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United States Flag
You should be able to locate anything you want to know about our flag here.
United States Navy Homepage
The official web site of the United States Navy
Bureau of Naval Personnel, Navy Personnel Command
This web page is part of a Department of Defense (DOD)computer system. It is intended for use by the public for viewing and retrieving information only.
United States LST Association Homepage
The official web site of the United States LST Association
US LST Association
The original web site of the United States LST Association
United States Navy Memorial
The official web site of the US Navy Memorial and Heritage Center in Washington, DC. Be sure to visit the electronic log while you're here.
Sailors Lost and Found
REMOVED DUE TO ACCESS PROBLEMS
The United States Navy - Decommissioned Ships
An official listing of the disposition of many of the proud ships that have served our country and been retired.
Naval Historical Center
Official US Navy web site designed to enhance the Navy's effectiveness by preserving, analyzing and interpreting its hard-earned experience and history for the Navy and the American people.
USS LST 4
Photos and history of a tank landing ship of the LST-1 class from the online library of selected images. NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER WASHINGTON DC
USS LST 17
Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945. An excellent resource for ships of all types from the World War II era. Compiled and formatted by Patrick Clancey
USS LST 20
Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945. An excellent resource for ships of all types from the World War II era. Compiled and formatted by Patrick Clancey
USS LST 120 / Republic of Korea LST Munsan
Online Library of Selected Images:-- U.S. NAVY SHIPS - DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY -- NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER-- WASHINGTON NAVY YARD -- WASHINGTON DC LST-120 was sold to the Military Government of Korea in February 1947. She appears to be the ship that, operating under the name Munsan, was lost by stranding in September 1950.
USS LST 173
This site was created by K. Harris and is dedicated to his grandfather, Frank Peter Melko (S1c), and those men who served on USS LST 173 with him.
USS LST 282
A six davit LST lost during action with the enemy on August 15th 1944. Compiled by Tom Aubut
USCG LST 327
Presented by Retired RMC Carl O. Pfannkuch this website is about the "tough old Coast Guard Landing Ship Tank 327, her 27 months in war time duty, crew 0001 of the coast guard manned LST's, 5 major invasions, and finally her demise and the deaths of many of her crew from an enemy mine off the Normandy shores."
HM LST 361
Background details of LST 361 provided by Paul Harris, whose uncle Hubert Hause served on the 361.
LST 383 was laid down on 16 June 1942 at the Newports News Shipbuilding & Drylock Co.; launched on 28 September 1942; and commissioned on 27 October 1942. She was transferred to the United Kingdom on 20 November 1944. She was transferred an again to the Netherlands East Indies Maritime Customs as a sale on 10 June 1946. Written by Les Sheen, a former Electrician aboard the 383 in the Royal Navy. Mr. Sheen has obviously done his homework and this site deserves a visit.
USS LST 446
A history of the LST 446, LST Home PORT, Billed as a safe haven for all LST'ers.
USS LST 451
An excellent site designed and written by Kevin Peddicord a member of the Computer Technology Class taught by Ms. Judy Cross at the Wartburg Central High School in Wartburg, Tennessee. A refreshing presentation of the history of the USS LST 451 and her crew. Despite the doom and gloom of the media news, this site demonstrates once again that the future of our country is in good hands.
USS LST 454
A history of the LST 454, written by Scott A. Molski & Anthony V. Giglio.
This is the story of LST 477 as it appeared in the July 1998 issue of "Marine Corps Tanker Association Newsletter" #298.The editor of MCTA Newsletter is Mr. Donald R. Gagnon. This article is by Lyle R. Radeleff, Tank Crewman, "A" Company, 3rd Tank Battalion. ..............It was a low overcast day as five suicide planes came in from astern low. One banked to the right then made a low left bank into LST 477. The red, round (meat ball) Japanese ensign on the wings could plainly be seen just before crashing into the starboard side ...............
