During World War II, "LST-1033" was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater. On 15 September 1945, she was redesignated Landing Ship, Tank (Hospital) with pennant numbers LST(H)-1033. She then participated in the Assault and occupation of Iwo Jima at Green Beach from 19 to 28 February 1945 and Assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto from 1 April to 30 June 1945. She was assigned to occupation and China from 29 October 1945 to 15 July 1946.