USS LST-29 was a United States Navy LST-1-class tank landing ship used exclusively in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. Like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation.

Construction

LST-29 was laid down on 8 January 1943, at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by the Dravo Corporation; launched on 17 May 1943; sponsored by Mrs. C. F. Lockton;[2] and commissioned on 10 July 1943.[1]

Service history

During World War II, LST-29 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the following operations: the Gilbert Islands operation during the battle of Tarawa in November and December 1943; the Marshall Islands operation during the occupation of Kwajalein and Majuro Atolls in January and February 1944, and the occupation of Eniwetok Atoll in February March 1944; the Marianas operation during the capture and occupation of Guam in July and August 1944; and the assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto in May 1945.[2]

Postwar career

LST-29 was decommissioned on 11 March 1946, and was struck from the Navy list on 8 May 1946. On 17 June 1946, she was sold to the Foss Launch & Tug Company, of Seattle, Washington.[2]

Awards

LST-29 earned four battle stars for her World War II service.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Navsource 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d DANFS 2015.

Bibliography

  • "LST-29". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval History and Heritage Command. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2017.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  • "USS LST-29". NavSource Online. 4 July 2014. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_LST-29
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