This photo was taken in front of our house at 1666 Labresse St in early 1945. I had just returned home for my 30 day leave after coming back from France after D-Day. I was still attached to my ship LST 266, which was in Bayonne, NJ. After my 30-day leave was over, I reported back aboard my ship. We left Bayonne, NJ heading for the Pacific. A few days later at sea, the Japanese surrendered. So, we turned around and sailed for Green Cove Springs, FL. I remained aboard my ship until I had enough points for discharge. I was mustered out on April 6, 1945. LST 266 remained in FL and eventually sold for scrap 10 years later.