**LPA-38**, officially known as USS *Thurston* (LPA-38), was a Bayfield-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. She played a significant role during World War II, participating in key operations such as the Normandy landings (D-Day) and the invasion of Southern France. After the war in Europe, *Thurston* was deployed to the Pacific, supporting troop landings and occupation duties in Japan. The vessel was decommissioned in 1946, having earned multiple battle stars for her service during the conflict.
