The USS Arroyo was a coastal minesweeper ship that served in the United States Navy during World War II. Commissioned in 1941, the ship was initially assigned to the 14th Naval District in Hawaii before being transferred to the South Pacific. The USS Arroyo participated in various operations and campaigns, including the Guadalcanal Campaign, where it provided crucial minesweeping support. The ship also served in the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, and the Philippines, earning several battle stars for its service. The USS Arroyo was reclassified as a patrol craft escort in 1944 and continued its operations in the Pacific theater. After the war, the ship was decommissioned and placed in reserve before being struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1971. The USS Arroyo's ultimate fate is unknown, as there is no record of its final disposition. However, its service during World War II and contributions to minesweeping and escort duties in the Pacific theater highlight the important role played by coastal minesweepers in naval operations during the war.

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