The USS Clinton (APA-144) was a Haskell-class attack transport ship of the US Navy that served during World War II and the Korean War. Commissioned in 1944, the ship participated in numerous campaigns in the Pacific theater, including the landings at Leyte, Lingayen Gulf, and Okinawa. Following the war, the USS Clinton was reactivated for service in the Korean War, supporting operations such as the Inchon landings and the Hungnam evacuation. The ship received several awards for its service, including a Navy Unit Commendation and eight battle stars. After the Korean War, the USS Clinton was decommissioned and placed in reserve until it was struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1961. The ship was then transferred to the Maritime Administration for disposal. The USS Clinton played a significant role in the Allied efforts during World War II and the Korean War, contributing to the transportation of troops and equipment to support military operations in the Pacific region.

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