the end of the war and until 18 September 1945. Crouter returned to the United States at San Pedro, California, on 5 October 1945, and was decommissioned on 30 November 1945. She was sold for scrapping on 25 November 1946. Awards Crouter was awarded one battle star for World War II service in the Pacific. References Evarts-class destroyer escorts World War II frigates and destroyer escorts of the United States Ships built in Boston 1943 ships ja:トーテュガ (ドック型揚陸艦)