The USS Alameda (AO-10) was a fleet oiler ship that served in the United States Navy during World War II. Commissioned in 1917, it was initially named the SS El Oriente and was later acquired by the Navy in 1918. The ship was renamed USS Alameda and served as a fuel carrier during the war, providing essential fuel to naval vessels in the Pacific Theater. The USS Alameda participated in numerous operations and campaigns, including the Guadalcanal campaign and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. It earned several battle stars for its service. After the war, the USS Alameda was decommissioned in 1946 and subsequently sold for scrap in 1947. The ship's legacy lives on through its wartime service and the recognition it received for its contributions to the Allied victory in the Pacific.

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