USS Lloyd E. Acree (DE-356) was a acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. The primary purpose of the destroyer escort was to escort and protect ships in convoy, in addition to other tasks as assigned, such as patrol or radar picket. She was named in honor of Lloyd Edgar Acree who received the Navy Cross for his brave actions during the Battle of Cape Esperance. She was laid down by Consolidated Steel Corp., Orange, Texas, 24 January 1944; launched 21 March 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Ora A. Acree; and commissioned 1 August 1944, Lt. Comdr. John E. Greenbacker in command.