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78th LCT Flotilla

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Calidris:
Can anyone advise on "78th LCT Flotilla" listed on Service Record of family member, Stoker Mick Halpin
After serving 21 months on LCT 558, and Feb/Mar 1945 in south England (HMS Westcliff), he is listed as:
1 - 11 Apr 1945 "78th LCT Flotilla"
11 Apr - 11 Sep 1945 "LCT 1293"
11 Sep - 1 Oct 1945 "HMS Saunders"
We understand this is related to the reinforcement of Far East, but cancelled after VJ Day (on 15 Aug 1945).
We have a family recollection that he travelled by troopship rather than directly by LCT.
LCT 1293 was in the eastern Mediterranean, as it was transferred to Greece in 1946.
Thanks in advance, Jim

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