She was converted during construction into the high - speed transport USS Walsh ( APD - 111 ) , and was in commission as such from 1945 to 1946 .
The U.S. Navy destroyer escort USS Walsh ( DE-601 ) was named for Lieutenant , junior grade , Walsh .
Walsh was converted during construction into the high - speed transport USS Walsh ( APD - 111 ) , and was in commission as such from 1945 to 1946 .
The U.S. Navy destroyer escort USS Walsh ( DE-601 ) was named for Lieutenant , junior grade , Walsh .