Construction and Commissioning
USS LST-1168 was laid down on 27 February 1952 by the Christy Corporation, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. She was launched on 28 November 1953, sponsored by Mrs. Philip K. Wrigley, and commissioned on 15 June 1954 with Lieutenant Commander Victor Vansant in command.
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