On 31 July 1959, "Wallaceburg" was sold to Belgium and renamed "Georges Lecointe". Upon acquisition, the vessel was re-designated a coastal escort and had the 20 mm anti-aircraft armament replaced with 40 mm anti-aircraft guns in single mounts. In 1960 she participated in operations in Congo, as the flagship. In 1966 the vessel had the 4-inch main gun replaced with another 40 mm gun. She remained in service until 1969 when she was discarded. She was sold in 1970 for breaking up.