LST-359
LST-359 was laid down on 21 November 1942 at the Charleston Navy Yard; launched on 11 January 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Albert Miller Penn; and commissioned on 9 February 1943, Lt. James A. Ferreola in command.
During World War II, LST-359 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the following operations:
Sicilian occupation-July and August 1942
Salerno landings-September 1943
Convoy KMS-31-November 1943
Anzio-Nettuno advanced landings - January through March 1944
Invasion of Normandy-June 1944
LST-359 was sunk on 20 December 1944 by a submarine torpedo in the eastern Atlantic. On 8 February 1945, she was struck from the Navy list.
LST-359 earned five battle stars and the Navy Unit Commendation for World War II service.
