The USS Winston (AKA-94) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship that served in the United States Navy during World War II. Commissioned in 1945, the ship was named in honor of Marine Corps Private First Class Luther S. Winston, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima. The USS Winston participated in the Pacific theater, transporting troops and cargo to various locations, including Okinawa and Guam. After the war, the ship was decommissioned in 1946 and placed in the Pacific Reserve Fleet. In 1950, the USS Winston was reactivated for service during the Korean War, where it provided support for United Nations forces. Following its service in Korea, the ship was once again decommissioned in 1955 and placed in reserve. The USS Winston was ultimately struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1959 and sold for scrap. The ship received one battle star for its service in World War II and three battle stars for its service in the Korean War.

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