LST 288

Built by American Bridge Company at the Ambridge Manufacturing Plant in Ambridge, PA. Launched November 7, 1943. Commissioned USS LST-288 on December 20, 1943. During World War II USS LST-288 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle East Theater and later to 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 16, 1944), and Okinawa Gunto operation (Assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto, May 30 to June 30, 1945). USS LST-288 earned three battle stars for World War II service. Following World War II USS LST-288 was assigned to Occupation service in the Far East for the following periods: September 11 to 23, 1945 and December 20, 1945 to March 2, 1946. Decommissioned on March 6, 1946. Transferred to Commander Naval Forces Far East (COMNAVFE) Shipping Control Authority for Japan (SCAJAP), for service from May 20, 1949 to June 14, 1950, designated Q085. Named Berkshire County (LST-288) on July 1, 1955. Transferred on loan to Korea on March 5, 1956, renamed ROKS Kae Bong (LST-810). Struck from the Naval Register on November 15, 1974. Redesignated LST-675 date unknown. Final Disposition, fate unknown.