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{{other ships|USS Henry County}}
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<small><center>USS ''Henry County'' (LST-824) underway,<br>date and place unknown.<small>
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! style="color: white; height: 30px; background: navy;"| Career
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|Laid down:
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|[[28 September]] [[1944]]
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|Ship country=United States
|Launched:
|Ship flag={{USN flag|1975}}
|[[8 November]] [[1944]]
|Ship name=USS ''LST-824''
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|Ship namesake=* [[Henry County, Alabama]]
|Commissioned:
* [[Henry County, Georgia]]
|[[30 November]] [[1944]]
* [[Henry County, Illinois]]
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* [[Henry County, Indiana]]
|Decommissioned:
* [[Henry County, Iowa]]
|Unknown
* [[Henry County, Kentucky]]
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* [[Henry County, Ohio]]
|Fate:
* [[Henry County, Tennessee]]
|Unknown
* [[Henry County, Virginia]]
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|Ship ordered=
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|Ship builder=Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Company, [[Evansville, Indiana]]
|[[11 April]] [[1975]]
|Ship laid down= 28 September 1944
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|Ship launched= 8 November 1944
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|Ship acquired=
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|Ship commissioned= 30 November 1944
|Displacement:
|Ship decommissioned= 15 May 1946
|1,625 tons (light),<br/>3,640 tons (full)
|Ship renamed=USS ''Henry County'' (LST-824), 1 July 1955
|-
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|Length:
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|Ship recommissioned= 5 September 1959
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|Ship struck=11 April 1975
|Bow 2'-4", stern 7'-6" (unloaded)<br/>bow 8'-2", stern 14'-1" (unloaded)
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|Two [[General Motors]] [[EMD 567|12-567]] [[diesel]] engines, two shafts, twin rudders
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|Ship honors=*1 [[battle star]] (World War II)
|12 knots
*4 [[campaign star]]s (Vietnam)
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|Ship fate=Transferred to [[Malaysia]], 1 October 1976
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|8' fwd; 14'-4" aft (full load)
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|Complement:
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|8-10 officers, 89-100 enlisted men
|Ship country= Malaysia
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|Ship flag={{shipboxflag|Malaysia|naval}}
|Troop capacity:
|Ship name=KD ''Sri Banggi''
|Approximately 130 officers and enlisted men
|Ship acquired= 1 October 1976
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|One single 3"/50 gun mount, eight 40mm guns, twelve 20mm guns
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|Ship identification=A-1501
|Ship fate= Unknown
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|Ship troops= Approximately 130 officers and enlisted men
|Ship complement=8–10 officers, 89–100 enlisted men
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*8 × [[Bofors 40 mm L/60 gun|40 mm guns]]
*12 × [[Oerlikon 20 mm cannon|20 mm]] guns
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'''USS ''Henry County'' (LST-824)''' was an {{sclass|LST-542|tank landing ship}} built for the [[United States Navy]] during [[World War II]]. Named for counties in [[Alabama]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], [[Illinois]], [[Indiana]], [[Iowa]], [[Kentucky]], [[Ohio]], [[Tennessee]], and [[Virginia]].


Originally [[Keel laying|laid down]] as ''LST-824'' by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Company of [[Evansville, Indiana]] on 28 September 1944; [[Ceremonial ship launching|launched]] on 8 November; sponsored by Mrs. Harry W. Groot; and [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] on 30 November.
The '''USS ''Henry County'' (LST-824)''' was one of 50 [[USS LST-491|''LST-491''-class]] [[Landing Ship, Tank|tank landing ships]] (LSTs) built for the [[United States Navy]] during [[World War II]]. Named for counties in [[Alabama]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], [[Illinois]], [[Indiana]], [[Iowa]], [[Kentucky]], [[Ohio]], [[Tennessee]], and [[Virginia]], she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.


