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US Escort Carrier USS Barnes CVE-20
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Launched on 4 May 1942, USS Barnes (AVG-20/ACV-20/CVE-20), was a Bogue-class escort carrier. Commissioned on 20 February 1943, her classification changed from AVG to ACV-20. She was reclassified again on 15 July 1943 to CVE-20 and on 12 June 1955 to CVHE-20.

During the Second World War, Barnes was used primarily to transport aircraft and personnel around the Pacific. However during the Gilbert Islands Operation, her aircraft undertook raids on Tarawa Atoll. In addition, during the Caroline Islands Operation, she acted as an aircraft replenishment carrier, enabling the fleet carriers to stay on station longer.

Post war she undertook occupation duties in Japan until 3 November 1945 after which she returned to the United States and was placed in reserve. She was stricken for disposal on 1 March 1959.

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