LST 284

Built by American Bridge Company at the Ambridge Manufacturing Plant in Ambridge, PA. Launched October 17, 1943. Commissioned USS LST-284 on November 25, 1943. During World War II USS LST-284 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle East Theater and the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Participated in three campaigns including the Invasion of Normandy (June 6 to 25, 1944), Invasion of Southern France (August 15 to September 13, 1944), and Okinawa Gunto operation (Assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto, May 24 to June 30, 1945). USS LST-284 earned three battle stars for World War II service. Following World War II USS LST-284 performed occupation duty in the Far East until early November 1945. Decommissioned on March 13, 1946. Struck from the Naval Register on June 19, 1946. Final Disposition, sold for scrapping on December 11, 1947, to Southern Shipwrecking Co., New Orleans, LA.