USS LST-1000

USS LST-1000

USS "LST-1000" was an "LST-542"-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-1000" was laid down on 26 February 1944 at the Boston Navy Yard; launched on 27 March 1944; and commissioned on 14 June 1944, with Lt. Wesson S. Hertrais, USNR, in command.

During World War II "LST-1000" was first assigned to the European Theater:"LST-1000" departed New York City to Avonmouth, UK, 25 July 1944 as part of convoy HXM 30, to resupply troops in Normandy and Mont St. Michel."LST-1000" returned to the US and arrived at Norfolk 23 October, 1944"LST-1000" departed New York City, 29 November 1944 en route to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater where she participated in the assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto in April 1945

Following World War II "LST-1000" performed occupation duty in the Far East and saw service in China until mid-April 1946.

"LST-1000" earned one battle star for World War II service.

References

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/l26/lst-1000.htm history.navy.mil: USS "LST-1000"]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/16/161000.htm navsource.org: USS "LST-1000"]


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