lst 983

**Military Unit LST 983 History:** LST-983 was a tank landing ship (LST) of the LST-542 class built for the United States Navy during World War II. Commissioned in 1944, she played a critical role in the European Theater, participating in the Normandy landings (D-Day) in June 1944 by delivering troops, vehicles, and equipment directly onto the beaches. After the war, LST-983 continued to serve in occupation duties in Europe before being decommissioned in 1946. The vessel was eventually struck from the Naval Vessel Register and sold for civilian use, marking the end of her distinguished service.