USS Audrain (APA-59)

USS Audrain (APA-59)

USS "Appling" (APA-58) was a "Gilliam"-class attack transport that served with the US Navy during World War II.

Laid down 1 December 1943, "Audrain" was launched on 21 April 1944, acquired by the Navy 1 September 1944 and commissioned the next day.

Operational history

World War II

"Audrain" participated in two combat operations, the landings at Lingayen Gulf (9 January 1944) and the massive invasion of Okinawa (1 to 9 April, 1945).

Decommission

"Audrain" was decommissioned at Pearl Harbor on 15 May 1946, and transferred to the Maritime Commission 25 July 1947, for laying up in the National Defence Reserve Fleet at Suisun Bay, California.

She was sold for scrap 11 July 1972 to the National Metal & Steel Corporation of Terminal Island, California.

Decorations

"Audrain" earned one battle star for her World War II service.

References

* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/03/03059.htm APA-59 "Audrain"] , Navsource Online.


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