USS LST-7

USS LST-7 was an LST-1-class tank landing ship of the United States Navy built during World War II. Like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation.

Construction
LST-7 was laid down on 17 July 1942, at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by the Dravo Corporation; launched on 31 October 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Anna Marvin; and commissioned on 2 March 1943.

Service history
LST-7 was assigned to the Mediterranean Theater and European Theater and participated in the following operations: Allied invasion of Sicily in July 1943; Salerno Landings in September 1943; and the Invasion of Normandy in June 1944.

Final disposition
LST-7 was decommissioned on 21 May 1946, and was struck from the Navy list on 19 June 1946. On 7 October 1947, she was sold to Mr. L. Lewis Green, Jr., of Charleston, South Carolina, for scrapping.

Awards
LST-7 earned three battle star for World War II service.