She remained offshore while the Marines carried out their bloody struggle to wrest control of the atoll from a well-fortified enemy. During that struggle and while the other islands of the atoll were cleared, Virgo remained in the vicinity of Tarawa.
She remained offshore as the Marines fought to regain control of the atoll from a well-fortified adversary. During that fight, and while other islands in the atoll were cleared, Virgo stayed near Tarawa.