 Although many did receive a large contingent of Pharmacist Mates by the months end.By the end of May 1946, the last three LSTHs departed the Far East as part of the Magic Carpet fleet.Of the LSTs, one ship was converted to a "first aid ship" at the discretion of Vice Admiral Daniel E. Barbey, USN, Commander 7th Amphibious Force during 1943.

 was converted at Sydney in 1943 into a dedicated "first-aid ship", the only one of her kind used.