USS LST 481
A detailed history of the LST 481, written by John H. Dougherty, Former MoMM 2c.
USS LST 492
A history of the LST 492, written by former PO3 Paul M. Mackrell
USS LST 493
These pages are dedicated to my father,
Wilmon (Bill) W. Worth, Jr., the crew of LST 493, and everyone else who served aboard LSTs throughout the world.
Written by James D. Worth (former CTT2, USNR)
USS LST 507
Interviews with Patsy J. Giacchi of Hackensack, New Jersey and Angelo Crapanzano of Cliffside Park, N.J. Both of these men survived the sinking of the USS LST 507 on April 28, 1944 during Operation Tiger at Slapton Sands, England. Five hundred and fifty one embarked Army Soldiers and one hundred and ninety eight Sailors, aboard the USS LST 507 and the USS LST-531, which were lost, and the USS LST-289 which was severely damaged, perished in this attack.
USS Calhoun County (LST 519)
A history of the USS Calhoun County (LST 519), written by Jim Ingram, former QM 3/c.
Onto Rugged Shores: The Voyage of LST 534 ... Sunday, June 6, 1999 on the History Channel
A dated but still interesting reference to the LST-534, a landing ship tank used in World War II which was part of the Invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944.After D-Day, its crew assumed their part of the war was over, but in fact LST-534 was headed for further action in the Pacific.
USS LST-543
THE FLOATING BRICK
The LST-543 is a landing ship tank used in World War II and was part of the Invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944.
USS Coconino County (LST 603)
A history of the USS Coconino County (LST 603), sponsored by the United States LST 603 USS Coconino County Association.
USS LST 629
Apparently a member of the Japanese Navy searching for former crew members of this ship.
USS DeKalb County (LST-715)
These pages are dedicated to the memory of William Thomas Riley, YN2. And, to all the Officers and Men of USS Dekalb County (LST-715), I wish you "Fair Winds and Following Seas."
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USCG LST 794
The LST 794 was a Landing Ship Tank, crewed by U.S. Coast Guard personnel, that sailed and fought in the Pacific Theater during the last year of World War II. This site was written by Stephen R. MacMinn and dedicated to his Dad, William S. MacMinn, who served in the Coast Guard as a Machinist's Mate on the 794.
USS Harnett County (LST 821)
A history from the Mobile Riverine Force Association site
USS HICKMAN COUNTY (LST 825)
Written by Clifford D. Anderson, retired CT1 who served aboard her while running up and down all the rivers of South Vietnam....and...a few of the Northern ones too!
USS HICKMAN COUNTY (LST 825)
A history from the Mobile Riverine Force Association site.
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USCG LST 832
THE MAD HOOLIGAN
A WW2 LANDING SHIP TANK MANNED
BY A U.S. COAST GUARD CREW
This website is maintained by Bob Franzago
USS Hunterdon County (LST-838)
A history from the Mobile Riverine Force Association site.
USS Iredell County (LST-839
A history from the Mobile Riverine Force Association site.
USS Jerome County (LST-848)
A history from the Mobile Riverine Force Association site.
USS Satyr (LST 852)/(ARL 23)
A history of the USS Satyr (LST 852)/(ARL-23) from the time her keel was laid down on 16 August 1944 at the Chicago Bridge and Iron Co. Seneca, IL thru her transfer to the Philippine Navy where she was renamed "Yakal" following the fall of the South Vietnamese Government
USS LST 883
Home Page of "The Creeping Ghost of the Korean Coast"
USS Lawrence County (LST 887)
This web site is dedicated to all those who served aboard USS LST Lawrence County (LST 887)
USS Mahnomen County (LST 912)
A history of the USS Mahnomen County (LST 912) edited by Stanley E. "Gene" Gurske of Bremerton, WA.
USS Mohoning County (LST 914)
A history of the USS Mohoning County (LST 914) written by Henry Mastracco.
