From the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Vol. VII (1981), pp. 569-731.
LST-1 was laid
down on 20 July 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched on
7 September 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Laurence T. Haugen, and commissioned
on 14 December 1942, Lt. W. L. Chessman in command.
During World War I, LST-1 was assigned to the European theater and
participated in the following operations:
LST-1 was decommissioned
on 21 May 1946 and was struck from the Navy list on 19 June 1946. On 5 December
1947, she was sold to the Ships Power and Equipment Co., of Barber, N.J.,
for scrapping.
LST-1 earned four battle stars for World War Il service.
LST-2 was laid
down on 23 June 1942 at Pittsburgh Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched on
19 September 1942; sponsored by Miss Nancy Jane Hughes; and commissioned
on 9 February 1943.
During World War II, LST-2 was assigned to the European theater and
participated in the following operations:
LST-2 was decommissioned
on 11 April 1946 and was struck from the Navy list on 5 June 1946. On 5
December 1947, she was sold to Bosey, Philippines.
LST-2 earned four battle stars for World War II service.
LST-3 was laid
down on 29 June 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched on
19 September 1942, sponsored by Mrs. A. C. Harlow, and commissioned on 8
February 1943
During World War II, LST-S was assigned to the European theater and
participated in the following operations:
LST-3 was decommissioned
sometime after World War II ended and was struck from the Navy list on 19
June 1946. On 10 September 1947, she was sold to the Boston Metals Co.,
of Baltimore, Md., for scrapping.
LST-3 earned two battle stars for World War II service.
LST-4 was laid
down on 4 July 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched on
9 October 1942 sponsored by Mrs. J. Bartolo; and commissioned on
14 February 1943.
During World War II, LST-4 was assigned to the European theater and participated
in the following operations:
LST-4 was decomissioned
sometime after World War II ended and was struck from the Navy list on 19
June 1946. On 10 September 1947, she was sold to the Boston Metals Co.,
of Baltimore, Md., for scrapping.
LST-4 earned four battle stars for World War II service.
LST-5 was laid down on 12 July 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched on 3 October 1942 sponsored by Mrs. Wanetta Rose Barker, and commissioned on 22 February 1943.
During World War II, LST-5 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the following operations:
LST-5 was decommissioned
sometime after World War II ended and was struck from the Navy list on 1
August 1947. On 7 October 1947, she was sold to the Tung Hwa Trading Co.,
of Singapore, for scrapping.
LST-5 earned three battle stars for World War II service.
LST-6 was laid
down on 20 July 1942 at Wilmington, Del., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched on
21 October 1942 sponsored by Mrs. H. E. Haven, and commissioned on 30 January
1943
During World War II, LST-6 was assigned to the European theater and
participated in the following operations:
On 17 November 1944, she was mined and sunk in
six fathoms of water while en route from Rouen, France, to Portland, England.
She was struck from the Navy list on 22 December 1944.
LST-6 earned three battle stars for World War II service.
LST-7 was laid
down on 17 July 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched on
31 October 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Anna Marvin, and commissioned on 2 March
1943.
During World War II, LST-7 was assigned to the European theater and
participated in the following operations:
LST-7 was decommissioned
on 21 May 1946 and was struck from the Navy list on 19 June 1946. On 7 October
1947, she was sold to Mr. L. Lewis Green, Jr. of Charleston, S.C., for scrapping.
LST-7 earned three battle stars for World War II service.
LST-8 was laid
down on 26 July 1942 at Pittsburgh Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched on
29 Oetober 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Anne H. Johnston, and transferred to
the United Kingdom on 22 March 1943.
LST-8 was returned from the United Kingdom on 1 June 1946 and was
struck from the Navy list on 3 July 1946. On 5 December 1947, she was sold
to Bosey, Philippines.
LST-9 was laid
down on 9 August 1942 at Pittsburgh Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched on
14 November 1942; sponsored by Miss Katherine Moxin, and transferred to
the United Kingdom on 19 March 1943. LST-9 was returned to the United
States Navy on 1 June 1946 and was struck from the Navy list on 3 July 1946.
On 5 September 1948, she was sold to Bosey Philippines.
LST-10 was
redesignated ARL-1 and named Achelous (q.v.) on 13 January 1943.
