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.
History of The USS Tom Green County (LST-1159) - MRFA
WEBDec 26, 1998 · En route, the ship trained in riverine warfare tactics. Tom Green County relieved Whitfield County on 4 July 1969 at My Tho, near Dong Tam, and spent the next six weeks supporting the operations of Task Force 117, as it prepared to “wrap up” its operations in the Mekong Delta region.
USS TOM GREEN COUNTY (LST-1159) Deployments & History - HullNumber.com
WEBUSS TOM GREEN COUNTY (LST-1159 ) - a Terrebonne Parish-class tank landing ship. In Commission 1953 to 1972. LST-1159 Deployments - Major Events. LST-1159 General Specifications. Class: Terrebonne Parish-class tank landing ship. Named for: Tom Green County. Complement: 16 Officers and 189 Enlisted. Displacement: 2590 …
USS Tom Green County (LST-1159) - Together We Served
WEBIf You Served In This Unit, Reconnect With Your Service Friends Today. Find USS Tom Green County (LST-1159) unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator.
Tank Landing Ship LST-1159 Tom Green County - NavSource
WEBNamed USS Tom Green County (LST-1159), 1 July 1955. During the Vietnam War USS Tom Green County (LST-1159) served continuously in country and in contiguous waters, with the exception of overhaul periods, from early 1965 to late 1969 participating in the following campaigns.
Officers, crew of the USS Tom Green County forged local ties
WEBAug 15, 2019 · The Tom Green County was one of many Terrebonne Parish-class tank landing ships constructed near the end of the Korean War and named for counties in the United States. The ships were designed...
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...
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-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...
USS Tom Green County (LST-1159) - N26963E - Real War Photos
WEBUSS Tom Green County (LST-1159), Landing Ship, Tank, Vietnam War - US NAVY PHOTO: USS Tom Green County (LST-1159) lays off the coast of South Vietnam with other U.S. Seventh Fleet amphibious ships supporting …
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