Grimes ( APA - 172 ) was acquired by the Navy from the United States Maritime Commission on loan charter basis 23 November 1944 ; sponsored by Mrs. Harry Fielding ; .
Grimes ( APA - 172 ) was commissioned 23 November 1944 .
Grimes ( APA - 172 ) was acquired by the Navy from the United States Maritime Commission on loan charter basis 23 November 1944 ; sponsored by Mrs. Harry Fielding ; and commissioned 23 November 1944 .