USS LST-6

USS LST-6 was an LST-1 class tank landing ship of the United States Navy. LST-6 served in the European Theater of Operations and was mined and sunk on 17 November 1944.

Construction
LST-6 was laid down on 20 July 1942 at Dravo Corporation in Wilmington, Delaware, launched on 21 October 1942, sponsored by Mrs. H. E. Haven; and commissioned on 30 January 1943 with Lieutenant Benjamin J. Franklin in command.

Service History
LST-6 was assigned to the European Theatre and participated in the following operations for which she received three battle stars: LST-6 struck a mine and sank in the English Channel while returning from a supply movement from Portland to Rouen.
 * Sicilian Occupation - 9–15 July 1943
 * Salerno landings - 9–21 September 1943
 * Invasion of Normandy - 6–25 June 1944