USS Chittenden County (LST-561) [SEP] vessel class
USS Chittenden County (LST-561)
USS "Chittenden County" (LST-561), originally USS "LST-561", was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. Later named for Chittenden County, Vermont, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.
"LST-561" was laid down on 24 February 1944 at Evansville, Indiana by the Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company; launched on 25 April 1944. sponsored by Miss Marie Meier; and commissioned on 15 May 1944.
Service
was redesignated USS "Chittenden County" (LST-561). The tank landing ship was decommissioned again on 2 June 1958.
Struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 27 June 1958, "Chittenden County" was sunk as a target south of Oahu, Hawaii on 21 October 1958.
"LST-561" earned one battle star for World War II service and two for Korean War service.
See also.
- List of United States Navy LSTs