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Apr 18, 1999 · Thanks to Steve Snyder for the photos. LST-1168 was laid down on 27 February 1952 by the Christy Corp., Sturgeon Bay, Wis., launched on 28 November 1953; sponsored by Mrs. Philip K. Wrigley and commissioned on 15 June 1954, Lt. Comdr. Victor Vansant in command. Following commissioning, LST-1168 was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet with a home ...
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LST-1168 was laid down on 27 February 1952 by the Christy Corp. Sturgeon Bay Wis. launched on 28 November 1953; sponsored by Mrs. Philip K. Wrigley and commissioned on 15 June 1954 Lt. Comdr. Victor Vansant in command. Following commissioning LST-1168 was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet with a home port at Norfolk Va.
Dec 15, 2018 · Commissioned USS LST-1168, 15 June 1954, LCDR. Victor W. Vansant in command. named USS Wexford County (LST-1168), 1 July 1955. During the Vietnam War USS Wexford County (LST-1168) served continuously in country and in contiguous waters, with the exception of overhaul periods, from mid 1965 to late 1970 participating in the following campaigns.
Armor. 3 × twin 3 in (76 mm) dual-purpose gun mounts. 5 × single 20 mm antiaircraft gun mounts. USS Wexford County (LST-1168), previously USS LST-1168, was a United States Navy landing ship tank (LST) in commission from 1953 to 1971, which saw service in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Pacific and served in the Vietnam War..
Aug 4, 2015 · LST-1168 was initially assigned to the Amphibious Force, Atlantic Fleet, and, on 1 July 1955, was redesignated Wexford County (LST-1168) (q.v.) after acounty in Michigan. In 1956, the tank landing ship was transferred to the Pacific Fleet. Commencing in 1965, Wexford County saw extensive service in support of operations in Vietnam. On 29 ...
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