USS DeKalb County (LST-715)
History

LST 715 is Named

In accordance with the Secretary of the Navy notice of 12 May 1955, the ship was named the USS DeKalb County (LST 715) to honor a county which is found in the following states: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Tennessee. The name became effective 1 July 1955.

Decommissioning

She was transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service in December 1965 where she served as USNS DeKalb County until struck from the Navy list on 1 November 1973.

Last Known Status

Disposed of by MARAD exchange 1 October 1983.

5 June 1999 - I received the following notification from MARAD:

Vessel Status Card

Delivered From: Dept ofthe Navy
Delivered to: Maritime Admin.
Port: Suisun Bay
Time & Date: 2:45Pm PDT 3/18/74
Agreement: Custody
Remarks: Navy Retention

Delivered From: Maritime Admin.
Delivered to: Jon. M. Associates Inc.
Port: Suisun Bay
Time & Date: 9:15am PDT 4/30/84
Agreement: Trade-out scrap ship
Remarks:

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