USS LST-932
USS "LST-932" was an in the United States Navy. Like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation. Construction. "LST-932" was laid down on 21 June 1944, at Hingham, Massachusetts, by the Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard; launched on 22 July 1944; and commissioned on 15 August 1944, with Lieutenant William F. Jerome, USNR, in command. Service history. During World War II, "LST-932" was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the Lingayen Gulf landings in January 1945, the Mindanao Island landings in April and May 1945, and the  assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto in May and June 1945. Following the war, she performed occupation duty in the Far East and saw service in China until mid-February 1946. She returned to the United States and was decommissioned on 24 June 1946, and struck from the Navy list on 31 July, that same year. On 29 March 1948, the ship was sold to the Standard Oil Co., for operation. Awards. "LST-932" earned three battle star for World War II service. Bibliography. Online resources External links.