USS Banner (APA-60)
USS Banner (APA-60) was a Gilliam-class attack transport that served with the US Navy during World War II. Banner was launched 3 May 1944 by the Consolidated Steel Corporation at Wilmington, California, under a Maritime Commission contract; acquired from the Maritime Commission 15 September 1944; commissioned 16 September 1944, Lieutenant Commander J. R. Pace in command; and reported to the Pacific Fleet.
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USS Banner (APA-60)
USS Banner (APA-60) was a Gilliam-class attack transport that served with the US Navy during World War II. Banner was launched 3 May 1944 by the Consolidated Steel Corporation at Wilmington, California, under a Maritime Commission contract; acquired from the Maritime Commission 15 September 1944; commissioned 16 September 1944, Lieutenant Commander J. R. Pace in command; and reported to the Pacific Fleet.
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USS Banner (APA-60) was a Gill ...... reported to the Pacific Fleet.
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1944-09-15
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1944-09-16
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1946-08-27
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1.76784e+1
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1944-05-03
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Scuttled offKwajalein16 February 1948 after use as a target inOperation Crossroads
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Two battle stars for World War II service
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Banner is a county in Nebraska
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MCV Hull No. ?, hull type S4-SE2-BD1
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Westinghouse turboelectric drive, 2 boilers, 2 propellers, Design shaft horsepower 6,000
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Miss Grace Henley
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USS Banner (APA-60) was a Gill ...... reported to the Pacific Fleet.
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