World War II
Following shakedown off northern New England, Saufley made several coastal escort runs and then prepared for duty in the South Pacific. She departed Norfolk on 9 September. Arriving at Nouméa, New Caledonia, on 2 December, Saufley commenced participation in the Guadalcanal campaign three days later.
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