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Lost, 18 February 1944, struck a mine off Anzio

YT-198

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from left to right
American Campaign Medal - Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal (1) - World War II Victory Medal

District Harbor Tug:

Laid down, date and location unknown

Acquired by the US Navy, date unknown

Placed in service as YT-198

During World War II YT-198 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle East Theater and participated in the following campaign:

**Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign**
Campaign and Dates
West Coast of Italy operation--1944 Anzio-Nettuno advanced landings, 22 January to 18 February 1944

Sunk after hitting a mine, 18 February 1944, off the Anzio beachhead

Struck from the Naval Register, date unknown

YT-198 earned one battle star for World War II service

Specifications:
Displacement unknown
Length unknown
Beam unknown
Draft unknown
Speed unknown
Complement unknown
Armament unknown
Propulsion unknown

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There is no DANFS history available for YT-198 at NavSource

Crew Contact And Reunion Information
No Information Available

Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors

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Last Updated 21 November 2008