USS Harnett County (LST-821)
USS Harnett County (LST-821) was an LST-542-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named after Harnett County, North Carolina, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.
USS LST-821 was laid down on 19 September 1944 at Evansville, Indiana by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Company; launched on 27 October 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Hugh Robertson, Sr.; and commissioned on 14 November 1944 with Lieutenant C. J. Rudine, USNR, in command.
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