title: USS LST-42
text: # USS LST-42
  
  USS LST-42 was a United States Navy LST-1-class tank landing ship used exclusively in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. Like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation.
  
  ## Construction
  
  LST-42 was laid down on 17 June 1943, at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by the Dravo Corporation; launched on 17 August 1943; sponsored by Mrs. F. M. Leslie; and commissioned on 30 September 1943.
  
  ## Service history
  
  During World War II, LST-42 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater.
  
  Following the war, LST-42 was redesignated LST(H)-41 on 15 September 1945. She performed occupation duty in the Far East until early April 1945.
  
  Upon her return to the United States, the ship was decommissioned on 26 July 1946, and struck from the Navy list on 25 September 1946. On 26 March 1948, she was sold to Kaiser Co., Inc., of Seattle, Washington.
  
  ## Awards
  
  LST-42 earned five battle stars for World War II service.
  
  