USS LST-504 was an LST-491-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. Renamed USS Buchanan County (LST-504) for counties in Iowa, Missouri, and Virginia on 1 July 1955, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.

lst-504 During World War II, LST-504 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the invasion of Normandy in June 1944 and the invasion of southern France in August and September...

USS LST-504 loaded and headed to France during the Invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Southern France Invasion, August 1944. LST's loading invasion supplies and vehicles at Nisida, Italy, 9 August 1944, just prior to the Southern France Operation. Note barrage balloons overhead. Ships loading on beach include (left to right):

During World War II, LST-504 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the invasion of Normandy in June 1944, and the invasion of southern France in August and September 1944. She was then assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and took part in the assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto in April and June 1945.

2019年7月9日 · LST's loading invasion supplies and vehicles at the island of Nisida, Bay of Naples, Italy, 9 August 1944, just prior to the southern France operation. Note barrage balloons overhead. Ships...

USS LST-504 was an LST-491-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. Renamed USS Buchanan County (LST-504) for counties in Iowa, Missouri, and Virginia on 1 July 1955, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.

During World War II, LST-504 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the invasion of Normandy in June 1944 and the invasion of southern France in August and September 1944. She was then assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and took part in the assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto in April and June 1945.

2001年6月15日 · Description, history, and photograph(s) of Tank Landing Ship USS LST-504 in WWII

LST-504 earned three battle stars for World War II service * Invasion of Normandy June 6-25 1944 * Invasion of Southern France August 15 to September 25 1944 * Okinawa Gunto operation Assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto April 29 to June 30 1945. Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...

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