USS LST-472 was a United States Navy LST-1-class tank landing ship used in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. As with many of her class, the ship was never named. Instead, …

U.S. Navy ships fighting fires on USS LST-472, after she was hit by a Kamikaze off the Mindoro landing beaches, 15 December 1944. Photographed from on board USS PCE-851 . The bow …

LST-472 was sunk during action with the enemy off Mindoro Island, Philippines, on 21 December 1944 and struck from the Navy list on 19 January 1945. LST-472 earned six battle stars and …

Notable events involving LST 472 include: 22 Apr 1944 Operations Reckless and Persecution. These operations were amphibious landings at Hollandia and Aitape in New Guinea. Forces …

USS LST-472 was a United States Navy LST-1-class tank landing ship used in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. As with many of her class, the ship was never named. Instead, …

USS LST-472 was an LST-1-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. LST-472 was laid down on 31 October 1942 at Vancouver, Washington by Kaiser, Inc.; …

LST-472 was laid down on 31 October 1942 at Vancouver, Wash., by Kaiser, Inc.; launched on 7 December 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Frank C. Huntoon; and commissioned on 13 March 1943. …

Caption: 80-G-294576: Survivors taken from burning USS LST-472, December 15, 1944. The survivors on destroyer are retransferred to PCE-R 851 for transportation. LST was hit by …

Description, history, and photograph(s) of Tank Landing Ship USS LST-472 in WWII

USS LST-472; Laid down, 31 October 1942, at Kaiser Inc., Vancouver, WA. Launched 7 December 1942; Commissioned USS LST-472, 13 March 1943; Final disposition, sunk during …