USS ''LSM-236'' was a ''LSM-1''-class Landing Ship Medium of the United States Navy that saw active service in World War II and the Korean War. Built by the

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, San Pedro, California, the ship was commissioned on 2 September 1944.

Service history

During World War II ''LSM-236'' was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, and following the war performed occupation duty in the Far East. Decommissioned on 15 July 1946 she was laid up in the

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. ''LSM-236'' was recommissioned on 8 September 1950 for service in the Korean War, and decommissioned on 17 October 1955 at Astoria, Oregon. Laid up in the Pacific Reserve Fleet,

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Group, Astoria, she was struck from the

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, and transferred to the Philippines on 15 September 1960, serving as RPS ''Batanes'' (L-65). ''Batanes'' ran aground and declared a total loss in June 1971, and was scrapped in 1972.

Awards, citations and campaign ribbons

''LSM-236'' earned one battle star for Korean War service. * American Campaign Medal * Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal * World War II Victory Medal *

Navy Occupation Service Medal The Navy Occupation Service Medal is a military award of the United States Navy which was "Awarded to commemorate the services of Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel in the occupation of certain territories of the enemies of the U.S. durin ...

(with Asia clasp) * National Defense Service Medal * Korean Service Medal *

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Republic of Korea War Service Medal The Korean War Service Medal (KWSM, ko, 6.25사변종군기장, ), also known as the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM), is a military award of South Korea which was first authorized in December 1950. History 6.25 Incident Participati ...

(retroactive)

References

* {{DEFAULTSORT:LSM-236 World War II amphibious warfare vessels of the United States Ships of the Philippine Navy Ships transferred from the United States Navy to the Philippine Navy LSM-1-class landing ships medium 1944 ships