USS RENVILLE APA227

• Namesake: USS Renville (APA-227) was named after Renville County, Minnesota, and Renville County, North Dakota, honoring the fur trader Joseph Renville. • Class and Type: She was a Haskell-class attack transport, a type of ship specifically designed for amphibious operations during World War II. • Launch and Commission: The ship was launched on October 25, 1944, by Permanente Metals Corporation in Richmond, California, and was commissioned on November 15, 1944. • World War II Service: USS Renville participated in the pivotal Okinawa invasion (April 1945), landing troops under frequent air attack and supporting operations at one of the war's bloodiest battles. • Post-War Role: After WWII, Renville took part in "Operation Magic Carpet," transporting returning U.S. servicemen from the Pacific back to the United States. • Indonesian Independence Talks: In late 1947 and early 1948, USS Renville hosted the "Renville Agreement" negotiations between Indonesia and the Netherlands, making her a unique site for international diplomacy. • Korean War Service: Reactivated for the Korean War, Renville transported troops and supplies to Korea, supporting UN forces during the conflict. • Cuban Missile Crisis: During the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, Renville was again called to active duty, standing by to transport troops if needed during the tense standoff. • Vietnam War: Renville took part in troop and cargo transport missions to Vietnam, supporting U.S. military operations in Southeast Asia until her decommissioning. • Decommissioning and Fate: USS Renville was decommissioned on January 30, 1968, struck from the Navy list in 1980, and ultimately scrapped in 1982, ending a distinguished multi-conflict service career.