Built by American Bridge Company at the Ambridge Manufacturing Plant in Ambridge, PA. Launched November 24, 1944. Commissioned USS LST-842 on December 19, 1944. During World War II, USS LST-842 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Participated in the Okinawa Gunto operation (Assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto, May 16 to June 29, 1945). USS LST-842 earned one battle star for World War II service. Following World War II USS LST-842 was assigned to Occupation service in the Far East from September 9 to 25, 1945. Decommissioned on December 30, 1947. Transferred to the Republic of the Philippine, January 22, 1948, named BRP Pampanga. Struck from the Naval Register, date unknown. Final Disposition, fate unknown.
Project Details
- Owner: U.S. Navy
- Location: Ambridge, Pennsylvania, United States
- Performed as: American Bridge Company
- Completion Date: December 1944