USS LST-479
USS "LST-479" was a United States Navy used in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. Construction. "LST-479" was laid down on 25 August 1942, under Maritime Commission (MARCOM) contract, MC hull 999, by Kaiser Shipyards, Yard No. 4, Richmond, California; launched on 4 October 1942; and commissioned on 19 April 1943, with Lieutenant Melvin O. Buker, USNR, in command. Service history. During the war, "LST-479" was assigned to the Pacific Theater of Operations. She took part in the Gilbert Islands operation, November and December 1943; the Occupation of Kwajalein and Majuro Atolls in February 1944; the  Battle of Hollandia in April 1944; the Battle of Guam in July 1944; and the Battle of Okinawa in April 1945. Post-war service. Following the war, "LST-479" returned to the United States and was decommissioned on 28 February 1946, and struck from the Navy list on 28 March 1946. On 16 April 1948, the ship was sold to the Bethlehem Steel Co., Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and subsequently scrapped. Honors and awards. "LST-479" earned five battle stars for her World War II service. Bibliography. Online resources External links.