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USS LST-19 was a built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was designed to carry troops and military equipment to the shores of the battle front and quickly deliver her cargo. She served in the Pacific Ocean and post-war returned home proudly with four battle stars to her credit. ''LST-19'' was laid down on 22 October 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by the Dravo Corporation.; launched on 11 March 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Frances P. Gott; commissioned on 15 May 1943; and redesignated LST(H) on 15 September 1945. == World War II Pacific Theatre operations == During World War II, ''LST-19'' was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the following operations: * Aleutian Islands campaign; Attu occupation, 11 May to 2 June 1943; Additionally landing Canadian troops at Kiska * Gilbert Islands operation; Makin and Tarawa Island landings, November and December 1943 * Marianas operation; Capture and occupation of Saipan, 15 June 1944 * Tinian capture and occupation, July 1944 * Western Caroline Islands operations; Capture and occupation of southern Palau Islands, September 1944 == Conversion to hospital ship == At war's end, USS ''LST-19'' was converted into a hospital ship. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「USS LST-19」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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