USS LST-359

USS LST-359 was a LST-1-class tank landing ship in the United States Navy during World War II.

Construction and career
LST-359 was laid down on 21 November 1942 at Charleston Navy Yard, Charleston, South Carolina. Launched on 11 January 1943 and commissioned on 9 February 1943.

During World War II, LST-388 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle theater. She took part in the Sicilian occupation in Italy from 9 to 15 July 1943 and 28 July to 17 August 1943. Then the Salerno landings from 9 to 21 September of the same year.

She then participated in the Anzio-Nettuno landings, 22 January to 1 March and in the Invasion of Normandy from 6 to 25 June 1944.

She was sunk by U-870 while under tow by a Type V tugboat, named Farallon and split into two off Spain with 2 casualties on 20 December 1944.

LST-359 was struck from the Navy Register on 8 February 1945.

Awards
LST-359 have earned the following awards:


 * American Campaign Medal
 * Combat Action Ribbon
 * European-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal (5 battle stars)
 * Navy Unit Commendation
 * World War II Victory Medal