Built by American Bridge Company at the Ambridge Manufacturing Plant in Ambridge, PA. Launched October 6, 1944. Commissioned USS LST-831 on November 8, 1944. During World War II, USS LST-831 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Participated in the Okinawa Gunto operation (Assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto, April 1 to June 10, 1945). USS LST-831 earned one battle star for World War II service.Following World War II USS LST-831 was assigned to Occupation service in the Far East for the following periods: September 9 to 25, 1945 and October 12 to November 1, 1945. Decommissioned on April 15, 1946 at New Orleans, LA. Struck from the Naval Register date unknown. Sold for commercial operations on July 8, 1947, to Compania, Naviera, Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Final Disposition, fate unknown.
Project Details
- Owner: U.S. Navy
- Location: Ambridge, Pennsylvania, United States
- Performed as: American Bridge Company
- Completion Date: November 1944