Ostara next touched at the Philippine Islands, arriving at San Pedro Bay, Leyte, 24 August, and at Manila, Luzon, 31 August where cargo was taken on, as well as a portion of the 43rd Army Division for transportation to Japan.
Ostara's arrival at San Pedro Bay, Leyte on August 24th and Manila, Luzon on August 31st involved cargo loading and transportation of a portion of the 43rd Army Division to Japan.