The USS Procyon (AKA-2) was an Arcturus-class attack cargo ship laid down on January 15, 1940, and launched on November 14, the same year with the hull number AKA-2. It was commissioned on August 28, 1941, under Comdr. Lem P. Padgett’s command and served in the US Navy for 5 years until it was decommissioned on March 23, 1946. It carried a complement of 412 men on board. During this period, the ship operated in the Pacific, North Africa, Salerno, Sicily, southern France, and Okinawa. It was struck from the Navy List on April 12, 1946. For the services brought to the country during World War II, the USS Procyon received 5 battle stars. Have you been diagnosed with lung cancer, asbestosis, or mesothelioma, or do you have a loved one who passed away from one of these diseases? If so, you are entitled to file a claim that is likely to bring you substantial financial compensation. If you believe you were exposed to asbestos while serving aboard the USS Procyon (AKA-2), we can connect you with the most suitable legal experts in your area, committed to providing their clients with the comprehensive representation they deserve.
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