USS LCI(L)-189 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)-189 participated in the allied landings in Sicily from 9–15 July 1943. From 9–21 September 1943 LCI(L)-189 took part in the Salerno landings during Operation Avalanche.
LCI(L)-189 saw action during Operation Shingle as part of the Anzio and Nettuno advanced landings on 22 January 1944 and other west coast of Italy operations during February – March, 1944. She took part in the Elba and Pianosa landings on 17 June 1944 before being assigned to Operation Dragoon, the invasion of southern France, from 15 August – 16 September 1944.
LCI(L)-189 was transferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal on 24 November 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 IIAmerican Campaign MedalEuropean–African–Middle Eastern Campaign MedalWorld War II Victory Medal
References
"Landing Craft, Infantry (Large) – LCI(L)" Shipbuilding History. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
External links http://www.usslci.com