USS LST-936 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-936 was laid down on 7 July 1944, at Hingham, Massachusetts, by the Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard; launched on 9 August 1944; sponsored by Miss Dorothy M. Wadman; and commissioned on 1 September 1944.[3][2]
Service history
During World War II, LST-936 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the Mindanao Island landings in March and April 1945.[3]
Upon her return to the United States, she was decommissioned on 17 May 1946, and struck from the Navy list on 5 June, that same year. On 12 June 1948, the ship was sold to the Walter W. Johnson Co., for scrapping.[3]
Awards
LST-936 earned one battle star for World War II service.[3]
Notes
Citations
Bibliography
Online resources
- "LST-936". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 31 May 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 31 May 2017.
- "USS LST-936". Navsource.org. 6 November 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
External links
- Photo gallery of USS LST-936 at NavSource Naval History
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