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USS WESTCHESTER COUNTY

U.S. Navy

USS WESTCHESTER COUNTY (LST-1167) was a Terrebonne Parish-class tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1954. Designed to support amphibious operations, she played a critical role during the Vietnam War, transporting troops, vehicles, and supplies along the rivers and coastlines of South Vietnam. On November 1, 1968, she suffered a devastating Viet Cong attack while anchored in the My Tho River, resulting in heavy casualties and damage. Decommissioned in 1973, USS WESTCHESTER COUNTY was later transferred to the Philippines, where she served as BRP Sierra Madre (LT-57).

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Commissioned During WWII: USS Westchester County (LST-1167) was commissioned on 1 March 1954, originally constructed as a tank landing ship (LST) for use in amphibious operations.
Named After a New York County: She was named after Westchester County in the state of New York, following the tradition of naming LSTs after U.S. counties.
Vietnam War Service: The ship played a significant role during the Vietnam War, supporting riverine and amphibious operations as part of the "Brown Water Navy."
Infamous Sabotage Incident: On 1 November 1968, the USS Westchester County suffered a Viet Cong sabotage attack while anchored in My Tho, Vietnam, resulting in the deaths of 25 U.S. servicemen and severe damage to the vessel.
Largest Loss of Life for a U.S. Ship in Vietnam: The sabotage attack remains the deadliest single incident for a U.S. Navy ship during the Vietnam War.
Extensive Repairs and Return to Service: Despite extensive damage, the ship was repaired and returned to operational status, continuing her Vietnam service until 1969.
Role in Operation Game Warden: The ship frequently served as a mobile base for river patrol boats (PBRs), helicopters, and SEAL teams during Operation Game Warden.
Support for Amphibious Assaults: USS Westchester County supported numerous amphibious assaults, logistical missions, and troop deployments throughout Southeast Asia.
Decommissioned in 1973: She was decommissioned and struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 1 September 1973.
Sold to the Philippines: The ship was transferred to the Philippine Navy, where she was recommissioned as BRP Bacolod City (LST-510) and continued to serve for many more years.

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U.S. Navy Military Retiree · 1963 - 1965

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Robert W Patterson

U.S. Navy · 1971 - 1973

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About USS WESTCHESTER COUNTY

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Commissioned During WWII: USS Westchester County (LST-1167) was commissioned on 1 March 1954, originally constructed as a tank landing ship (LST) for use in amphibious operations.
Named After a New York County: She was named after Westchester County in the state of New York, following the tradition of naming LSTs after U.S. counties.
Vietnam War Service: The ship played a significant role during the Vietnam War, supporting riverine and amphibious operations as part of the "Brown Water Navy."
Infamous Sabotage Incident: On 1 November 1968, the USS Westchester County suffered a Viet Cong sabotage attack while anchored in My Tho, Vietnam, resulting in the deaths of 25 U.S. servicemen and severe damage to the vessel.
Largest Loss of Life for a U.S. Ship in Vietnam: The sabotage attack remains the deadliest single incident for a U.S. Navy ship during the Vietnam War.
Extensive Repairs and Return to Service: Despite extensive damage, the ship was repaired and returned to operational status, continuing her Vietnam service until 1969.
Role in Operation Game Warden: The ship frequently served as a mobile base for river patrol boats (PBRs), helicopters, and SEAL teams during Operation Game Warden.
Support for Amphibious Assaults: USS Westchester County supported numerous amphibious assaults, logistical missions, and troop deployments throughout Southeast Asia.
Decommissioned in 1973: She was decommissioned and struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 1 September 1973.
Sold to the Philippines: The ship was transferred to the Philippine Navy, where she was recommissioned as BRP Bacolod City (LST-510) and continued to serve for many more years.