The Major General Wallace F. Randolph was a World War II cargo ship named after a U.S. Army general. Built in 1943 by the Kaiser Shipbuilding Company in California, the ship was operated by the United States War Shipping Administration. It was a member of the Liberty Ship class, characterized by their mass production during the war. The vessel was primarily used to transport cargo and troops during the war, supporting the Allied efforts. In 1946, after the war ended, the ship was sold to a private company and operated under a Panamanian flag. In 1964, it was scrapped in Hong Kong. The ship played a significant role in the war as part of the merchant marine fleet that provided crucial logistical support for the military operations. Its service reflects the importance of cargo ships during wartime in ensuring the transportation of essential supplies and personnel.

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