sentences:  She served in the Pacific Ocean during World War II, the Cold War, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.For her work in battle areas, she was awarded four battle stars for her Korean War efforts and one for Vietnam War service.She was laid down by the Tampa Shipbuilding Company, Inc., in Tampa, Florida, on 1 December 1941; launched 7 December 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Elsa Kauffman; and, commissioned 5 January 1944, Commander Malcolm D. MacGregor in command.