USS Frederick (LST-1184) - Fate

Fate

Frederick decommissioned on 5 October 2002 and was transferred the following month to the Mexican Navy as the Usumacinta (A-412). She was the last of her class to decommission.

Frederick earned one award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation and three battle stars for Vietnam service.

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