USS Poinsett (AK-205)

USS Poinsett (AK-205)

USS "Poinsett" (AK-205) was an "Alamosa"-class cargo ship that was constructed for the U.S. Navy during the closing period of World War II. She served with distinction in the Pacific Ocean theatre of operations and returned home safely post-war with one battle star to her credit.

Built in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

"Poinsett" (AK–205) was laid down as MC hull 2159 by Leatham D. Smith Shipbuilding Co., Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, 6 November 1943; launched 22 May 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Robert L. Rote; acquired by the Navy 22 January 1945; and commissioned at Houston, Texas, 7 February 1945, Lt. Comdr. Robert M. Baughman, USNR, in command.

World War II service

After shakedown off Galveston, Texas, "Poinsett" loaded ammunition at Theodore, Alabama, and departed for the Panama Canal 21 March. She steamed to Ulithi thence to Zamboanga, Philippine Islands, arriving 11 May.

After issuing ammunition there, she proceeded to Tawi Tawi, Sulu Archipeligo, and joined the main forces for the invasion of Balikpapan (1 July). On 10 July she departed Borneo for Morotai and the Philippines, whence she sailed southeast to Manus. There, while loading fleet issue clothing and small stores, she received word of the war’s end. "Poinsett" then proceeded to Manila and Guiuan, Samar, to discharge her cargo.

Post-war inactivation

She departed 19 November for the Panama Canal and Norfolk, Virginia, for inactivation. Decommissioned 25 January 1946, she was returned to the Maritime Commission, 29 January 1946, and her name was struck from the Navy List, 12 March 1946.

Awards and honors

"Poinsett" received one battle star for World War II service::* Borneo operations Balikpapan operation, 1 to 10 July 1945 Qualified "Poinsett" personnel were eligible for the following::* American Campaign Medal:* Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (1):* World War II Victory Medal

ee also

* United States Navy
* World War II

References

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* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/13/130205.htm NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive - USS Poinsett (AK-205)]


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