Medals for her actions during the occupation of Japan. References USS Gilliam (APA-57), DANFS Online. APA-57 Gilliam, Navsource Online. Gilliam-class attack transports Transports of the United States Navy World War II auxiliary ships of the United States World War II amphibious warfare vessels of the United States USS Gilliam APA-57 Ships built in Los Angeles 1944 ships Ships involved in Operation Crossroads Ships sunk as targets Maritime incidents in 1946