USS LST-282 was an LST-1-class tank landing ship constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. The vessel was built by the American Bridge Company in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, with her keel laid down on July 12, 1943. She was launched on October 3, 1943, and officially commissioned into service on November 12, 1943. Designed to support amphibious operations, LST-282 was built to carry tanks, vehicles, and troops directly onto beaches. While specific dimensions and technical specifications are not provided in the available content, as an LST-1-class vessel, she would have been approximately 328 feet long and capable of carrying a significant load of armored vehicles and personnel. During her service in World War II, LST-282 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle East theater. Her operational history includes participation in two major amphibious assaults. She took part in the Normandy Invasion from June 6 to June 25, 1944, a pivotal operation in establishing a Western Allied front in Europe. Later, she participated in the invasion of southern France in August 1944, supporting the Allied efforts to liberate occupied France. LST-282's wartime service was marked by combat engagement, notably on August 15, 1944, when she was hit by a German Henschel Hs 293 radio-controlled bomb. This attack underscores the dangers faced by amphibious ships during the invasions. Her service was relatively brief; she was struck from the Navy Register on September 16, 1944, shortly after her active combat operations. Despite her short service life, LST-282 earned recognition for her participation in critical wartime campaigns, although specific awards are not listed in the provided information. In summary, USS LST-282 served as a vital logistical vessel during key operations in World War II, exemplifying the crucial role of tank landing ships in amphibious warfare.

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