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| | History for USS Alshain, AKA-55 |
 | | Alshain reported for duty with the Pacific Fleet at Balboa, Canal Zone, 19 May 1944, and arrived at Pearl Harbor 2 June. |
 | | With the outbreak of the Korean Conflict, Alshain Carried elements of the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade to Pusan, Korea, Arriving 2 August 1950.On 15 September1950, she took part in the assault on Inchon, Korea, and later (26 October) assisted in landing the 1st Marine Division at Wonsan, Korea. |
 | | In 1954, Alshain was engaged in a series of short training cruises and operations along the east coat. |
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