August for the western Pacific. Hendry embarked occupation troops at Manila and Lingayen Gulf, Philippines, in late September, and arrived Nagoya, Japan, 7 October. After unloading she sailed again for the United States arriving San Francisco via the Philippines 21 November. On this voyage she was a unit of "Magic Carpet," participating in the gigantic task of bringing home veterans of the Pacific war. After a voyage to Pearl Harbor and return, the ship departed San Diego for the East Coast 14 January 1946, arrived 30 January at Norfolk and decommissioned 21 February. Hendry was placed in the Maritime Commission's National Defense Reserve Fleet on the James River. Fate Between 4 April and 29 June 1955 she was withdrawn from the Reserve Fleet for a Repair Program, GAA- So. Atlantic, and returned. Ex-Hendry was sold to Union Minerals & Alloys Corporation for $111,560 on 9 April 1973. At 1140 EDT, on 22 June 1973 she was withdrawn from the Reserve Fleet and sent to the breaker's yard. Awards Hendry received two battle stars for World War II service. References External links US Naval Historical Center photo(s) of Hendry Victory ships Ships built in Los Angeles Haskell-class attack transports World War II amphibious warfare vessels of the United States Troop ships Hendry County, Florida 1944 ships