USS Procyon (AF-61) was a Rigel-class stores ship in the United States Navy that served during World War II and the Korean War. Launched in 1943, the ship was used to transport and replenish supplies to other vessels at sea. During World War II, USS Procyon participated in various campaigns in the Pacific Theater, including the Battle of Okinawa. In the post-war period, the ship continued its service, supporting operations in the Pacific and making multiple deployments to the Far East. In 1950, USS Procyon was deployed to support United Nations forces during the Korean War. The ship received several awards and commendations for its service, including battle stars for its actions during World War II and the Korean War. After a long and distinguished career, USS Procyon was decommissioned in 1965 and later transferred to the Maritime Administration for disposal. The ship's legacy lives on as a symbol of the vital role played by stores ships in supporting naval operations during times of conflict.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.