LST-11 was
laid down on 8 August 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 18 November 1942, sponsored by Miss Virginia Fowler, and transferred
to the United Kingdom on 22 March 1943
LST-11 was returned to the United States Navy on 13 May 1946 and
was struck from the Navy list on 5 June 1946. On 5 December 1947, she was
sold to Bosey, Philippines.
LST-12 was
laid down on 16 August 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 7 December 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Joseph Fay; and transferred to the
United Kingdom on 25 March 1943.
LST-12 was returned to the United States Navy on 5 January 1946 and
was struck from the Navy list on 20 March 1946. On 11 September 1947, she
was sold to Washburn Wire Co., Philipsdale, R.I., for scrapping.
LST-13 was laid down on 1 September 1942 at Pittsburgh,
Pa.. bv the Dravo Corp.; launched on l January 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Jean
A. Brackmann; and transferred to the United Kingdom on 3 April 1943.
LST-13 was returned to the United States Navy on 27 February 1946
and was struck from the Navy list on 5 June 1946. On 14 October 1947, she
was sold to Luria Brothers and Co., Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa., for scrapping.
LST-14 was
redesignated AGP-5 and named Varuna (q.v.) on 25 January 1943.
LST-15 was
redesignated ARB-3 and named Phaon (q.v.) on 25 January 1943.
LST-16 was
laid down on 1 September 1942 at Wilmington, Del., by the Dravo Corp., launched
on 19 December 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Lois M. Alexander; and commissioned
on 17 March 1943.
During World War II, LST-16 was assigned to the European theater and participated
in the following operations:
Following the war, LST-16 performed occupation
duty in the Far East in September and November 1945. She was decommissioned
on 8 March 1946 and was struck from the Navy list on 12 April 1946. On 5
December 1947, she was sold to Ships and Power Equipment Co., of Barber,
N.J., for scrapping.
LST-16 earned five battle stars for World War II service.
LST-17 was
laid down on 21 September 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 8 January 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Sarah H. Bankson and commissioned on
19 April 1943, Lt. H. B. Gallagher, USCGR, in command.
During World War II, LST-17 was assigned to the European theater
and participated in the following operation:
Following the war, LST-17 performed occupation
duty in the Far East intermittently from September through December 1945.
She was decommissioned on 15 January 1946. On 15 November 1954, she was
transferred to Commandant 13th Naval District, for use as a mobile target,
and was sunk on 15 August 1956 by torpedo fire.
LST-17 earned one battle star for World War II service.
LST-18 was
laid down on 1 October 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 15 February 1943, sponsored by Miss Ruth Watt, and commissioned on 26
April 1943.
During World War II, LST-18 served in the Asiatic-Pacific theater
and took part in the following operations:
Following the war, LST-18 performed occupation
duty in the Far East until early November 1945. She returned to the United
States and was decommissioned on 3 April 1946. She was struck from the Navy
list on 17 April 1946 and was sold to the Suwannee Fruit & Steamship
Co., of Jacksonville, Fla., on 31 October 1946 for conversion to merchant
service
LST-18 earned seven battle stars for World War II service.
LST-I9 was
laid down on 22 October 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 11 March 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Frances P. Gott, commissioned on 15
May 1943; and redesignated LSTH on 15 September 1945.
During World War II, LST-19 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater
and participated in the following operations:
Following the war, LST-I9 performed occupation
duty in the Far East in October and December 1945 She was decommissioned
on 20 March 1946 and was struck from the Navy list on 1 May 1946. On 5 December
1947, she was sold to Ships and Power Equipment Co., of Barber, N.J., for
scrapping.
LST-19 earned four battle stars for World War II service.
LST-20 was
laid down on 5 October 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched
on 15 February 1943; sponsored by Miss Anne B. Sylvester, and commissioned
on 14 May 1943.
During World War II, LST-20 served in the Asiatic-Pacific theater and took
part in the following operations:
Following the war, LST-20 performed occupation
duty in the Far East until early November 1945. She returned to the United
States and was decommissioned on 3 April 1946. She was struck from the Navy
list on 19 June 1946 and was transferred to the Maritime Administration
on 8 October 1947 for disposal by scrapping.
LST-20 earned four battle stars for World War II service.
LST-21 was
laid down on 25 September 1942 at Wilmington, Del., by the Dravo Corp.;
launched on 18 February 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Lillian M. Lloyd and commissioned
on 14 April 1943.
The tank landing ship was assigned to the European theater and participated
in the Normandy invasion in June 1944.
