USS LST-5

USS LST-5

LST-5"A Strong Performer in the European Theater"

The construction of the LST-5 began on July 12, 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the ship was ready for launch on October 3, 1942.The ship was sponsored by Mrs. Wanetta Rose Barker and was commissioned on February 22, 1943. During its involvement in World War II, the LST-5 served in the European Theater, and participated in the Sicilian occupation (July 1943); Salerno landings (September 1943); and the Invasion of Normandy (June 1944).In November 1944 the LST-5 was sailed to Belfast, Northern Ireland and was taken over by British crewmen for service in India and the Far East.

The LST-5 was decommissioned after World War II,and was taken off the Navy list on August 1, 1947. The LST-5 was sold to the Tung Hwa Trading Company of Singapore to be scrapped.

The LST-5 earned a total of 3 battle stars for its service in World War II.


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