The following pictures were sent to me by George Tower
George was one the the Tortuga shipmates I
was privileged to serve with.
Thanks George for sharing your Tortuga memories with us.
Your old shipmate, Chuck
THANKS FOR THE INFO LARRY…
Chuck Westbrook
I came across your website, from an email at the Hickman County, LST-825 site. I was looking at George Towers (58-59)
pictures. The very first picture is of George at the rail with an LKA in the background.
That LKA is the USS Tulare, LKA-112.
I was aboard her from 73 to 74.
By the way, you have a great site, really enjoyed it.
Larry Hickman
Radioman
USS Hickman County, LST-825 (68-69-Vietnam)
USS Tulare, LKA-112 (73-74)
USS New Orleans, LPH-11 (77)
Larry.Hickman@fcc.gov
Tower at the rail of the TT
Good shot looking aft.
Tower on 02 deck, above Second Division.
Taken from the TT, unidentified LSD in background.
Ship in background is the USS Tulare, LKA-112
Note: Movie Screen...
Could be the Whetstone LSD-27, or the Colonial, LSD-18
It's posable the Carrier is the USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31)
The Bonny Dick!
Any suggestions?