Construction and Commissioning, 1952
Terrebonne Parish was originally laid down as USS LST-1156 on 2 January 1952 at Bath, Maine, by Bath Iron Works. She was launched on 9 August 1952, sponsored by Miss Anne L. McCrea, and commissioned on 21 November 1952 with Lieutenant Commander Henry L. Porter in command.
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