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USS Sumter earned two campaign stars for Vietnam War service.Current Disposition, active in the Republic of China Navy.Struck from the Naval Register and simultaneously sold to the Republic of China, 29 September 2000.Decommissioned, 30 September 1993, and leased to the Republic of China, renamed ROCS Chung Ping (LST-233).During the Vietnam War USS Sumter (LST-1181) participated in the following campaign:.Commissioned, USS Sumter (LST-1181), 20 June 1970, CDR.Laid down, 14 November 1967, at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia, PA.LST-1179 Newport Class Tank Landing Ship: USS Sumter (LST-1181) was transferred to the Republic of China and renamed ROCS Chung Ping (LST-233) Third Row - National Defense Service Medal - Vietnam Service Medal (2) - Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

Second Row - Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation - Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (3) - Navy Expeditionary Medal (2-Lebanon) Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right NavSource Online: Amphibious Photo ArchiveĬontributed by Al Grazevich USS Sumter (LST-1181) International Radio Call Sign: Please take a moment to let us know so that we can correct any problems and make your visit as enjoyable and as informative as possible. Please report any broken links or trouble you might come across to the Webmaster.