USS Gunston Hall (LSD-5)
USS ''Gunston Hall'' (LSD-5) was an in the United States Navy, named in honor of Gunston Hall, the estate of George Mason (1725–1792), one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Originally designated APM-5, ''Gunston Hall'' was launched 1 May 1943 by the Moore Dry Dock Company, Oakland, California, sponsored by Mrs. Harvey S. Haislip; and commissioned 10 November 1943. ''Gunston Hall'' earned nine battle stars for World War II service and another nine battle stars during the Korean War. Sold to Argentina in 1970 and renamed ARA ''Cándido de Lasala'' (Q-43). Served in Argentine Navy. In 1981 she was decommissioned and struck. History World War II After intensive shakedown along the California coast ''Gunston Hall'' prepared to sail for the Western Pacific, where she was to participate in every major operation from February 1944 to the end of the war, 18 months later. Loading 225 men from the 4th Marine Tank Battalion and 2 amphibious units, as well ...
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