Upon her return to the United States, the ship was decommissioned on 25
January 1946 and struck from the Navy list on 19 June 1946. She was sold
to Louis Feldman, of Flushing, N.Y., on 12 March 1948 and was subsequently
scrapped.
LST-21 earned one battle star for World War II service.
LST-22 was
laid down on 5 November 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 29 March 1943; sponsored by Mrs. W. A. Barnes, and commissioned on 29
May 1943, Lt. L. N. Ditlefsen, USCG, in command.
During World War II, LST-22 served in the Asiatic-Pacific theater
and took part in the following operations:
LST-22 returned
to the United States and was decommissioned on 1 April 1946. She was struck
from the Navy list on 17 April 1946 and was sold to MingSung Industrial
Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China, on 3 February 1947 to be converted for merchant
service.
LST-22 earned six battle stars for World War II service.
LST-23 was
laid down on 27 October 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 13 March 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Mary H. Miller; and commissioned on
22 May 1943.
During World War II, LST-23 served in the Asiatic-Pacific theater
and took part in the following operations:
On 15 September 1945, she was redesignated LSTH.
Immediately after the war, LSTH-23 performed occupation duty in the
Far East until early December 1945. She returned to the United States and
was decommissioned on 24 May 1946. She was struck from the Navy list on
3 July 1946 and was sold to the Kaiser Co., Inc. Seattle, Wash., on 6 April
1948 for scrapping.
LSTH-23 earned six battle stars for World War II service as LST-23.
LST-24 was
laid down on 19 November 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 17 April 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Marguerite E. Davis and commissioned
on 14 June 1943
During World War II, LST-24 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater
and participated in the following operations:
LST-24 was
decommissioned on 26 February 1946 and was struck from the Navy list on
5 June 1946 On 23 December 1947, she was sold to the Humble Oil & Refining
Co., of Houston, Tex., and was converted for merchant service.
LST-24 earned five battle stars for World War II service.
LST-25 was
laid down on 12 October 1942 at Wilmington, Del., by the Dravo Corp, launched
on 9 March 1943; sponsored by Miss Doily Hemphill, and commissioned on 3
May 1943, Lt. J. B. Holmes, USCG in command.
During World War II, LST-25 served in the European and Asiatic-Pacific
theaters and participated in the following operations:
LST-25 was
decommissioned on 2 August 1946 and was struck from the Navy list on 8 October
1946. On 31 March 1948, she was sold to the Kaiser Co., Inc. Seattle, Wash.,
for scrapping.
LST-25 earned two battle stars for World War II service.
LST-26 was
laid down on 16 November 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched
on 31 March 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Mathilda B. Coulter and commissioned
on 7 June 1943.
During World War II, LST-26 served in the Asiatic-Pacific theater
and took part in the following operations:
She saw service in China from 3 to 10 October 1945.
Following the war, LST-26 performed occupation duty in the Far East
until early November 1945. She returned to the United States and was decommissioned
on 1 April 1946. She was struck from the Navy list on 8 May 1946 and was
sold to Arctic Circle Exploration, Seattle, Wash., on 17 June 1946 to be
converted for merchant service.
LST-26 earned five battle stars for World War II service.
LST-27 was
laid down on 10 December 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 27 April 1943; sponsored by Mrs. R. R. Creed; and commissioned on 25
June 1943.
During World War II, LST-27 was assigned to the European theater
and participated in the following operations:
LST-27 was
decommissioned on 9 November 1945 and was struck from the Navy list on 28
November 1945. On 15 December 1947, she was sold to the Rhode Island Navigation
Co., of Newport, R.I., for scrapping.
LST-27 earned two battle stars for World War II service.
LST-28 was
laid down on 8 December 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched
on 19 April 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Michael Torick; and commissioned on
19 June 1943.
During World War II, LST-28 was assigned to the European theater
and participated in the following operations:
LST-28 was
decommissioned on 16 August 1946 and was struck from the Navy list on 29
October 1946. On 19 May 1948, she was sold to George H. Nutman, of Brooklyn,
N.Y., for scrapping.
LST-28 earned two battle stars for World War II service.
LST-29 was
laid down on 8 January 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 17 May 1943, sponsored by Mrs. C. F. Lockton; and commissioned on 10
July 1943.
