USS Cavalier (APA-37)

USS Cavalier (APA-37) was a Bayfield-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. She played a vital role in World War II, participating in key amphibious operations in the Pacific, including the invasions of Leyte, Luzon, and Okinawa. After the war, Cavalier assisted in occupation duties in Japan and later supported troop movements during the Korean War. She continued to serve with the Pacific Fleet until her decommissioning in 1968, earning multiple battle stars for her service.