Assigned to LCI Flotilla 3 LCI(L)-449 took part in the occupation of Kwajalein and Majuro Atolls, from 31 January to 8 February 1944, receiving the Navy Unit Commendation.

machine guns and ten MK.7 rocket launchers, to provide close-in fire support.

At the invasion of Iwo Jima on 17 February 1945, the ship was heavily damaged by Japanese counter-fire and went out of control.

LCI(G)-449 then took part in the Assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto in April 1945.

LCI(G)-449 was decommissioned and laid up in the Pacific Reserve Fleet, San Diego Group, in January 1946 and struck from the Naval Vessel Register that year.