The USS McCawley (APA-4) was a Bayfield-class attack transport ship that served in the United States Navy during World War II. It was named after Captain John McCawley, a U.S. Navy officer who served during the Mexican–American War. The ship was commissioned in 1940 and participated in various campaigns in the Pacific theater, including the Battle of Guadalcanal and the Battle of Tarawa. Known for its role in amphibious operations, the USS McCawley was involved in transporting troops, equipment, and supplies to support military campaigns. The ship also played a crucial role in the evacuation of wounded soldiers and prisoners of war. After the war, the USS McCawley was decommissioned in 1946 and later sold for scrap in 1948. Its service history highlights the significant contributions of attack transport ships in World War II and their vital role in supporting Allied military operations in the Pacific.

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