USS LST-450
USS "LST/LST(H)-450" was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. Construction. "LST-450" was laid down on 10 July 1942, under Maritime Commission (MARCOM) contract, MC hull 970, by Kaiser Shipyards, Vancouver, Washington; launched on 4 October 1942; and commissioned on 6 January 1943, with Lieutenant C. G. Drasher, USNR, in command. Service history. During World War II, "LST-450" was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and participated in the following operations: the capture and occupation of Saipan in June and July 1944; the capture and occupation of Tinian in July 1944; and the  assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto April 1945. Post-war service. Following the war, "LST-450" was redesignated "LST(H)-450" on 15 September 1945. She performed occupation duty in the Far East until early December 1945. Upon her return to the United States, she was decommissioned on 8 April 1946, and struck from the Navy list on 17 April that same year. On 16 April 1948, the ship was sold to the Bethlehem Steel Co., of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and subsequently scrapped. Awards. LST-450 earned three battle stars for World War II service. Bibliography. Online resources External links.