USS LST-120 was a LST-1 -class tank landing ship in the United States Navy during World War II. She was later transferred to the Republic of Korea Navy and renamed ROKS Munsan. [1] LST-120 was laid down on 5 May 1943 at Jeffersonville Boat & Machine Co., Jeffersonville, Indiana. Launched on 7 August 1943 and commissioned on 22 September 1943. [2]

Damen Landing Ship Transport 120 provides access and support to shallow and small harbours and provides military clients with amphibious capability.

Commissioned USS LST-120, 22 September 1943, LT. James F. Conlan Jr., USNR, in command. One Landing Craft Tank (LCT), tanks, wheeled and tracked vehicles, artillery, construction equipment and military supplies. A ramp or elevator forward allowed vehicles access to tank deck from main deck.

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LST - 120 Landing Ship Tank. Missions. Primary Missions. To carry out amphibious operations and force deployment; To land embarked vehicles, personnel with all their weapons, by bow door and ramp, LCVP, helicopter at Flight Deck or a combination of all these assets;

Complying with the latest stability requirements, the LST offers a high degree of survivability because of its extra strong double hull. Available in 100 and 120 metres LOA, they are optimised for minimum wading depths. The LST 120 can accommodate up to 336 personnel.

LST-120 was laid down on 5 May 1943 at Jeffersonville, Ind., by the Jeffersonville Boat & Machine Co.; launched on 7 August 1943; sponsored by Miss Laura K. Richert; and commissioned on 22...

During the fall of 1945, LST-120 performed postwar occupation duty in the Far East. Upon her return to the United States, the ship was decommissioned on 7 January 1946. She was transferred to the United States Military Government for Korea as a sale in February 1947 and was struck from the Navy list on 5 March 1947.

LST-120 earned two battle stars for World War II service Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons... American Campaign Medal - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (2) - World War II Victory Medal - Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp)

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