Burke escorted occupation forces to Japan and, as the formal surrender ceremony took place on board the battleship  in Tokyo Bay on 2 September, the transport steamed up the channel and into the bay. Burke escorted convoys of occupation troops until 26 October then proceeded to Manila.
Commander Burke led occupation forces to Japan and, as the formal surrender ceremony took place on board the battleship  in Tokyo Bay on 2 September, the transport vessel sailed up the channel and into the bay. Burke then escorted convoys of occupation troops until 26 October before heading to Manila.