The USS Liscome Bay (CVE-56) was a Casablanca-class escort carrier laid down on December 9, 1942, and launched on April 19, the following year. It was commissioned on August 7, 1943, with the hull number CVE-56 under Capt. Irving D. Wiltsie’s command and served in the US Navy for a few months before being sunk on November 24, 1943. During its activity, the ship carried a complement of 916 men on board and had its main missions in San Diego, Pearl Harbor, the Gilberts, Tarawa Atoll, and Makin A. For the services brought to the country during World War II, the USS Liscome Bay received 1 battle star.
Asbestos exposure was especially prevalent in the Navy thanks to the material’s extensive use in shipbuilding and ship repair. Its heat-resistant properties made it a popular insulator for pipes and boilers. If you or a loved one developed an asbestos-related disease after military service, monetary compensation is available from asbestos trust funds and the VA.
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