USS LCI(L)-19

USS LCI-19 was an amphibious assault ship commissioned in 1943 by the United States Navy and assigned to the Mediterranean theater during World War II. As part of Operation Husky, LCI-19 participated in the allied landings in Sicily from 9–15 July 1943. From 9–21 September 1943 LCI-19 took part in the Salerno landings during Operation Avalanche.
LCI-19 saw action during Operation Shingle as part of the Anzio and Nettuno advanced landings on 22 January – 5 February 1944. She took part in Operation Dragoon, the invasion of southern France, from 15 August – 28 September 1944. After her service in the Mediterranean LCI-19 was transferred to Pacific theater.
On 15 July 1945 LCI-19 was re-designated Landing Craft Guns LCI-19. Following the end of World War II, LCI-19 served in the occupation of the Far East.
After decommissioning, LCI-19 was sold on 5 February 1947.