PCS-1396 was launched 7 August 1943 by South Coast Co., Newport Beach, California; sponsored by Miss Cynthia A. Gaffney; and commissioned 29 March 1944, Lieutenant F. E. Sturmer, USNR, in command. She was reclassified AGS-8, 20 March 1945, and assigned the name Dutton 4 days later. She was redesignated AGSC-8 on 29 July 1946. Dutton received three battle stars for World War II service.
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