==Service history==
Originally laid down as LST-824 by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Company of [[Evansville, Indiana]] on [[28 September]] [[1944]]; launched [[8 November]]; sponsored by Mrs. Harry W. Groot; and commissioned [[30 November]] with Lieutenant Jesse D. Jones in command. After shakedown off [[Florida]], LST-824 departed [[New Orleans]] [[4 January]] [[1945]] for [[San Diego]], arriving there on the 24th. She embarked 107 "[[bluejacket]]s," then sailed for [[Pearl Harbor]] [[26 January]]. During February she performed training exercises out of [[Hawaii]], then loaded troops and equipment to depart Pearl Harbor [[12 March]]. For the next month she steamed through the [[Pacific]], stopping at [[Eniwetok]], [[Guam]], and [[Saipan]] before proceeding to [[Okinawa]]. American forces were already engaged in the fierce struggle to wrestle Okinawa from enemy control when LST-824 departed Saipan [[12 April]]. Five days later she arrived off [[China Wan]] and commenced discharging troops and equipment on the embattled island. The landing ship returned to Saipan [[27 April]] for reinforcement troops and cargo, and again steamed for Okinawa. For the remainder of World War II, she shuttled supplies between Okinawa and the [[Philippines]] in preparation for a possible invasion of [[Japan]]. After the [[Japanese surrender]], LST-824 operated with occupation forces in the [[Far East]] until sailing for the [[United States]] in November. Arriving [[Portland, Oregon]] on [[5 December]], she decommissioned there [[15 May]] [[1946]] and joined the Pacific Reserve Fleet. While berthed with the Columbia River Group, LST-824 was named '''USS ''Henry County'' (LST-824) on [[1 July]] [[1955]].
''Henry County'' recommissioned [[5 September]] [[1959]] with Lieutenant R. L. Dodd in command. After refresher training, L8T-824 departed the [[West Coast]] [[19 March]] [[1960]] for the Far East, arriving [[Yokosuka]] 2 weeks later. During the next 4 months she transported supplies, performed training exercises with [[United States Marine Corps|U.S. Marines]], and engaged in joint operations with [[Korea]]n forces before returning to [[Long Beach Naval Shipyard|Long Beach]] [[19 August]]. Following 20 months of operations along the West Coast, ''Henry County'' sailed for the mid-Pacific in April, 1962 then performed transport and amphibious duties out of Hawaii. In September she was assigned to Task Force 8 for the nuclear tests in "[[Operation Dominic]]." Since the tests were considered vital to the nation's security, the Navy demonstrated her ability once again to keep pace with the advances of technology developed to maintain peace through strength. From December, 1962 through December, 1964 ''Henry County'' performed amphibious training operations off the [[California]] coast. Decommissioned (date unknown), the ship was struck from the [[Naval Vessel Register]] [[11 April]] [[1975]]. Subsequently transferred to [[Malaysia]] and renamed '''''Sri Banggi'' (A 1501)''', her final fate is unknown.


===World War II, 1945&ndash;1946===
LST-824 received one [[battle star]] for World War II service and four battle stars for Vietnam service.
After shakedown off [[Florida]], ''LST-824'' departed [[New Orleans]] on 4 January 1945 for [[San Diego]], arriving there on the 24th. She embarked 107 "[[Sailor|bluejacket]]s," then sailed for [[Pearl Harbor]] on 26 January. During February she performed training exercises out of [[Hawaii]], then loaded troops and equipment to depart Pearl Harbor on 12 March. For the next month she steamed through the [[Pacific]], stopping at [[Eniwetok]], [[Guam]], and [[Saipan]] before proceeding to [[Okinawa]]. American forces were already engaged in the fierce struggle to wrestle Okinawa from enemy control when ''LST-824'' departed Saipan on 12 April. Five days later she arrived off [[China Wan]] and commenced discharging troops and equipment on the embattled island. The landing ship returned to Saipan on 27 April for reinforcement troops and cargo, and again steamed for Okinawa. For the remainder of World War II, she shuttled supplies between Okinawa and the [[Philippines]] in preparation for a possible invasion of [[Japan]]. After the [[Surrender of Japan|Japanese surrender]], ''LST-824'' operated with occupation forces in the [[Far East]] until sailing for the [[United States]] in November. Arriving [[Portland, Oregon]] on 5 December, she decommissioned there 15 May 1946 and joined the Pacific Reserve Fleet. While berthed with the Columbia River Group, ''LST-824'' was renamed '''USS ''Henry County'' (LST-824)''' on 1 July 1955.


===1959&ndash;1975===
==References==
''Henry County'' recommissioned on 5 September 1959. After refresher training, ''Henry County'' departed the [[West Coast of the United States|West Coast]] on 19 March 1960 for the Far East, arriving [[United States Fleet Activities Yokosuka|Yokosuka]] two weeks later. During the next four months she transported supplies, performed training exercises with [[United States Marine Corps|U.S. Marines]], and engaged in joint operations with [[Korea]]n forces before returning to [[Long Beach Naval Shipyard|Long Beach]] on 19 August. Following 20 months of operations along the West Coast, ''Henry County'' sailed for the mid-Pacific in April 1962 then performed transport and amphibious duties out of Hawaii. In September she was assigned to Task Force 8 for the nuclear tests in "[[Operation Dominic]]." Since the tests were considered vital to the nation's security, the Navy demonstrated her ability once again to keep pace with the advances of technology developed to maintain peace through strength. From December 1962 through December 1964 ''Henry County'' performed amphibious training operations off the [[California]] coast. Decommissioned (date unknown), the ship was struck from the [[Naval Vessel Register]] on 11 April 1975. Subsequently transferred to [[Malaysia]] and renamed '''''Sri Banggi'' (A 1501)''', her final fate is unknown.
{{DANFS}}
* {{cite web|title=''Henry County''|work=Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships|url=http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/h5/henry_county-ii.htm|accessdate=June 26|accessyear=2007}}
* {{cite web|title=LST-824 ''Henry County''|work=Amphibious Photo Archive
|url=http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/16/160824.htm|accessdate=June 26|accessyear=2007}}


