LCI(L) 250

Landing Craft Infantry - Large

LCI(L) 250 was built in the USA and transferred to the RN on completion. She was transferred to the RCN on 29 Jan 1944. Paid off on 31 Aug 1944, she was returned to the RN and then on 27 Mar 1945 she was returned to the USN.

Commanding Officers

Lt Hugh McColl Harrison, RCNVR (was CO on 06 Jun 1944 for D-Day Landings)

     In memory of those who have crossed the bar    

They shall not be forgotten

Crew members of landing craft LCI(L) 250 signed this White Ensign (bottom left) and used it to record details of their home ports and operations. Part of the Canadian 262nd Flotilla, LCI(L) 250 was based in a variety of English ports (top right). On D-Day, it landed members of the Highland Light Infantry of Canada on the beach at St. Aubin, striking a German mine in the process. In June, July, and August, 250 transported British and American troops to locations in Normandy.

Source: Canadian War Museum CWM 20050060-001

Courtesy of the Canadian War Museum