Constructed in Oregon
Originally laid down as CM–7 by the Willamette Iron and Steel Corporation of Portland, Oregon 12 July 1941; launched 15 June 1942; sponsored by Mrs. A. J. Byrholdt; redesignated AP–107 on 1 May 1943; again redesignated LSV–2 on 21 April 1944; and commissioned 23 September 1944 with Captain Frederick P. Williams in command.
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