USS LST-225
USS "LST-225" was a in the United States Navy during World War II. Construction and career. "LST-225" was laid down on 14 April 1943 at Chicago Bridge and Iron Co., Seneca, Indiana. Launched on 4 September 1943 and commissioned on 2 October 1943, Lt. Lawrence J. Goddard in command. She was present during the West Loch disaster and she was moored with LST-69, LST-205, LST-274, LST-43, LST-179, LST-353, and LST-39. No crew members were lost aboard the ship during that disaster. During World War II, "LST-225" was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater. She took part in the  Battle of Saipan from 17 June to 3 July 1944 and the Battle of Tinian from 24 to 28 July 1944. The ship participated in the occupation of southern Palau Islands from 6 September to 14 October 1944. "LST-225" was decommissioned on 30 July 1946 and struck from the Navy Register on 28 August later that year. On 16 December 1947, she was sold for scrap to Learner Company, Oakland, California. Awards. "LST-225" have earned the following awards: