USS ATR-31
USS ATR-31 was an ATR-1-class Rescue Ocean Tug of the United States Navy during World War II, and later the Peruvian Navy. Her fate is unknown.
Ship History
ATR-31 was laid down by Northwest Shipbuilding Company on 7 September 1942 in South Bellingham, Washington. She was launched on 30 July 1943.U.S. Navy Service
ATR-31 was commissioned into U.S. Naval Service on 30 October 1943. During World War II, ATR-31 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and participated in the Ormoc Bay and Leyte landings, as well as operations in West New Guinea. After the war, she was decommissioned sometime in 1945. ATR-31 was struck from the Naval Register in 1946.Peruvian Navy Service
On 5 September 1947, the ship was transferred to the Republic of Peru, and began Peruvian Naval Service as the BAP Condestable Selendon . She was known to be in active service as of 10 February 1954. Her fate is unknown.Ship Awards
ATR-31 received two Battle Stars for World War II service.Navy Unit Commendation | American Campaign Medal | Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 campaign stars |
World War II Victory Medal | Philippine Presidential Unit Citation | Philippine Liberation Medal with service star |