"Cree" participated in several classified missions such as Operation Wigwam

"Cree" (AT-84) was launched 17 August 1942 by United Engineering Co., San Francisco, California; sponsored by Mrs. T. Colburn; and commissioned 28 March 1943, Lieutenant P. Bond in command.From 10 April to 9 May 1943 "Cree" sailed between San Francisco and San Diego towing target sleds and dry-dock sections.