Service History, 1944-1955
During World War II, LST-551 was assigned to the European Theater of Operations and participated in the Operation Dragoon the invasion of southern France, in August and September 1944. Following the war, LST-551 performed occupation service in Europe until early July 1945. She then served with Amphibious Force, United States Atlantic Fleet, until she was decommissioned on 10 June 1955.
While out of commission, LST-551 was renamed USS Chesterfield County (LST-551) on 1 July 1955.
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