During her operation from 28 August 1943 until 6 March 1947, "Finch" entered 63 ports from the eastern and western ports of the USA through the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Pacific Ocean. "Finch" participated in 18 convoys as an escort for a variety of naval and commercial ships. "Finch" entered drydock at Green Cove Springs, Florida, on 4 October 1946 under the command of Lieutenant Commander R. L. Tully, but was not finally decommissioned until 6 March 1947.