USS Pierce (APA-50)
USS Pierce (APA-50) was an Ormsby-class attack transport that served with the US Navy during World War II.
Pierce (APA-50) was laid down as Northern Light (MC hull 289) by Moore Dry Dock of Oakland, California 22 July 1942; launched 10 October 1942; and commissioned 30 June 1943, Comdr. A. R. Ponto in command.
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