USS Diamond Head AE-19

USS Diamond Head (AE-19) was an ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy during World War II. Launched in 1944, she served in the Pacific Theater, delivering vital ammunition and explosives to support combat operations against Japanese forces. After the war, Diamond Head was decommissioned but later recommissioned for service during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, providing logistical support to the fleet. Throughout her career, USS Diamond Head played a crucial role in maintaining the Navy's operational readiness by ensuring a steady supply of munitions until her final decommissioning in 1973.