USS Tom Green County (LST-1159)

USS Tom Green County (LST-1159) was a Terrebonne Parish-class tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1953. Primarily serving in the Pacific, she played a key logistical role during the Vietnam War, transporting troops, vehicles, and supplies to support combat operations. The ship participated in numerous amphibious landings and provided essential support for riverine and coastal missions. After nearly two decades of service, USS Tom Green County was decommissioned in 1972 and later transferred to the Republic of the Philippines.