USS LST-282

USS LST-282 was a LST-1-class tank landing ship in the United States Navy during World War II.

Construction and career
LST-282 was laid down on 12 July 1943 at American Bridge Company, Ambridge, Pennsylvania. Launched on 3 October 1943 and commissioned on 12 November 1943.

During World War II, LST-282 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle theater. She took part in the Invasion of Normandy from 6 to 25 June 1944 and the Invasion of southern France in August 1944. On 15 August 1944, she was struck by a German Henschel Hs 293 radio-controlled bomb.

LST-282 was struck from the Navy Register on 16 September 1944.

Awards
LST-282 have earned the following awards:


 * American Campaign Medal
 * European-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal (2 battle stars)
 * World War II Victory Medal