USS Quail (AM-377) was a minesweeper ship of the United States Navy during World War II. Commissioned in 1944, the ship served in the Pacific theater, participating in various operations including the Battle of Okinawa. The ship was primarily involved in sweeping mines to ensure safe passage for allied vessels and played a crucial role in clearing the way for amphibious landings. Following the end of the war, USS Quail was decommissioned in 1946 and placed in reserve. In 1955, the ship was transferred to the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force and served as JDS Ume (MSC-653) until her decommissioning in 1973. The USS Quail received two battle stars for her service during World War II.

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