September 1950. Six days later, she got underway for an extended tour in Korean waters during which she carried ammunition between depots in Japan and Korea and to combat units and ships. On 26 December, she replenished heavy cruiser at sea. Diphda returned to San Francisco on 29 October 1951 for overhaul. From 5 February to 11 November 1952, Diphda served with the Military Sea Transportation Service, making shuttle runs from the west coast to the western Pacific, shuttling between Oakland, California, and Japanese ports. Except for service as station fleet issue ship at Sasebo from 12 May to 27 October 1954, Diphda continued this duty until 2 December 1955. Diphda was placed out of commission in reserve at San Diego on 11 May 1956. Awards Diphda received one battle star for World War II service and six battle stars for Korean War service. References External links 51 Years of AKAs Andromeda-class attack cargo ships Ships built in Kearny, New Jersey 1944 ships World War II amphibious warfare vessels of the United States Cold War amphibious warfare vessels of the United States Korean War amphibious warfare vessels of the United States