USS LCI(L)-19

USS LCI(L)-19 was an amphibious assault ship commissioned in 1943 by the United States Navy and assigned to the Mediterranean theater during World War II. As part of Operation Husky, LCI(L)-19 participated in the allied landings in Sicily from 9 - 15 July 1943. From 9 - 21 September 1943 LCI(L)-19 took part in the Salerno landings during Operation Avalanche.

LCI(L)-19 saw action during Operation Shingle as part of the Anzio and Nettuno advanced landings on 22 January - 5 February 1944. She took part in Operation Dragoon, the invasion of southern France, from 15 August - 28 September 1944. After her service in the Mediterranean LCI(L)-19 was transferred to Pacific theater.

On 15 July 1945 LCI(L)-19 was re-designated Landing Craft Guns LCI(G)-19. Following the end of World War II, LCI(G)-19 served in the occupation of the Far East.

After decommissioning, LCI(G)-19 was sold on 5 February 1947.

See Also:
 * Landing Craft Infantry
 * List of United States Navy Landing Craft Infantry (LCI)
 * List of United States Navy amphibious warfare ships