About this Unit
USS Outagamie County (LST-1073) was a tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, near the end of World War II. Designed for amphibious operations, she supported occupation duties in the Far East before being decommissioned in 1946. Recommissioned for the Korean War, the vessel played a vital role in transporting troops and equipment, and later participated in operations during the Vietnam War. After decades of service, USS Outagamie County was decommissioned in 1972 and subsequently transferred to the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Historical Facts
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Namesake: USS Outagamie County (LST-1073) was named after Outagamie County in Wisconsin, reflecting the tradition of naming LSTs (Landing Ship, Tank) after counties in the United States.
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World War II Service: Commissioned on 1 May 1945, the ship was completed too late for direct combat in World War II but was used for occupation duties in the Far East after the Japanese surrender.
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Korean War Operations: LST-1073 played a critical role during the Korean War, transporting troops, vehicles, and supplies, and participating in amphibious operations along the Korean Peninsula.
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Vietnam War Deployments: The ship saw extensive service during the Vietnam War, conducting logistics and troop transport missions in support of U.S. and allied operations.
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Humanitarian Missions: The vessel was involved in humanitarian operations, such as evacuating refugees and providing disaster relief during its operational tenure.
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Redesignation and Renaming: Initially known only by its hull number (LST-1073), the ship was officially named USS Outagamie County on 1 July 1955.
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Lengthy Service: USS Outagamie County served the U.S. Navy for nearly three decades, from 1945 until it was decommissioned and struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1972.
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Transfer to Republic of China Navy: After decommissioning, the ship was transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy in 1972, where it served as ROCS Chung Shun (LST-228).
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Battle Stars: For its service during the Korean War, USS Outagamie County earned three battle stars, recognizing its significant contributions to combat operations.
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Legacy: The ship is remembered for its versatility and reliability, exemplifying the vital role of LSTs in amphibious warfare and supporting both combat and humanitarian missions across three major conflicts.
