USS LST-29

USS LST-29 was a LST-1-class tank landing ship built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was designed to carry troops and military equipment to the shores of the battle front and quickly deliver her cargo. She served in the Pacific Ocean and post-war returned home proudly with four battle stars to her credit.

She was laid down 8 January 1943 at Dravo Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; launched, 17 May 1943; and commissioned as USS LST-29, 10 July 1943.

World War II Pacific Theatre operations
During World War II, USS LST-29 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and took part in the following operations:
 * Gilbert Islands Operation, November and December 1943
 * Marshall Islands Operation: (a) Occupation of Kwajalein and Majuro Atolls, January and February 1944; (b) Occupation of Eniwetok Atoll, February and March 1944
 * Marianas Operation; (a) Capture and Occupation of Guam, July and August 1944
 * Okinawa Gunto Operation; (a) Assault and Occupation of Okinawa Gunto, May 1945

Decommissioning
She was decommissioned on 11 March 1946 and struck from the Naval Register on 8 May 1946. She was sold on 17 June 1946 to Foss Launch & Tug Co., Seattle, Washington. Her ultimate fate is not known.

Awards
LST-29 earned four battle stars for World War II service.