The USS Hyades was a cargo ship that served in both World Wars. It was built in 1919 and operated by the United States Navy during World War I. After the war, it was decommissioned and transferred to the United States Shipping Board. In 1940, the ship was reacquired by the Navy and converted into a stores issue ship for service in World War II. During the war, the USS Hyades participated in numerous operations in the Pacific Theater, including the Battle of Midway and the Guadalcanal Campaign. It was also involved in transporting troops, ammunition, and supplies to support the war effort. The ship received several awards for its service, including the American Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. After the war, the USS Hyades was decommissioned in 1946 and ultimately sold for scrap in 1947. Its service history reflects the vital role that cargo ships played in supporting military operations during both World Wars, highlighting the importance of logistics in naval warfare.

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