In December 1943 she was commissioned. In June-July 1944 she ferried aircraft from US to Casablanca, visited Oran and Malta. In August 1944 she supported Allies landing in South France - Operation Dragoon. In October 1944 she relocated to Pacific. In November-December 1944 she provided ASW patrol in region of Marshalls, Ulithi, Saipan, Palaus and southern Marianas. In January-February 1945 she supported Lingayen Gulf, Philippines landings. In March 1945 she provided ASW patrol off Iwo-Jima. In April-June 1945 she supported operations against Okinawa. In early June 1945 she sailed to USA and returned to Pacific after the war ended. In the end of 1945 she transported veterans from Pacific to USA. In April 1946 she was decommissioned in a reserve. In May 1946 she was sold for scrap.
Took part in wars: Operation Dragoon - Allies landing in the South France (1944) Battle of Pacific Ocean (1941-1945) Liberation of Philippines (1944-1945) Battle of Okinawa (1945)
Aircraft:
USA Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger [ 6 ]; Grumman F6F Hellcat [ 7 ].
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