Service History
Pickaway was laid down by the Permanente Metals Corp., Richmond, California, as a victory cargo ship (MCV hull 570), on 1 September 1944; launched on 5 November 1944; sponsored by Mrs. William D. Schoning; converted into an APA; acquired by the Navy and commissioned on 12 December 1944, Comdr. H. L. Bixby in command.
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