USS LST496 was constructed on 24th August 1943 in Evansville, Indiana, by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Co. She was launched on 22nd October, sponsored by Mrs. Fred McCutchan, and then commissioned on 27th December, with Lt. Stanley H. Koch, USNR, assuming command.
LST496 was deployed to the European theatre during World War II and played a role in the assault of Normandy in June 1944. The ship was deliberately destroyed by German mines near Omaha Beach in Normandy on 11 June 1944. LST-496 was removed from the Navy roster on 22 August 1944.
LST496 was awarded a single battle star in recognition of its service during World War II.
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