USS LST-314

USS LST-314 was a LST-1-class tank landing ship in the United States Navy during World War II.

Construction and career
LST-314 was laid down on 7 September 1942 at New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York. Launched on 30 December 1942 and commissioned on 15 January 1943.

During World War II, LST-314 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle theater. She took part in the Invasion of Sicily from 9 to 15 July 1943 and the Salerno landings from 9 to 21 September later that year.

She took part in the Invasion of Normandy from 6 June until her fate on the 9th. On 9 June 1944, she was struck by a torpedo in the Seine Bay while being attacked by the German motor torpedo boats S 172, S 174, S 175 and S 187 and sank with 67 officers and sailors.

LST-314 was struck from the Navy Register on 22 August 1944.

Awards
LST-314 have earned the following awards:


 * American Campaign Medal
 * Combat Action Ribbon
 * European-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal (3 battle stars)
 * World War II Victory Medal