lst-539 During World War II, LST-539 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the movements of Convoy UGS-37 in April 1944 and the invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Following...

USS LST-539 earned two battle stars for World War II service Final Disposition, sold for scrapping, 22 April 1948, to Bethlehem Steel Co., Bethlehem, PA. Specifications :

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lst - 539 During World War II, LST-539 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the movements of Convoy UGS-37 in April 1944 and the invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Following the war, LST-539 performed occupation duty in the Far East in October 1945 and saw service in China in December 1945.

The Landing Ship, Tanks (LSTs) built for the United States Navy during and immediately after World War II were only given an LST-number hull designation, but on 1 July 1955, county or Louisiana-parish names were assigned to those ships which remained in service. More recent LSTs were named on launching.

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LST-539 earned two battle stars for World War II service Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons... China Service Medal (extended) - American Campaign Medal - European-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal (2) - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal - Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp)