USS LST-724

USS LST-724

USS "LST-724" was an "LST-542"-class tank landing ship acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II for the task of landing troops and supplies on enemy beachheads.

World War II service

"LST-724" was laid down on 20 July 1944 at Jeffersonville, Indiana, by the Jeffersonville Boat & Machine Co.; launched on 29 August 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Frances M. Lively; and commissioned on 22 September 1944.

Landing operations at Okinawa

During World War II, "LST-724" was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto from April through June 1945.

End-of-war operations

Following the war, she performed occupation duty in the Far East and saw service in China until late March 1946.

Post-war decommissioning

"LST-724" returned to the United States and was decommissioned on 26 June 1946 and struck from the Navy list on 31 July that same year. On 23 September 1947, the ship was sold to William E. Skinner, New York, New York.

Military awards and honors

"LST-724" earned one battle star for World War II service at Okinawa and Iwo Jima.

References

See also

* List of United States Navy ships

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/l23/lst-724.htm USS LST-724]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/16/160724.htm NavSource Online: Amphibious Photo Archive - LST-724]


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