The USS Burleson (APA-67) was a Gilliam-class attack transport laid down on April 22, 1944, and launched on July 11, the same year. It was commissioned on November 8, 1944, under Lt. Comdr. B. Hartley’s command with the hull number APA-67 and it served in the US Navy for 2 years until it was decommissioned on November 9, 1946. During its activities, the ship carried a complement of 220 people on board and had its main missions in San Diego, Pearl Harbor, Guam, Ulithi, Okinawa, Eniwetok, and Taku. After the decommissioning, the ship was struck from the Navy List on July 1, 1968. For the services brought to the country during World War II, the USS Burleson (APA-67) received one battle star.
Asbestos can be very dangerous to our health. However, most problems arise after years of exposure to the mineral. When asbestos fibers accumulate in human tissue through inhalation or swallowing, they cause inflammation and DNA damage. Over time, this damage causes cellular changes that can lead to cancer and other severe diseases. If you or a loved one served onboard the USS Burleson (APA-67) and developed severe health problems due to asbestos exposure, you may be entitled to compensation.
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