LST-270
LST-270 was laid down on 13 January 1943 at Ambridge, Pa., by the American Bridge Co.; launched on 18 July 1944; sponsored by Mrs. R. D. Seagraves; and commissioned on 8 September 1943, Lt. O. W. Barber in command.
During World War II, LST-270 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the following operations:
Occupation of Kwajalein and Majuro Atolls-January and February 1944
Hollandia operation-April 1944
Capture and occupation of Guam-July 1944
Leyte landings-October 1944
LST-270 was sold on 12 May 1950.
LST-270 earned four battle stars for World War II service.
Published: Thu Jul 30 08:59:50 EDT 2015
