USS Winston (AKA-94)

• Type and Class: USS Winston (AKA-94) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship, designed to transport and land troops, equipment, and supplies during amphibious operations. • Namesake: She was named after Winston County in Alabama and Mississippi, following the Navy’s tradition of naming attack cargo ships after counties. • Construction: USS Winston was laid down on 10 July 1944 by the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company in Kearny, New Jersey. • Commissioning: The ship was launched on 30 November 1944 and commissioned into service on 19 January 1945. • World War II Service: Winston participated in the final stages of World War II, serving as a vital logistics and transport vessel in the Pacific Theater. • Occupation Duties: After the war, she supported occupation forces in Japan and China, transporting troops and cargo during the immediate postwar period. • Korean War Operations: Reactivated for the Korean War, Winston played a key role in amphibious landings and logistical support, including the famous Inchon landing in 1950. • Humanitarian Missions: In addition to combat duties, Winston also took part in humanitarian missions, such as evacuating refugees and delivering relief supplies in Asia. • Decommissioning and Fate: After years of service, Winston was decommissioned on 10 March 1959 and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1960. She was sold for scrap in 1980. • Awards and Honors: For her service, USS Winston earned two battle stars for World War II service and five for the Korean War, highlighting her significant contributions to U.S. military operations.