USS Henry County (LST-824)

USS Henry County (LST-824) was a ''Newport''-class tank landing ship (LST) of the United States Navy. Named for Henry County, Iowa, she served during the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

Construction and Commissioning

The ship was laid down on 28 June 1944, at the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Co., Evansville, Indiana. She was launched on 23 August 1944, sponsored by Mrs. B. A. Keck, and commissioned on 14 October 1944.

Service History

• Korean War: USS Henry County participated in the Korean War, carrying troops and supplies to support the combat operations. Specific details of her actions during this period require further research.

• Vietnam War: The Henry County also served during the Vietnam War, again providing vital transport of personnel and materiel. Further research is needed to determine her specific roles and locations of deployment during the conflict.

• Post-War Service: Following her service in the Vietnam War, the ship's history requires further investigation to determine decommissioning date and any subsequent fate.

Decommissioning and Fate

The exact date of decommissioning and ultimate disposition of USS Henry County (LST-824) is currently unknown and requires further research. Further information regarding her post-war service and ultimate fate would improve the completeness of this entry.

References

Further research is needed to fully document the service history of USS Henry County (LST-824).