USS LST-119

USS LST-119 was a sclass|LST-1|tank landing ship built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was designed to carry troops and military equipment to the shores of the battle front and quickly deliver her cargo. She served in the Pacific Ocean and post-war returned home proudly with two battle stars to her credit.

"LST-119" was laid down on 12 May 1943 at Jeffersonville, Indiana, by the Jeffersonville Boat & Machine Co.; launched on 28 July 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Gilbert Coughlin; and commissioned on 1 September 1943, Lt. (jg.) R. D. Dewar, USNR, in command.

World War II Pacific Theatre operations

During World War II, "LST-119" was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the following operations:

* Marshall Islands operation: Occupation of Kwajalein and Majuro Atolls, January and February 1944.

* Marianas operation: Capture and occupation of Saipan, June and July 1944.

Decommissioning

Upon her return to the United States, "LST-119" was decommissioned on 13 May 1946 and struck from the Navy list on 19 June 1946. On 17 May 1948, she was sold to Robert H. Beattie, Oil Transport Co., New Orleans, Louisiana, for conversion to non-self-propelled operation.

Awards

"LST-119" earned two battle stars for World War II service.

References

See also

* List of United States Navy ships
* World War II
* List of United States Navy LSTs
* Gallant Bess, a movie about a horse rescued in World War II in which LST 119 was used for production and appears in.

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/16/160119.htm NavSource Online: Amphibious Photo Archive - LST-119]
* [http://www.intercom.net/~whynes/lst119.html LST 119 website]