USS Chicot (AK-170)

USS Chicot (AK-170) was an Alamosa-class cargo ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy for service in World War II. She was responsible for delivering troops, goods and equipment to locations in the war zone.

Chicot (AK-170) was launched 16 July 1944 by Froemming Brothers, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, under a Maritime Commission contract; sponsored by Mrs. F. Marasco; acquired by the Navy 13 March 1945; and commissioned 4 April 1945, Lieutenant Commander L. F. Marshall, USNR, in command.

Read more about USS Chicot (AK-170):  World War II Pacific Theatre Operations, Post-war Reactivation, Final Decommissioning