USS Sweetwater County (LST-1152)
USS "Sweetwater County" (LST-1152) was a in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. She was transferred to the Republic of China Navy as ROCS "Chung Ming" (LST-227). Construction and commissioning. "LST-1152" was laid down on 5 March 1945 at Chicago Bridge and Iron Company, Seneca, Illinois. Launched on 8 June 1945 and commissioned on 30 June 1945. Service in the United States Navy. During World War II, "LST-1152" was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. She was assigned to occupation and Far East from 1 November to 22 December 1945. She was decommissioned  on 1 July 1946 and struck from the Naval Register on 6 February 1956 after she was transferred to the Republic of China and renamed Chung Ming" (LST-227). While being mothballed on 1 July 1955, she was given the name Sweetwater County". Service in the Republic of China Navy. On 18 March 2021, she participated in a military exercise. Awards. "LST-1152" have earned the following awards: