USS Meeker County (LST-980)
USS Meeker County (LST-980) was an LST-542-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named after Meeker County, Minnesota, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.
Originally laid down as LST-980 on 22 December 1943 at the Boston Navy Yard; the ship was launched on 10 February 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Orrion R. Hewitt; and commissioned on 19 March 1944 with Lieutenant W. F. Westfall in command.
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