World War II Service
Alloway was initially ordered to the 5th Naval District and stationed at the Naval Proving Grounds at Dahlgren, Virginia, where she served through the end of World War II.
During her tour of duty, Alloway was reclassified a medium harbor tug and redesignated YTM-170 on 15 May 1944.
On 21 March 1946, she was assigned to temporary duty with the 5th Naval District at Norfolk, Virginia, preparatory to her inactivation.
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