CHATEAU THIERRY AP 31
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
- Transport
- USAT CHATEAU THIERRY
Commissioned 1921
Acquired by U.S. Navy July 15 1941
- USS CHATEAU THIERRY AP-31
Commissioned August 6 1941 - Decommissioned September 9 1943
Returned to U.S. Army for conversion to Hospital Ship
- USAHS CHATEAU THIERRY
Commissioned March 5 1944 - Decommissioned (Date unknown)
Transferred to Maritime Commission
Laid up in National Defense Reserve Fleet
Fate unknown
Built 1921
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Postmarks
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THE MUSEUM and are expected to change as more covers are added.
>>> If you have a better example for any of the postmarks, please feel free to replace the
existing example.
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Postmark Type |
Date From to Date To |
Thumbnail Link To Close-Up Image |
Thumbnail Link To Full Cover Image |
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Ship's Marking |
1940-07-11
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Under USAT Service
Paquebot duplex postmark from Balboa, Canal Zone dated July 12 1940 cancels the stamp.
R/S marking on back from cover sponsor Howard D. Roloff
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Locy Type |
1941-12-11
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As AP-31
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Locy Type |
1942-02-17
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As AP-31
Add-on cachet by Bruce D. Liddell
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Locy Type |
1942-02-17
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As AP-31
Cachet incorrectly anonounces the First Day of Postal Service
George V. Sadworth cachet
Louie C. Bean - Sponsor
Other Information
Earned 1 Battle Star (WWII)
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Sicily invasion, July 1943
NAMESAKE - A commune in northern France
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