History
YMS-422 was laid down 9 October 1943 at the Astoria Marine Construction Co., Astoria, Oregon; launched 1 June 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Charles S. Harper, Jr.; and commissioned 27 September 1944, Lt. Seaton R. Daly in command.
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