USS Bulloch County (LST-509)

USS Bulloch County (LST-509) was a tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944 during World War II. Originally designated LST-509, she participated in the Normandy invasion, landing troops and equipment on Omaha Beach under heavy enemy fire. After the war, she continued her service by supporting occupation forces in Europe. In 1955, the vessel was renamed USS Bulloch County (LST-509) and later served with the Military Sea Transportation Service before being decommissioned in 1958.