Name USS LST-607 Sponsored by Mrs. John Pirok Decommissioned 11 January 1946 Launched 7 April 1944 | Laid down 2 December 1943 Commissioned 24 April 1944 Construction started 2 December 1943 Length 100 m | |
In service With Military Sea Transportation Service as USNS LST-607 (T-LST-607) from 31 March 1952 Builders Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Seneca |
USS LST-607 was a United States Navy LST-542-class tank landing ship in commission from 1944 to 1946. She later served in a non-commissioned status in the Military Sea Transportation Service as USNS LST-607 (T-LST-607).
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Construction and commissioning
LST-607 was laid down on 2 December 1943 at Seneca Illinois, by the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company. She was launched on 7 April 1944, sponsored by Mrs. John Pirok;, and commissioned on 24 April 1944.
World War II service
During World War II, LST-607 was assigned to the Pacific Theater of Operations and participated in the capture and occupation of the southern Palau Islands in September and October 1944.
Following the war, LST-607 performed occupation duty in the Far East until early January 1946. She was decommissioned on 11 January 1946.
Later career
On 31 March 1952, LST-607 was transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service, in which she served as USNS LST-607 (T-LST-607).
USNS LST-607 was transferred to the Philippine Navy on 13 September 1976. Her later fate is unknown.
Awards and honors
LST-607 earned one battle star for World War II service.