USS Catron (APA-71)

USS Catron (APA-71) was a Gilliam-class attack transport serving in the United States Navy during World War II, named for Catron County, New Mexico. Catron was launched on 28 August 1944 under a Maritime Commission contract by the Consolidated Steel Corporation, Wilmington, California; sponsored by Mrs. A. O. Williams of Wilmington;acquired on 27 November 1944; and commissioned on 28 November 1944, with Lieutenant Commander D. MacInnes in command.

USS Catron (APA-71)

USS Catron (APA-71) was a Gilliam-class attack transport serving in the United States Navy during World War II, named for Catron County, New Mexico. Catron was launched on 28 August 1944 under a Maritime Commission contract by the Consolidated Steel Corporation, Wilmington, California; sponsored by Mrs. A. O. Williams of Wilmington;acquired on 27 November 1944; and commissioned on 28 November 1944, with Lieutenant Commander D. MacInnes in command.