LST-331
LST-331 was laid down on 12 November 1942 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard; launched on 11 February 1943; sponsored by Miss Ruth Stout; and commissioned on 11 March 1943.
During World War II, LST-331 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the following operations:
Tunisian operations-July 1943
Sicilian occupation-July 1943
Salerno landings-September 1943
Invasion of Normandy-June 1944
She was transferred to the United Kingdom on 20 November 1944 and returned to United States Navy custody and decommissioned on 16 March 1946. LST-331 was struck from the Navy ist on 26 February 1946 and sold to Bosey, Philippines, on 13 February 1948.
LST-331 earned four battle stars for World War II service.
Published: Thu Jul 30 09:37:58 EDT 2015