USS LST-993

USS "LST-993" 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-993" was laid down on 7 March 1944 at the Boston Navy Yard; launched on 7 April 1944; sponsored by sponsored by Mrs. Gladys L. Morey; and commissioned on 12 May 1944, Lt. A. W. Bates, USNR, in command.

During World War II, LST-993 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the following operations:

Leyte landings—November 1944Lingayen Gulf landings—January 1945Tarakan Island operation—April and May 1945

Following the war, LST-993 performed occupation duty in the Far East and saw service in China until early June 1946. She was decommissioned on 1 June 1946. On 7 February 1948, the ship was transferred to the Republic of China. She was struck from the Navy list on 12 March 1948.

"LST-993" earned three battle stars for World War II service.