During the war, "LST-481" was assigned to the Pacific Theater of Operations. She took part in the Gilbert Islands operation, November and December 1943; the Occupation of Kwajalein and Majuro Atolls in February 1944; the Battle of Hollandia in April 1944; the Battle of Guam in July 1944; the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945; and the Battle of Okinawa in April 1945.