USS VALOR (AM-472)

USS Valor (AM-472) was an Admirable-class minesweeper built for the United States Navy during World War II. Launched in 1944, she participated in mine-clearing operations along the U.S. East Coast and the Atlantic, ensuring safe passage for Allied vessels. Valor played a crucial role in post-war efforts, clearing minefields to restore maritime safety. Decommissioned in 1947, she was placed in reserve before being struck from the Naval Vessel Register.