USS LST-391 was an built for the United States Navy

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 during World War II

World War II

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LST-391 was laid down 14 July 1942 at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company of Newport News, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

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, launched 28 October 1942, sponsored by Miss Katherine Wendell Blewett, and commissioned 3 December 1942.

During World War II, LST-391 was assigned to the European Theater and participated in the Sicilian occupation (July 1943), Salerno landings (September 1943), and the Invasion of Normandy (June 1944).

Renamed USS Bowman County (LST-391) on 1 July 1955 for Bowman County, North Dakota

Bowman County, North Dakota

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, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. She was transferred to Greece

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 in May 1960 for service in the Royal Hellenic Navy and renamed HS Rodos (L-157). Her final fate is unknown.

LST-391 earned three battle stars for World War II service.