Commissioned on June 6, she was placed under the command of Acting Master George H. Leinas. Squandos fitting out process took place at Boston and New York City; she arrived at the latter place alone on June 13 after her escorting vessel, USS Gettysburg ran aground.
Commissioned on June 6, Acting Master George H. Leinas took command of her. The Squandos fitting out process was carried out at Boston and New York City; she arrived alone in the latter place on June 13 after her escorting vessel, USS Gettysburg ran aground.