Foxglove's early World War I work followed the Acacia class's primary minesweeping role. She spent about two years in that role before her duties changed in 1917. She then undertook broader fighting service. No individual operation or engagement is named in this account of the change.
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From World War I minesweeping to wider wartime service
Foxglove spent about two years sweeping mines before moving into broader fighting duties in 1917.