USS LST-119
USS "LST-119" 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 with two battle stars to her credit. "LST-119" was laid down on 12 May 1943 at Jeffersonville, Indiana, by the Jeffersonville Boat & Machine Co.; launched on 28 July 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Gilbert Coughlin; and commissioned on 1 September 1943. World War II Pacific Theatre operations. During World War II, "LST-119" was assigned  to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the following operations: Decommissioning. Upon her return to the United States, "LST-119" was decommissioned on 13 May 1946 and struck from the Navy list on 19 June 1946. On 17 May 1948, she was sold to Robert H. Beattie, Oil Transport Co., New Orleans, Louisiana, for conversion to non-self-propelled operation. Awards. "LST-119" earned two battle stars for World War II service.