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USS <i>LST-488</i>

USS LST-488

LST-1-class tank landing ship

USS LST/LST(H)/T-LST-488 was an LST-1-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II.

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Construction

LST-488 was laid down on 11 January 1943, under Maritime Commission (MARCOM) contract, MC hull 1008, by Kaiser Shipyards, Yard No. 4, Richmond, California; launched on 5 March 1943; and commissioned on 24 May 1943.[1][2]

Service history

During World War II, LST-488 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and participated in the following operations: the Occupation and defense of Cape Torokina in November 1943; the Capture and occupation of Guam in July 1944; the Battle of Leyte landings October 1944; and the Lingayen Gulf landings January 1945.[3]

Post-war service

Following the war, LST-488 was redesignated LST(H)-488 on 15 September 1945, and performed occupation duty in the Far East until 11 January 1946. Upon her return to the United States, she was decommissioned on 11 January 1946. She was redesignated LST-488 on 6 March 1952, and served with the Military Sea Transportation Service as USNS LST-488 in the postwar period. The ship was transferred to the Republic of the Philippines as a lease on 15 July 1972.[3]

Awards

LST-488 earned four battle stars for World War II service.[3]

Notes

    Citations
    1. [1]
      Kaiser No. 4 2014.
    2. [2]
      Navsource 2014.
    3. [3]
      DANFS.

    Bibliography

    Online resources

    • "LST-488". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 4 February 2017.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
    • "Kaiser Permanente No. 4, Richmond CA". www.ShipbuildingHistory.com. 5 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
    • "USS LST-488". Navsource.org. 28 November 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
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