USS LST-4

USS LST-4

USS "LST-4" was an "LST-1"-class tank landing ship in the United States Navy. Like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation. "LST-4" served in the Mediterranean and was awarded four battle stars for her services. After decomissioning, she was loaned to the Royal Navy as HM "LST-4" until post-war when she was returned to the U.S. Navy, decommissioned, and sold at public auction for scrapping.

Constructed by Dravo in Pennsylvania

"LST-4" was laid down on 4 July 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by the Dravo Corp.; launched on 9 October 1942; sponsored by Mrs. J. Bartolo; and commissioned on 14 February 1943.

World War II service

Mediterranean operations

During World War II, "LST-4" was assigned to the European theater and participated in the following operations for which she received battle stars:
* Sicilian occupation -- July 1943.
* Salerno landings -- September 1943.
* West coast of Italy operations -- Anzio-Nettuno advanced landings -- January and February 1944; June 1944.
* Invasion of southern France -- August and September 1944.

Decommissioning

"LST-4" was decommissioned sometime in 1944 and was placed on loan in December 1944 with the British Navy as HM "LST-4" for the duration of the war.

Service under British command

HM "LST-4" was commissioned 24 December 1944, at Bizerte. Despite striking a naval mine 14 January 1945, while on passage between Taranto and Piraeus, she was able to stay afloat until temporary repairs could be made in Greece and more substantial repairs made at Malta 10 to 24 October 1945.

In early 1946, her wartime Mediterranean operations completed, she sailed for the United States. During the transit she lost one of her screws and had to be towed by another LST to Norfolk, Virginia, where she was returned to U.S. Navy custody.

Post-war decommissioning and disposal

"LST-4" was struck from the Navy list on 19 June 1946. On 10 September 1947, she was sold to the Boston Metals Company, of Baltimore, Maryland, for scrapping.

See also

* U.S. Navy
* World War II

Reference

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* [http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-l/lst4.htm USS LST-4 (1943-1947)]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/16/160004.htm NavSource Online: LST-4]


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