USS Napa (APA-157)
Biography
The USS Napa was a Haskell-class attack transport laid down on June 7, 1944 and commissioned on October 1, 1944. It served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in several key operations, including the Battle of Iwo Jima. The ship was awarded one battle star for its service in World War II.
During the Battle of Iwo Jima, the USS Napa was involved in transporting troops and supplies. On February 21, 1945, it was hit by a Japanese aircraft and later rammed by the USS Logan, but it continued to serve throughout the war.
After the war, the USS Napa was decommissioned on March 18, 1946. It was subsequently placed in the Pacific Reserve Fleet. The vessel was redesignated Amphibious Transport (LPA-157) on January 1, 1969. In 1983, the USS Napa was scrapped, marking the end of its service life.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Floyd Kelly Jr. Collection
The Floyd Kelly Jr. Collection, 1938 – 2008, consists of illustrations drawn by Mr. Kelly Jr., a book, letters, pamphlets, color photographs, black-and-white photographs, postcards, poems, certificates, newspapers, and a scrapbook. This collection contains materials related to Floyd Kelly Jr.’s personal life and military service with the United States Navy and the USS Napa (APA-157).