File:LST-738 burning off Mindoro, with USS Moale (DD-693) assisting, 15 December 1944 (NH 97259).jpg

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English: Mindoro Invasion, December 1944: The U.S. Navy tank landing ship USS LST-738 burning after she was hit by a Kamikaze off the Mindoro landing beaches, 15 December 1944. The destroyer USS Moale (DD-693) is nearby. Note hole in LST-738's starboard side, just forward of the large 738 painted there. The smoke in the left distance may be from LST-472, which was also hit by the Kamikaze attack. LST-738 was abandoned and sunk the next morning by USS Hall (DD-583) at 12°19′N 121°05′E.
Date 15 December 1944
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
Accession number
NH 97259
Source U.S. Navy photo NH 97259

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  • 2007-06-25 22:57 Mdhennessey 740×607×8 (79344 bytes) LST-738 burning after she was hit by a Kamikaze off the Mindoro landing beaches, 15 December 1944. USS ''Moale'' (DD-693) is nearby. Note hole in LST-738's starboard side, just forward of the large "738" painted there. Smoke in the left distance may be fr

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