LST 1027

• Commissioned in 1944: USS LST-1027 was commissioned on 21 June 1944, joining the U.S. Navy during the height of World War II. • Built at Boston Navy Yard: The vessel was constructed at the Boston Navy Yard, a major shipbuilding center during WWII. • Class and Type: LST-1027 was part of the LST-542-class, a series of tank landing ships designed to transport vehicles, cargo, and troops directly onto shore. • Pacific Theater Service: LST-1027 served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, supporting pivotal amphibious operations. • Borneo Operation: The ship participated in the Balikpapan operation in Borneo from June to July 1945, the last major amphibious assault of World War II. • Occupation Duty: After Japan’s surrender, LST-1027 performed occupation duties in the Far East until early 1946. • Decommissioned in 1946: She was decommissioned on 5 May 1946, less than two years after her commissioning. • Sold for Commercial Use: The vessel was sold to the Philippines in 1948 and repurposed for civilian use, like many surplus LSTs. • Battle Stars: LST-1027 earned one battle star for her World War II service, recognizing her participation in combat operations. • No Traditional Name: As was common with many LSTs, the ship was known only by her hull number and did not receive a traditional name.