During World War II, LST-29 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater
and participated in the following operations:
LST-29 was
decommissioned on 11 March 1946 and was struck from the Navy list on 8 May
1946. On 17 June 1946, she was sold to the Foss Launch & Tug Co., of
Seattle, Wash.
LST-29 earned four battle stars for World War II service.
LST-30 was
laid down on 12 January 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 3 May 1943, sponsored by Mrs. C. B. Jansen; and commissioned on 3 July
1943.
During World War II, LST-30 was assigned to the European theater
and participated in the following operation:
LST-30 was
decommissioned on 6 March 1946 and was struck from the Navy list on 8 May
1946. On 2 April 1947, she was sold to W. Horace Williams Co., of New Orleans,
La., and was converted for merchant service.
LST-30 earned one battle star for World War II service.
LST-31 was
laid down on 2 February 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 5 June 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Maurice Endres; and commissioned on 21
July 1943.
During World War II, LST-31 served in the Asiatic-Pacific theater
and took part in the following operations:
Immediately following the war, LST-31 performed
occupation duty in the Far East until early January 1946. She returned to
the United States and was decommissioned on 8 January 1946. On 1 July 1955
LST-31 was named Addison County after a county in Vermont.
Her name was struck from the Navy list on 11 August 1955, and she was sunk
as a target.
Addison County earned five battle stars for World War II service
as LST-31.
LST-32 was
laid down on 17 February 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 22 May 1943, sponsored by Miss Dorothy M. Manko, and commissioned on
12 July 1943, Lt. Gardner P. Mulloy in command.
During World War II, LST-32 was assigned to the European theater
and participated in the following operations:
LST-32 was
decommissioned in July 1946. She was recommissioned on 7 March 1951. On
1 July 1955, LST-32 was assigned the name Alameda County after
a county in California. She was reclassified Alameda County (AVB-1)
on 28 August 1957, was decommissioned on 25 June 1962, and was struck from
the Navy list that same month. On 20 November 1962, she was transferred
to the Italian Navy
Alameda County earned two battle stars for World War II service as
LST-32.
LST-33 was
laid down on 23 February 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp. Launched
on 21 June 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Paul J. Walsh, commissioned on 4 August
1943, and transferred to the Greek Navy on 18 August 1943, with which she
served through the remainder of World War II. She was sold to the government
of Greece in January 1947 and served there as Samos (L-179). She
was struck from the Navy list on 23 June 1947.
LST-34 was
laid down on 15 March 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., launched
on 15 June 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Verne C. Cobb, and commissioned on 26
July 1943.
During World War II, LST-34 served in the Asiatic-Pacific theater
and took part in the following operations:
Following the war, LST-34 performed occupation
duty in the Far East from March to November 1946. She returned to the United
States and was decommissioned on 15 November 1946 and transferred to Military
Government, Ryukyus. Her name was struck from the Navy list on 23 December
1947. She ran aground in the Far East in January 1949, and her hulk was
abandoned.
LST-34 earned six battle stars for World War II service.
LST-35 was
laid down on 20 March 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 30 June 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Samuel G. Cooper and transferred to the
government of Greece on 18 August 1943 with which she served through the
remainder of World War II. She was sold to the government of Greece in January
1947 and served there as Chios (L 195). Her name was struck from
the Navy list on 23 June 1947.
LST-36 was
laid down on 21 April 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 10 July 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Franklin Keen, and transferred to the
government of Greece on 23 August 1943 with which she served through the
remainder of World War II. She was sold to the government of Greece in January
1947 and served there as Lemnos (L-158). Her name was struck from
the Navy list on 23 June 1947.
LST-S7 was
laid down on 1 April 1943 at Pittsburgh Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched
on 5 July 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Jack Domb, and transferred to the government
of Greece on 18 August 1943. She ran aground off Bizerte, Tunisia, on 1
June 1944, and sank. Her name was struck from the Navy list on 12 August
1948.
LST-38 was
laid down on 14 April 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 27 July 1943; sponsored by Miss Bertha Karpinski; and commissioned on
3 September 1943.
During World War II, LST-38 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater
and participated in the following operations:
Following the war, LST-38 was redesignated
LSTH-38 on 15 September 1945. She performed occupation duty in the
Far East until mid-November 1945.
Upon her return to the United States, the ship was decommissioned on 26
March 1946 and struck from the Navy list on 1 May 1946. On 5 December 1947,
she was sold to the Ships and Power Equipment Co., of Barber, N.J., and
subsequently scrapped.
