USS LST-916 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.
Construction
LST-916 was laid down on 22 March 1944, at Hingham, Massachusetts, by the Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard; launched on 29 April 1944; and commissioned on 25 May 1944.[3][2]
Service history
During World War II, LST-916 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the Leyte landings in October 1944, the Lingayen Gulf landings in January 1845, and the assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto in April 1945.[3]
Following the war, LST-916 performed occupation duty in the Far East until mid-November 1945. She was decommissioned on 5 April 1946, and transferred to the US Army on 28 June, that same year. On 29 September 1947, she was struck from the Navy list;[3] and, on 4 October 1948, LST-916 was lost in typhoon Libby near Naha Reef, near Naha, Okinawa.[4]
Awards
LST-916 earned three battle star for World War II service.[3]
Notes
Citations
- ^ Bethlehem-Hingham 2011.
- ^ a b c d DANFS.
- ^ Stars and Stripes 1948, p. 1.
Bibliography
Online resources
- "LST-916". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - "Bethlehem-Hingham, Hingham MA". www.ShipbuildingHistory.com. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- "USS LST-916". Navsource.org. 26 September 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
Printed resources
- "West Coast ports in the Pacific and Far East mand Fleet and \vcrs caught SOSs Sent By LSTs Off Okinawa Coast". Pacific Stars and Stripes. 4 October 1948. p. 1.
External links
- Photo gallery of LST-916 at NavSource Naval History
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