USS LCI(L)-19 was an amphibious assault ship commissioned in 1943 by the United States Navy and assigned to the Mediterranean theater during World War II. As part of Operation Husky, LCI(L)-19 participated in the allied landings in Sicily from 9–15 July 1943. From 9–21 September 1943 LCI(L)-19 took part in the Salerno landings during Operation Avalanche.
LCI(L)-19 saw action during Operation Shingle as part of the Anzio and Nettuno advanced landings on 22 January – 5 February 1944. She took part in Operation Dragoon, the invasion of southern France, from 15 August – 28 September 1944. After her service in the Mediterranean LCI(L)-19 was transferred to Pacific theater.
On 15 July 1945 LCI(L)-19 was re-designated Landing Craft Guns LCI(G)-19. Following the end of World War II, LCI(G)-19 served in the occupation of the Far East.
After decommissioning, LCI(G)-19 was sold on 5 February 1947.
See also Landing Craft Infantry List of United States Navy Landing Craft Infantry (LCI) List of United States Navy amphibious warfare ships
Awards, citations and campaign ribbons Four Battle Stars, World War IIChina Service MedalAmerican Campaign MedalEuropean–African–Middle Eastern Campaign MedalAsiatic–Pacific Campaign MedalWorld War II Victory MedalNavy Occupation Service Medal
References
"Landing Craft, Infantry (Large) – LCI(L)" Shipbuilding History. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
External links http://www.usslci.com