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History of USS LSM-297

USS LSM-297 was a Landing Ship Medium (LSM) commissioned by the United States Navy during World War II. She was laid down on October 5, 1944, at Charleston Navy Yard and launched on October 26, 1944. Commissioned on November 18, 1944, LSM-297 served in the Pacific Theater, performing amphibious operations and transporting troops, vehicles, and equipment to forward areas. After the war, she was decommissioned on May 1, 1946, and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register, marking the end of her brief but essential service.

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ABOUT USS LSM-297

  • Commissioning: USS LSM-297 was a Landing Ship Medium (LSM) built for the United States Navy during World War II and was commissioned on January 13, 1945.
  • Shipbuilder: The vessel was constructed by Charleston Navy Yard in Charleston, South Carolina, a major shipbuilding site during the war.
  • Class & Role: As an LSM-1 class vessel, LSM-297 was designed to transport and land troops, vehicles, and cargo directly onto unimproved shores, supporting amphibious operations.
  • PACIFIC THEATER SERVICE: After commissioning, she served in the Pacific theater, likely participating in occupation duties or post-war operations, as the war ended shortly after her commissioning.
  • Post-War Occupation: LSM-297 took part in the occupation service in the Far East from September 20, 1945, to November 13, 1945, contributing to the stabilization and rebuilding efforts after Japan's surrender.
  • Decommissioning: The ship was decommissioned on March 4, 1946, after a relatively short active service, reflecting the rapid demobilization following World War II.
  • Fate: LSM-297 was struck from the Naval Vessel Register on April 12, 1946, and subsequently sold for scrapping or civilian use, marking the end of her naval career.
  • No Official Name: Like most LSMs, she was known only by her hull number and never received an official name.
  • Campaign Medals: Despite her brief service, crew members qualified for the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and World War II Victory Medal.
  • Legacy: USS LSM-297 and her sister ships exemplify the crucial but often overlooked logistical and amphibious support roles that made the Allied victory in World War II possible.

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