 She was named in honor of Walter Harold Mosley, who was awarded a Silver Star for his heroic actions during the early months of World War II.She was laid down by Consolidated Steel Corporation of Orange, Texas, 6 April 1943; launched 26 June 1943; by Mrs. A. G. Mosley; and commissioned at Orange 30 October 1943, Lt. Comdr.James A. Alger, Jr., USCG, in command.