USS Kittaton (YT-406)

USS Kittaton (YT-406 /YTB-406 /YTM-406) was a Sassaba-class district harbor tug that served the U.S. Navy at the end of World War II. She served in the Pacific Ocean, often in the Japan and Philippine Islands area and was eventually struck from the Navy list at an unspecified date.

Built in Brooklyn, New York

"Kittaton" (YTB-406) was laid down as "YT-406"; re-classified "YTB-406" on 15 May 1944; launched 30 June 1944, by Ira Bushey & Sons, Inc., Brooklyn, New York; and placed in service 19 January 1945, Ens. T. J. Barfield in command.

World War II-related service

Assigned to duty in the Pacific Ocean theatre of operations, "Kittaton" joined Task Force 16 at Pearl Harbor 21 May. Departing 2 days later, she steamed via Kwajalein and arrived Guam in June for towing operations out of Apra Harbor.

Post-war service

"Kittaton" served at Guam and in the western Pacific until February 1947 when she was assigned to further duty with Service Force, Pacific Fleet. Reclassified "YTM-406" in February 1962, "Kittaton" in 1967 remained on active service with the U.S. Pacific Fleet out of U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, Philippine Islands.

Deactivation

"Kittaton" was decommissioned and struck by the Navy at an undisclosed date. She was sold for scrapping on 23 April 1987.

Honors and awards

Qualified "Kittaton" personnel are eligible for the following:
* American Campaign Medal
* Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
* World War II Victory Medal
* National Defense Service Medal

ee also

* United States Navy
* World War II

References

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* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/14/08406.htm NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive - YT-406 / YTB-406 / YTM-406 Kittaton]