USS LST-447
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USS LST-447 was a United States Navy LST-1-classtank landing ship used in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II.
Construction
LST-447 was laid down on 10 July 1942, under Maritime Commission (MARCOM) contract, MC hull 967, by Kaiser Shipyards, Vancouver, Washington; launched on 22 September 1942; and commissioned on 13 December 1942.
Service history
During the war, LST-447 was assigned to the Pacific Theater of Operations. She took part in the consolidation of the southern Solomons in June 1943; the occupation and defense of Cape Torokina November and December 1943; the Green Islands landing February 1944; the Hollandia operation in April 1944; the assault and occupation of Guam July and August 1944; and the assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto April 1945.
The tank landing ship was sunk off Okinawa on 7 April 1945, following a kamikaze attack. She was struck from the Navy list on 2 June 1945.
Honors and awards
LST-447 earned five battle stars for her World War II service.
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Bibliography
Online resources
- . Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval History and Heritage Command. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- . www.ShipbuildingHistory.com. 27 November 2010.
- . NavSource. 4 October 2014.