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examined her in 1948 for possible service, but she was not in good shape and was not accepted for service. She was refurbished sufficiently to sail as an
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which then became a receiving ship. These training missions included regular two-week cruises, and gunnery practice on Lake
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770:American Defense Service Medal
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