Above photo courtesy of Fred Eberwine, FN, 1968 - 1969
This site is dedicated to the USS Litchfield County (LST-901) and all its crew that served our country during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
AWARDS EARNED BY THE SHIP AND ITS CREW
USS LITCHFIELD COUNTY (LST – 901) has proven thru 3 wars that its crews have always been prepared to meet the challenges presented them. They, and their ship, have earned the awards shown here through superior dedication to duty.
Click on any ribbon above to see the dates of service for which these medals and ribbons were awarded to determine if you are eligible to properly display them.
Row 2: Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon
Navy “E” Ribbon (Battle Efficiency Ribbon)
Row 3: American Campaign Medal Ribbon
Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal - WWII Ribbon
World War II Victory Medal Ribbon
Row 4: World War II Occupation Service Medal Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal Ribbon (2)
Korean Service Medal Ribbon (2)
Row 5: Vietnam Service Medal Ribbon (6)
Rep. of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Ribbon
Rep. of Vietnam Civil Action Palm Unit Citation Ribbon
Row 6: United Nations Korean Service Medal Ribbon
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal Ribbon
Republic of Korea War Service Medal Ribbon
Ship’s Specifications (Based on 1945 information from Office of Naval Intelligence)
Class: LST-542 Tank Landing Ship
Displacement: 1,625 t.(lt) 4,080 t.(fl) (sea-going draft w/1,675 ton load)
Length: 328’ overall Beam: 50’ Draft: Light: 2’4” forward, 7’6” aft
Sea-going: 8’3” forward, 14’1” aft
Maximum Speed: 12 kts. Landing (w/500 ton load): 3’11” forward, 9’10” aft
Endurance: 24,000 miles@ 9 kts. while displacing 3,960 tons
Compliment: Officers: 7 Enlisted: 104
Troop Accommodations: Officers: 16 Enlisted: 147
Boats: 2 LCVP
Cargo Capacity: Cargo varied with missions. Typical payload was 1,600 - 1,900 tons
Armament: 2 - Twin 40MM gun mounts 4 - Single 40MM gun mounts
12 - Single 20MM gun mounts*
* When refitted for duty in Vietnam, the 12 - single 20MM gun mounts were replaced with 4 - Single 50 cal. machine gun temporary mounts
Propulsion: 2 General Motors 12-567, 900 hp diesel engines, 2 shafts, twin rudders
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LINKS OF INTEREST
There are several web sites that provide excellent information about the "901" as well as other LSTs. It is hoped you will go to these sites to learn more about this ship, its missions serving our country, the men who served aboard it and its sister ships who served our country.
NavSource Online: Amphibious Photo Archive
"Operation Passage To Freedom"
USS Park County (LST-1077)
Wikipedia Info on LST-901