Originally planned as a patrol craft escort (PCE-876), she was laid down on 27 May 1943 by the Albina Engine & Machine Works of Portland, Oregon; launched 30 September 1943; reclassified YDG-8 on 23 December 1943; and commissioned 10 July 1944.

After shakedown YDG-8 departed San Pedro, California on 18 August for the South Pacific.

For the rest of the war YDG-8 provided degaussing services in the Pacific Islands, primarily at Manus and in the Philippines.

She joined the Reserve Fleet and was berthed at San Diego, California.

This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.