USS Tom Green County - Wikipedia
WEBUSS Tom Green County (LST-1159) was a Terrebonne Parish -class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy at the tail end of the Korean War. Named for Tom Green County, Texas, she is the only U.S. Naval vessel to have borne that name.
Tom Green County (LST-1159) - NHHC
WEBA county in western Texas, established in 1874 and named in honor of Brig. Gen. Thomas [Tom] Green (8 June 1814—12 April 1864) of the Confederate Army. (LST-1159: displacement 2,590; length 384';...
Tom Green County (LST-1159) – The Mobile Riverine Force ... - MRFA
WEBDec 26, 1998 — Tom Green County conducted local operations between the Hawaiian Islands and the west coast for the remainder of the year, with calls at San Diego, Monterey, Oakland, San Francisco, and Camp Pendleton, before she headed for Pearl Harbor.
USS TOM GREEN COUNTY (LST-1159) Deployments & History
WEBOn 22 March 1968 Tom Green County arrived in the Mekong Delta region to commence a deployment as sup port LST for the Riverine Assault Force. On 15 April Viet Cong insurgents attacked the ship with recoilless- rifle and automatic-weapons fire. Tom Green County shuddered under the impact of nine hits taken in …
USS Tom Green County (LST-1159) - Navy Unit Directory
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Tank Landing Ship LST-1159 Tom Green County - NavSource
WEBLST-1156 Terrebonne Parish Class Tank Landing Ship: Laid down, 2 September 1952, at Bath Iron Works, Bath, ME. Launched, 2 July 1953. Commissioned USS LST-1159, 12 September 1953, LCDR. Stephen J. Nemeth in command. Named USS Tom Green County (LST-1159), 1 July 1955.
LST-1159 - NHHC
WEBThe tank landing ship alternated between operations off the west coast of the United States and deployments to the Far East during the ensuing decade. On 1 July 1955, she was redesignated Tom...
LST-1159 - NavSource
WEBLST-1159. For exceptionally meritorious service from 16 March 1966 to 30 April 1972, in providing logistic support to U. S. Navy, U. S. Coast Guard, and Free World Naval Forces in Military Regions ONE, TWO, THREE and FOUR, Republic of Vietnam.
USS Tom Green County LST-1159 - Navy Emporium
WEBDelve into the rich naval history and deep camaraderie of USS Tom Green County LST-1159. Explore captivating stories, unforgettable memories, and the enduring legacy of this remarkable ship that shaped lives and served with distinction.
LST’s in Vietnam (Gator Navy) – The Mobile Riverine Force ... - MRFA
WEBThe USS Hunterdon County, LST-838 was hit by recoilless rifle fire, leaving 2 men dead and 25 wounded. Tom Green County, LST-1159 was hit by recoilless rifle fire in January of 69 with the loss of 2 KIA and many wounded.
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