USS LST-982 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-982 was laid down on 22 December 1943, at the Boston Navy Yard; launched on 10 February 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Orrion R. Hewitt; and commissioned on 19 March 1944.
Service history
During World War II, LST-982 was assigned to the European Theater and participated in the invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Transferred to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, she engaged in the assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto in May and June 1945.[2]
Following the war, she performed occupation duty in the Far East and saw service in China until mid-April 1946. The ship was decommissioned on 25 April 1946, and struck from the Navy list on 19 July 1946. On 5 December 1947, she was sold to Bosey, Philippines.[2]
LST-982 earned two battle stars for World War II service.[2]
Notes
Citations
- ^ a b c DANFS 2015.
Bibliography
Online resources
- "LST-982". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval History and Heritage Command. 4 August 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - "USS LST-982". Navsource.org. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
External links
- Photo gallery of USS LST-982 at NavSource Naval History
