USNS Greenville Victory (T-AK-237)
USNS Greenville Victory (T-AK-237) was a Greenville Victory-class cargo ship, launched in 1944, that served as a commercial cargo ship during World War II. Post-war she was acquired by the U.S. Army as USAT Greenville Victory. She was acquired by the U.S. Navy in 1950 and assigned to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) who operated her safety through the Korean War and Vietnam War campaigns. She returned home with two battle stars to her credit and was struck in 1987.
Read more about USNS Greenville Victory (T-AK-237): Victory Built in California, World War II Operations, U.S. Army Service, Korean War Era Service, Services At The World's Poles, Vietnam War Era Services, Post-war Decommissioning and Career, Honors and Awards
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“But the old world was restored and we returned
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