USS LST-59
USS LST-59 was a LST-1-class tank landing ship which earned one battle star for service in World War II . The ship was laid down by the Dravo Corporation of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 7 November 1943. Launched on 18 December 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Richard A. Lewis. Commissioned on 31 January 1944, Lt. R. J. Mayer, USNR, in command. Between 6–25 June 1944 LST-59 participated in the invasion of Normandy. On 29 June 1944 the 5th Naval Beach Battalion returned from Normandy to England aboard.
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USS LST-59
USS LST-59 was a LST-1-class tank landing ship which earned one battle star for service in World War II . The ship was laid down by the Dravo Corporation of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 7 November 1943. Launched on 18 December 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Richard A. Lewis. Commissioned on 31 January 1944, Lt. R. J. Mayer, USNR, in command. Between 6–25 June 1944 LST-59 participated in the invasion of Normandy. On 29 June 1944 the 5th Naval Beach Battalion returned from Normandy to England aboard.
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O USS LST-59 foi um navio de g ...... ante a Segunda Guerra Mundial.
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USS LST-59 was a LST-1-class t ...... September 1947, and scrapped.
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1944-01-31
decommissioning date
1946-01-21
laying down
1943-11-07
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9,99744e+1
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ship launched
1943-12-18
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Sold for scrapping, September 1947
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*2 × twin 40 mm gun mounts w/M ......
*12 × single 20 mm gun mounts
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Two or six LCVPs
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Ship struck
1946-02-25
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O USS LST-59 foi um navio de g ...... ante a Segunda Guerra Mundial.
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USS LST-59 was a LST-1-class t ...... om Normandy to England aboard.
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