LCIs and the men who served on them did the dirty work of bringing invasion troops right up to the fighting, providing close-in fire support with machine guns and rockets. In doing so, they suffered enormous casualties. This site is dedicated to the men who manned these little ships in the face of incredible danger, to the freedom they fought to preserve, and to the memories of the boys who didn't come home. Our organization is dedicated to remembering our history, educating others about the LCI's role in our nation's conflicts and honoring the memory of our shipmates who didn't come home. On 6 June 1998, the 54th Anniversary of D-Day, a special ceremony was held at the US Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the veterans that served on LCI's.
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If you're an LCI veteran or know someone who is and would like membership information, click here . Landing Craft Infantry were and are ships designed to deliver fighting troops to a beach quickly. WWII LCIs had a crew of 24-60 sailors and carried 200 soldiers, who descended from ramps on each side of the craft. Their flat-bottom hulls were designed for beaching, which meant you felt every wave and more than one sailor and soldier ended up donating his lunch to the sea on a continuous basis. Landing craft were 158 feet long and 23 feet 3 inches wide at the middle.