USS LST-19

USS LST-19

USS LST-19 was a sclass2|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 four battle stars to her credit.

"LST-19" was laid down on 22 October 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by the Dravo Corp.; launched on 11 March 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Frances P. Gott; commissioned on 15 May 1943; and redesignated LST(H) on 15 September 1945.

World War II Pacific Theatre operations

During World War II, "LST-19" was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the following operations:

* Aleutian Islands campaign; Attu occupation, 11 May to 2 June 1943; Additionally landing Canadian troops at Kiska

* Gilbert Islands operation; Makin and Tarawa Island landings, November and December 1943

* Marianas operation; Capture and occupation of Saipan, 15 June 1944

* Tinian capture and occupation, July 1944

* Western Caroline Islands operations; Capture and occupation of southern Palau Islands, September 1944

Conversion to hospital ship

At war's end, "USS LST-19" was converted into a hospital ship.

Post-war occupation hospital duty

Following World War II "LST(H)-19" performed occupation duty in the Far East in October and December 1945

Post-war decommissioning

She was decommissioned on 20 March 1946 and was struck from the Navy List on 1 May 1946. On 5 December 1947, she was sold to Ships and Power Equipment Co., of Barber, New Jersey, for scrapping.

Awards

"LST-19" earned four battle stars for World War II service.

References

See also

* List of United States Navy ships
* Landing craft
* List of United States Navy LSTs

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/16/160019.htm NavSource Online: Amphibious Photo Archive - LST-19 / LST(H)-19]


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