Name USS LST-19 Commissioned 15 May 1943 Struck 1 May 1946 Launched 11 March 1943 | Laid down 22 October 1942 Decommissioned 20 March 1946 Construction started 22 October 1942 Length 100 m | |
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Reclassified USS LST(H)-19, 15 September 1945 | ||
USS LST-19 was a LST-1-class 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.
Contents
- World War II Pacific Theatre operations
- Conversion to hospital ship
- Post war occupation hospital duty
- Post war decommissioning
- Awards
- References
LST-19 was laid down on 22 October 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by the Dravo Corporation.; 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:
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.