USS LST-544
# USS LST-544

USS LST-544 was a United States Navy LST-542-class tank landing ship in commission from 1944 to 1946.

## Construction and commissioning

LST-544 was laid down on 8 December 1943 at Evansville, Indiana, by the Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company. She was launched on 4 February 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Maudie M. Marlow, and commissioned on 16 March 1944.

## Service history

LST-544 was not involved in combat operations during World War II.

## Decommissioning and disposal

LST-544 was decommissioned on 9 August 1946 and stricken from the Navy List on 25 September 1946. On 23 June 1947, she was sold to Willamette Iron & Steel Company for scrapping.

