USS LST-5

USS LST-5 was a LST-1-class tank landing ship of the United States Navy during World War II. Construction began on 12 July 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the ship was ready for launch on 3 October 1942. The ship was sponsored by Mrs. Wanetta Rose Barker and was commissioned on 22 February 1943. The LST-5 was decommissioned after World War II, and was taken off the Navy list on 1 August 1947. LST-5 was sold to the Tung Hwa Trading Company of Singapore to be scrapped. The LST-5 earned a total of 3 battle stars for its service in World War II.

USS LST-5

USS LST-5 was a LST-1-class tank landing ship of the United States Navy during World War II. Construction began on 12 July 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the ship was ready for launch on 3 October 1942. The ship was sponsored by Mrs. Wanetta Rose Barker and was commissioned on 22 February 1943. The LST-5 was decommissioned after World War II, and was taken off the Navy list on 1 August 1947. LST-5 was sold to the Tung Hwa Trading Company of Singapore to be scrapped. The LST-5 earned a total of 3 battle stars for its service in World War II.