USS Beckham (APA-133) was a Haskell-class attack transport acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of transporting troops to and from combat areas. Beckham (APA-133) was laid down on 27 July 1944 at San Pedro, California by the California Shipbuilding Co., under a Maritime Commission contract (MCV hull 49); launched on 14 October 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Frank J. Connolly of Los Angeles, California; and commissioned at San Pedro, California, on 10 December 1944, Capt. Albin R. Sodergren in command.