USS LST-380

USS LST-380

USS "LST-380" was laid down on 10 December 1942 at Quincy, Massachusetts, by the Bethlehem Steel Company; launched on 10 February 1943; sponsored by Mrs. D. J. Callahan; and commissioned on 15 February 1943.

During World War II, "LST-380" was assigned to the European theater and participated in the following operations:

*Sicilian occupation—July 1943
*Salerno landings—September 1943
*Invasion of Normandy—June 1944

"LST-380" was transferred to the United Kingdom on 20 November 1944 and returned to United States Navy custody on 11 April 1946. On 7 June 1946, the tank landing ship was sold to the United States Military Government, Korea, and struck from the Navy list on 19 July 1946.

"LST-380" earned three battle stars for World War II service.


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