USS Alameda County (LST-32)
USS Alameda County (LST-32) was an LST-1-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Alameda County, California, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.
LST-32 was laid down on 17 February 1943 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by the Dravo Corporation; launched on 22 May 1943; sponsored by Miss Dorothy M. Manko; and commissioned on 12 July 1943 with Lieutenant Gardnar P. Mulloy in command.
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