USS LST-947 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-947 was laid down on 15 August 1944, at Hingham, Massachusetts, by the Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard; launched on 23 September 1944; and commissioned on 15 October 1944.[3][2]
Service history
During World War II LST-947 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto in April 1945.[3]
Following the war, she performed occupation duty in the Far East until early July 1946. She was decommissioned on 16 August 1946, and struck from the Navy list on 15 October, that same year. The ship was sold to Bosey, Philippines, on 5 December 1947.[3]
Awards
LST-947 earned one battle star for World War II service.[3]
Notes
Citations
Bibliography
Online resources
- "LST-947". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 3 June 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 3 June 2017.
- "USS LST-947". Navsource.org. 6 November 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
External links
- Photo gallery of USS LST-947 at NavSource Naval History
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