USS LCI(L)-19 explained

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

References

• "USS LCI(L)-19" NavSource Online. NavSource Naval History. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
• "Landing Craft, Infantry (Large) – LCI(L)" Shipbuilding History. Retrieved 2010-02-02.

External links

• http://www.usslci.com