''LST-824'' received one [[battle star]] for World War II service and four battle stars for Vietnam service.
==External Links==
* [http://www.hullnumber.com/commands1.php?ct=OG&st=LST&hn=824&n1=USS&n2=HENRY&n3=COUNTY&n4=&n5= LST-824 Personnel Roster at HullNumber.com]


==See also==
==References==
* {{DANFS|https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/h/henry-county-ii.html}}
* [[List of United States Navy LSTs]]
* {{cite web|title=LST-824 ''Henry County''|work=Amphibious Photo Archive|url=http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/16/160824.htm|access-date=26 June 2007}}


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Revision as of 03:15, 27 April 2023

For other ships with the same name, see USS Henry County.

Henry County underway
History
United States
NameUSS LST-824
Namesake
BuilderMissouri Valley Bridge & Iron Company, Evansville, Indiana
Laid down28 September 1944
Launched8 November 1944
Commissioned30 November 1944
Decommissioned15 May 1946
RenamedUSS Henry County (LST-824), 1 July 1955
Recommissioned5 September 1959
Stricken11 April 1975
Honors and
awards
FateTransferred to Malaysia, 1 October 1976
Malaysia
NameKD Sri Banggi
Acquired1 October 1976
Decommissioned1999
IdentificationA-1501
FateUnknown
General characteristics
Class and typeLST-542-class tank landing ship
Displacement
  • 1,625 long tons (1,651 t) light
  • 3,640 long tons (3,698 t) full
Length328 ft (100 m)
Beam50 ft (15 m)
Draft
  • Unloaded :
  • 2 ft 4 in (0.71 m) forward
  • 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) aft
  • Loaded :
  • 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m) forward
  • 14 ft 1 in (4.29 m) aft
Propulsion2 × General Motors 12-567 diesel engines, two shafts, twin rudders
Speed12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Boats & landing
craft carried		Two LCVPs
TroopsApproximately 130 officers and enlisted men
Complement8–10 officers, 89–100 enlisted men
Armament

USS Henry County (LST-824) was an LST-542-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for counties in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Originally laid down as LST-824 by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Company of Evansville, Indiana on 28 September 1944; launched on 8 November; sponsored by Mrs. Harry W. Groot; and commissioned on 30 November.

Service history

World War II, 1945–1946

After shakedown off Florida, LST-824 departed New Orleans on 4 January 1945 for San Diego, arriving there on the 24th. She embarked 107 "bluejackets," then sailed for Pearl Harbor on 26 January. During February she performed training exercises out of Hawaii, then loaded troops and equipment to depart Pearl Harbor on 12 March. For the next month she steamed through the Pacific, stopping at Eniwetok, Guam, and Saipan before proceeding to Okinawa. American forces were already engaged in the fierce struggle to wrestle Okinawa from enemy control when LST-824 departed Saipan on 12 April. Five days later she arrived off China Wan and commenced discharging troops and equipment on the embattled island. The landing ship returned to Saipan on 27 April for reinforcement troops and cargo, and again steamed for Okinawa. For the remainder of World War II, she shuttled supplies between Okinawa and the Philippines in preparation for a possible invasion of Japan. After the Japanese surrender, LST-824 operated with occupation forces in the Far East until sailing for the United States in November. Arriving Portland, Oregon on 5 December, she decommissioned there 15 May 1946 and joined the Pacific Reserve Fleet. While berthed with the Columbia River Group, LST-824 was renamed USS Henry County (LST-824) on 1 July 1955.

1959–1975

Henry County recommissioned on 5 September 1959. After refresher training, Henry County departed the West Coast on 19 March 1960 for the Far East, arriving Yokosuka two weeks later. During the next four months she transported supplies, performed training exercises with U.S. Marines, and engaged in joint operations with Korean forces before returning to Long Beach on 19 August. Following 20 months of operations along the West Coast, Henry County sailed for the mid-Pacific in April 1962 then performed transport and amphibious duties out of Hawaii. In September she was assigned to Task Force 8 for the nuclear tests in "Operation Dominic." Since the tests were considered vital to the nation's security, the Navy demonstrated her ability once again to keep pace with the advances of technology developed to maintain peace through strength. From December 1962 through December 1964 Henry County performed amphibious training operations off the California coast. Decommissioned (date unknown), the ship was struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 11 April 1975. Subsequently transferred to Malaysia and renamed Sri Banggi (A 1501), her final fate is unknown.

LST-824 received one battle star for World War II service and four battle stars for Vietnam service.

References

  • Public Domain This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
  • "LST-824 Henry County". Amphibious Photo Archive. Retrieved 26 June 2007.
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