USS LST 968
Basil Conrad Hoss, Ryan's Grandfather served aboard the USS LST 968. A page dedicated to his grandfather written by a proud grandson.
USS LST 996
This website is dedicated in honor of the Officer’s & Crewmen who served aboard the USS LST 996 and the two battle stars that they received during their World War II Service. A really well prepared site! Be certain to explore the links available here!
USS Nye County (LST-1067)
A history from the Mobile Riverine Force Association site.
USS Page County (LST-1076)
A history from the Mobile Riverine Force Association site.
USS Park County (LST-1077)
A history from the Mobile Riverine Force Association site.
USS Polk County LST 1084
This website is written by Bill McFerren and follows the history of the LST 1084 from the time it was first commissioned in 1945 thru it's service in WWII, Korea and Viet Nam.
USS St. Clair County (LST-1096)
A history from the Mobile Riverine Force Association site.
USS San Bernardino County (LST 1110)
This website is written by Jim Anderson and is dedicated to his Dad, Edward A. ("Ed") Anderson, Sr., MoMM3c (1945), and to all those who served our country aboard LST 1110.
USS San Joaquin County (LST 1122)
This site is presented by Walter Martin (EM) in dedication to the LST 1122 and crew.
USS Sumner County (LST-1148)
A history from the Mobile Riverine Force Association site.
USS Tallahatchie County LST 1154/AVB-2
The web site of the USS Tallahatchie County (LST 1154/AVB-2) written by Ben Jones, a former third class Gunners Mate (1966-68) aboard this ship. If you haven't visited this site lately you're in for a treat. This has been completely redone and is looking good!
USS Terrell County (LST-1157)
A history from the Mobile Riverine Force Association site.
USS Tioga County LST 1158
From: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Vol. VII
USS Tom Green County LST 1159
Compiled and written by former crew member Ed Lange, using WebTV as a platform.
USS Vernon County (LST-1161)
A history from the Mobile Riverine Force Association site.
USS Walworth County (LST-1164)
A history of this Atlantic Fleet LST written by former BM3 Harry Draper.
U.S.S. WASHTENAW COUNTY, LST-1166/MSS-2
Among other things this ship served as a brown water LST and was one of many LST's (Landing Ship Tank's) serving on the muddy brown rivers of Vietnam's Mekong Delta.
USS Westchester County (LST-1167)
The official website of
the U.S.S. Westchester County, LST 1167.
USS Wexford County (LST-1168)
A history from the Mobile Riverine Force Association site.
USS Whitfield County (LST-1169)
A history from the Mobile Riverine Force Association site.
USS Windham County (LST-1170)
A history from the Mobile Riverine Force Association site.
USS Lorain County (LST 1177)
Salute to a "Gator Freighter"
The USS Sumter received its name from the city and county of Sumter, South Carolina. She is the third ship in the fleet to bear the name Sumter, "The Gamecock City", is located in Sumter County, South Carolina. As of 11 March 1997 the USS Sumter LST-1181 was leased to Taiwan and has been given the name of Chung Ping.
USS Frederick (LST 1184)
A Newport Class LST, one of only two LST's remaining on
active duty with the United States Navy.
USS Tuscaloosa County (LST-1187)
A history from the Mobile Riverine Force Association site.
USS Fairfax County (LST 1193) / HMAS MANOORA (LPA 52) 
A Newport Class LST, incorrectly identified as the LST 1163 in the heading of it's web site and later renamed HMAS MANOORA LPA 52 during it's service with the Royal Australian Navy.
USS La Moure County (LST 1194)
The USS La Moure County (LST 1194) was heavily damaged in an accident on 12 Sept 2000 and as a result it was decommissioned and sunk as a gunnery practice target on 10 July 2001.
USS Barbour County LST 1195
Did you happen to serve on the USS Barbour County LST 1195?
Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
Is a renewed interest in our type of ship in the making?