On 14 May 1944, "Barton" departed Norfolk and arrived at Plymouth, England on 27 May. From 3-26, June she carried out screening, patrol, and bombardment duties in support of the invasion of Normandy. On 6 June, she rescued 31 American soldiers from the sinking "LCT-2498". During a brisk engagement with German batteries in the Bombardment of Cherbourg on 25 June, "Barton" was slightly damaged while delivering effective gunfire support.