USS LST-947
USS "LST-947" 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-947" was laid down on 15 August 1944, at Hingham, Massachusetts, by the Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard; launched on 23 September 1944; and commissioned on 15 October 1944, Lieutenant Rudolph Siemssen, USN, in command. Service history. During World War II "LST-947" was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto in April 1945. Following the war, she performed occupation duty in the Far  East until early July 1946. She was decommissioned on 16 August 1946, and struck from the Navy list on 15 October, that same year. The ship was sold to Bosey, Philippines, on 5 December 1947. Awards. "LST-947" earned one battle star for World War II service. Bibliography. Online resources External links.