.
Two large holes are shown on the port side of LVT1 pictured here in the LVT salvage area after the fighting.
This photo was taken by George Wilson of the 98th Seabees at the LVT collection point on Red Beach 2. The only numbered LVTs visible are LVT 1 and LVT 42. Photo Lowery Collection.
Photo Lowery Collection
Note LVT 42, LVT 17, and LVT 52 in this view of the LVT collection point on Red Beach 2. Photo Stead Collection
Notes:
Information collected from the LVT recovery record book.
Photos courtesy Lowery Collection taken By George Wilson of the 98th Seabees; Durk Stead Collection, and TanksOnTarawa.com.
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Created 7 December 2020 - Updated 23 January 2021
