Korean War Service 1951-1953 and Peacetime Service 1953-1960
Onslow was reactivated in January 1951 to serve in the Korean War. She operated on a rotational basis, finishing four tours in the Western Pacific prior to 1955. During these tours, she spent most of her time in Iwakuni, Japan, tending seaplanes. She also provided services during the initial establishment of the Naval Air Station there in 1952.
Onslow earned one battle star for her service in the Korean War, for Korean Defense Summer-Fall 1952 13 May 1952-22 May 1952 and 17 June 1952-27 June 1952
Between 24 June 1955 and 3 April 1956, Onslow had a long tour of duty on the U.S. West Coast, homeported at Alameda, California. Following this she began another Western Pacific tour, serving as the station ship in Hong Kong until August 1957.
Returning to the United States again, Onslow provided services for various commands on the U.S. West Coast, with interim periods for upkeep and training.
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