JohnnieDavis Posted August 2, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 2, 2008 Hey all, I was just looking for a little information. My grandfather served in Italy during WWII, and he said the name of his troop transport was the T.W. Pickett. On his way home, he was aboard the U.S.S. Lake Champlain. Was wondering if anyone had any information on either one of these ships. thanks JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonetman Posted August 2, 2008 Share #2 Posted August 2, 2008 Hey all, I was just looking for a little information. My grandfather served in Italy during WWII, and he said the name of his troop transport was the T.W. Pickett. On his way home, he was aboard the U.S.S. Lake Champlain. Was wondering if anyone had any information on either one of these ships. thanks JD I find nothing on a troopship or transport named Pickett. The Lake Champlain was a carrier and served in the Magic Carpet fleet bringing US soldiers home following WW2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Lake_Champlain_(CV-39) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwightPruitt Posted August 3, 2008 Share #3 Posted August 3, 2008 Might it have been the USAT SS. Thomas W. Bickett? Named after a Governor of North Carolina, the Bickett was a Liberty ship, hull number 905, started 9 March 1943, launched 9 April 1943. It was a U.S. Army Transport and was rated for 550 troops. It was scrapped in 1966. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxx Posted August 27, 2008 Share #4 Posted August 27, 2008 If you would like to see some detailed photos of a troop carrier, here is a link to the Jeremiah O'brien. If you are ever in San Francisco, they give tours almost every day. http://www.ssjeremiahobrien.org/pixs.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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