She returned to Hawaii on 5 February to embark more troops. On the 13th, the ship sailed, via Eniwetok, for the Philippines. She dropped anchor at Leyte on 4 March and began unloading her cargo the next day.
She returned to Hawaii on 5 February to dispatch more troops. On the 13th, the ship sailed, via Eniwetok, for the Philippines. She anchored at Leyte on 4 March and began unloading her cargo the next day.