LSTH-38 earned four battle stars for World War II service as LST-38.
LST-39 was
laid down on 23 April 1943 by the Dravo Corp. at Pittsburgh, Pa., Iaunched
on 29 July 1943; sponsored by Mrs. L. A. Mertz, and commissioned on 8 September
1943. She was assigned to the Pacific area during World War II but saw no
combat action. She sank in the summer of 1944, and she was struck from the
Navy list on 18 July 1944. She was later refloated, converted to a spare
parts issue barge, and redesignated YF-1079. She served the Navy
in that capacity until sometime between July 1945 and January 1946, by which
time YF-1079 disappeared from the Navy list.
LST-40 was
laid down on 3 June 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., launched
on 7 August 1943 sponsored by Miss Hilda Sambolt, and commissioned on 15
September 1943.
During World War II, LST-40 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater
and participated in the following operations:
Following the war, LST-40 performed occupation
duty in the Far East until mid-February 1946. She returned to the United
States and was decommissioned on 18 February 1946. In February 1947, she
was transferred to the United States Military Government Korea, as a sale,
and was struck from the Navy list on 5 March that same year.
LST-40 earned four battle stars for World War II service.
LST-41 was
laid down on 24 May 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched
on 17 August 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Mary Spisak; and commissioned on 24
September 1943, Lt. W. B. Dundon, USNR, in command.
During World War II, LST-41 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater
and participated in the following operations:
Following the war, LST-41 was redesignated
LSTH-41 on 15 September 1945. She performed occupation duty in the
Far East until late November 1945.
Upon her return to the United States, the ship was decommissioned on 25
April 1946 and struck from the Navy list on 19 June 1946. On 8 October 1947,
she was sold to J. C. Berkwit & Co., of New York City, N.Y.
LSTH-41 earned five battle stars for World War II service as LST-41.
LST-42 was
laid down on 17 June 1943 at Pittsburgh Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 17 August 1943 sponsored by Mrs. F. M. Leslie, and commissioned on 30
September 1943, Lt. Roy L. Guy in command.
During World War II, LST-42 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater
and participated in the following operations:
Following the war, LST-42 was redesignated LSTH-42 on 15 September 1945. She performed occupation duty in the Far East and service in China until early April 1946.
Upon her return to the United States, the ship
was decommissioned on 26 July 1946 and struck from the Navy list on 25 September
1946. On 26 March 1948 she was sold to the Kaiser Co., Inc., of Seattle,
Wash., and subsequently scrapped.
LSTH-42 earned five battle stars for World War II service as LST-42.
LST-43 was
laid down on 19 June 1943 at Philadelphla, Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched
on 28 August 1943; sponsored by Mrs. C. A. Hill; and commissioned on 6 October
1943. She was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater during World War II
and participated In the occupation of Kwajalein and Majuro Atolls from 31
January to 8 February 1944. On 21 May 1944, she was lost through an accident.
Her name was struck from the Navy list on 18 July 1944. She was raised but
deemed beyond economical repair and was subsequently sunk by torpedoes in
1945.
LST-43 earned one battle star for World War II service.
LST-44 was
laid down on 7 July 1943 at Pittsburgh Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched
on 11 September 1943; sponsored by Mrs. F. E. Haeberle, and commissioned
on 22 October 1943.
During World War II, LST-44 was assigned to the European theater
and participated in the Normandy invasion from 6 to 25 June 1944. Following
the war she performed occupation duty in the Far East anl sernce in China
until mid-February 1946.
Upon her return to the United States, the ship was decommissioned on 20
February 1946. In 1947, she was transferred to the United States Army and
was destroyed on 23 July 1947, cannibalized and scrapped. On 28 August 1947,
her name was struck from the Navy list.
LST-44 earned one battle star for World War II service.
LST-45 was
laid down on 27 June 1943 at Pittsburgh Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 31 August 1943 sponsored by Miss Lois C. Donnelly; and commissioned on
15 October 1943.
During World War II, LST-45 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater
and took part in the following operations:
Following the war, LST-45 performed occupation
duty in the Far East and saw service in China until late October 1945. Upon
her return to the United States, the ship was decommissioned on 30 November
1948 and struck from the Navy list on 22 December that same year. On 25
February 1949, she was sold to the Foss Launch & Tug Co., of Seattle,
Wash.
