USS Rushmore (LSD-14)

USS **Rushmore** (LSD-14) was an Ashland-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she participated in key Pacific campaigns, including the invasions of Leyte, Luzon, and Okinawa, providing vital support for amphibious operations. After the war, Rushmore was involved in occupation duties in the Far East and later served in the Korean War, supporting United Nations forces. Decommissioned in 1959, she was struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1969, concluding a distinguished career in service to the fleet.