USS LST-1000
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USS LST-1000 was an LST-542-class tank landing ship
in the United States Navy
. Like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation.
LST-1000 was laid down on 26 February 1944 at the Boston Navy Yard
; launched
on 27 March 1944; and commissioned
on 14 June 1944, with Lt. Wesson S. Hertrais, USNR, in command.
During World War II
LST-1000 was first assigned to the European Theater:
LST-1000 departed New York City
to Avonmouth
, UK, 25 July 1944 as part of convoy HXM 30, to resupply troops in Normandy
and Mont St. Michel.
LST-1000 returned to the US and arrived at Norfolk
23 October, 1944
LST-1000 departed New York City, 29 November 1944 en route to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater where she participated in the assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto in April 1945
Following World War II LST-1000 performed occupation duty in the Far East and saw service in China
until mid-April 1946.
LST-1000 earned one battle star for World War II service.
Tank landing ship
Landing Ship, Tank was the military designation for naval vessels created during World War II to support amphibious operations by carrying significant quantities of vehicles, cargo, and landing troops directly onto an unimproved shore....
in the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
. Like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation.
LST-1000 was laid down on 26 February 1944 at the Boston Navy Yard
Boston Navy Yard
The Boston Navy Yard, originally called the Charlestown Navy Yard and later Boston Naval Shipyard, was one of the oldest shipbuilding facilities in the United States Navy. Established in 1801, it was officially closed as an active naval installation on July 1, 1974, and the property was...
; launched
Ship naming and launching
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on 27 March 1944; and commissioned
Ship commissioning
Ship commissioning is the act or ceremony of placing a ship in active service, and may be regarded as a particular application of the general concepts and practices of project commissioning. The term is most commonly applied to the placing of a warship in active duty with its country's military...
on 14 June 1944, with Lt. Wesson S. Hertrais, USNR, in command.
During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
LST-1000 was first assigned to the European Theater:
LST-1000 departed New York City
New York City
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to Avonmouth
Avonmouth
Avonmouth is a port and suburb of Bristol, England, located on the Severn Estuary, at the mouth of the River Avon.The council ward of Avonmouth also includes Shirehampton and the western end of Lawrence Weston.- Geography :...
, UK, 25 July 1944 as part of convoy HXM 30, to resupply troops in Normandy
Normandy
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. It is in France.The continental territory covers 30,627 km² and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. It is divided for administrative purposes into two régions:...
and Mont St. Michel.
LST-1000 returned to the US and arrived at Norfolk
Norfolk
Norfolk is a low-lying county in the East of England. It has borders with Lincolnshire to the west, Cambridgeshire to the west and southwest and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea coast and to the north-west the county is bordered by The Wash. The county...
23 October, 1944
LST-1000 departed New York City, 29 November 1944 en route to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater where she participated in the assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto in April 1945
Following World War II LST-1000 performed occupation duty in the Far East and saw service in China
China
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until mid-April 1946.
LST-1000 earned one battle star for World War II service.