USS Cassia County

USS Cassia County (LST-527) was an LST-491-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II.

LST-527 was laid down on 23 October 1943, meaning that construction on the ship's foundation officially began on this date.

[1] During World War II, LST-527 was assigned to the European Theater and participated in the Invasion of Normandy from 6–25 June 1944.

[2] The role of tank landing ships was to drop off supplies, vehicles, and troops to shores without a docking site.

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