USS ''LST-483/Brewster County'' (LST-483) was an built for the

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during

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. Later renamed for

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, she was the only US Naval vessel to bear the name.

Construction

''LST-483'' was laid down on 21 September 1942, under

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(MARCOM) contract, MC hull 1002, by

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, Yard No. 4, Richmond, California; launched on 30 December 1942; and commissioned on 3 May 1943.

Service history

During World War II, ''LST-483'' was assigned to the

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and participated in the following operations: the Capture and Occupation of Saipan June and July 1944; the Tinian Capture and Occupation July 1944; the Leyte landings October 1944; and the Assault and Occupation of Okinawa Gunto April 1945.

Post-war service

Following the war, ''LST-483'' performed occupation duty in the

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until early February, 1946. Upon her return to the United States, she was decommissioned on 10 February 1946. The tank landing ship was renamed USS ''Brewster County'' (LST-483) on 1 July 1955, after a county in Texas. Her name was struck from the

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on 11 August 1955, and she was later sunk as a target.

Awards

''LST-483'' earned four

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for World War II service.

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