LST-45 earned four battle stars for World War II service.
LST-46 was
laid down on 20 July 1943 at Pittsburgh Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched
on 16 September 1943, sponsored by Mrs. J. J. Edson, Jr.; and commissioned
on 3 November 1943.
During World War II, she was assigned to the European theater and participated
in the Normandy invasion from 6 to 25 June 1944 and the invasion of southern
France in August and September 1944. She was later transferred to the Asiatic-Pacific
theater where she took part in the Okinawa assault in June 1945. Following
the war, LST-46 performed occupation duty in the Far East and service
in China until midMay 1946.
Upon her return to the United States, the ship was decommissioned on 6 June
1946 and struck from the Navy list on 19 June 1946. On 13 February 1948,
she was sold to Bosey, Philippines, and resold to T. Y. Fong on the same
date.
LST-46 earned three battle stars for World War II service.
LST-47 was
laid down on 30 July 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched
on 24 September 1943; sponsored by by Mrs. Clarence H. Vant, and commissioned
on 8 November 1943.
The tank landing ship was initially assigned to the European theater and
participated in the Normandy invasion in June 1944 and the invasion of southern
France in August and September 1944. She was later transferred to the Asiatic-Pacific
theater of operations where she took part in the Okinawa assault between
26 and 30 June 1945. Following the war, LST-47 performed occupation
duty in the Far East in the fall and winter of 1945 and early January 1946.
Upon her return to the United States, the ship was decommissioned on 11
January 1946 and transferred to the United States Army the same day. She
was assigned to the Military Sea Transportation Service on 31 March 1952
and redesignated USNS LST-47. USNS LST-47 was transferred
to the Philippine Navy on 13 September 1976.
LST-47 earned three battle stars for World War II service.
LST-48 was
laid down on 8 August 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched
on 2 October 1942; sponsored by Mrs. A. E. Stacey; and commissioned on 16
November 1943.
The tank landing ship was initially assigned to the European theater and
participated in the Normandy invasion between 6 and 25 June 1944 and the
invasion of southern France between 15 August and 25 September 1944. She
was later transferred to the Asiatic-Pacific theater of operations where
she took part in the Okinawa assault between 30 May and 10 June 1945. Following
the war, LST-48 performed occupation duty in the Far East during
the winter of 1945 and 1946.
Upon her return to the United States, the ship was decommissioned on 8 February
1946 and was struck from the Navy list on 5 December 1947. On 27 May 1948
she was sold to the Bethlehem Steel Co., of Bethiehem, Pa., and subsequently
scrapped.
LST-48 earned three battle stars for World War II service.
LST-49 was
laid down on 17 August 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp.; launched
on 9 October 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Kathryn Saban; and commissioned on
20 November 1943.
The tank landing ship was initially assigned to the European theater and
participated in the Normandy invasion between 6 and 25 June 1944 and the
invasion of southern France between 15 August and 25 September 1944. She
was later transferred to the Asiatic-Pacific theater of operations where
she took part in the Okinawa assault between 8 and 30 June 1945. Following
the war, LST-49 performed occupation duty in the Far East and service
in China until mid-March 1946.
Upon her return to the United States, the ship was decommissioned on 11
June 1946 and struck from the Navy list on 3 July 1946. She was sold to
Bosey Philippines, on 4 December 1947.
LST-49 earned three battle stars for World War II service.
LST-50 was
laid down on 29 August 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pa., by the Dravo Corp., Iaunched
on 16 October 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Tito Tarquinio; and commissioned on
27 November 1943.
The tank landing ship was initially assigned to the European theater and
participated in the Normandy invasion between 6 and 25 June 1944 and the
invasion of southern France between 15 August and 25 September 1944. She
was later transferred to the Asiatic-Pacific theater of operations where
she took part in the Okinawa assault between 18 and 30 June 1945. Following
the war, LST-50 performed occupation duty in the Far East until early
February 1946.
Upon her return to the United States, the ship was decommissioned on 6 February
1946 and was struck from the Navy list on 8 September 1952. On 14 November
1952, she was redesignated ARB-13 and transferred to Norway as Ellida
(A-534). She was returned to the United States on 1 July 1960 but was
retransferred to Greece on 16 September 1960, and served with the Greek
Navy as Sakipia (A-329).
LST-50 earned three battle stars for World War II service.